Rohingya Crisis Exposed: Al Jazeera reports alleged atrocities against Rohingya during Myanmar’s civil war, including claims of forced conscription, targeted attacks and massacres amid fighting in Rakhine State, with Myanmar and the Arakan Army denying accusations. Diplomacy & Detention: The U.S. has designated Myanmar scholar and U.S. citizen Min Zin as wrongfully detained by China, urging Beijing to release him ahead of Xi’s White House visit. Media Under Pressure: A new update on journalism and media safety in Myanmar says 17 journalists remain jailed by end-June 2026, with licenses revoked for six outlets in Q2 and the junta using legal tools and disinformation tactics. Heritage in Yangon: Myanmar’s tourism ministry designates 153 Yangon buildings (100+ years old) as heritage sites. Education Barriers for Refugees: Thailand suspends refugee students from local public schools after camp ID rules restrict movement, sparking calls to let legally working parents enroll children. Border Security Focus: Thailand’s defence chief and Myanmar’s commander-in-chief Ye Win Oo stress border cooperation ahead of the HLC meeting, including security coordination and humanitarian follow-up after the 2025 earthquake. Humanitarian-Style Development: India backs small development projects in Myanmar, including a Yangon disaster-relief warehouse and a Naypyitaw preschool.