Disaster Response: India rescued 166 nationals from Nepal floods while 410 pilgrims left China for Kailash Mansarovar; a fifth IAF flight delivered 5.5 tonnes of medical supplies and rescue gear, bringing India’s total aid to about 74 tonnes. Border Recovery: China fully reopened the road to the Gyirong border crossing into Nepal after a week, letting heavy machinery reach the mudslide-hit port and easing earlier reliance on air drops. Tourism & Connectivity: Thomas Cook India and SOTC launched exclusive year-end Lakshadweep charter flights from Bengaluru to Agatti (five departures in Dec 2026), aiming to boost access for a premium all-inclusive island holiday. Air Links: AirAsia began a codeshare with Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines, gradually opening access to 160 destinations across 56 countries via Istanbul. Infrastructure Trade: China’s Pinglu Canal (US$10.8bn) is nearing opening, with a command vessel delivered as Beijing targets faster freight links to Southeast Asia. Regional Tourism: Cebu will use ITB-style momentum from the Eatof summit to push for better air connectivity and investment to lift tourism. Aviation Expansion: India plans 100 new airports over the next decade under UDAN/Viksit UDAN, with Ahmedabad’s hub-and-spoke operations highlighted. Policy/Travel Rules: Japan’s updated permanent residency guidelines (effective Feb 24, 2026) spell out good conduct and financial/pension/insurance compliance requirements for foreigners.