Dr Zaw Myint Maung, leader of Myanmar's pro-democracy movement and close ally of imprisoned leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, died of leukaemia; he was in the junta's custody

The abrupt US aid suspension to Myanmar threatens millions amid ongoing conflict; amnesty International warns that cutting humanitarian support worsens civilian suffering, limiting access to food, healthcare, and basic needs in war-affected regions

Thai authorities rescued 61 people, including 39 Chinese nationals, from Myanmar-based scam gangs; Myanmar’s Border Guard Force handed them over at the Mae Sot border; The rescue follows Thailand’s suspension of electricity to scam-linked areas in Myanmar

Myanmar’s military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army have agreed to a ceasefire following mediation by China; the truce aims to end recent clashes near the Chinese border