David Lah said devout Christians could not get the coronavirus, then he got it himself. Now the Canadian who has been in Myanmar since at least February faces jail time for holding public sermons in ... ( read original story ...)
Ant Financial injects $73.5 million into Myanmar’s Wave Money
Ant Financial is to pour $73.5 million into mobile financial services provider Wave Money as part of an initiative to promote financial inclusion for the unbanked in Myanmar. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar journalist Kyaw Linn attacked, threatened in Rakhine state
Myanmar authorities must conduct a swift, thorough, and impartial investigation into the assault of journalist Kyaw Linn and ensure that reporters can work in Rakhine state without fearing for their ... ( read original story ...)
Key Considerations: COVID-19 in the Context of Conflict and Displacement – Myanmar
Myanmar faces COVID-19 alongside serious humanitarian and health system vulnerabilities. The country has a range of conflicts and non-state actors who must be factored into a public health response. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar police make Asia’s biggest drug bust in decades
Myanmar police have made Asia's biggest drug bust in decades, seizing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of contraband including "unprecedented" amounts of methylfentanyl, a chemical used to make a ... ( read original story ...)
12 insurgents handed over by Myanmar test corona negative in Manipur
Twelve of the 22 insurgents handed over by Myanmar to India on Friday tested negative for coronavirus in Manipur on Sunday, officials said. Manipur Health and Family Welfare Department's Additional ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Says U.S. Attempt to Block Fuel Ships Headed to Venezuela ‘Will Face Decisive Response’
The U.S. has already deployed a fleet of warships to the Caribbean as part of a plan to crack down on cartels and further pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. ( read original story ...)
Israel’s outgoing defence minister says Iran starting to withdraw from Syria
Iran has begun withdrawing its forces from Syria, Israel's outgoing defence minister said on Monday, without offering any evidence to support his assertion. Naftali Bennett also urged his successor, ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Sees New Surge in Virus Cases After Reopening Country
Health experts say the government did not heed the warnings about easing restrictions too soon. Cases spike in eight provinces. ( read original story ...)
Revolution is in the air in Iran and Iraq
The coronavirus is not the only airborne problem troubling governments in the Middle East. For the rulers of Iran and Iraq, revolution is in the air. ( read original story ...)