Philippines Politics: House leaders say Senate “blue ribbon” hearings are being used as political theater ahead of VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, after allegations tied to flood-control projects. Health Access: A new Philippines health-system analysis finds capacity exists but access depends on location and resources, with uneven delivery across regions. Pacific Security & Trade: Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers backed a regional response mechanism to manage Middle East-driven risks to fuel, transport links and supply chains, while trade officials map next steps for regional integration and labour mobility. Ireland Mental Health: Ireland’s youth mental health strain is pushing families toward private overseas treatment as waiting lists and underfunding bite. Environment & Shipping: A study links higher whale-strike risk in South African waters to rerouted shipping traffic, urging urgent mitigation. India Capital Markets: India issued an ordinance exempting FIIs (and BIS) from capital gains and interest tax on government securities to attract foreign funds and support the rupee. UK Security: Five Eyes warns of Chinese military-linked online job recruitment targeting people with access to sensitive information. Africa Youth Health: Pan-African youth SRHR leaders warn institutions are failing adolescents as reproductive health crises intensify. Somalia Instability: Mogadishu sees renewed clashes as term-extension protests loom, with opposition accusing government intimidation.