Philippines Senate Rules: Sen. Robinhood Padilla questioned whether wars and terrorism should count as “force majeure” after a debate over allowing online participation during catastrophic events, as lawmakers clash over how the Senate should vote in crises. Taiwan Strait Tensions: China told Taiwan not to “interfere” in its air force missions around the island amid fresh drills, while a major study warned a US-China Taiwan conflict could rapidly spiral into a nuclear crisis. India Aviation: India’s aviation regulator rolled out passenger-focused DGCA reforms, including more free seats and clearer rules on pets, sports gear, delays and compensation, as Air India extended its Tel Aviv suspension to July 31 over West Asia security. AI & Chips: China and Taiwan are locked in an “AI showdown,” with reports of chip-smuggling efforts via Japan and Southeast Asia, while India’s data-centre boom is forecast to attract $23B by 2030. Energy & Industry: Hyundai’s HTWO Guangzhou was named a leading hydrogen enterprise in China; SAIC hit 100 million vehicles; and a giant offshore wind converter station set sail to ease deep-sea power transmission bottlenecks. EV Charging in India: V-Green and ChargeZone launched co-branded fast-charging for VinFast customers, starting in Vadodara. Sports: India’s U-18 hockey teams begin Asia Cup campaigns in Japan after draws set pools against hosts Japan and China.