Brunei-Philippines ties: India and Brunei discussed deepening bilateral relations and parliamentary engagement, with India’s High Commissioner meeting Brunei Legislative Council Speaker Pehin Abdul Rahman in Bandar Seri Begawan. Regional diplomacy: ASEAN diplomats visited Bangladesh’s BSEZ and signalled interest in expanding investment and industrial cooperation. Brunei in the spotlight abroad: Indonesia’s police coordinated with Brunei National Police over a fatal assault case in Jakarta involving two Brunei nationals, with one suspect arrested. Sports tragedy with calls for justice: The deaths of Ateneo de Manila athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili after a team-building drowning in Aurora sparked public demands for a thorough, impartial investigation. Local governance/operations: A visit to Sindumin/Merapok Immigration Control Post flagged deteriorated roads, obscured signboards, and the need to reactivate full operations. Labuan sports tourism: 40 drivers will compete in Labuan’s Super Novice 4X4 Challenge 2026 at Kiansam Off-Road Track.