India Visit Watch: Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing will travel to India for a five-day official visit starting May 30, meeting PM Narendra Modi and holding talks with Indian leaders and business groups, with stops including Bodh Gaya and Mumbai. China Mekong Fund: Myanmar and China signed an MoU in Nay Pyi Taw for 2026 Mekong–Lancang Cooperation Special Fund projects, with eight initiatives planned across agriculture, energy, water resources, MSMEs and cultural cooperation. Fuel Cost Pressure in Mon: New fuel reference prices released May 29 keep Mon State’s gasoline and diesel higher than other regions, prompting residents to question why prices haven’t narrowed ahead of the Mon State Hluttaw session. ASEAN-Russia Diplomacy: ASEAN leaders plan a commemorative summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in June in Kazan, as the bloc balances UN condemnation with continued engagement with Moscow. Myanmar Farmers Hit by Global Shocks: AFP reports rice farmers face a fuel and fertiliser squeeze tied to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, with Myanmar importing most fuel oil and fertiliser. US Cyber Scam Crackdown: The FBI seized over $8 billion in cryptocurrency and arrested hundreds in a cross-border fraud crackdown, including alleged links to Myanmar’s DKBA. Humanitarian Media Spotlight: Journalist Thin Lei Win urges the world not to look away from Myanmar’s war and crackdown on independent media, describing food as a weapon in the regime’s strategy.