Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing Discusses Expanding Cooperation With North Korea

by Admin | Jul 24, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: New Day Myanmar Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing met North Korean Ambassador Jong Ho Bom, who is completing his diplomatic posting in Myanmar, at the Presidential Office in Naypyidaw on 22 July, according to a statement released by the Myanmar authorities....

ASEAN Talks to Myanmar’s Junta, But Won’t Yet Let It Back to the Table

by Admin | Jul 24, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Asia Media Centre | By Carla Teng-Westergaard As foreign ministers from across Southeast Asia wrapped up the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) in the Philippines this week, the bloc’s message on Myanmar came in two parts: Read Full...

Virtual Press Briefing with U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN Kevin Kim on the Outcomes of U.S. Participation in the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting

by Admin | Jul 24, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: U.S. Department of State | Special Briefing The United States will of course have its own perspective on the issue – the ongoing issues in Burma, but we will always work with ASEAN on any issues where it’s formed a consensus. Read Full...

The Arakan Army Seeks International Recognition While Denying Recognition to the Rohingya

by Admin | Jul 24, 2026 | Inter-conflict, Opinion Papers

Source: Mizzima | By Misbah Mushorof On 26 March 2024, Arakan Army Commander-in-Chief Twan Mrat Naing wrote on X: “Nothing is wrong with calling Bengalis ‘Bengalis.’ They have been our neighbours, our friends and fellow citizens for centuries.  Read Full...

UWSA Warns Mining Operators Amid Cross-Border Pollution Concerns

by Admin | Jul 24, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy, Resource Extraction

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News Facing mounting scrutiny over heavy metal contamination flowing into neighboring Thailand, the leadership of the United Wa State Army (UWSA) has summoned business owners and investors to enforce stricter environmental and safety...

Thai Border Crackdown in Mae Sai Disrupts Taxis and Emergency Ambulance Services

by Admin | Jul 24, 2026 | Daily News, Migrants, Politics/Policy

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News On July 20, a joint operation involving Mae Sai Police, immigration officials, and labor authorities resulted in the arrest of 50 Myanmar nationals working without permits. Each was fined 5,000 Thai baht and charged under Thailand’s...