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Heavy Fighting in Kachin as Regime Pushes Toward Bhamo
Source: The Irrawaddy
Heavy fighting continues in Kachin State’s Shwegu Township as Myanmar military troops attempt to advance toward Bhamo, supported by airstrikes, Kachin Independence Army (KIA) spokesman Colonel Naw Bu told The Irrawaddy.
Barbed-wire fencing under consideration for border with Myanmar: Home minister
Source: The Daily Star
Salahuddin says coordinated measures are being taken to protect national interests and reduce border crime
Myanmar advances offshore gas plans after major deepwater finds
Source: The Nation
Myanmar is pressing ahead with plans to expand offshore gas development after government information pointed to major natural gas prospects in deepwater areas off Ayeyarwady and Tanintharyi.
Chinese human-smuggling suspect found in Bangkok as Thailand revokes visa
Source: The Nation
Since 2024, the network allegedly arranged for more than 20 Myanmar women to enter China illegally. It was also accused of taking more than 20 Chinese men to Yangon, Myanmar, to take part in illegal matchmaking activities.
Australia Must Address Quad Member India’s Reckless Engagement with Min Aung Hlaing
Source: Special Advisory Council for Myanmar | Statement
The Special Advisory Council for Myanmar (SAC-M) has urged Australia to formally raise with fellow Quad member India its decision to host alleged war criminal and Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi in early June.
Last vestiges of National League for Democracy party headquarters in Yangon removed
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
In a targeted, late-night operation, the Myanmar military completely stripped the historic Yangon headquarters of the dissolved National League for Democracy (NLD) party, removing its primary signboard and flagpole from the building.
Call for collective action to address toxic pollution in border rivers
Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group
In Myanmar, mining activities are expanding not only in Kachin State but also gradually across Shan State.
MNDAA executes four convicted murderers in Laukkai
Source: Burma News International | By Shan Herald Agency for News
The MNDAA held a public judicial event at a sports field in Ton Chain Ward, Laukkai, where seven convicted offenders were presented.
KNU Chair calls for investing in future generations to help build Kawthoolei State
Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center
Karen National Union (KNU) Chairman Padoh Saw Kwe Htoo Win urged all Karen people to work hard to nurture future generations across various sectors to help realise the aspiration of establishing the Kawthoolei State.
Arakan Army steps up offensives as monsoon hampers junta air and naval operations
Source: Development Media Group
The Arakan Army has reportedly set a target of capturing all remaining urban centers in Arakan State before the end of the 2026-2027 period.
Calls grow for stricter boat safety measures after deadly capsizing in Arakan State
Source: Development Media Group
The calls come after a passenger boat traveling from Kutaung Village in Rathedaung Township to Kyauktaw town capsized in Kin Creek near Ponnagyun on Monday.
Ta’ang Civil Society Organizations Call on TNLA to Compensate Victims of Kaung Tat Village Explosion
Source: Independent Mon News Agency
we would like to make two requests. First, since the area is under TNLA administration, the TNLA should provide support to the affected population.
From Parliament to Supreme Court: How the Military Captured Myanmar’s Institutions
Source: The Irrawaddy
In April, coup leader Min Aung Hlaing assumed the presidency following tightly controlled elections engineered to lend a veneer of legitimacy to military rule.
President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing
Source:Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China
On the morning of June 16, 2026, President Xi Jinping held talks with President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Chinese president holds talks with Myanmar counterpart on boosting cooperation
Source: Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing on Tuesday.
China’s top legislator meets Myanmar’s president
Source: Xinhua
Myanmar stands ready to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with the Chinese side, promote exchanges between legislative bodies of the two countries
American businessman detained in Myanmar after alleged financial misconduct
Source: Associated Press | By David Rising
Castillo’s company told The Associated Press it was an “ongoing matter” and declined to comment further.
Special tribunal proposed to investigate alleged Rohingya smuggling network
Source: New Straits Times | By Audrey Dermawan
Persatuan Melayu Pulau Pinang (Pemenang) has urged the government to establish a special tribunal to investigate allegations of a syndicate smuggling Rohingya refugees into Malaysia.
AA offensive advances to within 4 miles of Arakan State capital
Source: Burma News International | By Network Media Group
As a result, junta officers and their families stationed at the Regional Operations Command (ROC), about two miles from Nari Kan, retreated into Sittwe City and linked up with battalions there.
Junta systematically evolved and employed repressive tactics
Source: Burma News International | By Than Lwin Times
In the five years since the 2021 coup, the junta has systematically evolved its methods of repression to suppress freedom of expression among the public and journalists
Burmese Community in Japan Holds Multifaith Prayers for Aung San Suu Kyi’s 81st Birthday
Source: Narinjara News | By Khaing Lu Hla
The service took place on June 14 at the Gotemba Peace Pagoda (known to the Burmese community as the U Nu Pagoda) in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
The Arithmetic of Atrocity: Air Power and Civilian Suffering in Arakan
Myanmar’s Newly Anointed President Arrives in China
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Agence France-Presse
Min Aung Hlaing arrived in China on Monday for talks with President Xi Jinping as the Southeast Asian nation seeks ever-stronger trade ties with Beijing.
Bishop of Loikaw: “The cathedral has been returned to us, but our place remains alongside the displaced”
Source:
It is a great joy that the army has returned the Cathedral of Christ the King and the pastoral centre of the Diocese of Loikaw to us,”
Myanmar Military Pressures DKBA to Return Border Town of Paya Thonzu
Source: The Irrawaddy
Paya Thonzu lies in Kyainseikgyi Township within Karen National Union (KNU) Brigade 6 territory.