Rule of Law Watch (Malta): NGO Repubblika says the EU’s 2026 rule-of-law report confirms Malta still hasn’t fixed core gaps, including judicial independence, court efficiency, corruption case outcomes, journalist protections, public participation in lawmaking, and an independent national human rights body. Disability Rights & NGO Oversight (India): Odisha has ordered a statewide survey to find NGO-run special schools operating without recognition, with districts told to report school details and risk closure if they don’t apply under the RPwD Act. Conservation Win (Pakistan): WWF-USA praised Punjab’s new Panjnad Indus River Dolphin Sanctuary, a protected habitat meant to reverse long-running threats from pollution, habitat loss, and altered river flows. Civic Tech & Participation (UK): mySociety CEO Louise Crow discussed how civic tech tools reduce barriers to democratic participation and why getting government approval for digital services can be tough. Humanitarian/Health Aid Blocked (Cuba): CMA CGM suspended Cuba shipments after a U.S. order, leaving humanitarian cargo like syringes and medical supplies stranded in Jamaica. Protest Crackdown (India): Protesters at Jantar Mantar say Sonam Wangchuk’s forcible removal is a “tipping point” and won’t end the movement. Community Grants (US): Rhode Island Energy Foundation awarded $250,000 to 15 nonprofits through its Empowering Communities program. Local Nonprofit Impact (US): A Neepawa festival unveiled painted benches to boost community connection, while a Michigan group pushed ahead with a water festival despite wildfire smoke.