Maritime Cooperation: The Philippines sent its newly commissioned BRP Miguel Malvar to RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii, marking a return after 2022 and underscoring Manila’s push for a free and open Indo-Pacific. Diplomacy & Energy: India and Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi, focusing on oil and broader business ties as India looks to diversify energy away from West Asia. UN Multilateralism: Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Dhaka’s cabinet hailing the win. Security & Espionage: A joint advisory says Chinese spies are using LinkedIn and job sites to lure Westerners into sharing sensitive information. EU-Armenia Rift: The EU pledged €50 million in immediate aid to Armenia after Russia imposed new export restrictions, calling it economic coercion. Climate Preparedness: Cambodia launched an early warning system for climate hazards in four high-risk provinces, backed by UNDP and the Green Climate Fund. Regional Defence Tech: Australia and Japan conducted an airborne ISR exercise to share intelligence data in the Pacific. West Asia Fallout: India reported 13 injured nationals after an attack on Kuwait airport, as tensions with Iran continue.