India–Bangladesh Diplomacy: Bangladesh says it wants “win-win” ties with India while tackling Hasina extradition, border disputes and long-pending water sharing. India–China Border: India again links border peace to the wider relationship after fresh WMCC talks, stressing “peace and tranquillity” at the LAC. Philippines–China Maritime Deal: Manila says it will defer to the military on the provisional understanding with China over Ayungin Shoal, insisting it doesn’t limit sovereign rights. Pacific Security: Pacific foreign ministers back a 2026–2030 regional peace and security action plan, including a push for a possible Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace treaty. Thailand Gun Controls: Thailand vows tougher gun controls after two deadly shootings near Bangkok, including a high-school attack and a shooting at a government office. Australia–Japan “Melons” Row: Australia assures Japan Albanese’s comments weren’t offensive; Japan’s ambassador says Tokyo was formally briefed as the diplomatic spat escalates. Japan Finance: Japan bond yields jump on faster BOJ rate-hike bets, with fund managers pitching super-long JGB exposure to retail investors. India Economy & Policy: India considers limiting sugarcane-to-ethanol diversion to stabilize record-high sugar prices; it also proposes a 15-year tax holiday for foreign rough diamond sellers in special zones. Corporate Governance: Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran resigns amid board tensions with the charity arm, highlighting governance and Air India-related pressures. China–Africa Auto Shift: Chinese automakers increasingly move from exports to local African production, with Chery’s South Africa plant as a key example. China–Taiwan Tensions: China and Indonesia plan naval drills east of Taiwan; Taiwan condemns it as provocation. Climate & Clean Energy: India’s rooftop solar scheme hits 5 million households, while a report urges India’s small steelmakers to cut costs and emissions by switching to renewable power. Human Rights & Labor: India faces renewed scrutiny over deaths of sanitation workers in sewers and septic tanks despite a ban on manual scavenging.