Energy & Industry: Malaysia’s Gas Malaysia says it has deployed the first LOOP system in Asia-Pacific, turning methane into graphene and hydrogen-rich gas with UK firm Levidian, aiming to upgrade existing gas infrastructure into higher-value materials. Trade & Diplomacy: India-Oman CEPA enters into force, giving Indian exporters duty-free access across most Omani tariff lines and boosting sectors from engineering and pharma to marine products and processed foods. Security & Humanitarian Fallout: India condemned the Kuwait airport attack that killed an Indian national and injured others, reiterating calls to avoid targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure. Economy: RBI deputy governor Swaminathan J said India’s growth remains resilient despite geopolitics and supply-chain shocks, with inflation within its tolerance band and manageable external risks. Defense: India received the fourth S-400 “Sudarshan” squadron from Russia, with the fifth expected soon. Rights & Society: Human Rights Watch accused China of intensifying efforts to erase Tiananmen memory while tightening social control. Local Justice: India’s ED arrested three in the Indore Municipal Corporation fake bill scam, alleging large-scale forged bills and siphoned funds. Culture & Soft Power: A China-led sinologists conference opened in Dunhuang, while India and Laos highlighted shared Buddhist and Ramayana heritage at their joint commission meeting.