Middle East Energy Shock: Two tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea after Houthis announced a naval blockade, as US-Iran strikes and attacks around the Strait of Hormuz raise shipping risks and threaten supply through key chokepoints. Japan-China Maritime Dispute: Japan pushed back on China-Russia naval drills near Okinotori, but China says Okinotori is a rock with no EEZ rights under international law and rejects Tokyo’s objections. Sports Nutrition in Malaysia: Ajinomoto (Malaysia) used SCORE Marathon 2026 to promote aminoVITAL® across Asia, bringing in running influencers from Korea, Thailand and Singapore for endurance and recovery talks. Golf Development: Malaysia’s Royal Selangor Golf Club is set to host the 49th RSGC Ladies Amateur Open, highlighting the tournament as a regional stepping stone to international competition. Youth Basketball: Kuwait’s U18 team will kick off the Gulf Youth Championship in Doha on July 25, with the top two teams qualifying for FIBA Asia U-18 in Hyderabad. Auto Launch Frenzy (China): Leapmotor unveiled its B01 and B10 in Hangzhou with a “Four Aces” tech pitch, as multiple Chinese brands rolled out new models in a single day.