School Safety Crisis: A 14-year-old gunman killed nine people at Debsirin School in Nonthaburi, Thailand, after first shooting his grandparents; Filipino teachers at the school were reported safe and uninjured as police say more than 30 were hurt. Teacher Well-Being: Malaysia education experts warn teacher workload is driven by heavy admin data entry, unstable online systems, weekend competition training, and after-hours assignments—pushing some educators toward burnout. Higher Ed Policy: India’s UGC will let students with four-year distance/online bachelor’s degrees complete a one-year PG program, aligning them with regular students under NEP 2020. Student Protests & Exams: In Prayagraj, Rahul Gandhi addressed students over exam cancellations and paper leaks, while Jharkhand recruitment protests continue amid demands for reforms and a CBI probe. College Sports Law: The U.S. Protect College Sports Act missed a Senate floor vote before recess and is now slated for September, with major hurdles still ahead. Admissions Updates: Delhi University released the UG 2026 third merit list, assigning seats to 93,033 students with confirmation deadlines in early/mid August. Campus Life & Support: Fairmont State University will temporarily house some students in local hotels during dorm repairs, while RUET in Bangladesh issued machine-readable library cards to 1,235 new engineering students. Local Education Moves: Austin ISD adjusted its bus hub plan—keeping neighborhood stops for middle schoolers after families raised safety concerns.