Latest news in Brunei? September 22nd, 2026

Conclusion of CARAT Brunei 2026: Royal Brunei Armed Forces and the U.S. military successfully wrapped up the annual bilateral maritime exercise, Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT), following joint training operations in the South China Sea.

IAEA Cooperation Agreement Signed: Brunei Darussalam formalized its second Country Programme Framework (CPF) with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for 2025–2031, targeting key areas in radiation safety, nuclear security, food and agriculture, and public health.

Foreign Affairs Statement: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement conveying deep concern over an attempted drone attack reported near Makkah Al-Mukarramah.

Prophet’s Relic Exhibition Concluded: Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (BKISHHB) officially marked the closing of the public viewing chamber for the sacred relic gallery.