By Embracing a Warlord, Thailand Has Torched Its Credibility. It’s Taking ASEAN Down With It

by Admin | Aug 18, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Special Advisory Council for Myanmar | Statement This statement is issued by Khun Kasit Piromya, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, and three former UN experts on Myanmar who are founding members of the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar (SAC-M)...

Provisional governments in Sagaing and Mandalay regions join SCEF resistance coalition

by Admin | Aug 18, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor Two major provisional governing bodies in central Myanmar—the Sagaing Federal Unit and the Mandalay Region Interim Administrative Council—have formally agreed to join the Steering Council for the Emergence of a...

Thai MP who protested Min Aung Hlaing meets CRPH delegation in Bangkok

by Admin | Aug 18, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Mizzima The meeting was attended by Thai MPs, including economist Dr. Anusorn Tamajai, Mr. Chonlathan “Ice” Supphaiboonlerd, and Mr. Krokiat Korsoongsak. Read Full Story

Russia ready to increase supplies of petroleum products, fertilizers to Myanmar – minister

by Admin | Aug 18, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source:Interfax International The Russian side has opportunities to increase supplies of petroleum products, mineral fertilizers, and agricultural products, Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov told journalists Read Full Story

Putin hosts Myanmar’s leader for talks on deepening their relationship

by Admin | Aug 18, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Associated Press Speaking at the start of the talks with President Min Aung Hlaing, Putin noted both countries have cooperated on foreign policy and security issues and developed economic projects. Read Full Story

Hasina govt ‘ruined’ Rohingya repatriation process at outset: Shama

by Admin | Aug 18, 2026 | Politics/Policy

Source: United News of Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Tuesday criticised the bilateral agreement with Myanmar on Rohingya repatriation, stressing that the government of Sheikh Hasina ruined everything right at the start by making a...