Brunei-China ties: A cultural performance by the China Disabled People’s Performing Art Troupe, with disabled artists from Brunei, marked the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations in Bandar Seri Begawan, featuring sign language poetry, dance, singing and music. Regional sport spotlight: Brunei is listed in Group R for the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup Festival in Baku, with Junior Jaguars set to face Iran, Mauritius, Bosnia, Brunei and Vietnam in an eight-a-side format. Cross-border haze response: Malaysia says Indonesia has approved help to fight wildfires, sending a Bombardier CL-415MP aircraft, three helicopters and 52 firefighters, as leaders also discuss more organised prevention to curb cross-border smoke. South China Sea tensions: China and the Philippines trade accusations after a collision near Sabina Shoal/Xianbin Jiao, with both sides blaming the other for deliberate ramming. Tourism tech win: Dynamik Technologies Sdn Bhd received a Brunei Technology Excellence Award for its AI tourism platform “Nakhoda,” built with Brunei’s Tourism Development Department for Visit Brunei Year 2027. Youth football update: Indonesia’s Jay Idzes will miss the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup due to a thigh injury, sidelined for six to eight weeks.