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- 1India seeks alternate air route through China amid Pakistan airspace ban●India in Talks With China for Alternate Air Route Amid Pakistan Airspace Ban: Sources
India is in talks with China to open an alternate air route after Pakistan closed its airspace, forcing Indian carriers to take longer detours on westbound international flights, sources said. The rerouting discussions come as flights to Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia face longer durations and higher fuel costs following the airspace closure.
- 2Gaza controversies spark Southeast Asia backlash against Ed Sheeran and Massive Attack●From Ed Sheeran to Massive Attack: Gaza rows spark Southeast Asia backlash
Artists including Ed Sheeran and Massive Attack are facing backlash in Southeast Asia over rows connected to Gaza, according to the South China Morning Post. The report points to growing regional anger toward Western musicians over their positions or actions related to the conflict, triggering calls for boycotts and criticism of planned or past performances in the region.
- 3China–Southeast Asia Programme Boosts Rural AI and STEM Teacher Training▼China–Southeast Asia Programme Strengthens Teacher Capacity for AI and STEM Education in Rural Communities
A China–Southeast Asia programme is working to strengthen teacher capacity in artificial intelligence and STEM education in rural communities. Announced via UNESCO, the initiative aims to equip teachers across Southeast Asia with skills to deliver modern technology education where resources are limited. The focus on rural areas highlights ongoing efforts to close digital and educational gaps between urban and remote schools in the region.
- 4EU-backed power project energizes key substation in Tajikistan's GBAO●European Union support powers GBAO milestone: One of the region's major substations and a critical 110kV power line energized by Pamir Energy
Pamir Energy has energized one of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region's major substations and a critical 110kV power line, a milestone made possible with European Union support. The project strengthens electricity supply in Tajikistan's remote mountainous east, where reliable power remains a daily challenge. Regional outlet Asia-Plus reported the energization, highlighting the EU's role in infrastructure development in Central Asia.