Nuclear Debate in Japan: Japan’s leaders are pushing a renewed discussion on nuclear weapons as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoids clarifying whether she’ll keep the “three non-nuclear principles,” while Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi calls for a “discussion without a taboo,” amid public backlash around reported off-the-record remarks. Taiwan Security Drills: Taiwan held major Han Kuang exercises simulating responses to a mainland amphibious landing, with President Lai Ching-te stressing wartime coordination and defense readiness. Indo-Pacific Naval Presence: Italy says it will deepen security cooperation with Japan, including a planned naval patrol ship call near Tokyo, as it seeks to bolster freedom of navigation in the region. China-India Border Naming Row: Chinese experts criticized India’s standard naming of 27 locations in Zangnan as self-deception that could complicate border management, despite recent border mechanism talks. Maritime Law Shift: China’s Guangzhou Maritime Court mediated a Strait of Hormuz collision dispute, with parties agreeing to apply Chinese law—highlighting growing use of Chinese legal routes by shipowners. Disaster Response: China’s Typhoon Dolphin triggered mass flight cancellations and evacuations, while Japan’s Okinawa faced power outages and injuries. Myanmar and ASEAN: Myanmar rejected ASEAN calls to free Aung San Suu Kyi and dismissed the need for a special envoy, while allowing a Red Cross visit. India Governance & Oversight: India’s AAIB took over an Air India turbulence probe after a pilot’s psychoactive substance screening required confirmatory testing; separately, Delhi’s AAP alleged a Rs 22,000 crore rice-scheme scam. Skills & Trade: Bangladesh’s NSDA completed first task analysis and occupational mapping for “Chinese Language” to shape employment-focused training. Energy Transition: India crossed 300 GW of non-fossil installed capacity, with solar driving most growth. Procurement Transparency: India marked a decade of GeM, now connecting 1.37 lakh buyers with 25 lakh sellers and enabling over ₹20 lakh crore in procurement. Food Safety: Maharashtra banned analogue paneer for one year, citing public health risks and alleged mislabeling.