Negeri Sembilan Election: Malaysia’s 16th state election wrapped voting with turnout at 65.38% (562,133 of 859,760) as counting began, with postal ballots also underway; early unofficial claims put Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional together at a two-thirds majority (25 of 36 seats) while PH, BN, Bersatu and PN fielded candidates across 36 assembly seats. Election Process Watch: The EC reported early voting turnout at 91.06% and said postal ballot openings are broadcast live, as officials also logged hundreds of complaints during the campaign. Corruption & Accountability: A Ghanaian legal commentator criticized the acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, arguing anti-corruption efforts look weaker when governments appear to “clear their own.” Migration & EU Politics: Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez accused some EU governments of responding to the Ceuta crisis with “selfish” and “illegal” moves, urging an emergency EU interior ministers meeting. Energy Policy Debate: India’s petroleum ministry defended ethanol-blended petrol, saying it prevented Delhi prices from spiking to about Rs 125/litre during crude surges. Workplace Rights: Bangladesh’s transport workers meeting highlighted demands for fair rights, safety and social security, with MP Shimul Biswas urging modernization through cooperation.