Philippines School Violence: Vice President Sara Duterte’s blame of the Marcos administration for 2026 school shootings drew pushback in Congress, with lawmakers urging officials to avoid politicizing victims and focus on investigations and support for families. Philippines–China/Taiwan: Manila reiterated its one-China stance while pursuing economic and cultural cooperation with Taiwan, a move analysts warn could inflame tensions tied to China’s core interests. Russia–Ukraine War Supply Chain: Politico reports Rosatom plans to expand carbon-fibre output for Shahed-type drones, potentially boosting Russia’s annual kamikaze drone production by tens of thousands. Arms-Export Scrutiny: Australia defended its F-35 export controls after a report said a radar-resistant parts shipment was diverted to Hong Kong, raising security concerns. AI and Politics: US and global debate intensified over whether frontier AI should be slowed, as lawmakers and industry voices warn about runaway autonomous systems. US–Press Clash: Trump’s White House press ban on major outlets continued to trigger legal and political backlash. EU Online Safety: The EU adopted the KIDS Act to restrict social media access for children and shift safety proof onto platforms. Ghana Party Politics: Kwesi Pratt Jnr accused NDC officials of focusing on succession over Mahama’s “reset” agenda. Malaysia Anti-Corruption Outreach: MACC explored partnerships with artists and influencers to spread integrity messages ahead of Budget 2027.