Regional Security & Diplomacy: India urged the international community to hold Pakistan accountable over alleged human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, while also examining implications of a new Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defence pact. Myanmar Crisis: A UN probe says Myanmar’s military has escalated aerial attacks on civilians, with drones and paramotors making strikes harder to detect. ASEAN-China Focus: China marked 35 years of ASEAN dialogue ties, framing the relationship as a pillar for peace and stability. Trade & Business: Istanbul will host the Global E-Export Summit (IGEXX 2026) bringing together major e-commerce players and Turkish exporters, with an eye on Asian market expansion. Finance & Energy: The ADB approved a $50m emergency loan for Maldives fuel imports to keep electricity, water and logistics running amid Middle East-driven price spikes. Tech & Risk: An IBM study puts Southeast Asia’s 2026 data breach costs at a record $4.12m per incident, up 12%, as AI makes attacks faster. Sports & Youth: Nepal named Sandeep Lamichhane as captain after restructuring its ODI squad; Afghanistan will host India for a three-match T20I series in Delhi; and the Philippines won Under-20 men’s saber gold at the SEAFF juniors in Singapore. Tourism & Policy: New Zealand’s hotel industry renewed calls for a 2.5% accommodation levy and a clearer short-term rental register.