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POLITICS16h 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
POLITICS17h 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]
POLITICS20h 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
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
CONFLICT5d agoMyanmar resistance group says it hit a military air base at Mandalay airport with dronesJapan Today
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]
POLITICSAug 21China rejects US claim that Myanmar analyst wrongfully detainedMin Zin was arrested on June 3 after the Chinese government invited him to attend a conference.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 30Myanmar activists get up to 37 years over election boycott | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisMyanmar activists have received sentences of up to 37 years for their involvement in an election boycott. This highlights severe political repression and legal consequences for dissent in Myanmar.asahi.com · Japan
CONFLICTJul 27To end Myanmar's brutal civil war, the US will need China's helpThe Burmese people continue to suffer as the brutal civil war in Myanmar heads toward its sixth year. The conflict was recently brought home to America with China’s arrest of Min Zin, an American citizen who heads the Institute for Strategy and Policy (ISP)–Myanmar, located in Thailand. Beijing accused him of spying. China has increasingly close relations with the government in Naypyidaw, highlighted by the June visit to Beijing of Min Aung Hlaing, the commanding general who recently anointed himself Myanmar’s president. China helps Hlaing’s regime survive despite widespread popular oppositionResponsible Statecraft
BUSINESSJul 25The Future of the Bangladesh - China - Myanmar Economic CorridorThis article discusses the prospective future of the economic corridor connecting Bangladesh, China, and Myanmar. It likely explores the implications and development of this regional trade route.thedailystar.net · Bangladesh
CONFLICTJul 20Iran war , Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talksnews4jax.com · United States
CONFLICTJul 20ASEAN ministerial talks : Iran war , Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under spotlightASEAN ministerial talks are focusing on critical international issues, including the Iran war, the Myanmar crisis, and territorial disputes in the South China Sea. These discussions aim to address significant geopolitical challenges impacting the region and beyond.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
WORLDJul 20Iran war, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talksJapan Today
WORLDJul 20Iran war , Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talksKey international issues such as a potential Iran war, the Myanmar crisis, and South China Sea tensions are being prominently discussed during ASEAN ministerial talks, highlighting regional diplomatic focus on global flashpoints.clickorlando.com · United States
POLITICSJul 16Thailand extends work permits for migrant workers from Laos , Myanmar , VietnamThailand has decided to extend work permits for migrant laborers originating from Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. This policy adjustment affects the employment status of foreign workers in the country.asianews.network · China
POLITICSJul 14Indonesia Says Ready to Host Myanmar DialogueIndonesia has stated its readiness to host a dialogue concerning Myanmar. This represents an offer to engage in international diplomatic efforts.en.tempo.co