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POLITICS10h agoMalaysian 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
POLITICS19h agoUS 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
POLITICS19h agoMalaysia 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]
POLITICS22h agoMalaysia 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
CONFLICT1d agoNorwegian telecom company possibly involved in crimes against humanity MyanmarEen Noors telecombedrijf wordt verdacht van medeplichtigheid aan misdaden tegen de menselijkheid in Myanmar na de militaire staatsgreep in 2021. De Noorse politie heeft vandaag een inval gedaan bij het hoofdkantoor van Telenor in Oslo. De Noorse nationale recherche- en opsporingsdienst Kripos en de binnenlandse inlichtingen- en veiligheidsdienst PST zijn afzonderlijk een onderzoek begonnen naar de activiteiten van het bedrijf. Daaruit volgen twee aanklachten tegen Telenor. De aanklacht van Kripos richt zich op de periode na de militaire coup op 1 februari 2021 tot de verkoop van dochteronderneNOS Buitenland
POLITICS3d agoFour Myanmar nationals detained in Bihar over lack of valid documentsUpon the arrival of the train, a Railway Protection Force (RPF) team, questioned the four persons and detained them as they could not produce valid passports, citizenship certificates or other legal identity documents, RPF inspector Vikram Kumar said.The Hindu
POLITICS3d agoMyanmar’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
POLITICS3d agoAhead 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
POLITICS4d agoMyanmar says UN envoy illegitimate ahead of credentials decisionfreemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICS4d agoMyanmar government revokes status and seeks action against UN envoy Kyaw Moe TunThe Myanmar government has revoked the status of UN envoy Kyaw Moe Tun and is pursuing action against him. This indicates a significant diplomatic conflict between Myanmar and the UN representative.asiaone.com · Singapore
CONFLICT5d agoMyanmar Junta Destroyed 34 Schools in Karen Territory Over Two Years , KNU Saysbnionline.net · Myanmar
DISASTER5d agoNearly 180 , 000 Displaced People in Myanmar Chin State Urgently Need Aid , Officials Saybnionline.net · Myanmar
CONFLICT5d agoMyanmar resistance group says it hit a military air base at Mandalay airport with dronesJapan Today
WORLDSep 8No UAPA charges in NIA’s first charge sheet against Ukrainians, U.S. national accused of training armed groups in MyanmarThe development came weeks after U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor raised the case with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his May visitThe Hindu
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
WORLDSep 5‘Can’t live without fighting’: Myanmar youth find solace in bareknuckle lethweiIn a country consumed by conflict, a sport defined by brutality dominates: Myanmar’s lethwei martial art, where headbutts are encouraged and knockout blows are the aim of the game. “I can’t live without fighting,” said 19-year-old Su Luck, who enters the ring under the paradoxical pseudonym “Peace Prize”. “I have never once considered giving up this passion,” she said. Lethwei is traditional Burmese boxing, distinct from Thai kickboxing because head blows are permitted and fighters compete...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4Myanmar military head visits Vietnam to normalize relationsThe head of Myanmar's military is visiting Vietnam with the objective of normalizing relations between the two countries. This diplomatic engagement aims to improve bilateral ties.wvasfm.org · United States
POLITICSSep 4Myanmar military head visits Vietnam to normalize relationsHis trip to Vietnam marks his third visit to an ASEAN member state as he seeks to restore Myanmar's standing in the bloc.NPR News
POLITICSSep 4Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing visiting Vietnam as he seeks to normalize relations with ASEANMyanmar's Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Vietnam as part of efforts to normalize relations with ASEAN. This represents a diplomatic move to improve international ties.sitkasentinel.com · United States
CONFLICTSep 3World News | Myanmar Junta Kills Baptist Pastor , Fellow Christian in Chinchristianitydaily.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 30Air raids, conscripts and China: How Myanmar’s military is regaining groundRebel fighters in Myanmar lose key towns as conscription, relentless air raids and Chinese support bolster the military.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 27Malaysia to repatriate first group of Myanmar nationals in September, government saysMalaysia hosts more than 215,000 refugees and asylum seekers registered with the UN refugee agency, including more than 126,000 Rohingya from Myanmar, its largest refugee community.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 27A Thai woman suspected in Myanmar death of US diplomat gets 1 - year prison term on immigration chargeA Thai woman, suspected in the death of a US diplomat in Myanmar, has received a one-year prison sentence for an immigration offense. This report details a legal outcome concerning an international incident.whec.com · United States
WORLDAug 26Thai woman suspected in Myanmar death of US diplomat gets a year in jail on immigration chargeA Thai woman suspected in the death of a US diplomat in Myanmar has received a one-year jail sentence for an immigration charge. This article concerns an international incident involving legal proceedings.wokv.com · United States