Myanmar military claims recapture of strategic town from rebel force Ta’ang National Liberation Army rebels did not acknowledge the loss of Nawnghkio, saying they moved to ‘safe locations’. Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2025
Myanmar's military government recaptures strategic town from rebels - report State media in Myanmar say the Southeast Asian nation's military government has recaptured a strategic gateway town after nearly a year of effort, marking a rare turnaround in the country’s northeast, where an alliance of ethnic rebel militias seized a large swath of territory in an offensive that began in… The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025
What is a pig butchering scam and how might it lose you money? ANALYSIS: Bing Han takes a look at the rise of ‘pig butchering scams’ and how you can avoid them The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025
‘Pig butchering’ scams have stolen billions from people around the world. Here’s what you need to know At the beginning of 2025, panic about fraud and human trafficking erupted on Chinese social media. It started when a Chinese actor called Wang Xing was tricked into travelling to Thailand for an audition, where he was abducted by criminals and taken to a scam centre in Myanmar. The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025
US border czar says he doesn’t know fate of eight men deported to South Sudan Men from Mexico, Cuba, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar were removed from the US and flown to the war-torn country The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2025
At least 23 killed in airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar A jet fighter is believed to have dropped a bomb on a building in the village’s monastery The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025
Shunned Myanmar leader thrilled at US contact after Trump tariff letter Min Aung Hlaing expresses ‘sincere appreciation’ for letter from US president threatening 40% tariff The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025
My cultural awakening: a Marina Abramović show helped me to stop hating my abusive father At an Abramović art takeover I discovered the quiet strength of a political protester from Myanmar. It gave me a new father figure – and unblocked my creativity The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025
US judge clears path for eight immigrants to be deported to South Sudan Justice department says the men – including nationals from Vietnam, South Korea, Mexico, Laos, Cuba and Myanmar – will be flown to South Sudan The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2025
Making Connections In Myanmar's Fractured State In a riverine battleground in western Myanmar, an entrepreneur hunts for reception using a makeshift bamboo antenna, his payphone kiosk providing locals a lifeline to connect with their loved ones. International Business Times · Jul 4, 2025
Shattered Lands by Sam Dalrymple review – the many partitions of southern Asia A deeply researched history that examines colonial and post-colonial faultlines, from Aden to Myanmar The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2025
Foreign aid cuts hurt the most vulnerable in world’s largest refugee camp In recent months, healthcare in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh has been badly affected by foreign aid cuts. Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2025
Myanmar burns confiscated drugs worth around $300 million Officials in Myanmar have destroyed nearly $300 million worth of illegal drugs to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
Myanmar to Maui, 2025 Emmys recognise global journalism frontlines Investigative reports on attacks on American officials, on the activities of a gang born in a Venezuela prison on US soil, and the migrant crisis in Europe were among the stories that won big at the first night of the 2025 News and Documentary Emmy Awards on Wednesday. Newslaundry · Jun 26, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025 Aung San Suu Kyi’s supporters strive to set world record to honor her 80th birthday Thousands of supporters of Myanmar’s jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi have celebrated her 80th birthday by attempting a world record of birthday greeting videos
International Business Times · Jun 19, 2025 Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Marks 80th In Junta Jail Myanmar's deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi marked her 80th birthday in junta detention on Thursday, serving a raft of sentences set to last the rest of her life.
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025 Leaked prison logs offer rare glimpse into Aung San Suu Kyi’s life in Myanmar prison First details emerge of ousted leader’s life in detention under military rule
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2025 Leaked footage and prison logs reveal Aung San Suu Kyi’s life in detention Exclusive: Video and documents give rare glimpse inside daily life of the imprisoned civilian leader as she nears her 80th birthday
Euronews · Jun 11, 2025 Myanmar on 'path to self-destruction' if violence doesn’t end, UN envoy says A widespread armed struggle against military rule in Myanmar began in February 2021 after generals seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025 UN envoy to Myanmar warns that violence puts country on 'path to self-destruction' The U.N. envoy to Myanmar is warning that the Southeast Asian country is on “a path to self-destruction” if the violence doesn’t end
Euronews · Jun 10, 2025 Myanmar military junta fighter jet shot down near Mandalay, rebel group claims Sagaing region is a stronghold of armed resistance to the ruling military junta, which seized power in February 2021 from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 Voices: Why are the British courts handing a propaganda win to the Myanmar junta? COMMENT: The British legal system is being used to deliver a blow to democracy in Myanmar, writes Christopher Gunness. It’s now up to the attorney general and Labour government to do the right thing
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 Four missing after multiple explosions on Singapore-flagged cargo ship off India’s Kerala coast The four crew members still unaccounted for include nationals from Taiwan, Indonesia, and Myanmar
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025 Aung San Suu Kyi’s son aims for world record 80,000 messages to honour her 80th birthday The pro-democracy Nobel Peace Prize winner has been in prison since a military coup in 2021
Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2025 Girl, 6, among group arrested for assassination of Myanmar general Lin Latt Shwe, 6, was detained along with her mother and other suspects in the killing of retired general in Yangon.