India-Myanmar diplomacy: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing met Indian PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi, with both sides stressing trade, connectivity, border security and defence ties. A key pledge stood out: Myanmar assured India its territory won’t be used against India’s security interests, as Modi raised concerns about armed groups and refugee spillover. Border trade: Myawaddy–Mae Sot Friendship Bridge No. 2 reopened with limited truck traffic resuming into Myanmar after months of closure. Security shock in Shan State: An explosives blast in rebel-held Kaung Tat, Namkham Township killed at least 46 and left hundreds of homes damaged; the TNLA called it an accidental ignition tied to stored mining explosives. Media crackdown: Myanmar’s information ministry revoked licenses of three news agencies, warning them against publishing via any platform. Rohingya rights and violence: A new investigation described mass destruction across Rohingya areas, while separate reporting highlighted ongoing camp violence and exploitation. Public health: SK Bioscience won its first UNICEF flu vaccine contract, with deliveries planned for Myanmar and other countries. Regional tech cooperation: BIMSTEC joined the ITU Development Sector as a member to deepen digital connectivity and AI-related collaboration.