Hassanal Bolkiah

President Vladimir Putin hosted ASEAN leaders in Kazan, Russia, to strengthen political and economic ties amid Western pressure over the Ukraine war. The summit commemorated 35 years of Russia-ASEAN collaboration, with discussions on security, trade, and energy cooperation.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong are visiting Brunei and Malaysia to secure diesel, fertiliser, and other critical goods amid shortages linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The trip focuses on energy, food security, and trade agreements between the nations.