West Asia Tensions: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian told a New Delhi audience he “will not be bullied” by the US and Israel, after strikes that Tehran says killed 168 children, while also pushing for dialogue and diplomacy. BRICS Diplomacy: Pezeshkian met PM Narendra Modi on the BRICS sidelines, with both sides stressing West Asia stability, freedom of navigation, and seafarer safety. Trade & Industry: The US Commerce Department finalized steep anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos, a move aimed at protecting US manufacturers. Regional Security: South Asia ministers adopted the “Kathmandu Declaration” to curb illegal wildlife trade, linking it to transnational organized crime and calling for stronger intelligence sharing and financial investigations. Maritime Infrastructure: Drydocks World and Cochin Shipyard signed a 50:50 JV to run and expand Cochin’s International Ship Repair Facility, boosting India’s ship repair capacity. Markets: Asian stocks slid as oil surged and the Fed hike outlook firmed, with South Korea’s KOSPI dropping below 7,000. Public Safety Policy: Singapore is weighing chemical castration for sex offenders if stronger proof emerges it reduces repeat crime.