Professional Social Work in Malaysia: Malaysia’s Social Work Profession Act is moving toward implementation, with the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council set to be created to register practitioners, set competency standards, and include government, private sector, NGOs, academia, and practitioners. School Mental Health Support: Malaysia’s Education Ministry says it will strengthen psychosocial support for school communities after a teacher’s death in Selangor, urging teachers to check on each other and asking the public to respect the family and avoid speculation. NGO Funding Crackdown in India: India’s proposed FCRA Amendment Bill would tighten rules for foreign-funded NGOs, add a new monitoring authority, and could transfer or sell an NGO’s foreign-funded assets if FCRA registration is lost. Humanitarian Demining Risks: Azerbaijan reported landmine explosions injuring humanitarian demining workers in Aghdara, underscoring ongoing dangers in mine-contaminated areas. Privacy and Smart Glasses: Germany’s privacy advocates are calling for bans on Meta Glasses after complaints that strangers used them to film people without clear notice. Public Health Under Strain: A U.S. public health system is being tested by outbreaks amid funding cuts and vaccine resistance, with experts pointing to misinformation as a key driver.