US Tech & Power Demand: Amazon Web Services plans a major data-centre campus in Wheatfield, Indiana, with up to nine buildings on 304 acres and an estimated $7bn investment, while offering $1.25bn to offset electricity-cost pressure on local ratepayers. Aviation Outlook: IATA cut its 2026 airline profit forecast to $23bn, citing West Asia war disruptions and high fuel prices, even as passenger load factors are expected to hit record highs. Taiwan Strait Tensions: Taiwan’s coast guard says it “expelled” four Chinese government ships from restricted waters after warnings and maritime law-enforcement activity, as regional boundary disputes keep heating up. Indo-Pacific Defence: Japan and Indonesia begin formal working-level talks on transferring retired Asagiri-class destroyers, focusing on sustainment, crew training and integration. India-Indonesia Partnership: India’s Jaishankar and Indonesia’s Sugiono co-chaired the 8th Joint Commission Meeting, expanding cooperation across defence, maritime, fintech, pharma, critical minerals, tourism and education. Nepal-India Border Diplomacy: Nepal’s FM Shishir Khanal says high-level visits could happen soon, while insisting border issues should be handled through diplomatic channels and historical treaties. Human Rights Debate: A Chinese report says all targets in its 2021-25 human rights action plan were completed, with many binding indicators met early. Public Health Watch: Philippines migratory swallows in Quezon tested negative for avian influenza, supporting ongoing zoonotic disease monitoring. Sports & Culture: India extended dominance over Afghanistan in a one-off Test, while China’s summer box office surged past $2.36bn as new films roll out.