The U.S. has sanctioned Myanmar’s military junta and refused to acknowledge its rule, so Mr. Trump’s personal letter to its leader was welcomed, despite the subject.
150,000 Rohingya fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh in 18 months: UN
DHAKA: Bangladesh has, over the past 18 months, registered the biggest influx of Rohingya refugees since the mass exodus of Myanmar’s largely Muslim minority nearly a decade ago, the United Nations …
At least 23 dead after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar
An airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar’s central Sagaing region has killed at least 23 people who were taking shelter in the compound, sources said. The night time aerial attack on Friday …
What to Know About the Rush for Rare Earth Metals in War-Torn Myanmar
In the chaos of war, there’s nothing to stop Chinese firms from ravaging the landscape and extracting the minerals, which end up in China.
Asean meeting to condemn Myanmar violence: Draft statement
Asean has struggled to implement a five-point peace plan previously agreed by all bloc leaders. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Malaysia urges all Myanmar groups to create conducive environment for election
Malaysia’s foreign minister Mohamad Hasan on Wednesday urged all parties in conflict-stricken Myanmar to create a conducive environment for an election.
Exclusive: Why China’s ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths
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.