Sports & Pride: Davao runner Cos turned heartbreak into bronze, crediting early-morning confidence and hard training—then admitting her late final push cost her gold. ASEAN Tourism Push: ASEAN chairship is being sold as a direct boost for hospitality and local tourism, with regional travel flows still key to the Philippines’ plans. Regional Mobility Tension: Indonesia and Malaysia are weighing tougher visa rules aimed at criminals and scammers—raising the risk of backlash if changes clash with existing visa-free arrangements. Ocean Science Boom: A global Ocean Census reports 1,121 new marine species in a year, from ghost sharks to a “glass castle” worm—fresh proof how much the sea still hides. Timor-Leste in the Spotlight: Dili marked 24 years since independence with renewed Indo-Pacific positioning and India cooperation, while local youth activism continues to test the limits of online organizing. Community Resilience: A Timor-Leste-linked solar resilience program is among winners of the Macquarie Community Resilience Prize, backing practical climate solutions.