Philippines Senate Power Struggle: Malacañang rejected Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano’s bid for an “interim” Senate setup, saying the executive recognizes acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and that dual signatories would only add confusion as the chamber’s leadership fight threatens legislative work and the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Armenia Parliamentary Vote: Armenia’s election commission reported preliminary results from all polling stations, with Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract leading and four forces set to enter parliament, while Pashinyan declared victory early and opponents accused him of trying to pressure the election commission. Peru Runoff Tight Count: Peru’s presidential runoff remained too close to call as Keiko Fujimori held a narrow lead over Roberto Sánchez with official results still unfolding, amid heightened concern over crime. Myanmar Democracy Push: Myanmar’s anti-coup National Unity Government foreign minister Zin Mar Aung wrapped up a Canada tour to build support and formally introduce the SCEF umbrella linking civilian and armed wings of the resistance. Somalia Political Crisis and Economy: Women-led calls for urgent national dialogue grew as a hotel raid in Mogadishu raised fears for investor confidence and business security amid clashes between federal forces and opposition-aligned groups. South Korea-North Korea Diplomacy: President Lee Jae Myung urged Seoul not to give up on denuclearisation as Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang and nuclear talks with Washington remain deadlocked.