Nepal–China Diplomacy: Nepal’s FM Shishir Khanal makes his first China trip since the RSP-led government took power, aiming to reassure Beijing on strategic commitments, strengthen party-to-party ties, and sell Nepal as an investment destination. Philippines–Russia/ASEAN: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. departs for Kazan for the ASEAN–Russia commemorative summit, pushing cooperation on security, trade, energy and food security. China Travel Tech: China is expanding rural delivery with autonomous vans and drones, with 95% of villages now having delivery access—good news for logistics and connectivity. Travel Etiquette Backlash: Malaysian tourists in China face viral backlash after clips mocking locals as “smelly,” reigniting debate on respect and national image. Aviation/Geopolitics: Turkey’s Çelebi says India revoked its security clearance after Operation Sindoor, wiping out about $400–500m “in one day,” highlighting how regional tensions spill into tourism services. India–France Payments: Piyush Goyal launches UPI in France at Galeries Lafayette, easing digital payments for Indian travellers. Tourism Demand Data: South Korea reports foreign tourist spending topped 2 trillion won in May, led by shopping and Chinese visitors. Pacific Aviation Safety: Pacific leaders agree a roadmap to make flights safer, cheaper and better connected across the region. Cultural Tourism: A Khmer antiquities exhibition opens in China’s Shanxi, bringing 130 artifacts from Cambodia’s Angkor. Earthquake Disruption: A 6.3 quake hits Qinghai, closing scenic areas and relocating tourists while rescue teams respond.