Rohingya Tragedy: UN agencies warn that two boats carrying more than 500 Rohingya refugees may have capsized off Myanmar’s coast, with one vessel (about 250 people) losing contact after leaving Rakhine in late June and a second (around 280) believed to have sunk near the Ayeyarwady coast on July 8; officials say casualty figures are not yet confirmed, but the loss of life could be devastating as monsoon seas and flooding make crossings especially deadly. Regional Security: In New Delhi, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval chaired the 5th BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs’ meeting, where member states discussed counterterrorism, cybersecurity, maritime cooperation and disaster management to strengthen stability across the Bay of Bengal region. Women’s Protection Push: Bangladesh’s finance adviser Titumir urged UN Women to expand support for women and girls, citing pressures from hosting over 1.2 million Rohingya refugees and calling for safer, voluntary repatriation with dignity. Myanmar Policy Updates: Myanmar introduced stricter CEIR rules for travelers, limiting entry to two mobile phones per person and requiring declaration/registration for unregistered devices; the education ministry also ordered private and international schools to complete registration and license renewals. Energy Transition: Myanmar held a workshop in Nay Pyi Taw to accelerate solar energy development, noting solar currently makes up about 4% of electricity generation and aiming to improve long-term energy security.