Telecom Accountability: Australia’s communications ombudsman says regional telco service is failing rural users, urging paused charges and stronger emergency-communications support. Global Faith & Tech: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat tells a New York summit that interfaith harmony should be built through community service, not just political messaging, as digital hatred spreads. Aquaculture Genetics: Researchers map genetic approaches to help farmed fish and shellfish resist infectious disease and parasites, aiming to cut mass mortality and costly interventions. AI Cyber Defense Push: OpenAI-backed and other major firms call for global action to manage AI-driven cyberattacks, arguing current protections lag the threat. Health Tech & Safety: Pakistan’s PIMS fire inquiry finds treatment and facilities fell below global standards, with officials suspended and facing criminal action. Dementia Screening Breakthrough: A new dementia-risk test idea uses smartphone-style movement analysis to flag risk earlier than classic symptoms. Climate & Cities: A study links typhoon “disaster chains” to weaker resilience in China’s wealthiest coastal districts, despite overall provincial gains. Agritech Automation: Canada pledges $50M for an agri-food automation and intelligence network to speed smart-farm adoption. Education Internationalization: Japan’s University of Tsukuba expands quotas for foreign undergrads, targeting a major long-term increase.