Ukraine-Russia War: Ukraine struck the Moscow Oil Refinery again, disrupting flights from four Moscow airports, as Russian air defences reported shooting down 555 drones and Moscow vowed “massive group strikes” on Kyiv in retaliation. Russia-ASEAN Summit: In Kazan, ASEAN leaders including Brunei backed expanded Russia-ASEAN cooperation, adopting the Kazan Declaration and a 2026–2030 action plan across trade, energy, security, digital and people-to-people links. ASEAN-Russia Workforce & Energy: The summit also advanced cultural-sector workforce training and flagged rising global energy instability, urging stronger energy security, protected infrastructure, and safer maritime routes. Shell Leadership Move (Brunei link): Shell appointed Elohor Aiboni—currently on assignment at Brunei Shell Petroleum—as Nigeria’s new Executive Vice President and Country Chair, taking over from Marno de Jong on Aug 1, 2026. Local Business (Sabah-Brunei): Sabah’s Kopeks is teaming up with Brunei cooperatives to explore import-export opportunities as part of its push to diversify into healthcare, Ar-Rahnu, housing and community media. Tourism Connectivity (Sabah-India): India’s high commission in Malaysia backed talks for a proposed direct air link between India and Sabah, saying better connectivity could unlock tourism and economic growth.