US–China Trade Reset: Washington and Beijing are discussing tariff cuts, including reducing China’s 15% tariff on US LNG, ahead of Xi’s planned visit and a Sept. 24 Trump-Xi summit. US Sanctions Pressure on India: The US House passed a Russia sanctions bill that could enable up to 100% tariffs on the biggest buyers of Russian oil or gas, with India warning it could hit bilateral ties and global energy markets. UN Iran Sanctions Deadlock: Pakistan abstained as Russia and China vetoed renewal of UN monitoring for Iran sanctions, ending the expert panel’s mandate. Japan’s Political Pivot: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reshuffled her Cabinet to revive support while keeping focus on stronger US ties amid defense and yen pressures. Japan Security Debate: Russia demanded Japan remove US Typhon missile systems deployed in Kyushu, escalating regional missile and remilitarisation concerns. AI Risk in US–China Tensions: Reports say a faulty AI-generated intelligence assessment nearly triggered a US operation against a Chinese vessel in the Middle East. India–UAE Diplomacy: Modi spoke by phone with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, agreeing to deepen cooperation across energy, defense, tech, investment and health. India Growth Watch: Moody’s raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7% but flagged inflation risks from energy prices and El Niño. Campus Politics in India: Kerala University tightened rules banning student political mobilisation, while Delhi University’s DUSU vote saw claims of money-and-muscle campaigning. Cricket Governance Row: BCCI says Asia Cup trophies will eventually be delivered to its Mumbai headquarters, after prior disputes tied to ACC president Mohsin Naqvi.