India–Nepal Border Row: Kathmandu says the original 1816 Sugauli Treaty copy can’t be found, while India says the dispute can be handled through existing bilateral mechanisms. India–Bangladesh Reset: Dhaka seeks “respectful” ties with India and flags Hasina extradition, border issues and water sharing; India also invited Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to visit and to attend BRICS outreach in September. Energy & Prices: India is considering limiting sugarcane-to-ethanol diversion from October to protect supply amid record sugar prices. Women & Governance: India met a Liberian parliamentary delegation on women-led development and gender-responsive governance. South Asia Accountability: India urged the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for alleged PoJK rights violations and condemned an embassy defacement in Slovenia. Pacific Security: Pacific foreign ministers backed a regional peace and security action plan and discussed a “Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace” treaty as threats grow. Taiwan Internal Scrutiny: Chinese-born “mainland spouses” face rising questions of loyalty as cross-strait tensions intensify. China–Africa Industrial Shift: Chinese automakers are moving from exporting to local African production, with Chery’s South Africa expansion a key signal. Thailand Gun Controls: After two deadly shootings near Bangkok, the government pledged tighter gun rules and crackdowns on illegal firearms. Japan–Australia Diplomacy: Australia’s “melons” gaffe continues to ripple through Japan–Australia relations.