Bangladesh Politics: BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected Bangladesh’s 23rd president in a parliamentary vote, beating Oli Ahmad Bir Bikram’s alliance candidate Oli Ahmed, with celebrations reported in Thakurgaon. Higher Education Crisis: South Africa’s President Ramaphosa said he is “deeply concerned” about the ongoing NSFAS crisis after the higher education minister placed the scheme under administration, following a high-court order to reinstate the board and suspend the administrator. Middle East Diplomacy: Qatar’s prime minister reiterated Doha’s push for diplomatic solutions with Gulf partners and Egypt, urging a return to dialogue. Weather & Disaster Risk: Hawaii’s Big Island faces another round of heavy rain as a new tropical system could bring up to 15 inches, with flooding and mudslide risks highlighted. International Justice & Security: Ukraine’s SBU detained a student in Poltava accused of preparing an assassination on Russian orders. Humanitarian Access: Irish visa refusals are leaving Palestinian scholarship students stranded, including one accepted to UCD who says he had to risk his life to apply. Sports Governance: UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF are discussing a no-confidence move against FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid fallout from a controversial commercial plan. Regional Development: Cambodia’s Kratie City launched an international-standard landfill to curb illegal dumping and pollution. Finance & Markets: Japan is considering tax incentives for individuals to buy government bonds as part of fiscal 2027 reforms.