AI Security & Privacy: China’s MIIT warned that some versions of Anthropic’s Claude Code may secretly transmit users’ location and identifiers via a “built-in monitoring mechanism,” urging uninstalling or upgrading. Education Funding Trust Gap (India): Despite ₹10.5+ lakh crore public education spend, household data shows families still pour about ₹4.6 lakh crore into private tuition, pointing to weak learning outcomes in classrooms. Higher-Education Governance (India): Universities seek clarity on grant disbursal as India’s VBSA bill moves to replace UGC-style funding with a new structure, with institutions asking for a separate successor funding mechanism. School Safety & Rights (India): Telangana says it’s building Young India residential schools and “Telangana Public Schools” to tackle caste discrimination; Maharashtra faces teacher workload disputes tied to election duties. STEM Talent Spotlight: India swept the International Physics Olympiad 2026 with five golds and joint world No.1, highlighting HBCSE’s talent pipeline. Disaster Disruption (China): Typhoon Bavi’s aftermath forced school and work suspensions in Liaoning, with evacuations topping 170,000 and flooding submerging roads. Student & Campus Life (Asia-Pacific): Japan and regional partners highlight language and cultural learning, while Taiwan’s education ministry reviews school food safety after contaminated cooking oil reached thousands of schools.