ICC vs Washington: The US sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, accusing the Hague court of overstepping and “encroaching on state sovereignty,” as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on the ICC. Kolkata Fire Tragedy: A hotel fire in central Kolkata killed at least nine people, including a child, with around 30 evacuated; authorities are still checking whether an electrical short circuit sparked the blaze. India–X Compliance Clash: India told Elon Musk’s X to “follow the law of the land” after the platform made government content restrictions more visible, stressing takedown transparency doesn’t replace legal compliance. China Slowdown Signals: Reports point to a sharp China growth slowdown risk, with bankruptcies spreading across industries and momentum fading after earlier support measures. Meta on Trial: A major US case opened as 29 states accuse Meta of designing Facebook/Instagram to keep children hooked, with India also scrutinizing child-safety issues on the platforms. KKR Backs BookMyShow: KKR agreed to buy a minority stake in BookMyShow to scale live entertainment as India’s demand for concerts and out-of-home experiences rises. Airfare Regulation Push: India is finalising rules to curb exploitative surge pricing after Supreme Court pressure, with airlines warned they may face action if they don’t comply. Tech & Space: China’s LandSpace recovered the first stage of its Zhuque-3 on land, joining SpaceX/Blue Origin in reusable booster landings.