Philippines Sports: Cebu City will host the 2027 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup (July 10–18), the Philippines’ first staging of the continental women’s showpiece, with the SM Seaside Arena set to welcome top teams. Public Health: Thailand’s APAC-IRIDS symposium highlights Philippines progress on tuberculosis control, but warns local investment is still needed as AI-assisted screening helps cut diagnostic delays. South Asia Culture & Media: Indian singer Adnan Sami released a four-track musical tribute dedicated to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing attention to a rare South Asian artist-led multi-song homage. Digital Skills & Inclusion: South Africa’s Telkom pledged close to R100m for a Telkom AI Institute to train young people and underserved communities, aiming to turn connectivity into job-ready capability. Humanitarian & Migration: Nepal says 836 Nepali citizens have been rescued from online scam hubs across Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos and Thailand since March 27. Urban Livelihoods: Bengaluru civil society groups urge the state to stop blanket street-vendor evictions and fully implement the Street Vendors Act, arguing safer footpaths shouldn’t erase livelihoods. Wildlife Safety: Japan reports rising bear attacks, prompting a more standardized national survey as encounters spread beyond mountains. Business & Life Sciences: Bristol Myers Squibb names Singapore a Pan Asia Cluster hub to expand regional talent and improve patient access across multiple markets. Tech & Tourism: Hong Kong will be the exclusive Asian host of Saudi Arabia’s LEAP East tech expo for 2027–2029 after its Asian debut drew 25,000+ participants.