Philippines–China Tensions: Philippine officials pushed back hard on Chinese scholars’ claim that Batanes is part of China via Taiwan, with the National Historical Commission saying the argument has no basis and the defense chief calling it contrary to international law and “normal human thinking.” India Energy Security: ONGC’s board approved an in-principle plan to expand India’s strategic petroleum reserve at Mangaluru by 1.75 million tonnes, boosting emergency crude storage as geopolitical risks persist. India–Australia Nuclear Cooperation: Australia and India signed an agreement to supply uranium after years of talks, with exports previously suspended in 2014. India Digital Health: India’s Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission passed 93.95 crore ABHA registrations and linked 105 crore health records, expanding consent-based access. India Nutrition Governance: Poshan Tracker is scaling near real-time monitoring for POSHAN Abhiyaan, reaching 8.93 crore beneficiaries across all states and union territories. Japan Financial Policy: Japan signaled it wants pension funds, including GPIF, to increase domestic asset holdings, lifting the yen and bonds. Japan Food Brand Protection: Japan registered “Japanese tea” under its geographical indication system to curb imitation products. Nepal Cross-Border Scams & Care: Nepal says 836 Nepali citizens were rescued from online fraud hubs in Southeast Asia since March 27, and that preparations were made to medevac an injured Nepali to India. China Industrial Safety: A deadly shoe factory fire in Fujian killed at least 28, with Xi Jinping ordering a full investigation. China–DPRK Diplomacy: Senior CPC official Cai Qi and DPRK Premier Pak Thae Song marked 65 years of the China-DPRK friendship treaty in Beijing.