Food Policy Push: The Philippine food industry is urging regulators to lean harder on science and real-world feasibility as new rules loom over nutrient profiling, front-of-pack labels, marketing standards, and product registration. MedTech Hub: Shanghai has launched its Global Hub for MedTech Innovation and Exchange, with Boston Scientific leading an A3 center focused on integrated care for cardiovascular disease, tumors, and neurological disorders. Quantum/AI Hardware: Monash University researchers report a room-temperature, chip-based light circuit that can generate, steer, and read optical signals for quantum and AI uses. Health Research Funding: A major UK university campaign is backing a new Institute for Medical Innovation aimed at immune-linked diseases, cancer, dementia, sight loss, and respiratory and allergic conditions. Agriculture Breakthrough: Chinese scientists say they’ve identified a rice blast fungus “molecular spy” and a counter-strategy that could boost broad resistance. Climate Stress: India’s heatwave is expected to ease only after May 29, with dangerous hot-and-humid conditions continuing in multiple regions. Security & Science: A DRDO scientist’s Delhi home was burglarized, raising fresh questions about safety in a high-security research complex.