Climate & Clean Air: Philippines’ DENR chief Juan Miguel Cuna confirms Manila’s bid to join the UN-backed CCAC Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator, seeking $2m–$5m grants and technical support for a dedicated government team. China-Russia Diplomacy: China says it welcomes Vladimir Putin’s attendance at APEC’s Shenzhen leaders’ meeting, framing it as political backing for steady China-Russia ties. Public Health & AI: Delhi’s TB fight gets a boost as AI-powered chest X-rays detect active TB in people living with HIV who show no symptoms, improving early diagnosis beyond verbal screening. Space & Security: Indonesia’s Timau National Observatory highlights its equatorial advantage for tracking space debris, supporting global monitoring cooperation. India Economy: India’s resilience amid global shocks stays in focus, with officials citing stable inflation, strong growth momentum and manufacturing strength, while economists warn the key challenge is sustaining reforms. Healthcare Tech: India’s robotic surgery push accelerates, with Delhi-NCR leading procedures in 2025. Central Asia Digital Push: Kazakhstan’s PM flags constitutional digital rights and a major Data Center Valley megaproject, aiming to scale AI and cloud services. Regional Water Tensions: A report says China’s Mekong approach is driving geopolitical friction with downstream states. Business & Connectivity: Meta expands undersea cable capacity with a new Petal link, underscoring Asia-Pacific’s growing data backbone needs.