Indo-Pacific Diplomacy: India and Indonesia used the 8th Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with talks spanning defence, maritime cooperation, fintech, critical minerals, healthcare, tourism and education ahead of Modi’s Jakarta visit. Regional Security Mediation: Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iran’s counterpart in Tehran to deliver messages tied to US-Iran talks, as Islamabad tries to play a dual role in the Middle East. Aviation Green Push Under Strain: IATA warned sustainable aviation fuel still covers under 1% of jet demand, while Middle East conflict is set to halve airline profits in 2026 as fuel costs surge. Energy Costs at Home: Bangladesh inflation jumped to a 16-month high of 9.42% on rising food and non-food prices, while Bangladesh’s power minister said supply is adequate but temporary peak disruptions can occur. Politics & Prices: India’s domestic LPG cylinder price rose by Rs 29, drawing fresh criticism from opposition leaders across states. Tech & Space: The Philippines’ space council backed new sovereign satellite plans, including an Earth observation MULA launch targeted for April 2027. Environment Watch: Thailand ordered urgent checks after pink sea cucumbers washed ashore at Suan Son Beach in Rayong.