Taiwan-China Tensions: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te marked the Tiananmen anniversary, urging China to face the truth and allow reconciliation, as Beijing continues to suppress related memories. Northeast Asia Peace Talks: South Korea’s Unification Minister Chung Dong-young called for restarting four-party talks with the US, China and North Korea, and expanding them to a wider Northeast Asia forum. South Asia Water Row: Pakistan objected to India’s reported Chenab-Beas river-link tunnel plan, warning it would breach the Indus Waters Treaty. India-UK Strategic Push: UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s India visit advanced Vision 2035, CETA, defence cooperation, education and a critical minerals supply-chain observatory. AI Race in Central Asia: Kazakhstan leads Central Asia in generative AI adoption, with plans to bring “ChatGPT Edu” into schools and expand teacher training. Climate Watch: India’s monsoon is advancing after Kerala, but El Niño risks could delay rains in North India, raising heat and drought concerns. China Human Rights Claims: China released an evaluation saying it fully met its 2021-2025 human rights action plan targets. Trade Deal Signals: US President Trump said a US-India trade agreement is moving toward completion, calling Modi a “good friend.” Business & Tech: Japan hit a record 2025 seafood export high of 423.1 billion yen; China’s new highest bridge in Guizhou is boosting tourism and 5G access; and Anthropic urged a global pause on frontier AI development.