Myanmar–India Diplomacy: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing began a five-day visit to India, landing in Bihar near Bodh Gaya and offering prayers at the Maha Bodhi Temple, with talks with PM Narendra Modi and meetings across economic, cultural, religious and social cooperation. Regional Power Calculus: Analysts frame the trip as Myanmar seeking strategic space—engaging India while not fully distancing from China—amid Myanmar’s isolation and India’s “pragmatic” approach. Conflict & Human Rights: The UN reported a sharp rise in conflict-related sexual violence in 2025, with women and girls overwhelmingly targeted, and highlighted ongoing use of sexual violence as a war tactic. Media & Resistance: A Myanmar journalist’s account highlights how the junta’s crackdown on media pushed reporting underground, with photographers and freelancers facing severe punishment. Culture & Youth Sports: Joshua Van, a UFC champion born in Myanmar’s Chin State, visited Mizoram’s chief minister, sharing his refugee-to-champion story and urging youth empowerment through sport. Education & Learning Culture: A Myanmar-linked creative profile spotlights advertising as a gateway to filmmaking, while broader education debates underscore the need for stronger learning support. Cross-border Safety: Thailand supported the rescue of four Chinese nationals freed from a Myanmar call-center operation, showing regional cooperation against trafficking.