South China Sea Flashpoint: The Philippines released new images of suspected Chinese-built structures at Scarborough Shoal, saying the count of newly identified foreign objects has risen to six since May 30, including antennas, a floating structure, a cylindrical object and buoys, as Manila monitors a larger makeshift setup with personnel. Regional Diplomacy: India told the ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials’ Meeting in Manila that the ARF framework and dialogue are key to handling modern geopolitical challenges and maintaining a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific. Brunei Education & Innovation: Brunei’s Education Minister said education systems must evolve to be resilient, inclusive and future-ready, calling for cooperation on curriculum change, future-ready universities, innovation and teacher education. Brunei Governance: Brunei’s Sultan reshuffled the cabinet, appointing Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister, a major move highlighted by his public profile and new role in a ministry once led by his uncle. Cybercrime Warning: A Europe-focused study found 75% of adults encountered a scam in the past year, with large losses and low reporting—raising concerns about gaps in scam response. Undersea Security: Seventeen countries, including Brunei, launched a new initiative to protect critical underwater infrastructure, aiming to share principles for building, maintaining and defending cables and energy links.