YANGON: Myanmar authorities announced Thursday (Oct 30) the arrest of three artists for undermining the upcoming junta-organised election, wielding new speech laws that rights monitors say oppress …
Myanmar rebels sign ceasefire with military after China-mediated talks
The ceasefire with the Ta’ang National Liberation Army, or TNLA, marks a significant victory for Myanmar’s military government, which has regained territories ahead of elections scheduled to start Dec …
China Brokers Myanmar Rebel Pullout From Ruby-Mining Hub Mogok
One of Myanmar’s most powerful ethnic armed opposition factions has agreed to a China-brokered withdrawal from a lucrative ruby mining hub, the group said on Wednesday.
India plans repatriation of 500 nationals who fled Myanmar scam centre
BANGKOK (Reuters) -India plans to send an airplane to repatriate some 500 of its nationals who fled from a military raid on a scam centre in Myanmar into Thailand, Thai Prime Minister Anutin …
Stragglers from Myanmar scam center raided by army cross into Thailand as buildings are blown up
A Thai regional army commander say that the number of people fleeing from Myanmar to Thailand after Myanmar’s military shut down a major online scam center has slowed to a trickle.
A military-backed party in Myanmar holds rallies as campaigning begins for December election
Political parties in military-run Myanmar have kicked off their election campaigns two months ahead of scheduled national polls.
UN secretary-general calls for end to ‘deplorable’ violence in Myanmar
Myanmar’s military rulers must put an end to the “deplorable” violence inflicted on the population since 2021 and find a “credible path” back to civilian government, United Nations Secretary-General …
In AP interview, East Timor’s Ramos-Horta says personal diplomacy could bring Myanmar ceasefire
The president of East Timor told The Associated Press on Monday that he would be willing to intercede personally to try and break the impasse in the region’s most challenging problem — Myanmar’s …
India launches cross-border drone strike on Myanmar village, killing child and separatist commander’s son
The Indian military reportedly carried out a rare cross-border drone strike on October 20, bombing Karm Way Lawri village in Lahe Township, Sagaing Region, on the India border, and killing two local …
DFA prepares repatriation of more than 200 Filipinos arrested in Myanmar scam hubs
MORE than 200 Filipinos arrested in Myanmar during a sweeping military operation on scam hubs are now seeking repatriation, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Sunday. The crackdown, …