U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced the United States will suspend engagement with Myanmar under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement until its democratically elected government ... ( read original story ...)
As Myanmar’s security forces crush anti-coup protests, more and more children are dying
At least 35 children have been killed since the Myanmar military took power in a Feb. 1 coup, while others are struggling with trauma and denied basic services. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Imposes Economic Sanctions Against Myanmar, but Two-Way Trade Continues
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai issued a condemnation of the Myanmar security forces' "brutal violence against civilians" while announcing the decision on Monday. ( read original story ...)
14 Demonstrators Killed in Myanmar Protests
Myanmar security forces killed 14 people Monday during demonstrations in towns across the country following the deadliest weekend since the February military coup, according to the Assistance ... ( read original story ...)
Russia and Myanmar: A pariah to the West is a friend to Putin
Driving the news: As Myanmar's military was firing on protesters and bystanders on Saturday and the U.S. was preparing its toughest response yet to the Feb. 1 military coup, Russia's deputy defense ... ( read original story ...)
Reacting to bloody coup, U.S. suspends trade deal with Myanmar
The United States has suspended a trade deal with Myanmar until a democratic government is restored to the Southeast Asian country. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Suspends Trade Pact With Myanmar After Deadly Weekend Violence
The Biden administration suspended relations established with the Southeast Asian nation under a 2013 trade pact after security forces there killed at least 90 anticoup protesters, including six ... ( read original story ...)
Iran immolates Islamic identity via China’s Uyghur genocide
Iran and China are celebrating their agreement this weekend of a 25-year strategic partnership. Both governments say its is a moral framework for mutual prosperity and security. At least on Iran's ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey Tightens Coronavirus Measures, Brings Back Weekend Lockdowns: Erdogan
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan announced tighter measures against the coronavirus on Monday, citing the rising number of high-risk cities across the country. Erdogan said a full weekend lockdown was ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Erdogan repeats call for citizens to convert forex, gold holdings
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called on Turks to convert their foreign exchange and gold holdings through financial institutions as a "win-win" strategy for the country and themselves, after an ... ( read original story ...)