Russian Oil Watch: India kept ramping up Russian crude in May, with CREA saying imports rose month-on-month and that New Mangalore (+13%) and Visakhapatnam (+42%) saw big jumps as refiners chased discounted supplies. Philippines–China Tensions: China imposed sanctions on Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and family, citing “inappropriate remarks” and banning entry and related dealings with Chinese entities. Brunei Region & Travel: Agoda flagged Kuala Lumpur–Penang and Kuala Lumpur–Singapore among Asia’s most affordable summer routes, while Brunei’s Royal Brunei Culinary is hosting the Singapore Food Festival 2026 in Bandar Seri Begawan with 70+ dishes. Local Community Health: Kuching’s Milo Breakfast Day drew about 5,000 people, with leaders stressing breakfast for productivity and wellbeing. Sports Tragedy: In the Philippines, Ateneo de Davao will fund full scholarships for Rene Baterbonia’s six siblings after his death in a drowning incident.