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POLITICS1d agoTrump wants Myanmar's rare earths. He's talking to the wrong people.The Trump administration is carrying out a major shift in U.S. policy toward Myanmar.After the 2021 coup, the administration of former President Joe Biden demanded a return to democracy and sanctioned the military junta. Now, however, Washington is reportedly holding direct talks with the very people it accused of genocide in 2022. Trump had already given Gen. Min Aung Hlaing implicit recognition when he sent him a tariff letter in July 2025. Two weeks later, the U.S. Treasury removed several of his cronies from its sanctions list. In June this year, officials from both countries met in Tokyo.Responsible Statecraft
POLITICS1d agoASEAN Special Envoy Concludes Humanitarian Mission to MyanmarDuring the two-day visit, Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro oversaw the distribution of humanitarian aid and met with Naypyidaw's foreign minister.The Diplomat
POLITICS6d agoMyanmar Aung San Suu Kyi sounds strong but is isolated , son saysThe son of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi states that she 'sounds strong' despite being isolated. This provides a rare update on the condition of the politically detained leader.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSOct 23After nearly 6 years, ex-Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's son hears her voiceKim Aris tells NPR his mother sounds strong but is in pain. He says she is held at a residence in the capital.NPR News
POLITICSOct 20Myanmar’s detained ex-leader Suu Kyi receives package from King Charles IIIMilitary-backed government says it delivered two books and diplomatic correspondence to Aung San Suu Kyi.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 18Why the US is holding secret talks with Myanmar’s military rulerWhy is the Trump administration holding secret talks with Myanmar's military ruler, accused of genocide?Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 17Asean’s Myanmar peace push needs Japan’s ‘silent diplomacy’Japan has long established itself as a pioneer of mediation in Southeast Asia. In 1990, for example, its officials helped broker talks between Cambodia’s warring factions, supplementing international efforts to end conflict in the country. Now, Tokyo is seeking to upgrade its diplomatic toolkit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ International Peace Mediation Unit was set up in March, followed by the launch of the Parliamentary Association for Peace Mediation in May. Around the same time, the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16Myanmar’s coup leader-turned-president wins back neighbours despite warASEAN leaders are embracing Min Aung Hlaing, but critics warn it emboldens a military still bombing civilians.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 14The Autumn Myanmar Turned PrettyIt’s been a week of diplomatic breakthroughs for the junta.Foreign Policy
POLITICSOct 12US Drops Sanctions on Daughter of Prominent Myanmar Businessman Thein Win ZawIs Theint Win Htet's removal from the Treasury Department's blacklist a sign of a looming rapprochement between Washington and Naypyidaw?The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 12Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing to Visit Indonesia and Brunei, Regime Spokesperson SaysSince taking office in April, the former general has visited five ASEAN member states as he seeks normalization with the Southeast Asian bloc.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 10US lifts sanctions on daughter of military-linked Myanmar businessmanDelisting comes days after Trump administration reportedly reopened talks with Myanmar's government.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 8US Has Opened Direct Talks With Myanmar Government, Report ClaimsThe outreach, which marks a significant shift in U.S. policy, is aimed at curbing online scamming operations and gaining access to the country's rare earth deposits.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 8Anwar’s push to return Myanmar to Asean sparks criticism over weakened leveragePrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday said Malaysia would do “whatever is possible” to strengthen cooperation with Myanmar and fully reintegrate the diplomatically isolated nation into the Asean fold. The pledge came during an unusually high-profile official welcome for Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, despite Malaysia’s position that such engagement does not amount to recognition of his government. Min Aung Hlaing inspected a guard of honour in Putrajaya before holding private talks with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 6Malaysia’s Anwar to host Myanmar leader as repatriations near 10,000Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to visit Kuala Lumpur 'in the next few days', Anwar Ibrahim says.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 29Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite safety warnings by UN and rights groupsmalaysiasun.com · Malaysia
POLITICSSep 21 Modern day slavery : Myanmar military swells ranks through corruption and deceitThe Myanmar military is reportedly increasing its ranks through methods described as modern-day slavery, utilizing corruption and deceit. This suggests serious human rights abuses within the country's armed forces.globalsecurity.org · Syria
POLITICSSep 17Malaysian PM Offers to Host Myanmar’s President in Refugee Repatriation PushThe country would be the fifth member of ASEAN to roll out of the red carpet for Min Aung Hlaing since his inauguration as president in April.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 16US businessman Adam Castillo deported from Myanmar after months in jail, state media saysMyanmar’s military-backed government has deported Adam Castillo, a U.S. businessman, after three months in jail on charges his supporters say were trumped-upThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation pushMalaysia has invited Myanmar’s military ruler for a visit to the country in a bid to expedite Rohingya repatriation.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Malaysia to invite Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing for Rohingya repatriation talksMalaysia will formally invite Myanmar leader Minh Aung Hlaing to visit Kuala Lumpur to discuss efforts to repatriate nearly 200,000 refugees from the war-torn nation that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says have placed a heavy social and economic burden on his country. Refugees from Myanmar, particularly ethnic Rohingya, have faced worsening hostility in recent months in Malaysia, where they are accused of causing social problems and taking over small local businesses in areas where they have set...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 14Myanmar’s Military-backed President Ticks Cambodia Off His Diplomatic Bucket ListMin Aung Hlaing leaves Phnom Penh after a two-day visit aimed at shoring up his regime's regional legitimacy.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 13Ahead of Credentials Showdown, Myanmar Accuses UN Representative of ‘Illegal’ ActsNaypyidaw is seeking the replacement of Kyaw Moe Tun, who pledged his loyalty to the opposition after the 2021 coup.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 5Vietnam , Myanmar to substantively foster Comprehensive Cooperative PartnershipVietnam and Myanmar plan to significantly foster their Comprehensive Cooperative Partnership. This highlights growing diplomatic and economic ties between the two Southeast Asian nations.news.tuoitre.vn