Pacific Military Housing Watch: A U.S. watchdog report says several bases in the Pacific are plagued by mold, asbestos, water intrusion, and crumbling structures—raising fresh concerns about service-member safety. Partition Memory & Identity: India marks Partition Horrors Remembrance Day with calls to teach the full truth ahead of Independence Day, stressing that remembrance should not reopen wounds. Independence Day Culture Talk: In Nagaland, the governor urged unity beyond tribe, region, language, religion, and politics, spotlighting youth, women, farmers, and artisans. Religious Life & Change: The LCWR president framed religious life as “many charisms, one spirit,” urging harmony through deeper listening amid social change. India’s Defence Industry Push: Reliance and Rolls-Royce plan to jointly develop an indigenous AMCA fighter jet engine, aiming to build a domestic aero-engine ecosystem. Japan Cultural Heritage: A grand master of kabuki nagauta hayashi music is set to perform in Los Angeles for Nisei Week, bringing traditional Japanese sound to a wider audience. Aviation Connectivity: Cebu Pacific resumes Davao’s international links with flights to Hong Kong and Bangkok, plus more domestic frequency. Pop Culture: Anime NYC returns to Javits with major Japanese guests, while China’s “spicy strips” latiao keep spreading globally via online buzz.