Pacific Security: New Zealand and other Pacific countries are watching a gang-linked killing that led to arrests across Samoa and Vietnam, raising fears that organised crime networks are tightening coordination across the region. India Exams & Assessment: India’s CBSE Class 12 results backlash is growing after students report marking problems tied to the on-screen marking system, with requests for answer-sheet copies pouring in. NEET Security: India is considering Defence Forces involvement in safeguarding and transporting question papers for high-stakes exams like NEET UG, following the leak controversy. Youth Policy: India’s Youth Affairs & Sports ministry kicked off a two-day “Chintan Shivir” in Meghalaya to push youth-led delivery and grassroots mobilisation through MY Bharat and NSS. China Child Welfare: China launched a precision care drive for migrant and left-behind children, tightening data sharing and tracking via a “one child, one file” system to protect schooling and health access. Japan International Students: Japan hit a record 408,069 foreign exchange students as of May 2025, with growth driven by Chinese, Nepalese and Vietnamese enrolments. Higher Education Reform: Maharashtra set up a task force to fast-track NEP 2020 rollout in colleges and universities, focusing on credit transfer, entry-exit systems and exam rules. Community Learning & Culture: Japan’s “shiru-katsu” sticker-swapping craze is back, while Chinese films are being screened in Kathmandu to deepen film and cultural ties.