Education Policy & Diplomacy: India’s Education Minister Pralhad Joshi outlined next steps after chairing the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting, aiming for an inclusive, future-ready education system. Higher Ed Access & Credentials: India’s NeGD and AAERI launched “AAERI Verify,” integrated with DigiLocker, to speed paperless verification of student documents for Australian university applications. School Safety & Disruption: South Africa reported 397 public schools faced prolonged or complete power cuts over two years, with Eastern Cape accounting for most cases. Digital Tools for Schools: Malaysia’s Setapak Vocational College students were challenged to propose drone-based campus security ideas, with robotics and AI framed as workplace-ready skills. Student Support & Equity: Tanzania’s ADEM said it has trained 68,000 education leaders to strengthen school leadership and accountability. Admissions Updates: Odisha released SAMS PG 2026 round 1 seat allotment results on pg.samsodisha.gov.in. Community & Inclusion: Zimbabwe recognized heritage-based curriculum champions, while Malawi pushes support so teen mothers can return to school. Funding & Governance: Kenya’s proposed university funding overhaul drew criticism over shifting costs toward student loans. Conflict Impact on Education: India urged accountability for attacks on Sudan’s educational infrastructure, warning 17 million children are out of school. Local School Operations: Flooding submerged parts of Sta. Fe National High School in Zambales, with no evacuations or casualties reported.