Marine Safety Watch: Thailand’s environment ministry ordered urgent checks after “pink sea cucumbers” washed ashore at Suan Son Beach in Rayong, with officials assessing possible impacts linked to rough seas and unsettled weather. Public Health: Philippines DENR reported migratory swallows in Quezon tested negative for avian influenza after wildlife disease surveillance, supporting ongoing zoonotic monitoring. Climate & Food Security: India faces growing concern over a possible “Godzilla El Niño” that could reshape monsoon rains and drive wider weather shocks across Asia. Disaster Readiness: The US National Hurricane Center downgraded Pacific Tropical Storm Amanda to a depression while tracking additional Gulf and Pacific systems. Regional Diplomacy: India and Indonesia advanced their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership at the 8th Joint Commission Meeting, with talks spanning defence, trade, fintech, critical minerals and cultural ties. Energy Finance: Bangladesh’s FY27 budget faces a revenue shortfall and banking stress, threatening funding capacity and raising debt-trap risks. Pacific Mental Health: Samoa opened a new Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy clinic, aiming to expand culturally grounded care. Sports: Gilas Pilipinas girls closed the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup SEABA qualifiers with an 88-62 win over Indonesia.