Myanmar Crisis: The Philippines renewed its push for Myanmar to release detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi after reports the junta rejected an ASEAN envoy’s request to meet her, while Manila said it remains committed to the bloc’s Five-Point Consensus. Japan-Ukraine Diplomacy: Japan’s foreign minister reiterated Tokyo’s unwavering support for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, including plans for reconstruction help and a grant aid project for young civil servants. India-Japan Summit: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi for talks with Modi aimed at deepening economic security, energy cooperation, defence and resilient supply chains. China-Russia Military Links: Reuters reported China conducted covert training for Russian forces with top-level Russian authorization, focused on radiological, chemical and biological protection. China-Japan Trade Tensions: China imposed export restrictions on 40 Japanese firms, citing support for Japan’s “new militarism,” prompting a Japanese protest. India Tech Governance: India ordered Meta to pause WhatsApp’s planned username rollout and explain it within three days over fraud and impersonation risks. India-Pakistan Prisoners: Pakistan urged India to repatriate 97 prisoners who have completed sentences, citing the consular access agreement. Japan Immigration Backlash: Japan’s tighter visa rules are pushing out some foreign residents, even as the country faces labour shortages. India Domestic Politics: Opposition in India renewed calls for defence minister’s resignation over alleged concealment of military deaths from a 2025 conflict. China Outbound Investment: China’s new outbound investment regulation took effect, tightening rules while signaling “high-level opening-up.” Japan Security Screening: Japan passed major FEFTA reforms expanding foreign investment screening, including indirect acquisition and post-closing intervention powers. ASEAN/Regional: South Korea extended group visa fee waivers for Chinese visitors through end-2026 to boost tourism.