Malaysia–Politics: Malaysia’s Unity Government debate is heating up after BN’s state-level cooperation with PN in Negeri Sembilan, with Law Minister Azalina Othman Said insisting federal unity won’t be undermined by local electoral pacts. Malaysia–Economy: Malaysia is weighing limited exports of unprocessed rare earths under strict conditions, as foreign demand grows and pressure mounts to keep more value and technology inside the country. Bangladesh–Governance: China’s ambassador told Bangladesh leaders that political unity, social stability, and breaking bottlenecks in a single-industry economy are key governance challenges. Nigeria–Religion & Politics: Orji Uzor Kalu backed President Tinubu after Catholic bishops’ meeting, arguing politicians may mislead leaders but bishops will tell “the truth” about Nigeria’s hardship. U.S. Senate–Confirmation: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says he has reached a deal with senators and rescinded Trump’s $1.8bn “anti-weaponization” fund after a Senate standoff. Romania–Euro Plan: Romania’s president says a political agreement still targets euro adoption even as the country struggles to form a fully empowered government. India–Parliament & Protest: India’s opposition plans another Parliament protest over police action against students, while also pressing the Ram Mandir donation theft dispute. Myanmar–Rights: Detained Aung San Suu Kyi met an ICRC official, the first publicized foreign meeting since the 2021 coup. Türkiye–Peace Process: Türkiye is set to submit a framework bill to parliament to advance PKK disarmament and dissolution, aiming for cross-party support. Liberia–Local Scrutiny: Liberia’s mines minister faces calls for investigation after donating 150 motorbikes to chiefs and elders in Nimba amid political-ethics questions.