Martyrs’ Day in Yangon: Myanmar marked the 79th anniversary of July 19 under heavy surveillance, with Kim Aris again demanding “Proof of Life” for detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and renewed attention on the regime’s removal of Aung San symbols. ASEAN diplomacy row: The Philippines rejected criticism of ASEAN’s engagement with Myanmar’s military-backed government, saying meetings with regime officials are still tied to the Five-Point Consensus. Regional security focus: ASEAN foreign ministers in Manila are set to raise alarm over renewed Iran–US hostilities, with Myanmar’s crisis also expected on the agenda. Online scam fallout: Reports highlight how Myanmar is being used as a scam hub, with victims repatriated from Myanmar and calls for tighter recruitment safeguards. Education & culture: A mobile library launched at Bowen Chinese School in Yangon brings Chinese books to students, while KT&G Welfare Foundation dispatched student volunteers to Central Asia to support school programs and cultural exchange. Local life: Heavy rain in Mawlamyine brought down a banyan branch, damaging homes; meanwhile, Myanmar’s fruit exports missed targets in 2025-26.