Myanmar Politics & Peace Process: President U Min Aung Hlaing marked his first 100 days by saying his government held peace talks with 13 ethnic armed organizations, reiterating a “door to peace” approach and outlining a five-year roadmap. Regional Diplomacy & Environment Concerns: Thailand’s government says it will host Myanmar’s leader for talks next week, with pollution, haze, ethnic minority issues, drug trafficking and scam networks on the agenda. Rohingya Repatriation Pressure: US envoy Sergio Gor visited Cox’s Bazar camps as Rohingyas demanded safe, dignified return to Myanmar, citing long delays and insecurity in Rakhine. Wildlife Conservation Spotlight: India highlighted International Tiger Day with a reported 3,682 wild tigers and a science-and-community conservation model. Scams, Forced Criminality & Human Trafficking: Reports warn traffickers increasingly use fake job ads and social media to lure people into scam compounds, including cases involving Myanmar’s Thailand border routes. Anti-Money Laundering Scrutiny: A new analysis says Myanmar’s AML/CFT efforts are being used more to push compliance with the state-controlled system than to curb real illicit activity. Climate & Heat Risk Context: Multiple global reports reiterate that extreme heat and unequal access to cooling will deepen health gaps, with poorer countries facing the biggest burden.