Sports & Sanctions: A Myanmar rights group, Justice For Myanmar, is urging FIFA to revoke Mytel’s exclusive World Cup broadcast rights, saying the telecom firm is tied to the military through a Viettel joint venture and funds the junta. Border Life & Security: The Tatmadaw says it’s pushing to reopen the Kalay–Tamu border trade route with phased area-clearance after PDF blockades disrupted transport, raised prices, and cut access to healthcare and schooling. Detention & Due Process: China confirmed it arrested U.S. scholar Min Zin, a Myanmar politics researcher and think-tank leader, on suspicion of espionage and “endangering national security,” while the U.S. says it’s aware and is seeking consular help. Foreign Nationals in Myanmar: Myanmar authorities detained U.S. businessman Adam Castillo after his return, following his book about surviving the 2021 coup, highlighting the junta’s tight control over dissent and foreign scrutiny. Nightlife Under Pressure: A report from Yangon shows a furtive party scene continuing despite curfew changes, with young people still fearing detention and conscription. Refugee Rights Watch: Thailand faces renewed scrutiny as Fortify Rights warns of arbitrary arrest, forced returns, and alleged abuses involving refugees ahead of the UN Human Rights Council review.