Aviation & Travel: Singapore Airlines posted its first quarterly loss since the pandemic even as it carried a record number of passengers, a sign that demand is back but costs and cargo swings still bite. West Asia Security & Aviation: Malaysia’s aviation regulator urged travelers to check flight status as airlines suspend or reroute services amid the evolving West Asia situation, with some changes stretching into late 2026. Regional Conflict & Energy: Saudi Arabia is drawn deeper into West Asia’s escalation after attacks on its oil infrastructure and strikes on Iran-backed groups in eastern Iraq, raising risks for regional stability and shipping. Public Health: UNAIDS says one in four people living with HIV in Asia Pacific still lack lifesaving treatment, warning that funding cuts could stall progress unless prevention and community-led services are protected. Markets: South Korea’s KOSPI suffered a record-style rout after SK Hynix results disappointed, wiping out about $620bn over two days and prompting emergency market-stabilisation talk. Culture & Music: BTS said it will not submit its comeback album for the 2027 Grammys, rejecting the new “Best Asian Pop” category on concerns it could divide music by region or language. Sports: Pakistan beat Bangladesh 3-0 to win the Central Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship for a third straight time, finishing unbeaten. Conservation: Nepal’s tiger population rose about 20% to an estimated 429, a conservation milestone attributed to better habitat protection.