Asian Games Roundup (Swimming): China’s Zhang Zhanshuo capped a historic seven-gold haul with the men’s 400m freestyle in 3:41.28, while Japan’s Shin Ohashi set the games’ only world record in the 200m breaststroke. Asian Games Roundup (Gymnastics): Philippines’ Carlos Yulo won vault gold again, adding to his floor title and keeping his medal momentum alive. Asian Games (Pole Vault): India’s Baranica Elangovan won the country’s first pole-vault Asian Games medal, taking bronze at 4.15m after a last-minute scramble to transport her poles. Asian Games (Track): India’s Gulveer Singh secured 10,000m silver, describing it as a race-plan win after staying with the lead group. Asian Games (Shooting): Suruchi Inder Singh and Kamaljeet struck gold in 10m air pistol mixed team, breaking an Asian record. Cambodia Voting Rights: Cambodia’s election body says it will help citizens register for the 2027 commune vote, but overseas Cambodians still can’t vote under current law. Halal Trade: Uzbekistan is looking to Malaysia as a “good teacher” to build its halal certification system and expand access to Southeast Asia. Regional Connectivity (Pakistan): Pakistan’s minister urged stronger connectivity to cut costs and keep trade corridors open amid maritime disruptions. Migration Tragedy: Five migrants drowned crossing the Kupa/Kolpa river on the Croatia–Slovenia border. Human Rights (Laos/Thailand): A Lao content creator’s disappearance in Thailand is flagged by an NGO as possible transnational repression.