US-ASEAN Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Manila from July 19-23 for ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings, including the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum, aiming to deepen Washington’s partnership with the Philippines and push a “free and open Indo-Pacific.” India Health Policy: India’s National Health Authority wrapped a two-day review of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, mapping the next phase of health reforms with a focus on financial sustainability and faster digital rollout. India Sports & Culture: India’s 2026 BWF World Championships in Delhi is being hailed by badminton star Trupti Murgunde, while the 72nd National Film Awards saw Yami Gautam win Best Actress for “Article 370” and Randeep Hooda take Best Debut Director for “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.” Regional Connectivity: Indonesia is promoting six hub airports to boost ASEAN-China air links. Wildlife Enforcement (Malaysia): Kelantan police arrested three men for allegedly possessing two Asian palm civet cubs without licences, seizing the animals and a vehicle. Immigration (US): A new US rule caps international student and exchange visitor stays at four years, ending the long-standing “duration of status” system. West Asia Tensions: Iran condemned a US strike on Iran’s Chabahar port as a “war crime,” while the US CENTCOM said it destroyed a surveillance tower.