Johor Election Watch: Malaysia’s Home Ministry set up a special task force to prevent causeway chaos ahead of Johor’s July 11 state election, as tens of thousands of voters are expected to cross daily between Johor and Singapore. Youth Vote Focus: Analysts say Undi18 and automatic voter registration could make first-time voters decisive in tight Johor seats, with campaigns needing both social media outreach and grassroots work. Opposition Leadership Signals: Pakatan Harapan says any Johor Menteri Besar decision would rest with the Sultan, not coalition bargaining, as it pitches a “team” of candidates. Samoa By-Election Fallout: Vaimauga No.3 heads to another by-election after the Electoral Court voided the May vote and found both candidates guilty of corrupt electoral practices. Nigeria Security Debate: Nigeria’s Senate and lawmakers defend the State Police Bill as a consensus-driven necessity, while critics warn it could be politicized. Election Integrity & Access: Nigeria’s INEC has begun issuing access codes for the Osun off-cycle governorship election, while parties watch for the same process ahead of 2027. Legal Accountability: A police complaint was filed in India against Trinamool MLA Priya Paul over alleged asset concealment in her election affidavit. Turkey–Israel Diplomatic Clash: Turkey denounced Israel’s Armenian genocide recognition as a “political” move tied to Gaza.