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Politics19h agoMyanmar Tests Indonesia Leadership - OpEdThis opinion piece suggests that Myanmar's situation is challenging Indonesia's leadership within the region. It highlights regional geopolitical dynamics and diplomatic pressures.eurasiareview.com · United States
Politics22h agoAccusation of insult - Myanmar suggests German embassy chargé d'affaires to leave after critical video messageMyanmar hat dem Geschäftsträger der deutschen Botschaft, Licharz, die Ausreise nahegelegt und ihm vorgeworfen, sich in Angelegenheiten des Landes einzumischen.Deutschlandfunk · Germany
Politics2d agoMyanmar summons German envoy over controversial videoMathias Licharz calls for the 'unconditional' release of ousted politicians, including former leader Aung San Suu Kyi.Al Jazeera [en]
Politics5d agoMyanmar’s will to fight money laundering questioned as tougher curbs loomMyanmar’s military-backed government may find its reluctance to address the international community’s concerns a greater obstacle to economic recovery than the threat of tougher international financial restrictions, according to analysts. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global money-laundering and terrorist-financing watchdog, warned on October 30 that it could consider further measures against Myanmar if it failed to remedy shortcomings in its financial safeguards by...South China Morning Post
Military6d agoIndia , Myanmar participate in Exercise Rahat Mitra in ChennaiIndia and Myanmar are participating in Exercise Rahat Mitra, a joint military drill held in Chennai.news.webindia123.com · India
Military6d agoIndia , Myanmar participate in Exercise Rahat Mitra in ChennaiIndia and Myanmar are participating in Exercise Rahat Mitra, a joint military drill held in Chennai.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
Conflict6d agoKNU Says Relations With Thailand Unchanged Despite Myanmar Junta WarningsThe Karen National Union (KNU) states that its relationship with Thailand remains unchanged despite warnings from the Myanmar junta. This indicates ongoing diplomatic and security dynamics in the border region amidst an internal conflict.karennews.org · Myanmar
World6d agoThey fled persecution in Myanmar . In Muslim - majority Malaysia , Rohingya still struggle to belongRohingya individuals who fled persecution in Myanmar continue to face challenges in integrating into Muslim-majority Malaysia. This highlights the ongoing struggles faced by refugees and displaced populations.isp.netscape.com · United States
ConflictNov 5Myanmar: Civilians under fire from military juntaFrance 24 [en]
BusinessNov 4ULA/AA Signs Accord With Mizoram Transport Body to Formalize India-Myanmar Border TradeA newly signed agreement between the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) and a commercial transport association in Mizoram, India, aims to establish structured, predictable border trade between Myanmar's Rakhine State and northeastern India, according to local traders and observers. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on October 29 between ULA/AA representatives and the Siaha District branch of the Mizoram Commercial Vehicle Owners’ Association (MCVOA) in Siaha, Mizoram.bnionline_net · myanmar
PoliticsNov 3Myanmar drops extradition case against AmCham ex-board member, cancels Interpol red noticeMyanmar has dropped its case against former American Chamber of Commerce board member Munimul Islam and withdrawn an Interpol red notice after finding insufficient evidence to support his extraditionThe Independent World
PoliticsNov 2Asean seeks to sign FTA with EU. Can Singapore help resolve the Myanmar hurdle?Singapore is pitching itself as a bridge between the European Union (EU) and Asean, as the two blocs continue their protracted discussions to seal a free trade agreement (FTA). However, Myanmar’s political uncertainty is a major hurdle towards an EU-Asean FTA, and Singapore will have to play a key role to break the deadlock when it assumes the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations next year, according to an analyst. At a joint press conference with German Chancellor...South China Morning Post
PoliticsNov 1Myanmar Remains on FATF Blacklist Due to Money Laundering ConcernsThe group's announcement came after a report which said that Japanese officials had lobbied for the country's removal from its list of "high-risk jurisdictions."The Diplomat
BusinessNov 1Myanmar moves to channel migrant remittances through official banking systemsYANGON: Myanmar's Ministry of Labour is prioritising the establishment of a formal system to channel remittances from overseas workers directly through the Central Bank of Myanmar and authorised financial institutions.thestar_my · malaysia
WorldOct 31ED arrests four more accused, including Myanmar national, in cross-border drug networkChintuang was a Myanmar-based supplier of the 49.1 kg methamphetamine consignment seized in August 2025, while Lalrammuana was the main handler and Jabrul Haque its intended receiver at Damchhera-Kanhmun border; Abu Saleh was allegedly the operator whose account received ₹11.44 croreThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 30Trump 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
ConflictOct 30Thailand suspends unofficial border trade for seven days amid Myanmar clashesThailand suspends trade through unofficial crossings in Mae Sot and Phop Phra for seven days after fighting in Myanmar injures a Thai resident.nationthailand · thailand
PoliticsOct 29ASEAN 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
ConflictOct 29Myanmar’s illicit economy fuels escalating violence, with civilians bearing the bruntUN News
PoliticsOct 29Myanmar official breaks down at UN as he urges world to ‘end our suffering’ under juntaMyanmar’s representative to the United Nations made an emotional appeal for the international community to end its silence over the country’s suffering on Wednesday (28 October).The Independent World
PoliticsOct 28Asean envoy to lead humanitarian mission to MyanmarMANILA: The Southeast Asian bloc Asean's special envoy on Myanmar will lead a humanitarian mission to the country starting on Wednesday, Asean chair the Philippines said.thestar_my · malaysia
WorldOct 27Myanmar: spectacular lantern festival lights up ancient temples in BaganHundreds of glowing lanterns floated into the night sky above Bagan's ancient pagodas. Thousands gathered to celebrate Thadingyut, Myanmar's Festival of Lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent.Africanews [en]
WorldOct 27Myanmar: spectacular lantern festival lights up ancient temples in BaganHundreds of glowing lanterns floated into the night sky above Bagan's ancient pagodas. Thousands gathered to celebrate Thadingyut, Myanmar's Festival of Lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsOct 27Myanmar: Is US undermining EU's diplomatic blockade?With the US reopening talks with Myanmar's military-backed government and several Southeast Asian countries restarting diplomatic contacts, the EU is facing uncomfortable questions about its own boycott of the junta.DW News [en]
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