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• The PML-N party secured a victory in the second phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), marking a significant political shift in the region. • Security concerns escalated in northwest Pakistan with a rising death toll from attacks, while recovery efforts continue for climbers on Broad Peak. • Diplomatic activity intensified as Donald Trump announced new developments regarding talks with Iran and Aung San Suu Kyi held a rare meeting in Myanmar.

Meeting follows years of questions over wellbeing of detained former leader, who was ousted by coup in 2021Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the aid organisation has confirmed.The meeting ⁠follows years of questions over the wellbeing of the 81-year-old, whose whereabouts and health condition have been largely unknown since the elected civilian government she led was ousted by a military coup in February 2021. Continue reading...

• ASEAN foreign ministers met with their Myanmar counterpart on July 12 in Bangkok, marking the first in-person gathering since the 2021 military coup. • Myanmar officials informed the group that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, 81, remains in good health and will be properly cared for. • The meeting is part of an effort to revitalize a five-year-old peace initiative aimed at ending the ongoing civil war gripping the nation.

• The Myanmar regime has denied Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro access to visit detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who recently turned 81. • This incident marks the second failed attempt by the Asean chair to meet Suu Kyi, following a previous unsuccessful visit to Naypyitaw on January 7. • According to Lowy Institute director Marston, the regime is using these restrictions to signal that they are in total control of the situation and dictate all diplomatic access.