Rohingya Crisis: UNHCR is investigating reports that two boats carrying Rohingya refugees capsized in the Bay of Bengal after leaving Myanmar’s Rakhine in late June, raising fears of loss of life as aid cuts continue to squeeze Bangladesh’s camps. ASEAN Diplomacy: ASEAN’s special envoy met Myanmar’s ethnic rebel groups and a government-backed negotiation committee in Thailand, with both sides saying they’re open to dialogue—yet analysts warn re-engagement could normalize the military-led regime without real progress. Civil War Reality Check: A new data review says Myanmar has seen about 19,343 armed clashes since the 2021 coup, with airstrikes rising sharply and fighting spreading into more regions. Conscription Pressure: Reports highlight how the junta’s conscription drive is backfiring, with defections and battlefield losses linked to forced recruitment. Culture & Film: Myanmar director Aung Phyoe’s debut Fruit Gathering won Karlovy Vary’s top Crystal Globe prize, spotlighting queer longing and factory-life intimacy in a Burmese-language story. Education & Policy: Myanmar attended UNESCO’s Transforming Education Summit +4 in Paris, focusing on resilience, inclusion, and gender equality in education. Parliament Watch: Pyithu Hluttaw lawmakers grilled the government on jobs, healthcare, education, and infrastructure, pushing for more domestic employment and stronger training pathways. Immigration Crackdowns (Regional): Malaysia’s Kedah and Melaka immigration raids detained Myanmar nationals over alleged document and visa violations, including cases involving children.