Trade & Diplomacy: Malaysia and Bangladesh agreed to push a fast-track free trade deal and broaden cooperation into energy, halal, semiconductors and AI, with leaders also coordinating with Petronas and Bangladesh’s oil and gas bodies. Aviation & Connectivity: AirAsia X said it’s open to exploring routes to Turkmenistan and Russia if bilateral arrangements and visa-free access improve, while also planning gradual fare cuts as jet fuel prices fall. US-India Talks: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is set to visit New Delhi for talks with India’s commerce ministry as both sides try to advance a bilateral trade agreement ahead of a US tariff deadline. Middle East Diplomacy: Iran’s foreign minister said US-led talks in Switzerland, with Pakistan and Qatar mediating, made progress on ending the Lebanon war and easing pressure on Iran’s economy, including steps like a de-confliction cell. Tech & Regulation: Uzbekistan is preparing a new legal jurisdiction aimed at attracting international tech firms using legal certainty and flexibility rather than tax incentives. Politics & Courts: South Korea sentenced former justice minister Park Sung-jae to 25 years for his role in Yoon Suk Yeol’s 2024 martial law attempt. Business & Policy: Oman reported a Q1 2026 trade surplus of OMR 1.54bn as oil and gas export values fell but non-oil exports held up.