Regional Naval Diplomacy: India’s INS Sunayna has returned to Kochi after the IOS SAGAR deployment, flagging in with a 16-nation crew and underscoring a push for “One Ocean, One Mission” maritime cooperation across the Indian Ocean. Timor-Leste National Day & Leadership: Cambodia’s Hun Sen sent congratulations to Timor-Leste’s Parliament President and President José Ramos-Horta ahead of the country’s 24th National Day, as Dili also marked independence restoration with official messages. Housing & Social Support: President Ramos-Horta says his office is acting on “conscience” through 39 social housing units and support reaching thousands of families, people with disabilities, and beneficiaries of social therapy. ASEAN 2029 Build-Up: The government has started an International Convention Centre project to prepare for hosting the ASEAN Summit in 2029. Education Access: The UAE began construction of a female student residence in Aitarak-Laran for 300 low-income university students. Local Accountability: In Mandaue, two traffic enforcers were suspended after videos showed rule violations. Public Safety: BFAR warns beachgoers about jellyfish stings during summer, especially box jellyfish.