Daily brief
A massive explosion at an ammunition depot in a rebel-held area of Myanmar killed at least 46 people and injured around 70 others, with children among the victims.
China patrolled Scarborough Shoal after the Philippines warned of a threat.
Japan plans to export retired Abukuma-class destroyers to the Philippines as Manila expands its defense network.
Runaway horses on Rome's Colombo street prompted a police investigation into possible firecrackers.
Norway reportedly apologized to Malaysia over the cancellation of a missile deal but stuck to its decision, according to Anadolu Ajansı.