Philippines Political Showdown: Malacañang pushed back on claims that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is meant to block her 2028 run, saying the process follows the law and challenging allegations of misuse of funds. Philippines Anti-Corruption Trial: Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s plunder case and a PD 46 gifts count will be tried together at the Sandiganbayan, after the court consolidated related charges tied to undeclared campaign donations. Malaysia Court Compliance: The MACC is tracing a man who failed to appear for multiple appeal mentions at Ipoh High Court, with a warrant issued after non-contact. US Supreme Court—Refugee Limits: The Court ruled it can’t hear non-constitutional challenges to ending temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian refugees, narrowing judicial review of TPS terminations. US Housing vs Voting Rules: Trump will not sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill, citing Congress’s failure to pass a stricter GOP voter ID law. US Evidence Fight: In the Charlie Kirk murder case, the widow warned that redacting parts of a key interview could spur “speculation and conspiracy theories,” as defense challenges ballistics and withheld materials. China Trade Controls: China announced temporary export controls on helium under its foreign trade law, effective immediately. India Digital Censorship Clash: A PIL seeks to restore Diljit Dosanjh’s “Satluj” on Zee5 after quiet removal, arguing it amounts to post-publication censorship via IT rules. South Dakota Service Animal Law: A new state law penalizes people who falsely claim pets are service animals, with fines and possible jail time. NHS Worker Rights: A Merseyside law firm launched guidance for NHS staff facing voluntary redundancy and settlement agreements, urging people not to sign without understanding the terms.