BRICS Diplomacy: India opened the 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi as Modi hosts leaders amid West Asia and Ukraine tensions, with the push for practical trade, investment and innovation cooperation front and center. India–Vietnam Ties: Modi met Vietnam’s PM Le Minh Hung on the sidelines, reviewing progress in an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and stressing regional and global issues. West Asia Shipping Shock: Typhoons and congestion are snarling Asian ports, while Houthis’ hold on key Red Sea routes keeps shipping risk and costs in focus. WHO Fallout: Saima Wazed, former WHO South-East Asia chief and Sheikh Hasina’s daughter, says WHO closed its investigation into China travel allegations as “unsubstantiated,” as WHO has not publicly confirmed. Medical Tourism: Anand Mahindra flagged India’s trust gap despite cost advantages, pointing to a market set to nearly double by 2030. Aviation Connectivity: Malaysia Airports expects more international airlines into Kuala Lumpur by year-end, adding to Lufthansa’s planned return. Sports—Asian Games: Bahrain stunned defending champions Philippines in men’s basketball; Sri Lanka set up a Women’s Asia Cup final rematch with India after beating Pakistan. Business & Trade: BRICS Business Council urged clearer business cases for cooperation; Cambodia reported a 21% jump in trade with RCEP members in Jan–Aug.