Medicare Fraud Crackdown: The U.S. is moving to protect Medicare home health payments with a new bill (HR 8804) that would require verified administrator identities before agencies enroll, aiming to stop fraud before money goes out. Philippines Health Coverage Push: InLife Global Care is pitching a premium plan with P125M coverage and guaranteed renewability up to age 99, as rising costs and out-of-pocket spending squeeze Filipinos’ access to care. Air Quality Alerts in Malaysia: Malaysia’s Health Ministry is stepping up haze-related illness surveillance after unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings in parts of Sarawak and Selangor, urging people to limit outdoor exertion when API tops 100. Korea’s Next-Tech Plan: South Korea unveiled its “Seven Major SEED” strategy, targeting growth beyond semiconductors and AI with projects spanning small nuclear reactors, quantum computing, space, and biotech. Global Food Pressure: Russia blamed Ukrainian strikes on Novorossiysk for disrupting grain terminals and driving up global food prices, as Ukraine said drones and missiles hit the port. Tech & Finance Recognition: i2c was named Latin America’s Most Innovative fintech by Global Finance Magazine for AI-driven fraud risk management. EV Tech Funding (UK): The UK pledged £130M for zero-tailpipe vehicle technology to support jobs as it moves toward its 2030 non-hybrid sales ban. Mental Health Funding (US): A Madison County Mental Health Board opened FY27 funding applications for programs tackling mental health and substance use.