Asia-Pacific Defence: Australia’s Richard Marles says China’s decision to send only academics to the Shangri-La Dialogue is a missed chance for “strategic reassurance”, as he prepares for talks in Singapore while China’s defence minister Dong Jun skips again. Regional Security: Japan’s defence chief Shinjiro Koizumi will attend the forum and hold sideline talks with Australia and New Zealand, including on possible Mogami-class frigate exports. Pacific Posture: Papua New Guinea’s PM James Marape says Australia’s expanded presence at Lombrum won’t mean foreign bases, stressing PNG sovereignty. Middle East Impact: IATA says global air passenger demand fell 3.4% in April, with the Middle East down 46.6% year-on-year amid war-driven fuel and disruption. Markets: Asian stocks hit fresh highs on hopes of a US-Iran 60-day ceasefire extension, lifting Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi. Local Crime: Detectives investigating missing Gus Lamont admit he may never be found, despite sightings reported across Australia and the globe. Travel & Cost Pressures: AirAsia Indonesia will stop Bali–Melbourne/Adelaide routes from June 18, blaming higher jet fuel costs. Housing: Ministers agreed on a coordinated push to boost housing supply and affordability in an inaugural joint meeting. Sport & Culture: Tennis Australia’s incoming CEO Andrew Abdo will work with Craig Tiley on global tennis reform; Good Charlotte and Yellowcard announce major UK/EU tour dates.