West Asia Escalation: Houthis launched missiles and drones deep into Saudi Arabia, hitting energy infrastructure and an airbase, with Saudi saying at least 73 civilians were wounded—another sign the region’s conflicts are tightening together and raising oil-flow fears. Markets & Energy: Brent pushed above $100 a barrel as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea routes intensified, dragging Asian stocks and pressuring currencies like India’s rupee. Governance Watch: The Philippines placed 59th in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index, ranking sixth among Southeast Asian countries, with its strongest score in financial stewardship. Sports Discipline: Pakistan’s Gull Feroza was fined 10% and given a demerit point for dissent after an umpire decision in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup; captain Fatima Sana also faced sanctions earlier. Climate Action in SEA: A Singapore training drew about 800 participants to push Southeast Asia to turn climate pledges into on-the-ground action. Asia Business: EQT launched EQT Nexus Asia, an Asia-focused evergreen PE strategy aimed at bringing private-market access to individual and institutional investors across the region. Junior Hockey: India thrashed Chinese Taipei 15-0 to reach the AHF Junior Asia Cup semis, with Anmol Ekka scoring six goals.