Myanmar conflict and civilian harm: UN investigators say Myanmar’s military has escalated aerial attacks on civilians, including deliberate strikes on homes, schools, hospitals, and religious sites, with abuses continuing after the January elections. Rakhine airstrike reports: The Arakan Army alleges a Myanmar airstrike in Thandwe Township killed 14 people and injured 11, with homes damaged near a Buddhist monastery. Refugee repatriation talks: Malaysia says Myanmar’s regime has expressed readiness to take back 5,000 refugees by ship, but returns hinge on safety and security guarantees and screening. ASEAN and legitimacy pressure: Commentary highlights how Min Aung Hlaing’s diplomatic push in the region clashes with ASEAN’s peace expectations, including calls around Aung San Suu Kyi. Faith and resilience: Cardinal Charles Maung Bo urges people facing “storms” in Myanmar to remember they are not alone, framing courage and conscience as part of daily faith. Culture & daily life: A feature spotlights Myanmar tea shop culture—laphet and classic tea staples—as everyday “parliament” spaces for community talk and connection. Civic space and arts freedom: A regional report warns that queer and trans artists and cultural rights defenders face surveillance, censorship, and “moral policing,” with Myanmar flagged among the most restricted environments. Cross-border movement crackdown (regional context): Malaysia immigration raids detained large numbers of foreigners, including Myanmar nationals, underscoring ongoing pressures around migration and documentation.