Philippines Senate Turmoil: Malacañang urged senators to “get your act together” after a leadership fight that left the chamber paralyzed, with acting Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian recognized while President Marcos Jr. signaled he could call a special session if grounds are “valid.” Rule-of-Quorum Fight: Former Senate President Franklin Drilon said Supreme Court review may be needed to settle the legality of the leadership reorganization, as the dispute turns on quorum counting and a past Supreme Court ruling. Media Under Fire: Senate media members condemned Sen. Rodante Marcoleta for calling mainstream journalists “bayaran,” warning it erodes trust in journalism. Somalia Crisis: Mogadishu saw heavy gunfire and street fighting as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stayed in office beyond his term, triggering clashes ahead of an opposition rally. UK Politics & Musk: Prime Minister Keir Starmer rebuked Elon Musk for “interfering” in British politics over posts tied to the Henry Nowak case and ensuing protests. US Immigration Vote: The US Senate began voting on a bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol, with Democrats trying to derail it and amendments targeting Trump’s settlement fund. India Congress Rajya Sabha: Congress named seven candidates for Rajya Sabha polls, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Pawan Khera. EU-Gulf Dialogue: A Gulf security and diplomacy discussion in Berlin highlighted EU-Gulf cooperation and calls to end the Lebanon war.