Humanitarian Push: India’s Palestinian Embassy asked for $100m in emergency medical aid for Gaza and the West Bank, citing destroyed healthcare capacity and restricted humanitarian access. Defence Industry: India reported defence production hit $20.7b in FY25-26, alongside record exports of $4.5b, as New Delhi leans into domestic manufacturing. Digital Governance & NGO Oversight: India’s Home Ministry said it is “proactively monitoring” Telegram after an investigation linked the app to child sexual abuse material and scams, while new FCRA rules tighten how NGOs receive foreign funds. Public Sector AI: The Philippines partnered with Google Cloud to deploy AI agents for government services, including tools for frontline workers and a multi-agency cyberdefence setup. Budget Transparency: The Philippines scored 76/100 in the 2025 Open Budget Survey, leading Southeast Asia on budget openness. Disaster/Health & Aid: Japan donated two refrigerated logistics trucks to Malaysia’s The Lost Food Project to expand food rescue and redistribution. Regional Diplomacy: Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman’s China visit is framed around attracting investment and linking cooperation to climate resilience. Governance/Politics: Lithuania’s PM and cabinet resigned after coalition changes, with expectations of a more pragmatic China approach. Security/Conduct: Malaysia’s police opened a disciplinary probe into a personnel member over a viral incident involving alleged insulting remarks while in China.