UK Leadership Change: Labour’s Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s prime minister after Keir Starmer’s resignation, promising “more breathing space” and political stability as markets watch his chancellor pick and housing plans. India Parliament Clash: India’s Monsoon Session opens amid opposition disruption in Lok Sabha and a high-security standoff as Cockroach Janta Party youth protesters push toward Parliament over alleged NEET paper leaks; Delhi Police used batons and tear gas, while MPs and parties trade blame. India Politics & Messaging: PM Modi’s “not some 56-year-old youth” jab at Rahul Gandhi sparks fresh political buzz as the government readies major bills. Singapore Scandal: Acting Muslim Affairs minister Faishal Ibrahim resigns from politics after an investigation into inappropriate interactions; PM Lawrence Wong says no criminal offence was found but standards were questioned. Philippines Impeachment: Prosecutors in Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial say they’re trusting senator-judges to stay politically neutral, despite analysts warning it will test loyalties. US Congress & Foreign Policy: The House advances a $95bn package aimed at war funding in the Middle East and electoral changes, using reconciliation to bypass Senate hurdles. Bulgaria Foreign Policy: Bulgaria’s FM says EU and NATO are the best framework for protecting national interests, rejecting “spheres of influence” and border redrawing by force. China-Legislative Diplomacy: China’s top legislator meets Thailand’s PM in Beijing to deepen legislative exchanges and ASEAN-linked cooperation. Hungary Constitutional Pivot: Hungary’s president agrees to step down after a constitutional amendment ends his term, intensifying the post-election power shift.