International Student Policy: Sweden’s tighter migration rules are rattling international students at Karolinska Institutet, with students warning they could be sent home and that the move threatens Sweden’s research talent pipeline. Higher-Ed Staffing Crisis: Sri Lanka’s state universities face a lecturer shortage, with teachers’ groups saying the system needs 12,000–13,000 permanent lecturers but has about 6,800, risking quality across disciplines. Climate Resilience in Cities: Lower Hutt, New Zealand, was selected for the EU-backed Climacare project to protect vulnerable residents from extreme heat, using planning, health, and building cooling measures. Campus Safety Tragedy: Philippines police are investigating the deaths of two Ateneo Blue Eagles players after a team-building activity turned deadly in strong currents. Research-to-Industry Push: UPL University of Sustainable Technology says it has recovered silver and mercury from COD wastewater via a patented process now being commercialized. Global Warming Update: A new study warns global warming hit 1.37°C in 2025 and could cross 1.5°C within about four years, with emissions still at record highs. Defense Tech Education: Bournemouth University won a £2.8m grant to launch new defence technology degrees, training cyber and autonomous-systems specialists for national resilience. Student Aid & Health Care: Ohio University researchers secured a nearly $4m NIH grant to expand opioid-use-disorder treatment prescribing support in primary care clinics. Regional News Future: Bulgaria’s BTA and CEM are convening a national debate on the future of regional journalism, bringing together journalists, universities, and media groups.