ASEAN Diplomacy on Myanmar: Thailand will host two informal ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ meetings with Myanmar’s top diplomat in Bangkok, aiming to advance the bloc’s Five-Point Consensus through “candid” talks while keeping ASEAN’s existing positions unchanged. World Bank Climate Finance: The World Bank approved an $890m package for India’s rooftop solar push, targeting 10 million households, cutting power costs, and creating 1.7 million jobs. Regional Connectivity: Thailand and Malaysia inaugurated a new road alignment linking the Bukit Kayu Hitam and Sadao CIQ/ICQS complexes to speed cross-border trade and movement toward China and Russia. Middle East De-escalation: Qatar’s foreign ministry said it discussed with Egypt efforts to reduce regional tensions, support dialogue, and uphold freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz under the US-Iran MoU framework. Public Safety & Governance: Ghana held its 8th national small-arms destruction ceremony, with officials stressing continued action against illicit weapons and urging public reporting. Digital Child Protection: Zimbabwe’s deputy ICT minister warned that expanding internet access must come with stronger safeguards against exploitation and abuse of children online. Sustainable Construction Policy: Sri Lanka’s environment deputy minister urged the construction sector to adopt research-led, regenerative approaches that protect forests, rivers, wetlands and coasts. Trade Marks & Consumer Protection: Japan registered “Japanese tea” under its geographical indication system to curb overseas imitation and false labelling. Security Case in the US: US prosecutors charged eight men in a planned drone-and-sniper attack on a White House UFC event, alleging targets and evacuation tactics.