Philippines Demographics & Family Life: The Commission on Population and Development says fewer Filipinos are marrying—registered marriages fell 13.5% from 2014 to 2024—while cohabitation among women aged 15–49 rose to 20.5% in 2025, as couples cite shifting economic realities and the high cost of formal marriage. Malaysia Politics & Voting Logistics: Early voting in Johor’s 16th state election closed after security personnel and spouses cast ballots; turnout hit 92.86% by 3 pm, with 172 candidates chasing 56 seats. Malaysia Campaign Strategy: Pakatan Harapan leaders urged “mature” campaigning focused on cost of living, jobs, housing and performance, warning against hostile rhetoric that could hurt federal cooperation. France–Malaysia Business Ties: A French trade minister is set to visit Malaysia to deepen cooperation and push new opportunities for French firms, including meetings across investment, trade, industry and energy transition. Energy & Mobility: Shell agreed to sell its South African downstream business, including 580 fuel stations, to ADNOC in a deal worth about $1 billion, while also flagging weaker gas production. Public Health & Data Security: A US public health district disclosed a May data breach that may have exposed sensitive personal and health insurance information. Heat Preparedness: The WHO warns that fewer than half of European countries have national heat action plans, urging better cooling and risk communication ahead of deadly heatwaves.