Flood & health risks in Arakan: Nearly 100,000 people began returning to homes as floodwaters receded, but relief groups warn the crisis is still severe, with contaminated drinking water and rising risk of waterborne and mosquito-borne diseases, while Gwa Township faces a dual blow from flooding and ongoing bombardments. Border healthcare spotlight: A Thai border hospital director, Dr Worawit Tantiwattanasap, received a WHO-linked UAE Health Foundation Prize for keeping epidemics from crossing the Thai-Myanmar border—highlighting care for “quasi foreigners” who move across lines for family and birth. Myanmar conflict impacts civilians: Reports describe airstrikes across Sagaing and Magway killing civilians (including a pregnant woman), damaging clinics and schools, and leaving thousands displaced needing urgent food assistance. ASEAN diplomacy & Myanmar leadership: The NUG met ASEAN’s special envoy to press for action on the Five-Point Consensus, while Thailand signals Min Aung Hlaing’s planned August visit as it seeks to normalize ties. Regional security training: Russia and Myanmar special forces ran joint skills demonstrations in Naypyidaw, including tactical medicine and drone-related training. Drug crisis link: Assam’s anti-drug push is framed as a public health and organized crime challenge tied to trafficking routes reaching from Myanmar into South Asia.