The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar.
Donald Trump slaps fresh tariffs on 14 nations, 40% on Myanmar and Laos | Full list
The tariffs were detailed in official letters shared by Donald Trump on his Truth Social account, with rates scheduled to take effect from August 1.
Four Myanmar Nationals, Including CNDF Militants, Drown In Tiau River While Fleeing to Mizoram
Four Myanmar nationals, including three cadres of the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF), drowned in the Tiau River along the Mizoram-Myanmar border while attempting to flee into India after a rebel …
What to Know About P.O.W.s in Myanmar’s Brutal Civil War
As the rebels have gained ground, they have detained thousands of prisoners of war. Their enemy, the junta, keeps few captives.
Anwar to open 58th AMM in KL as Asean talks tackle South China Sea, Myanmar, global issues
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to officiate the opening ceremony of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (58th AMM) here …
Fishing season resumes in Myanmar’s waters, but Labour shortages hinder operations
YANGON: The fishing season has officially reopened in Myanmar’s waters as of July 1, 2025, but some fishing boats are facing crew shortages, according to industry sources.
Rare Earths: The Hidden Battlefield in Myanmar’s Civil Strife
The battle for control in northern Myanmar involves a strategic fight over rare earths, critical for global technology. The Kachin Independence Army clashes with the junta, influenced by Chinese …
Clashes Between Chin Groups In Myanmar Trigger Refugee Influx into Mizoram; Border On High Alert
Violent clashes in Myanmar between CDF-H and CNDF have driven 3,000 refugees into Mizoram, prompting border patrols and relief efforts by authorities and civil society groups.
Chin Resistance Tensions Boil Over as CNA Seizes Rival’s Myanmar HQ
Chin National Army’s seizure of CNDF base sparks urgent calls for peace talks, as infighting over territory threatens to undermine united front against junta.
40% on Myanmar, 35% on Bangladesh: After South Korea, Japan, Trump sets tariffs on 12 other countries | Full list here
Trump said the “wave of letters”, including those to South Korea and Japan, were aimed at recalibrating US trade relationships.