Aviation & Trade: Navi Mumbai International Airport welcomed its first foreign freighter cargo, with Hong Kong Aircargo launching three weekly services to boost international air freight. Energy & Prices: India set new LPG production targets for refineries and upstream firms to build a domestic buffer after West Asia disruptions; analysts also flagged gold and silver staying supported but volatile as Fed minutes and West Asia developments loom. Security & Tech: APT36-linked malware cluster is targeting South Asia telecoms and critical infrastructure, using fake Afghan telecom and energy-themed lures. Sports & National Pride: PM Modi announced a nationwide sports talent hunt for children aged 5–15 ahead of the 2036 Olympics bid; Bangladesh made history with a record Test win over Australia, while India’s hockey teams gained World Cup momentum and badminton’s BWF Worlds begin in New Delhi. Regional Football: Malaysia fell 0-2 to Vietnam in the ASEAN Cup semi-final first leg, while Thailand beat Singapore 3-1. Business & Markets: Alibaba agreed to sell its gaming arm for at least $1.5bn to sharpen its AI pivot; foreign borrowers are also flooding APAC bond markets, including “kangaroo,” “panda” and “dim sum” issuance. Philippines Sports: UST narrowly missed the NSAC World Invitational title against Nagoya, 92-91. Philippines Agriculture: The ube industry formed a nationwide association to coordinate supply and push exports. Protests: Manipur protests escalated over demands to update the NRC before any census.