US-China summit diplomacy: Xi Jinping urged “trust, continued dialogue and healthy competition” with Donald Trump, including closer contact between government departments and AI cooperation, as the White House also moved to extend the trade truce and keep expectations modest. Media friction at state visit: Reports said Chinese press shoved US reporters at the White House while Trump joked about having the “friendliest press corps,” sparking backlash over access and press freedom. Malaysia-China ties & digital trade: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim used China visits to highlight deeper strategic cooperation, launch a Malaysia Pavilion at the Global Digital Trade Expo, and back a proposed East Coast Rail Link extension to Rantau Panjang. India grid build-out: India added 113,013 MVA of AC transformation capacity in FY26, hitting 90% of the CEA target, while officials warn transmission needs are rising faster than current delivery. India quick-commerce investment: Amazon plans about $3bn through 2030 to expand its India rapid-delivery network, including more small warehouses and AI-driven demand planning. Pacific governance & climate resilience: Fiji’s PM Rabuka was praised as highly accessible by Pacific media leaders, while Pacific governments pushed for urgent action on climate and resilience ahead of major UN talks. Pacific seabed mining debate: At the UN, American Samoa opposed commercial deep-sea extraction while Nauru called for international rules to be completed. Elections & public trust in India: India’s Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls drew renewed legal and political scrutiny, with concerns raised about mass removals and minority disenfranchisement. Semiconductor supply chain push (India): Waaree Clean Energy Solutions entered India’s specialty gases market to support semiconductor and solar manufacturing, aiming to reduce reliance on imports.