West Asia Diplomacy: Sri Lanka urged strict adherence to international and humanitarian law amid ongoing conflicts, saying the crisis is hitting its security and economy, especially via Indian Ocean risks and migrant workers. Sports Governance: Olympic Council of Asia chief Sheikh Joaan met Mongolia’s PM in Japan, discussing stronger sports cooperation ahead of Doha 2030. Art & Culture Leadership: National Gallery Singapore appointed Chng Hak-Peng as CEO, replacing Eugene Tan, as the museum shifts into a new growth phase focused on Southeast Asia. Cross-border Crime Recovery: India’s Enforcement Directorate said it has executed nearly 90% of international assistance requests since April 2024, highlighting faster asset recovery under ARIN-AP. Tech & AI Readiness: Gartner projects global AI spending at $2.52T in 2026, but warns the bottleneck is organizational change, not adoption. Energy & Trade Pressure: Qatar extended LNG force majeure to Asia and Europe through November as Hormuz disruptions persist, keeping prices elevated. Infrastructure Connectivity: Iran completed the Chabahar–Zahedan rail link gap, aiming to boost India’s access to Central Asia and beyond. Security & Society: South Korea’s police charged suspects over a vandalized “Xi Jinping” restaurant, with Interpol Red Notice plans. Business Investment: Cargill will invest $130M to expand cooked poultry operations across Asia, adding automation and AI-driven upgrades.