Philippines Senate Power Struggle: A leadership shake-up in Manila’s Senate is spilling into open conflict, with rival blocs trading accusations over quorum and hearings, including a flood-control probe that critics call a “grab for power.” Media Freedom Clash: Senate media members condemned Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s “bayaran” remarks as a reckless attack on journalism, warning it could erode trust amid disinformation. Quorum and Detention Fallout: Detained Sen. Jinggoy Estrada rejected the chamber’s quorum count, while Sen. Loren Legarda insisted she hasn’t resigned as pro tempore. Physical Security Incident: Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla and Sen. Robin Padilla shoved each other during the tense hearing-day standoff, as police kept a tight perimeter. US Iran War Powers: In Washington, the House passed a resolution to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers in a rare bipartisan rebuke, as negotiations stall and ceasefire conditions remain contested. US Supreme Court Poll: A new survey finds most Americans believe the Supreme Court usually sides with Trump, as major rulings loom on birthright citizenship and agency independence. Armenia-Turkey Normalization: Erdogan and Armenia’s PM Pashinyan discussed steps toward direct trade and border reopening, while Armenian opposition figures accuse the government of unilateral concessions to Azerbaijan. Trump Energy Move: A White House official says Trump plans about $700 million in new coal support via Cold War-era defense powers. Libya-China Ties: Libya’s acting foreign minister met China’s ambassador to expand cooperation and regional coordination.