Climate Risk for Learning and Livelihoods: India’s monsoon uncertainty under a strong El Niño is pushing agriculture contingency planning, with knock-on effects for food prices and water stress that can hit school attendance and household stability. Workforce & Skills Pipeline: Japan’s Hamamatsu job fair drew 3,700 high school students to local employers, showing how regional industry-school links can slow youth outflow. AI in Education Decisions: China’s gaokao season is seeing AI tools guide university and major choices, but experts warn that final decisions still need human judgment. Academic Integrity Under Pressure: Lanzhou University launched an investigation after a paper was flagged for suspected AI-generated graphics. Modern Tech Meets Heritage: India’s Central Sanskrit University introduced a B.Tech in AI and data science (AICTE-approved), aiming to build language tech and digitise classical texts. Student Futures at Stake: India’s TET paper leak allegations sparked demands for accountability, echoing wider exam-security concerns. Digital Learning Infrastructure: India’s DIKSHA is reiterated as a “One Nation, One Digital Platform” for school education. Regional Education Cooperation: India’s Seychelles visit included launching a Professional and Technical Education Centre and training initiatives, with PM Modi highlighting youth skills and India-linked capacity-building.