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Myanmar

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Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing Begins Thailand Visit Amid Ongoing Civil War

Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing receives a warm welcome in Thailand as regional diplomacy cautiously re-engages despite ongoing conflict at home.

Aug 5, 2026, 4:32 AM South China Morning Post World

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Myanmar Allows ICRC Access to Aung San Suu Kyi Ahead of Thailand Visit

The International Committee of the Red Cross conducts its first known private meeting with Myanmar's detained former leader since the 2021 military takeover.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 11:10 AM

Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi welcomes United States President Barack Obama to her home in Rangoon on 19 November 2012.

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Rare Photos of Ex-Myanmar Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Give Her Family Hope

Photographs of Aung San Suu Kyi meeting a foreign official have provided her son, Kim Aris, with renewed hope since the 2021 military coup in Myanmar.

NPR News | Aug 3, 2026, 9:48 AM

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Malaysia Announces Plan to Return 5,000 Rohingya Refugees to Myanmar Amid Safety Concerns

The agreement aims to ease Malaysia’s refugee system strain but raises fears over the voluntary nature and safety of the Rohingya’s return to conflict-ridden Myanmar.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 30, 2026, 9:33 AM

View of the Procuradoria Geral da República (East Timor) (building), Dili, East Timor

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East Timor Court Advances Myanmar War Crimes Case, Challenging ASEAN’s Stance on Junta

The Chin Human Rights Organisation’s legal case against Myanmar’s military leadership progresses in East Timor’s courts, highlighting regional tensions within ASEAN over addressing alleged atrocities.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 30, 2026, 7:49 AM

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Myanmar Court Sentences Nine Activists to Up to 37 Years Over Election Protests

Nine activists in Myanmar have been sentenced to prison terms of up to 37 years for protesting the military-backed December elections.

Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 11:43 PM

St. Edmund's Church, Acle, Norfolk This beautiful church is an absolute gem, unique with its combination of a round tower (with octagonal battlemented top) and a thatched roof. The building is believed to date back to 900 A.D. and has been fully and lovingly restored. Acle is a large and lively village: almost a small town, after all, it boasts a motel and a railway station. If you want to escape from the Hooray Henries and floating gin palaces on the Broads, try Acle.

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Myanmar Military Intensifies Civilian Attacks Under New Leadership, Monitor Reports

Since March 2026, Myanmar’s military has increased repression and aerial bombings targeting civilians following a command restructure under a new military chief.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 7:18 AM

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ASEAN Ministers to Meet in Manila Amid Myanmar Crisis; Indonesia Eyes Rate Hikes

ASEAN foreign ministers will convene in Manila starting July 21 to discuss regional issues including Myanmar's civil war, while Indonesia's central bank signals continued currency stabilization efforts amid economic vulnerabilities.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 19, 2026, 6:40 AM

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Over 500 Rohingya Asylum Seekers Vanish at Sea After Leaving Myanmar

Two boats carrying approximately 530 Rohingya refugees disappeared after departing Myanmar's Rakhine State on June 29, amid rough monsoon seas and ongoing regional conflict.

BBC World | Jul 17, 2026, 5:12 AM

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Over 500 Feared Dead in Two Myanmar Shipwrecks Off Coast

Two boats carrying mostly Rohingya passengers capsized off Myanmar’s coast, raising concerns about hundreds of lives lost amid worsening regional weather and funding challenges.

UN News | Jul 16, 2026, 3:14 PM

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Bangladesh to Construct 108-Kilometer Fence Along Myanmar Border Amid Security Concerns

In response to rising instability in Myanmar's Rakhine state, Bangladesh plans to fence a significant portion of its border to curb transnational crime.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 7:30 AM

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ASEAN Holds First Informal Meeting with Myanmar's Military-Backed Foreign Minister Since 2021 Coup

Myanmar's Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe met informally with ASEAN counterparts in Bangkok on July 12, marking the bloc's first engagement with the military-backed government since the 2021 takeover.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 12, 2026, 11:11 PM

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Japan Faces Pressure to Resume Myanmar Aid Amid Rising Chinese Influence; Coast Guards Clash Near Disputed Islands

Tokyo weighs restarting development aid to Myanmar while Japan and China coast guards confront each other near the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands.

CNA Latest News | Jul 7, 2026, 5:34 AM

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China, Russia, and India Expand Transit Corridors in Myanmar

Myanmar advances transportation and energy infrastructure projects with backing from China, Russia, and India to enhance its role as a key logistics hub in Southeast Asia.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 6, 2026, 3:30 PM

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Malaysia Will Not Repatriate Rohingya Refugees to Myanmar if Lives Are at Risk

Following plans to repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees, Malaysia emphasizes safety concerns amid ongoing screenings and rights group warnings.

Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 5:43 PM

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More Than 500 Feared Dead After Boats Capsize Off Myanmar

Two boats carrying mostly Rohingya passengers departed from Rakhine State in late June, with over 500 feared dead following reports of capsizing.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 10:26 AM

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Over 500 Feared Dead in Two Suspected Shipwrecks Off Myanmar Coast

The United Nations reports two boats carrying Rohingya refugees capsized since late June, highlighting ongoing risks faced by displaced communities.

CNA Latest News | Jul 16, 2026, 5:25 AM

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Aung San Suu Kyi Meets Red Cross Official in First Foreign Contact Since 2021 Coup

Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with an International Committee of the Red Cross representative, marking her first confirmed contact with a foreign official since the military coup in 2021.

BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 6:37 AM

The United Nations Security Council Chamber in New York, also known as the Norwegian Room

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UN Experts Urge Support for Rohingya Refugees Amid Ongoing Crises

Independent UN experts call for urgent aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh following reports of boat capsizes off Myanmar’s coast and highlight violations against Bahá’ís in Iran.

UN News | Jul 30, 2026, 2:54 PM

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ASEAN Foreign Ministers Face Test of Unity at 2026 Manila Meetings

Key regional issues including Myanmar, Thailand-Cambodia border tensions, and the South China Sea dominate discussions at ASEAN's annual foreign ministers' conference.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 20, 2026, 5:08 AM

TET passed candidates who are protesting over SSC scam in West Bengal. Protesters are sitting peacefully beneath the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Kolkata Maidan. This photograph has been taken on the 524th Day of onging protest over the education scam.

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Federal Agencies Highlight Growing Global Scam Crisis with Limited Government Response

Despite a trillion-dollar global scam industry and billions lost by Americans, experts call for stronger federal action and international cooperation.

The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 5:54 PM

UNHCR staff assist refugees arriving at the Doro camp in South Sudan, close to the border with neighbouring Sudan. Nearly 50,000 refugees have arrived here in recent months. To find out how the UK is helping in the region, please visit: www.dfid.gov.uk/News/Latest-news/2012/South-Sudan-UK-warn... Image: Robert Stansfield/Department for International Development Terms of use This image is posted under a Creative Commons - Attribution Licence , in accordance with the Open Government Licence . You are free to embed, download or otherwise re-use it, as long as you credit the source as 'Robert Stansfield/Department for International Development'.

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Malaysia Calls for Review of UNHCR Operations Amid Rising Rohingya Backlash

Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan urges stricter controls on refugee documentation following detention of over 100 Rohingya asylum seekers in Kuala Lumpur.

Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 7:24 PM

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Indonesia Leads Report on Alleged Abuses in China-Linked Critical Minerals Supply Chains

A recent report highlights Indonesia as the country with the highest number of alleged human rights and environmental abuses tied to China's critical minerals supply chains, driven by its expanding nickel industry.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 12:42 AM

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Trump Administration Finalizes Stricter US Visa Limits for Foreign Students and Journalists

New rules cap student visas at four years and restrict foreign journalists' stays, with Chinese nationals facing even shorter limits, sparking criticism from media rights groups.

France 24 English | Jul 16, 2026, 10:43 PM