Global Health Funding: Philippines Health Secretary Edwin Mercado says the government is waiting for its Bureau of International Health Cooperation to recommend how to use a US$10 million pledge to the WHO, with US$5 million already delivered. Rights Under Pressure: A UN rights expert urged Zambia to free political detainees after arrests tied to post-election unrest and alleged intimidation. Public Health Access: Bihar launched a door-to-door campaign to screen about 60 million people aged 30+ for major diseases, with treatment and digitised records via ABHA IDs. Healthcare Costs: A new survey suggests employer-provided health insurance in the US could jump at least 8% next year, driven by hospital and drug costs and higher billing pressures. Mental Health & Equity: Western Kentucky’s LGBTQ+ community faces major gaps in care, including high provider refusal and low HIV testing rates, according to a new community survey. Tech & Economy: Elon Musk told G20 finance ministers AI could lift global growth by 20–30% (about US$20–30T a year). Competition Policy: A US judge rejected the government’s bid to force Google to sell part of its digital ads business, instead ordering operational rules. Environment Enforcement: Oregon’s DEQ issued 12 enforcement actions in July totaling $430,292 for violations ranging from stormwater to air quality. Business & Travel: AirAsia launched a codeshare with Pegasus Airlines to connect Southeast Asia and Europe via Istanbul.