Regional Environment: The Maldives will host the World Cleanup Day Leaders Academy Asia 2026 in K. Himmafushi from 19–22 June, bringing together environmental leaders from 23+ countries including Brunei to build leadership, share waste-management best practices, and plan cleanup action ahead of World Cleanup Day in September. Brunei Diplomacy: Brunei’s Sultan Ibrahim reshuffled the cabinet, appointing HRH Prince Abdul Mateen Bolkiah as chief of diplomacy and effectively Brunei’s foreign minister, with Erywan Yusof as second foreign minister. Regional Security/Training: Brunei is listed among 19 nations taking part in Australia’s Exercise Pitch Black (20 July–7 August) at Darwin and other bases, with 100+ aircraft and free public events in the Northern Territory. Energy Grid Talk: Sarawak’s leaders say the ASEAN Power Grid will only work if member states upgrade their electricity infrastructure, with plans to extend connectivity toward Brunei via a “Borneo Grid.” Sports & Community: In the Philippines, Ateneo de Davao honoured basketball star Rene Baterbonia by renaming a court and retiring his jersey, while also announcing full scholarships for his six siblings.