Nigeria’s Global Pitch: Information Minister Mohammed Idris says a new national compendium will spotlight Nigeria’s economic, cultural and tourism opportunities across all 36 states and the FCT, with an official launch set for June 17 in Abuja. PNG–Timor-Leste Diplomacy: Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste are moving to deepen ties after President José Ramos-Horta’s Port Moresby visit, agreeing on reciprocal embassies and closer trade and people-to-people links. Maritime Tensions: A legal expert warns Cambodia and Thailand to return to UNCLOS-based talks after Thailand ended a 2001 maritime MoU, saying the break could harden mistrust. Travel Mobility Watch: Pakistan’s passport slips to 100th in the Henley index, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 30 destinations in 2026. ASEAN Aftershocks: ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights says Myanmar’s crisis is still met with concern but not concrete action after the Cebu summit. Local Governance: In Cebu, partial bridge rehabilitation is set to worsen traffic from May 12, with rerouting plans for vehicles.