India–Nepal Digital & Legal Cooperation: Nepal and India moved forward on cross-border digital payments and broader ties after Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met S Jaishankar, including progress on operationalising cross-border payment links and completion of internal steps for a mutual legal assistance pact to tackle cross-border crimes. Border Diplomacy: Khanal said Nepal wants to resolve the Lipulekh/Limpiyadhura/Kalapani dispute through bilateral mechanisms, ruling out third-party mediation and urging an “open heart” approach. Opposition Politics in India: India’s INDIA bloc confirmed 23 parties for its June 8 “janbandhan” meeting in Delhi, with Congress stressing unity despite internal strains and some parties’ absence. Taiwan–China Maritime Tensions: Taiwan said it expelled four Chinese government ships from restricted waters after warnings escalated, while also deploying vessels to monitor a broader “law enforcement operation” near the island. China Macroeconomic Signals: China’s central bank extended gold buying for a 19th straight month, adding 320,000 ounces, as it continues reserve diversification. Disaster Preparedness (China): China issued red and orange alerts for mountain torrents and geological disasters, ordering monitoring, warnings and possible evacuations. Bangladesh–China Media Links: Bangladesh’s information minister left Dhaka for China for the 5th CMG Forum and expected bilateral talks on information management and possible MoU work. Thailand–Malaysia Shrimp Trade: Thailand warned it may escalate a Malaysia import suspension of five Thai shrimp species to WTO/ASEAN if talks fail, while rolling out measures to protect shrimp farmers. India Border Trade Digitisation: India plans to launch the Land Port Management System on June 9 to digitise land border operations and improve trade and passenger movement.