Pacific Security & Climate: Pacific leaders and officials condemned China’s nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile test, saying it landed in the heart of the “blue continent,” with Palau calling it a destabilising escalation. China Climate Policy: Beijing released a five-year plan to peak emissions by 2030, pushing non-fossil power to 25% and linking the shift to AI-driven energy demand growth. India–Australia Energy & Minerals: Modi and Albanese signed 18 agreements, including uranium supply, defence and cyber pacts, plus steps to speed up CECA—tying clean energy and critical minerals to Indo-Pacific strategy. India Biofuels: India hit its nationwide 20% ethanol blending (E20) target early, expanding renewable fuel use to cut oil import dependence. Marine Pollution: A dolphin death in Kerala was linked to a plastic fishing net lodged in its oesophagus, underscoring rising marine plastic harm. Biodiversity: India’s Great Indian Bustard revival got a boost as a second “jumpstart” chick in Gujarat passed the 40-day survival mark. Governance & Capacity: Central Asia launched a regional lab network effort to close accreditation, quality and staffing gaps under a One Health push. Gender in Clean Energy: India–Germany climate talks highlighted women’s roles across clean energy, EVs and community leadership. Local Nature Action: Malaysia’s election commission joined mangrove planting and coastal clean-up at Tanjung Piai, tying civic work to ecosystem restoration.