India–UN Security Council: India warned the UNSC must not “legitimise” terrorists via removals from sanctions or blacklist entities for political reasons, pushing for tighter, rules-based working methods. India–Afghanistan Humanitarian Aid: New Delhi sent fresh medicines and medical consumables to a Kabul government hospital, underscoring continued healthcare support alongside disaster relief. India–Pakistan Kashmir Row: Pakistan summoned the US charge d’affaires after US Ambassador Sergio Gor called Jammu and Kashmir an “important part of India,” calling the remarks “factually incorrect.” India–Japan Defence: Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi began a maiden visit with Guard of Honour ceremonies and talks with Rajnath Singh, focusing on maritime security and defence technology cooperation. China–Evergrande Fallout: A Chinese court sentenced Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin to life in prison over multiple financial crimes, with assets confiscated. China–Robotics & AI Industry: Reports link Unitree humanoid/robot-dog advances to US military-funded research, while China accelerates humanoid deployments beyond demos. Pacific Ocean Politics: Pacific civil society and leaders called for stronger regional control over ocean decisions, rejecting deep-sea mining and warning against militarisation. Japan Economy: Japan’s trade deficit widened in July as energy costs rose and the yen stayed weak; markets tracked US bond-market moves. China–Bangladesh Party Outreach: China’s ambassador told Bangladesh’s National Citizen Party it’s ready to strengthen cooperation with all political parties. China–Hebei Fire: A commercial outlet blaze in Qinhuangdao killed eight and injured three; investigations continue.