Housing Policy & Regulation: The U.S. passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a major push aimed at easing affordability pressures after years of record prices and limited options for middle-income buyers. Project Delivery & Delays: India’s housing regulators are being urged to grant a four-month RERA extension for projects hit by West Asia supply disruptions, as developers and industry groups push back on timelines. Public Finance Watch: Kenya’s Auditor General flagged Sh2.65bn sitting idle in Kenyan embassy accounts, pointing to weak project implementation and financial management. Real Estate Enforcement: India’s ED provisionally attached a sea-facing property worth over ₹60 crore in Maharashtra tied to an alleged ₹1,400 crore bank fraud, alleging proceeds were used to buy the coastal asset. Local Market Moves: Cyprus saw strong first-half demand for fields and plots, with land transactions leading the market as buyers bet on future development. Community & Safety: In Mumbai, a pickup driver was booked after allegedly defying Coastal Road entry bans and threatening police, highlighting ongoing friction between enforcement and road access. Education & Life Skills: Israel?—No; instead, India’s Education Ministry announced mandatory financial education for ninth and tenth graders starting 2026-27, aiming to build money and banking literacy early.