Humanitarian Response: India launched “Operation Amistad” to back earthquake-hit Venezuela, sending two IAF C-17s with an Army field hospital unit and 35+ tonnes of medicines and relief supplies. Disaster Risk & Climate Resilience: Kyrgyzstan hosted a Central Asia dialogue on a regional roadmap and digital tools to cut transboundary mudflow and flood risks under RESILAND CA+. Diplomacy & Connectivity: China and Cambodia pledged to deepen cooperation across infrastructure, agriculture, clean energy, digital economy and AI. Regional Trade & Digital Commerce: South Africa’s Paul Mashatile urged China to expand e-commerce and digital trade channels via the SACC platform. Critical Minerals: Korea Zinc and Australia discussed strengthening critical minerals value chains and smelting competitiveness. Trade Remedies: India opened an anti-dumping probe into hot rolled steel imports from China, Japan and Russia. Social Policy: Nepal’s Supreme Court affirmed same-sex marriage as a constitutional right. Governance & Rights: India’s new FCRA rules tighten how foreign-funded NGOs can operate, including limits tied to religious activities. Local Governance & Tourism: Andhra Pradesh plans to upgrade Bara Shaheed Dargah in Nellore into a major tourism destination. Finance & Markets: Goldman Sachs lifted India’s 2026 growth forecast to 6.8% on lower oil prices and a better macro outlook. Security & Military Reform: Japan approved a bill to reorganize the Air Self-Defense Force into an “Air and Space Self-Defense Force,” expanding space operations. Environment & Public Health: Taiwan faced deadly flooding from Tropical Storm Mekkhala as Japan cancelled hundreds of flights and ordered evacuations.