The leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government is visiting Vietnam for talks with its leaders in his latest effort to normalize relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and …
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visiting Vietnam as he seeks to normalize relations with ASEAN
The leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government is visiting Vietnam for talks to strengthen bilateral ties. Min Aung Hlaing has stepped up diplomatic engagements since he was sworn in …
Myanmar leader begins Vietnam trip with visit to defence-telecom group
HANOI, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing visits Vietnam on Friday with meetings that include top telecommunications, defence and auto companies as the two countries seek to boost …
War-bruised Myanmar finds relief in bareknuckle bloodsport
In a country consumed by conflict, a sport defined by brutality dominates: Myanmar’s lethwei martial art, where headbutts are encouraged and knock-out blows are the aim of the game. Despite its …
UNHCR says it has no role in Malaysia’s planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees, warns country is still unsafe
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Reuters) – The United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday it was not involved in Malaysia’s planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees, and warned that it remains unsafe for …
Next stop Vietnam for Myanmar leader’s diplomatic tour
Myanmar’s junta-chief turned president, Min Aung Hlaing, will visit Vietnam this weekend, both nations said Tuesday, the latest trip on a regional drive for diplomatic recognition.
Air raids, conscripts and China: How Myanmar’s military is regaining ground
Rebel fighters in Myanmar lose key towns as conscription, relentless air raids and Chinese support bolster the military.
Malaysia to repatriate first group of Myanmar nationals in September, government says
Malaysia hosts more than 215,000 refugees and asylum seekers registered with the UN refugee agency, including more than 126,000 Rohingya from Myanmar, its largest refugee community. View on euronews …
2 Myanmar nationals detained in Arunachal with drugs worth Rs 26 lakh
The security personnel also recovered 130.09 grams of a substance suspected to be brown sugar or heroin, concealed in 10 soap cases. The seized substance is estimated to be worth around Rs 26 lakh in …
In war-split Myanmar ‘spirit consorts’ commune across divide
As monsoon rains pound the heartlands of war-fractured Myanmar, “spirit consorts” gather to renew their vows with a pantheon of gods hailed for their powers to protect and destroy. “If you truly …