BARMM Security: Philippine Comelec ordered the PNP and AFP to identify attackers behind an ambush of Bangsamoro interim chief Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua’s convoy in Maguindanao del Norte, stressing peace and order ahead of the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. Religious Affairs & Conduct: Malaysia’s Religious Affairs minister urged Muslims to uphold morals and respect mosques after allegations involving a former caretaker and a married woman in a mosque mortuary case. Nepal Supply Crackdown: Nepal unveiled “National Supply Policy 2083” to curb syndicates, artificial shortages, and price hikes, shifting supply roles across federal, provincial, and local levels. Iraq Anti-Graft: Iraq’s integrity commission seized cash and gold from the deputy electricity minister over corruption probes, as “Operation Dawn” targets alleged illicit gains. Iraq Dinar Redenomination: Iraq’s communications minister said the dinar redenomination is finalized, but critics questioned central bank authority and fiscal messaging. India Politics & Culture: India’s parliamentary affairs minister defended PM Modi’s “dimagi Naxal” remark amid opposition criticism, while Kerala’s Independence Day celebrations sparked a Vande Mataram split between state and local bodies. Health & Social Policy: Maharashtra health minister Prakash Abitkar directed use of a corpus fund to cover organ transplants for poor patients beyond existing schemes. International Diplomacy: Qatar, Germany, Somalia, and Kyrgyzstan featured in minister-to-ambassador meetings focused on cooperation and climate, security, and development ties.