Myanmar leaders’ return to ASEAN meetings ‘still far off’, bloc’s envoy says 

by Admin | Jul 23, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Reuters | By Mikhail Flores The participation of Myanmar leaders in top meetings of the Association of Southeast ​Asian Nations is “still far off”, the Philippines’ foreign ‌minister said on Thursday. Read Full Story

Malaysia asks UNHCR to temporarily cease registration of refugees 

by Admin | Jul 23, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Reuters Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the suspension would enable the government to implement ​its own refugee registration programme, known as the DPP, which it launched in January. Read Full Story

KNDF reorganises and merges battalions into military regions

by Admin | Jul 23, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Mizzima The Central Committee of the Karenni National Defence Force (KNDF) announced 22 July that it has restructured and merged its battalions into designated military regions Read Full Story

FBI praises Thailand’s anti-scam efforts, vows closer cooperation

by Admin | Jul 23, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Thai PBS World Patel commended Thailand’s recent crackdown on scam operations and reaffirmed the FBI’s commitment to working closely with the Royal Thai Police. Read Full Story

ASEAN’s Puppet Show: ‘Calibrated Re-engagement’ Lets Myanmar’s Regime Pull the Strings

by Admin | Jul 23, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Win Min This all came after the widely condemned December 2025-January 2026 sham elections, which saw Min Aung Hlaing shed his title as junta chief and assume the position of civilian president under a military-designed political system. ...

Southeast Asia’s top diplomats continue efforts to bring lasting peace in Myanmar

by Admin | Jul 22, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: ASEAN 2026 Philippines | Press Release The Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) foreign ministers on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to advancing lasting peace in Myanmar as part of efforts to uphold regional peace, stability, and ASEAN...