Mining Boom and Gambling Debt Fuel Land Crisis in Kalaw Township

by Admin | Jul 10, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News Local residents report that land is being acquired by Chinese mining companies and independent miners seeking lead deposits. Read Full Story

Myanmar Girls Sold to China’s Leftover Men, Forced Prostitution at Rare Earth Mines, and More

by Admin | Jul 10, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy Recent prosecutions confirm the scale of the human trafficking business whereby Myanmar women are sold to so-called “leftover men” in China who fail to find a mate at home. Read Full Story

Asean freeze remains despite Myanmar FM talks – Thailand

by Admin | Jul 10, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: The Manila Times | By Agence France-Presse “These meetings represent an important step toward the gradual and principled engagement with Myanmar,” said Maratee Nalita Andamo, a deputy spokesman for the Thai foreign ministry. Read Full...

Thailand To Host Informal ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meetings On Myanmar

by Admin | Jul 10, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: ASEAN.Bernama | By Kenny Teng Thailand will host two informal meetings of ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ on Myanmar in the Thai capital on Sunday, as the regional bloc steps up efforts to engage with Myanmar more effectively. Read Full Story

Myanmar’s Pro-democracy Revolution Weakens Five Years On

by Admin | Jul 10, 2026 | Daily News, Resistance

Source: BARRON’S | By Agence France Presse “The revolution has now become long term,” said one section commander of the pro-democracy People’s Defence Force (PDF) at a secret training base in Sagaing. Read Full Story

Resistance Rejects Regime’s Claim of Control Over India Trade Route

by Admin | Jul 10, 2026 | Daily News, Inter-conflict

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Myo Pyae The announcement came a month after coup leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing vowed to reopen the strategic trade corridor during his trip to India. Read Full Story