Tax Records Showdown in Philippines: Palace says President Marcos Jr. approved the BIR release of Vice President Sara Duterte’s tax records to the Senate impeachment court as a legal, truth-seeking step—not politics—while critics warn it could set a precedent for future impeachment fights. Iran Repression Under War Cover: Three Evin Prison political prisoners accuse Iran’s regime of using the regional war to intensify executions and crackdowns, framing it as fear-based control after battlefield setbacks. Nepal Security Crackdown: Nepal’s National Security Council met over the Kaptanganj, Sunsari clash and ordered proactive coordination with local and provincial bodies, plus faster disaster response. India Political Pressure Allegations: Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke says he received threats to join BJP after the NEET paper-leak turmoil and ministerial resignation. Korea Justice Reform Fight: South Korea’s liberals push to strip prosecutors’ investigative powers, arguing the system has been politicized; opponents warn it dismantles accountability. Local Elections & Public Safety: Peel police funding and rising break-ins fuel debate ahead of municipal voting in Canada; in the UK, an Oxfordshire by-election follows a politician’s resignation. US Currency Politics: Democrats urge Treasury to revive Harriet Tubman’s $20 bill plan after the administration paused the redesign. Ukraine-Poland Tensions: Poland’s PM says a missile crash likely involved a Russian Kh-101, with agencies investigating amid heightened air-defense cooperation talks. Water Bills Spark Town Fallout (US): Dove Creek, Colorado, faces escalating anger after doubled water bills, with town hall operations disrupted by threats.