India-Myanmar Diplomacy: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s five-day visit to India is driving fresh talks on trade, connectivity and border security, with both sides agreeing to keep close engagement on critical minerals and rare earths and to expand cooperation via the Rupee-Kyat settlement mechanism. Security Assurance: In New Delhi, Myanmar reiterated that its territory will not be used against India’s security interests, as India raised concerns about insurgent activity and refugee pressures along the border. Humanitarian Pressure: UNHCR warns Rohingya return hopes are fading as violence in Myanmar continues, with about 1.2 million Rohingya in Bangladesh still heavily dependent on aid amid funding shortfalls. Deadly Blast in Shan State: A massive explosion at a warehouse storing mining explosives in Namhkam Township killed at least 43 and injured dozens, with TNLA blaming gelignite storage and rescue teams still searching rubble. Regional Info Integrity: Cambodia’s information minister proposes a Mekong-wide fact-checking and rapid-response network to counter fake news, calling for shared platforms, media literacy and faster verification across borders. Cyber Scam Crackdown (Elsewhere): Cambodia reports raids dismantling online scam hubs and urges property owners to verify foreign tenants’ passports.