Consumer Safety & Enforcement: Philippines customs intercepted suspected illegal drugs in five unclaimed inbound parcels at NAIA, flagged as “ordinary consumer items” like gifts, toys and clothing. Digital Consumer Protection: India’s ASCI says FY2025-26 reviews jumped 21% to 11,581 cases, with 97.3% of violations tied to digital ads and Meta dominating flagged issues. Energy Cost Pressure: Nepal opposition leader Kulman Ghising urged revoking a new 5% VAT on electricity use, warning it could discourage appliance electrification. In the US, Moody’s Analytics estimates the Iran war has added about $60B to household energy costs, with gasoline driving nearly half. Food & Beverage Choices: Kraft Heinz launched Jell-O Simply with real fruit juice, 25% less sugar, and no synthetic dyes/artificial ingredients; Tunisia’s watermelon scare was debunked, but hygiene for cut fruit remains the real risk. Retail & Pricing Reality: UK consumer group Which? says privately issued parking charges are surging, with many tickets appealable. Brand & Marketing Moves: La Pink pushed “SPF That Breathes” clean-sunscreen messaging; Schwarzkopf Professional rolled out OSiS+ “Moment-Ready” with Jim Sarbh; Niine marked Menstrual Hygiene Day with real-period stories. Tech & Subscriptions: Meta plans an AI pendant and a business subscription for wearables, while Google’s Gemini Spark targets 24/7 agentic help for productivity. Legal/Consumer Rights: Tesla “Full Self-Driving” fraud claims reached a first hearing in Beijing, with owners seeking refunds and triple damages. Market Watch: Beef hit record highs as drought shrank the cattle herd; a New World screwworm threat in Mexico could worsen supply and prices.