Pacific Climate Diplomacy: Australia pledged more support for the Pacific’s renewable energy transition at a Pre-COP meeting in Nadi, but tensions remain over its continued coal and gas expansion. Regional Security & Education Links: Satellite imagery suggests China-Laos military training activity at a new joint facility, raising questions for Southeast Asia’s stability. China–Taiwan Spy Case: The FBI arrested a California woman accused of acting as an unregistered Chinese foreign agent while surveilling the son of Taiwan’s president. India Election Protests: Opposition MPs and student groups escalated marches demanding the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with police deploying barricades and bodycams amid allegations of protest excesses. Campus Tensions in India: Kerala students protested an RSS-linked event at a university, while protests in Mumbai and Pune also targeted education-related grievances. Student Wellbeing Debate: A Korea-focused commentary argues “stress-free” schooling can backfire by limiting resilience-building. Learning & Skills Partnerships: Lighthouse Learning and Clifton College announced a new India partnership, while China released new job roles tied to emerging tech and industries. Education Access & Support: A Philippines pageant’s “Charity Day” brought delegates to disability and special education partners in Cebu.