International Education Push (Bangladesh): Education Minister Ehsanul Haque Milon says Bangladesh aims to become an international education hub by expanding university, TVET, and skills training to turn its youth into world-class talent. Medical Education Rules (India): India’s National Medical Commission says medical colleges and appointing authorities—not the regulator—will handle routine eligibility checks for faculty teaching posts, with only complex cases needing board review. Teacher Training Crackdown (India): NCTE has launched a fact-finding probe into alleged irregularities at four B.Ed colleges in Madhya Pradesh, including concerns about colleges not operating from declared locations. Higher Ed Funding & Access (US): S&P reports that while college enrollment grew in fiscal 2025, operating margins worsened—especially for private institutions—highlighting ongoing financial strain. Immigration Shock for Students (US): A new DHS policy caps F- and J-visa stays at four years, ending the long-standing “duration of status” approach. STEM in Space (Australia): Curtin University’s Binar Space Program will launch more mini satellites this year, backed by $2.5m in state funding. Campus Tech & AI (India): Mumbai University marks its 170th foundation day with an AI push and a new battery technology M.Tech programme. Global AI Governance (Oman/China): Oman joins a global AI cooperation body as a founding member, while WAIC in Shanghai urges rules that don’t widen the digital divide.