Rohingya Tragedy: UN agencies say two boats carrying more than 500 people may have capsized off Myanmar’s coast, with one vessel losing contact after leaving Rakhine in late June and another believed to have sunk near Ayeyarwady on July 8; officials warn the death toll could be devastating as the trips took place outside the usual sailing season and amid worsening monsoon conditions. Regional Security: BIMSTEC national security chiefs, hosted by India’s Ajit Doval in New Delhi, vowed to jointly tackle terrorism, organised crime and cyber, maritime and energy threats, adopting maritime law enforcement and humanitarian disaster relief guidelines. ASEAN Diplomacy: The Philippines says its ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar will keep engaging all stakeholders, including armed groups, ahead of next week’s ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings in Manila where US, China and Russia are also expected to attend. Local Incident: In Maungdaw Township, armed men allegedly seized cattle from Rohingya families after threatening children, deepening fears in an already vulnerable community. Border Development: In India’s Arunachal Pradesh, officials reviewed road works and Vibrant Villages Programme projects in Indo-Myanmar border areas, focusing on landslide-prone stretches and keeping connectivity open. Anti-Money Laundering: FATF kept Myanmar on its high-risk list, calling for enhanced due diligence proportional to risks.