Pacific Sovereignty Dispute: Vanuatu has filed with the ICJ to seek sovereignty over two islands currently controlled by France, but the court won’t proceed unless France accepts its jurisdiction. Disaster Response & Border Access: China’s Xizang rescue teams are racing to restore road access to Gyirong Port after a mudslide, with repairs allowing limited vehicle access and heavy rain forecast. Carers Support Gap: New Zealand’s Disability Support Services Bill passed, but a Pacific provider says practical help for family carers and lost income remains unclear. India Farmers Protest: Samyukta Kisan Morcha began a week-long protest at the Chandigarh-Mohali border demanding MSP changes, debt waivers, and opposition to the India-US trade deal. India Economy & Investment Push: India’s Q1 growth hit 7.8%, while Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says data centres could attract $200B and backs a broader growth push. Japan Rates Shock: Japan’s 10-year bond yield hit 3% for the first time in 30 years, raising borrowing-cost pressure. China Mapping & Shipping: China is using mapping data more widely for disaster management, and COSCO is accused by US officials of using concealed equipment to spy on military communications. Nepal Flood Aftermath: Nepal flood toll passed 1,000 as India and China deploy specialised rescue teams and search continues for thousands missing. US-China Security Tensions: Russia protested Japan’s planned Typhon missile deployment in US-Japan exercises, warning of direct security threats. Cyber Crackdown: US DOJ and FBI seized domains tied to a China-linked hacking group targeting US critical infrastructure and government networks. Religious Freedom Pressure: A Texas religious event speaker was reportedly disinvited after pressure from Chinese officials, highlighting foreign influence concerns. Corporate/Policy Friction: India’s data-centre push and global bond selloff are unfolding alongside political agitation and policy debates.