West Asia Shipping Shock: Iran-US ceasefire uncertainty is pushing Brent above $91 and raising fears of de-facto tolling through the Strait of Hormuz, with analysts warning it could spread to other chokepoints and lift inflation across Asia. Malaysia Budget Talks: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Budget 2027 must reflect public aspirations and protect well-being amid West Asia-linked cost pressures, while officials cite Malaysia’s 1H 2026 growth resilience. Japan Flooding: Record rain in Chiba has killed at least four, stranded thousands at Narita, and triggered Japan’s highest-level emergency warnings. AI + Data Centres: AWS’s Asia chief is relocating to Japan as firms modernize legacy IT for AI; in New Zealand, Datagrid says it cut water use 70% for an AI factory. Connectivity Deals: Tata’s Nelco partners with Elveo for Direct-to-Device and IoT satellite connectivity across India and South Asia; RateGain signs VIETJET QAZAQSTAN for AI airfare pricing. Regional Trade & Security: Sri Lanka’s justice minister says it can amend laws under sovereign rights; Myanmar’s junta-linked “National Single Window” portal faces warnings over Russian-linked data risks. Sports & Diplomacy: Asian Games torch relay preparations continue in Japan; FIFA’s COO Kevin Lamour is sacked amid Infantino backlash.