South Korea Leadership Shake-Up: President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seong-sook, the SMEs minister and former Naver CEO, as prime minister—if approved, she would become the country’s first female PM in two decades, with a mandate to drive AI-led growth. Nigeria Security & Politics: Nigeria Police confirmed the rescue of former power minister Adebayo Adelabu’s sister and her twin sons after a gun battle, while a Tinubu aide dismissed critics as “terrorists” for questioning the operation. Bangladesh Justice: Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman said the Ramisa rape-murder death sentences could be carried out within three months, aiming for faster higher-court handling. India Education Row: Rahul Gandhi backed students over alleged CBSE-OSM discrepancies, while the Cockroach Janta Party escalated protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and vowed nationwide action. Nepal-India Border Talks: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal urged resolving the border dispute through diplomacy and “open heart” dialogue during a New Delhi visit. Pakistan-Iran Mediation: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran to deliver a special message from Pakistan’s top leadership amid US-Iran tensions. Saudi Energy & Minerals: Saudi ministers said the kingdom will remain a reliable energy supplier and seek deeper Russia ties on rare earths and critical minerals.