Anti-Scam Push in Malaysia: The Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM) will host a national anti-scam awareness programme on Aug. 20, bringing together ministries, banks, police and NGOs to tackle digital fraud and “mule accounts.” NGO Accountability in Conflict Reporting: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is accused of removing names of Gazan people previously listed as journalists from its database, raising questions about how media groups classify victims. Animal Welfare Policy in Malaysia: Johor plans to adopt a Netherlands-style stray animal approach—sterilisation, shelters and NGO partnerships—to reduce dog and cat populations. Maldives Community Grants: Bank of Maldives’ “Bank Fund 2026” will back five NGO-led projects, from digital resilience hubs to eco parks and agro-processing. Ebola Warning: WHO says a rare Ebola strain in DRC could become the deadliest ever, with no approved vaccine and a focus on community-led transmission control. Interfaith Peace in Nigeria: Muslim and Christian leaders in Abuja signed an accord to promote national religious harmony through a new peace body. Food Label Fight in India: India’s Supreme Court pressed FSSAI over front-of-pack warning labels, while an NGO alleges the regulator hid internal findings. US Media Lawsuit: A non-profit and a news outlet sued to stop Trump’s paid “Truth API” early-access service, arguing it profits from government announcements. Youth Mental Health Demand: Kids Help Phone reports a record surge in crisis calls across Canada, including rising calls from children under 12. Gaza Rubble Removal Claims: Human rights monitors say Israel is crushing and transporting massive amounts of Gaza rubble, alleging it may be tied to erasing evidence.