Climate Security in ASEAN: Philippines, as ASEAN chair, urged climate resilience to be built into the region’s security agenda, calling for better access to climate finance, technology and partnerships. Media Ties: Malaysia’s Bernama and China Daily discussed deeper cooperation on content, journalist exchanges and training. Trade & Sanctions Shockwaves: US and Canada’s tariff fight escalated after talks collapsed, with new 50% duties and retaliation timelines; meanwhile Washington rolled out fresh sanctions threats and an “economic D-Day” push targeting Iran’s financial links. Middle East Shipping Tensions: France and Saudi Arabia called for “normal navigation” in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran’s parliament advanced a bill introducing passage fees. Indo-Pacific Security: A US Navy P-8A transited the Taiwan Strait, and US Marine drills with South Korea were cut amid wider Iran-related strain. Supply Chain Stress: China’s port congestion and typhoon backlogs are pushing stranded container capacity above the 2022 Covid peak levels in absolute terms. Pacific Business & Tourism: Jetstar launched non-stop Melbourne–Colombo flights as Australians flock to Sri Lanka; BizPrint invested in a new high-end digital press for Papua New Guinea and the wider Pacific. Health Coverage Watch: ADB said Philippines universal health care gains persist but financing, staffing and facility gaps still limit access.