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Al Jazeerapolitics3 days agoUpdated
Myanmar Military Airstrike in Rakhine State Kills Seven Civilians
An airstrike hit the town of Kyauktaw on Thursday, killing seven civilians including a five-year-old child, according to a witness and a rescue worker.
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news.google.compolitics3 days ago
Myanmar Military Leader Begins Five-Day Visit to China
Min Aung Hlaing arrived in China on June 16 for a five-day state visit after a disputed election in Myanmar.
freepressjournal.inpolitics6 days ago
Myanmar's Leader Visits India and Plans China Trip
Myanmar's leader traveled to India and scheduled a visit to China, marking the first steps to reopen international ties after years of isolation since the 2021 coup.
rnz.co.nzworld8 days ago
Malaysia Denies Work Rights and Services to Rohingya Refugees
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Malaysia lack legal work rights and face restricted access to medical care. A free clinic run by Medecins sans Frontieres in Penang now turns patients away after U.S. foreign aid cuts reduced other services. Malaysia has not signed the 19…
uctoday.comworld9 days ago
Land Mines Injure Multiple Members of One Myanmar Family
A man who lost a leg to a land mine decades ago has seen six other relatives suffer similar injuries or deaths in Myanmar's ongoing civil war. The pattern reflects the widespread use of land mines in the conflict.
Al Jazeeraworld4 days agoUpdated
U.S. Scholar Min Zin Detained in China on Espionage Suspicion
China confirmed the arrest of American academic Min Zin at Kunming airport. The foreign ministry said he is suspected of espionage activities endangering national security.
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The Bbcpolitics12 days ago
Myanmar Junta Advances on Rebel-Held Hpapun with Conscripted Troops as Both Sides Report Heavy Fighting
Four conscripted men escaped to a rebel camp in Karen state after four months of training. The military is advancing with 2,400 troops toward two PDF positions.
The Bbcworld12 days ago
BBC Correspondent Spends 10 Days with Myanmar Rebels as Military Goes on Offensive in Most Regions
Quentin Sommerville spent 10 days in rebel territory in Bago and Karen states, visiting hospitals and front-line positions.
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics12 days ago
Son of Detained Myanmar Leader Seeks Proof of Her Condition
Kim Aris is visiting Australia to seek independent confirmation of his mother's health and location. Aung San Suu Kyi has been held by Myanmar's military since February 2021.
indianexpress.compolitics19 days ago
Myanmar President Visits India for First Trip Abroad Since Taking Office
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a five-day visit focused on trade, border security and defence. The trip marks his first foreign engagement since his April election and comes after Myanmar's December 2025-January 2026 polls.
world21 days ago
Fertiliser Prices Rise Sharply in Myanmar Amid Global Shipping Disruptions
Restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have increased the cost of fuel and fertiliser in Myanmar, threatening harvests and food security for farmers.
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Blast at Myanmar Explosives Warehouse Kills at Least 46
An accidental explosion at a warehouse storing mining explosives killed at least 46 people, including six children, in rebel-held Kaung Tat village in Myanmar's Shan State. Rescue teams reported dozens more injured and hundreds of homes damaged.
The Independentworld22 days ago
Myanmar Military-Backed Leader Begins Official Visit to India
The head of Myanmar's military-backed government arrived in India on Saturday for meetings with Indian officials. The trip marks his first visit since taking office in April.
theprint.inworld25 days ago
Survivors Describe 2024 Attack on Htan Shauk Khan Village in Myanmar
Witness accounts detail killings during an assault on a village in western Myanmar. Human Rights Watch and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights have documented the incident.
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theverge.compolitics41 days ago
Myanmar Says ASEAN Applies Discriminatory Measures After Summit Exclusion
Myanmar officials stated on May 11, 2026 that discriminatory measures are preventing the country from participating in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The 11-country bloc has excluded Myanmar's post-coup leadership from summits since the 2021 military takeover. The ju…
michaelwest.com.auworld43 days ago
Miners in Myanmar Unearth 11000-Carat Ruby
Miners in Myanmar have discovered an 11000-carat ruby that is believed to be the second heaviest ever found in the country. The stone was unearthed in a region affected by ongoing conflict. Details about its exact origin within Myanmar and plans for the ruby remain limited.
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Rapplerworld43 days ago
ASEAN Summit Ends Without Specific Plans on Energy, South China Sea, Myanmar
Leaders at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu agreed on the need for energy resilience, stability in the South China Sea, and progress in Myanmar. The retreat session ran into overtime but produced no timelines or detailed measures. The summit is the first leaders-level meeting of the…
upi.compolitics47 days ago
Son of Detained Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Appeals to France After Her Transfer to House Arrest
Kim Aris, son of Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, has appealed to France for assistance in verifying his mother's condition following her recent move to house arrest. The 80-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner was ordered transferred by junta chief Min Aung Hlaing on Thur…
BBC Newspolitics51 days ago
Myanmar Places Aung San Suu Kyi Under House Arrest
Myanmar's military government has moved former leader Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest, state media reported. The 80-year-old Nobel laureate has been detained since the 2021 coup. Her son expressed skepticism about the announcement, citing lack of independent verifica…
France 24politics52 days agoUpdated
Myanmar Junta Moves Aung San Suu Kyi from Prison to House Arrest
Myanmar's military announced on April 30, 2026, that it transferred 80-year-old Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest as part of a sentence commutation. The move follows recent amnesties and drew mixed reactions, including skepticism from her son. State media released the…
Nprworld52 days agoUpdated
Myanmar Military Places Aung San Suu Kyi Under House Arrest
Myanmar's military government announced it has transferred detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest to serve the remainder of her sentence. The move follows a recent amnesty that reduced her term, though her son expressed doubts about her condition and…
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