Education & Governance: India’s Education Minister Pralhad Joshi met senior officials to review CBSE’s academic, exam and administrative systems, pushing for efficiency and more transparency in how exams and evaluations run. Public Order & Justice: Armenia’s Interior Minister Arpine Sarkisian said her ministry will defend police rights while also backing accountability, after reports of clashes involving investigators and allegations of torture in a case tied to a police officer. Scottish Politics: SNP junior education minister Ben Macpherson resigned from the Scottish Government, citing mental and physical wellbeing and “other important pressures,” with a replacement still to be named. Middle East Diplomacy: Greece’s foreign minister warned Turkey Athens will respond “on the ground” if needed, while insisting dialogue continues without retreating from national positions. Regional Security: Pakistan’s army chief and interior minister met Iran’s interior minister in Tehran as the US prepares new sanctions on Iran and Iran warns it could shut Gulf oil exports. Humanitarian & Migration: Malta’s home affairs minister said 57 people were arrested in anti-trafficking and illegal immigration operations. International Support for Ukraine: Canada’s PM Mark Carney joined a virtual “coalition of the willing” meeting on Ukraine’s Independence Day, reaffirming sanctions and $2B+ in military aid.