Huawei Chip Race: Huawei says its new “LogicFolding” design could deliver 1.4nm-class performance by 2031, aiming to sidestep US limits on advanced manufacturing tools—another shot in the US-China semiconductor standoff. Urban Rail AI: Mumbai Metro’s MMRDA rolled out India’s first AI-powered pantograph condition monitoring, shifting maintenance toward real-time, data-driven checks to cut downtime and improve safety. China-Serbia Pivot: Xi and Serbia’s Vucic doubled down on “ironclad” ties in Beijing, pointing to industrial cooperation and infrastructure as the backbone of a deeper strategic partnership. Energy Watch: Singapore is moving toward an IAEA review of nuclear readiness starting in 2027, while stressing it hasn’t decided to deploy nuclear power. Ebola Preparedness: India says it has no Bundibugyo Ebola cases, but has tightened airport screening and surveillance after WHO’s latest alert. Space & Defense Tech: China’s “Bohai Sea Monster” ekranoplan reappeared in clearer images, with analysts pointing to possible weapon hardpoints. India Tech & Policy: Washington Post Intelligence named fintech leader Adeeb Ahamed to its AI & Technology council, underscoring how cross-border payments are becoming part of the AI policy conversation.