Fears human rights activist Aung San Suu Kyi could ‘die’ in a ‘hellhole’ prison
The son of one of the world’s most recognised pro-democracy activists fears she could die in a “hellhole”…
UN official says conflicts, disasters and funding cuts a ‘perfect storm’ causing acute hunger
BANGKOK (AP) — A string of natural disasters and global conflicts, combined with drastic cuts to international aid…
Travel ban keeps international students from attending US colleges
With the Taliban barring women from college in her native Afghanistan, Bahara Saghari set her sights on pursuing…
Military airstrike on schools in western Myanmar kills at least 18 people, most of them students
BANGKOK (AP) — An airstrike by Myanmar’s military on two private schools in a village in Myanmar has…
Putin slams ‘discriminatory’ sanctions ahead of China trip – POLITICO
After he snubbed last year’s edition of the gathering, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also attending the…
Myanmar’s military government announces elections for December 28 | Elections News
Electoral commission announces date for first phase of elections widely seen as lacking credibility. Myanmar’s military government has announced…
Myanmar refugees on the brink as funding cuts bite: ‘I feel so anxious’
On the first day of every month, refugees in camps along the Thailand–Myanmar border would usually receive a…
Myint Swe, Myanmar’s former acting president, dies at 74
BANGKOK (AP) — Myint Swe, who became Myanmar’s acting president under controversial circumstances after the military seized power…
Myanmar ends state of emergency and its military leader switches roles to prepare for the vote
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government announced on Thursday that it was ending the state of emergency declared…
Trump’s ‘diplomatic gift’ to Myanmar junta via letter sparks US policy concerns
Myanmar has capitalised on a tariff letter from United States President Donald Trump that could have unintentionally legitimised…