White House Shake-Up: President Trump says Karoline Leavitt will leave as press secretary at month’s end, shifting her to an outside adviser role—prompting immediate talk of possible successors. Parliament Oversight Clash: Nepal’s parliamentary committees are struggling to hold the government to account as crises mount, with critics saying watchdog work is being sidetracked. Inclusion Under Scrutiny (Nepal): While Nepal’s cabinet looks more diverse on paper, critics argue key constitutional and public-body appointments fall short on proportional inclusion. NSFAS Funding Probe (South Africa): MPs grilled NSFAS boss Hlengani Mathebula and Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela over unapproved adviser payments, raising questions about Treasury sign-off. Asylum Housing Fallout (UK): Labour’s Anna Turley admitted housing asylum seekers in poorer areas has sparked “civil unrest,” while defending a push for a fairer distribution. Stormont Cattle Cull Backlash (Northern Ireland): Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir faced renewed pressure after controversy over a 51-cow cull near Fivemiletown, with police investigating a separate death threat against him. Middle East Tensions: Israel’s defence minister vowed no withdrawal from Lebanon, Syria and Gaza as strikes hit southern Lebanon; meanwhile Pakistan’s interior minister visited Iran to discuss regional security and mediation efforts. Education & Labour Unrest (Ghana): Ghana’s university administrators’ strike is being negotiated after talks with vice-chancellors, with a new meeting set for Aug. 18.