China reportedly mediates a temporary ceasefire in north-east Myanmar after rebel forces surround Laukkai, a border city notorious for cyberscam operations.
Rebel fire and China’s ire: Inside Myanmar’s anti-junta offensive
YANGON – Generals from Myanmar’s junta held peace talks in June near the border with China with representatives of three powerful ethnic armies. They sat across a wide table covered with blue cloth and decorated with elaborate bouquets.
‘Cryptic’ 3-foot-long creature found in mangroves of Myanmar. It’s a new species
In the mangrove forests of central Myanmar a “cryptic” creature moved through the trees. Something about the scaly animal caught the attention of scientists. It turned out to be a new species.
INSIGHT-Rebel Fire and China’s Ire: Inside Myanmar’s Anti-junta Offensive
Dec 15 (Reuters) – Generals from Myanmar’s junta held peace talks in June near the border with China with representatives of three powerful ethnic armies. They sat across a wide table covered with …
From Coup Chaos to Opium Paradise: Myanmar’s Economic Woes Fuel Drug Boom
Myanmar has taken the opium crown from Afghanistan! Yep, it’s now the world’s largest poppy producer thanks to the Taliban’s ban. But why the surge? Well, Myanmar has been in
New Stage for the Military Conflict in Myanmar?
The military conflict in Myanmar entered a new stage over the last month, one that may portend the future collapse of the country’s military and its nominal government, the State Administrative …
China says it facilitated Myanmar military’s talks with rebel groups
China facilitated Myanmar’s ruling military’s peace talks with rebel groups, and the parties reached an agreement on a temporary ceasefire and the maintenance of dialogue, the Chinese foreign ministry …
Editor says Myanmar authorities have arrested 2 local journalists for an online news service
An editor says Myanmar’s military government has arrested two journalists with a local online news service in its latest crackdown on media freedom since seizing power nearly three years ago
Is Thailand Changing its Role on Myanmar?
As fighting between rebel groups and military junta intensifies in Myanmar, experts say Thailand is putting more emphasis on playing humanitarian role …
China issues arrest warrants, offers rewards for 10 leaders of telecoms fraud gangs in Myanmar
People who can provide information and assist in the suspects’ arrest will be rewarded. Read more at straitstimes.com.