Disaster Response in Japan: After a 7.1 quake in Kumamoto, Japan’s government says sniffer dogs are helping a final sweep of the wrecked Aeon mall, with the death toll now at 35 and thousands still without power or water. Public Health Surveillance (India): India told parliament it has screened 10,974 international arrivals from Ebola-affected countries since May 23, using self-declaration forms and the Air Suvidha 2.0 portal. Sports Funding (India): India’s Cabinet approved a revamped Khelo India Scheme with ₹36,441 crore for 2026-31, aiming a “seamless pathway” from grassroots talent to elite competition. Flood Relief (India): Assam’s government outlined steps for flood-affected districts, including insurance-claim meetings, school uniform support, and textbook distribution. Regional Trade & Shipping (ASEAN): ASEAN shipowners are working on the region’s first Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance club to cut premiums and share risk, expected to take years. Bilateral Development (India–Bhutan): India and Bhutan signed a ₹4,000 crore line of credit and an AIIMS–Khesar Gyalpo health cooperation pact during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit. Security & Intelligence (Japan): Japan launched its National Intelligence Bureau and held its first Tomahawk test launch, moves critics say could tilt toward a more offensive posture. Diplomacy & Minority Rights (India–Pakistan): India urged Pakistan to investigate alleged demolition of part of a 125-year-old gurdwara and said it has raised 550 major minority-atrocity incidents in five years. Energy Policy (India): India said it is closely monitoring a proposed US sanctions bill that could trigger up to 100% tariffs on Russian oil imports, stressing energy security and diversified sourcing.