Fuel Shock Watch: Australia is bracing for a deeper fuel squeeze as Middle East disruptions tighten global oil flows, with the government already lining up extra diesel, petrol and jet fuel shipments and even drafting worst-case retail rationing options. Brunei Diplomacy: HRH Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah met Qatar’s ambassador to review cooperation ties. P-pop Momentum: KAIA, HORI7ON and 1ST ONE kicked off the 2026 ROUND Festival buzz with “Sulong,” spotlighting the fast-rising Philippine pop scene. Sports & Culture: In Kuching, 1,225 bikers roared in for the Borneo Island International Big Bike Festival, while Brunei’s Shotokan calendar also gets a boost as Sabah’s SKA sends 36 karatekas to compete in the Brunei Shotokan Open (May 30–June 1). Regional Innovation: Brunei’s ΣHAI won top spot at the AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge 2026 with an AI dementia care platform.