Rail Safety Push (India): Indian Railways will roll out nationwide fire safety audits at stations, checking station buildings, electrical and HVAC systems, emergency exits, firefighting gear, water supply and sprinkler readiness, with joint teams and state fire departments to drive corrective fixes. Maritime Security (Oman): India condemned an attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off Oman; 21 of 24 Indian crew were rescued, with three reportedly missing, as New Delhi urges de-escalation to protect navigation and commerce. South China Sea Flashpoint (Philippines): Philippine authorities released images of six newly identified structures/objects at Scarborough Shoal, including suspected antennas, a floating structure, a cylindrical object and buoys, as Manila says China has been placing assets in the lagoon. Cross-border Logistics (Central Asia): Kazakhstan and Russia agreed to run a vehicle ferry service across the Caspian Sea linking Kuryk and Makhachkala to attract cargo flows from China via Central Asia. Energy & Transport (India): India launched E85 fuel and a flex-fuel passenger vehicle to cut crude imports and support higher ethanol blends in mobility. Grid Reliability (India): Jinko ESS delivered 722MWh of battery energy storage for a large Indian renewable project, using liquid-cooled systems designed for harsh site conditions. Trade/Customs (Philippines): Philippine customs found abandoned Chinese fresh onions worth P86.6M in 26 containers, citing unpaid/unclaimed entries and quality concerns. Eurasian Cooperation (Xinjiang): Xinjiang’s Trans-Altai cooperation platform expanded with Kyrgyz and Turkmen participation, aiming to boost trade, logistics, energy and tourism across the region.