GLP-1 Liver Breakthrough (India): CDSCO approved Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) for adults with MASH (non-cirrhotic metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis), marking the first injectable GLP-1 for this indication in India, based on the ESSENCE trial. Health Security & Investment (Pakistan–China): PM Shehbaz Sharif backed Chinese nationals’ safety as Pakistan and Chinese firms signed ~$440m in pharma, healthcare and biotech deals under CPEC 2.0, aiming to expand vaccine production and R&D. Care Innovation Forum (Asia Pacific): IHH Healthcare’s FutureHealth.Now in Singapore gathered 300+ leaders to discuss a “care stack” spanning people, tech, financing and policy amid rising costs and AI-driven care models. Obesity Risk Map (India): NFHS-6 data shows overweight prevalence varies sharply by state, with Andhra Pradesh and Kerala highest and Jharkhand/Bihar lowest, and women more affected in top states. Emergency Justice (India): India’s Supreme Court sharply criticized private hospitals over alleged failure to provide emergency care to a 4-year-old rape victim in Ghaziabad, questioning whether poverty drove denial. Nutrition Resilience (BRICS/food): A report argues strategic food reserves must shift toward nutritional resilience as climate and trade shocks strain supply chains. AI Governance Push (China): Xi Jinping said AI must not be dominated by one country and announced 5,000 training opportunities for developing nations plus global AI cooperation centres. Cleft Care Collaboration (India–Africa): Smile Train will host an Indo-Africa Cleft Conference in Goa to expand access to comprehensive cleft treatment. Climate & Health Link (India): New simulations suggest cutting air pollution could restore some lost monsoon rainfall, with implications for public health and food security. Earthquake Watch (Mexico): A 7.4 quake off Mexico’s Pacific coast triggered tsunami alerts; authorities reported limited immediate damage details. Food Safety & Cooking (US/Asia relevance): Guidance on Cyclospora outbreaks highlights that cooking vegetables to 70°C can inactivate the parasite, supporting safer summer eating.