Philippines–China Tensions: The AFP says it monitored an unusually high number of PLA-N and China Coast Guard vessels around Bajo de Masinloc in May, with satellite imagery pointing to a possible fixed structure—raising concerns amid ongoing West Philippine Sea disputes. India–Nepal Border Row: India rejected any third-party role after Nepal’s PM said Kathmandu sought UK help, stressing the boundary is mostly demarcated and that bilateral mechanisms handle remaining segments. India Youth Protest: India’s “Cockroach Janta Party” founder Abhijeet Dipke says he will return for a street protest demanding the education minister’s resignation over alleged exam irregularities. Anti-Corruption/Finance: India’s ED provisionally attached 14 properties worth about ₹1,596 crore in the PACL scam linked to a Gian Sagar Educational & Charitable Trust. Maritime Law in Southeast Asia: Cambodia’s National Assembly backed the government’s move to invoke UNCLOS compulsory conciliation over its overlapping maritime claims with Thailand after Thailand withdrew from a long-running MoU. Japan Shipping Security: Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi urged free, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in talks with Iran, seeking smoother transit and goods amid wider conflict uncertainty. Public Health: The Philippines said it is still evaluating the Japanese dengue vaccine Qdenga, citing lower efficacy in some age groups and possible risk signals. Regional Infrastructure: A Beijing seminar focused on managing and operating the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway corridor, including cross-border standards and high-capacity rail systems. Energy/Trade: India tightened silver import rules by restricting more forms and requiring prior DGFT authorization, while Japan moved to boost petrochemical supplies for paint and thinner amid Middle East-linked bottlenecks.