Fuel Subsidy Watch (Philippines): Malacañang said it has not yet discussed a fuel subsidy for private motorists despite another round of price hikes, while passenger jeepney and UV Express drivers continue receiving a P12-per-liter subsidy tied to Middle East-linked fuel costs. Energy Policy (Philippines): The Department of Energy plans to sell remaining government-procured LPG stocks to local retailers, saying it has enough supply and won’t order more after storage costs mount. Diplomacy & Mediation (Pakistan-Iran): Pakistan’s interior minister and CDF Asim Munir met Iran’s president in Tehran, citing “significant progress” on US-Iran tensions and steps to restore the Islamabad MoU to support a comprehensive settlement. Regional De-escalation (Egypt-U.S.): Egypt’s foreign minister and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff discussed preventing the conflict from spreading, stressing political solutions and freedom of navigation. Energy Security Planning (Japan): Japan is preparing a package to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, including support for alternative pipelines and a crude reserve, alongside renewables and nuclear safety plans. Government Regulation (Data Centers, Spain): A draft royal decree would require data centers to source at least 80% of hourly electricity from renewables, framed as part of the Middle East crisis response. Public Finance Oversight (South Korea): Ruling and opposition parties begin budget talks ahead of September, with spending growth and scrutiny heightened amid concerns that Middle East conflict could weigh on growth. Opinion (War’s Home Impact): A column describes how the Iran war is reshaping daily life through anxiety for relatives abroad and the sense of being stuck while events escalate.