India–Renewables & Energy Security: A new debate in India asks whether the renewable push is actually improving reliable power access for rural communities, not just raising installed capacity. India–Fuel Policy: India launched E85 flex-fuel in New Delhi, aiming to cut crude imports and boost domestic ethanol demand. India–Markets & Iran War Shock: Indian government bonds slid after a four-day rally as Middle East escalation lifted oil prices and raised inflation worries. India–FDI & Manufacturing: India said it has pulled in $843bn FDI since 2014-15, citing Make in India and PLI schemes for jobs and output gains. India–Debt Attractiveness: India moved to exempt foreigners from taxes on government bonds and broaden access to spur overseas inflows and index inclusion. Japan–Imperial Succession: Japan’s lawmakers backed a plan to ease the imperial succession crisis by letting women keep status after marriage and enabling adoption of eligible male relatives. Japan–Historical Accountability: Veteran politician Yohei Kono, who apologized for wartime “comfort women” abuses, died at 89. Taiwan–Defense Drills: Taiwan conducted its first operational-area HIMARS live-fire test to refine rapid, distributed strike tactics against China. Malaysia–Trade Enforcement: Malaysia’s finance ministry said it will use a whole-of-government approach to curb foreigners misusing visas to run businesses and undercut local firms. China–AI Infrastructure Push: China plans to anchor a $295bn AI data-centre buildout with state telecoms and Huawei, aiming to reduce reliance on US chipmakers. Philippines–South China Sea: The Philippines released new photos of suspected Chinese structures at Scarborough Shoal, expanding its investigation of objects placed in the lagoon.