Defense Diplomacy: Malaysia and Vietnam pledged to deepen their defence partnership, expanding maritime security, capability development, cyber and AI-related cooperation under the 2023 MoU roadmap. Healthcare Collaboration: KPJ Healthcare and Singapore’s SingHealth signed a strategic partnership to boost clinical research, education and medical simulation, linking KPJ’s specialist network with SingHealth’s academic cluster. AI Safety & Governance: Behavioral AI Lab launched a UN-listed international initiative to detect and prevent AI-enabled manipulation and online scams, using behavioral evaluation rather than simple keyword filters. Nuclear Security Talks: NTI, CACDA and SNSTC hosted a China-U.S. nuclear security dialogue focused on AI in nuclear security, emerging tech safeguards and international governance norms. Counterterrorism Cooperation: The U.S. and Pakistan agreed to strengthen border security and counterterrorism coordination, targeting groups including ISIS-K, Al-Qaeda and TTP. Space & Logistics: SpaceX’s Starfall project aims to use rockets for faster global cargo delivery and potential in-space manufacturing. Regional Conflict Pressure: Iran-war tensions keep the Strait of Hormuz a global economic pressure point, while shipping groups urge UN/IMO action to prevent toll disruptions. Sports Calendar: NWSL will start its 2027 season in February to fit a crowded international schedule, including the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.