Cambodia–Thailand Tensions: Defence Minister Tea Seiha rejected Thai media claims and insisted Cambodia will resolve disputes peacefully under existing bilateral mechanisms, while Hun Sen called the Sampov Loun border blockade a “provocative act” and said border affairs sit with the prime minister. Government & Security: Philippines Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said his department will beef up security around the Senate after threats were alleged by the Senate president pro tempore, with June 12 flagged as a “critical date.” Budget Watch: Pakistan’s parliamentary affairs minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said the federal budget 2026-27 is likely to be presented June 12 after NEC delays and coalition talks. Energy & Climate: Zambia inaugurated an ERB 197KW solar system for public institutions; India’s defence minister approved a 250MW solar-plus-battery project on defence land; Ghana said Jubilee crude has begun processing at Sentuo. Tech & Health Politics: UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall attacked Palantir’s “right-wing” bosses amid NHS contract questions. Local Power & Public Life: Nigeria’s new power minister Tegbe promised gradual electricity improvements; UK pubs can extend hours for World Cup matches as government urges councils to be flexible. Corruption Probe: Nigeria’s ICPC reportedly launched a search for ex-minister Uche Nnaji over alleged certificate forgery. EU Telecom Agenda: Ireland’s O’Donovan set out EU Council priorities for its telecoms presidency, including minors online protection and subsea cable resilience.