South Asia Youth Politics: Youth-led protests across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan are pushing for transparency, justice and equal opportunities, with calls for dialogue and real institutional reforms rather than deeper frustration. RBI Watch: India’s Sensex and Nifty stayed near-flat after the RBI kept the repo rate at 5.25% and flagged resilience, while warning West Asia tensions could still lift energy risks. Food Inflation Risk: The UN’s FAO warns another food-price surge is likely later this year as wars in Iran and Ukraine and El Niño raise costs and squeeze yields. Energy and Shipping: Markets tracked hopes around the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts warn any reopening deal could still unravel, keeping oil-price volatility in focus. India-UK Trade: The India-UK pact is expected to boost farm and processed food exports and strengthen automotive shipments via lower tariffs. Korea Tension Reset: South Korea’s unification plan includes dropping the “main enemy” label for North Korea to ease tensions. Indonesia Growth: Indonesia reported 5.29% Q2 GDP growth, signaling continued momentum despite regional grid and energy challenges. Business and Tech: India’s GCC sector is expanding into AI, cybersecurity and product engineering, while Singapore firms report rising costs and cautious AI adoption.