Chinese Bridge in Yangon: A “Chinese Bridge” language competition drew 1,000+ contestants across Myanmar, with officials saying it boosts Chinese learning and cultural ties. Myanmar-China diplomacy: Chinese FM Wang Yi met Myanmar’s Tin Maung Swe in Beijing, pledging deeper cooperation, border peace, and joint action against cross-border telecom fraud and online gambling. India-Myanmar connectivity: Min Aung Hlaing said the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway depends on restoring normal border conditions and reopening key routes once security improves. Flooding in Yangon: Heavy rain on June 5 flooded parts of Yangon Region, hitting shops and ground-floor homes, with firefighters pumping water from a condo basement. Humanitarian shock in Shan State: A late-May explosion in Namhkam left over 1,000 residents homeless, with severe injuries overwhelming local medical capacity. Regional Rohingya focus: Turkey’s FM Hakan Fidan met Bangladesh’s Khalilur Rahman in Dhaka, backing a “safe, voluntary and dignified” Rohingya return and continued humanitarian aid. UK immigration crackdown: New UK rules could bar universities from recruiting foreign students if visa refusals and dropout rates exceed set limits, with Myanmar among affected countries. Culture for tourism: “Art for Tourism” exhibitions in Yangon will use watercolours to spotlight Myanmar’s landmarks and encourage travel.