Philippines Politics: House prosecutors in Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial say they’ll show records supporting claims she didn’t divest from private business interests after taking office in 2022, using SALN disclosures as part of the case. Middle East & Security: Israel’s President Isaac Herzog approved clearing former soldier Elor Azaria’s criminal record over the 2016 killing of a wounded Palestinian, despite military objections. AI & Regulation: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese backs a global AI rollout framework keeping “humans in control,” while Donald Trump pushes back against regulation. Trade & Investment: Canada’s trade minister says talks on a comprehensive economic partnership with India could wrap by year-end, with energy and LNG supply chains a key focus. ASEAN Business: The Philippines, as ASEAN chair, will host an inclusive business forum to pull MSMEs into regional and global value chains, with an OECD report spotlighting “margins to markets.” Markets: India’s Sensex and Nifty fell over 1% after a global tech selloff hit Asian markets. Small Business Pressure: Australia’s card surcharge ban starts Oct. 1, but merchants warn bank processing fees still squeeze already-thin profits. Public Service: Lesotho’s public service minister urged officials to improve delivery and tackle workplace incivility. Crime & Governance: Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke says he will resign from the cabinet over Najib’s conditional pardon decision.