Humanitarian Crisis at Sea: Families in Cox’s Bazar are searching for news after two boats carrying more than 500 people, mostly Rohingya, reportedly vanished after leaving Myanmar—UN agencies say deaths are feared but not confirmed. Border Security & Everyday Risk: Bangladesh is preparing a first-ever barbed-wire fence along a 108 km stretch of the Myanmar frontier as conflict in Rakhine fuels smuggling, trafficking, and dangerous crossings. Environmental Fallout of War: A report links Myanmar’s civil war to intensified extraction and environmental damage, with jade mining in Hpakant tied to deadly landslides and floods. Digital Life Under Pressure: SpaceX/Starlink is set to raise fees for users operating outside authorized regions, while Myanmar civil society urges targeted action against scam-linked terminals instead of blanket shutdowns. Cultural Memory Under Scrutiny: AFP reports Aung San statues are quietly disappearing across Myanmar, with analysts warning it may be an attempt to reshape public legacy tied to Aung San Suu Kyi. Local Community Recovery: In Falam, a collective cleanup campaign and hospital-area repairs are underway after attacks, with officials and religious leaders joining the effort. Culture & Learning: A mobile library launched at Bowen Chinese School in Yangon brings Chinese culture books to students who can’t easily reach libraries. Rights Watch: Myanmar National Human Rights Commission inspectors visited Mingon Labour Camp to check prisoners’ rights, healthcare, water, religion access, and workplace safety. Leadership & Conflict Updates: m.CDM reports KNLA leadership changes and continued fighting across Kachin and other areas, alongside calls for accountability over alleged gold-laundering linked to junta figures.