Gun Control Crackdown: Thailand vows tougher gun controls after two deadly shootings near Bangkok, including a student rampage that killed at least eight, as officials review permits and target illegal firearms. Border Diplomacy: India again links peace on the India-China border to the wider relationship after the latest WMCC talks, stressing “peace and tranquillity” at the LAC. Human Rights Pressure: India urges the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for alleged PoJK rights violations, citing deaths and repression during recent unrest. Myanmar Atrocity Findings: A UN probe says Myanmar’s military stepped up aerial attacks on civilians, with drones and paramotors making attacks harder to detect. Regional Trade & E-commerce: Istanbul hosts a Global E-Export Summit in September to connect major e-commerce platforms with Turkish exporters, including expansion into Asian markets. Aviation & Mobility: Chinese automakers shift from exporting to African production, localizing plants as demand grows and trade barriers bite. Healthcare Tech: Taiwan’s CMUH plans to price a care robot below nurse costs to ease staffing pressures, aiming to take on routine nursing tasks. Sports & Youth: Nepal reshuffles its cricket setup with Sandeep Lamichhane as ODI captain, while the Philippines win SEAFF junior saber gold over Thailand.