Meghalaya's government launched a homestay subsidy scheme, offering up to 70% support, to boost accommodation for the National Games 2027 and foster long-term community-owned tourism. The initiative aims to address temporary housing needs while creating entrepreneurship and livelihoods.
Taiwan's first civil defence drone training programme, inspired by Ukraine's use of drones in warfare, aims to equip citizens with skills for surveillance and information sharing in potential conflict scenarios with China. The course, run by Kuma Academy, focuses on manual piloting of Taiwanese-made drones.
South Korea hosted a 6-week U.N. peacekeeping training program for 90+ personnel from >15 countries, including Australia and Japan, focusing on military engineering, medical care, and explosives handling.
ICE is extending training for agents hired under a now-scrapped Trump-era program. New hires will undergo 71 days of training, up from 42, and those previously trained will receive additional "follow-on" instruction.
Wonju City, Korea Polytechnic University Wonju Campus, and DSTECHNO have launched a recruitment-linked training program for semiconductor professionals. 20 selected trainees will receive 7 weeks of specialized practical education, with successful graduates offered priority hiring at DSTECHNO.
US ICE identifies 10,000 foreign students misusing Optional Practical Training program, including some from India, with suspect employers and fraud cases
South Africa will launch a joint astronaut training program with Russia, with candidate selection to begin once the plan is finalized. The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) aims to conduct a manned space mission in 2027. Russia's Roscosmos has confirmed readiness to cooperate in selecting and training would-be astronauts.
The Special Technology Center is showcasing a virtual training program for Orlan UAV operators at the Defense Services Asia exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, enabling training without consuming operational resources.
The FBI and Justice Department are accelerating hiring and relaxing some requirements to combat significant staff shortages. These changes include shorter training programs and waiving certain assessments for internal promotions. Officials assert these measures streamline processes without lowering standards, though some express concerns about potential impacts on recruit and leadership quality.
