US-China AI tension: A false AI-generated intelligence report nearly triggered a US operation against a Chinese vessel in West Asia, with officials later finding the report “entirely false.” US tariffs on Asia: Trump signed a Russia sanctions law that could enable up to 100% tariffs on the top buyers of Russian oil and gas, putting India and China in the spotlight. US-Greenland security: Washington says it has reached an “Infinite Life” agreement with Denmark and Greenland to secure permanent military rights, blocking adversaries. Japan-ASEAN connectivity: China’s newly opened Pinglu Canal is being pitched as a new maritime gateway linking Guangxi, ASEAN and the South China Sea. Japan wartime memory: Peace activists and historians urged Japan to confront its aggression ahead of the 95th anniversary of the Sept. 18 incident. India semiconductor push: India’s ISM 2.0 says 200 chip design companies have emerged, with 70,000 engineers trained and early plant production underway. Asian Games 2026: India’s Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor were named flag-bearers, but Toor later missed the opening ceremony over kit delays; opening coverage begins from Nagoya. India-ASEAN/China trade talks: US Treasury’s Bessent is set to meet China’s He Lifeng in New York to discuss AI, trade and rare earths. India domestic governance: Assam’s Goalpara demolition of homes has reignited debate over administrative authority versus due process. Pacific culture: Hawaii’s Pacific Fashion Week kicked off at Kaimana Beach Hotel.