The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Brunei's Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Mateen hosted a farewell reception for departing United States Ambassador Caryn McClelland, recognising her role in deepening bilateral cooperation across defence, trade, education and cultural exchanges.
An American scholar detained in China in June was attending an academic workshop in Kunming, according to his think tank. China accuses Min Zin of espionage, but the US rejects the charges and is providing consular support.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, once Trump's favoured European ally, has reversed course to become a vocal critic of his administration, raising questions about diplomatic shifts in transatlantic relations.