Politics
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing has sharply criticized the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), dismissing the regional bloc's peace initiative while presenting an ambitious political and economic roadmap for the conflict-ridden country. Speaking before parliament nearly four......
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to make an official visit to Thailand on 6–7 August 2026, in what is expected to be a significant diplomatic engagement as the country's military-led administration seeks to expand its regional contacts. The visit was confirmed by Thailand's......
ASEAN’s renewed diplomatic engagement with Myanmar has sparked concerns that closer contact with the country’s military-led authorities could strengthen their international standing without delivering meaningful progress toward ending the conflict. Analysts warned that the regional bloc’s......
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day official visit, marking his first trip to China since assuming the presidency earlier this year. The visit highlights the importance of relations between the two neighboring countries at a time of significant political and......
The military authorities in Myanmar have intensified operations in several strategic border regions as part of a broader effort to regain control over areas held by ethnic armed groups and secure key trade corridors across the country. According to analysts and local sources, the latest military campaigns......
The European Union has decided to extend its sanctions against Myanmar for another year, maintaining pressure on the country’s military leadership more than five years after the coup that overthrew an elected government. The decision, announced on Monday, prolongs restrictive measures targeting......
China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Myanmar in safeguarding its national sovereignty and internal security, as diplomatic engagement between the two neighbors intensifies. The statement came during a high-level visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who concluded a regional tour aimed......
Myanmar’s military-backed government has imposed martial law in 60 townships, reinforcing its control over regions still affected by armed conflict years after the 2021 coup. The decision, announced through emergency ordinances, transfers executive and judicial powers in the affected areas to......
India’s West Bengal faces mounting allegations of voter suppression after a large scale revision of electoral rolls removed millions of names just days before a key state election. The process, carried out by the Election Commission of India, eliminated more than nine million voters from official......
The military authorities in Myanmar have announced a large-scale prisoner release following a decision to commute all death sentences to life imprisonment, in a move tied to the country’s traditional New Year celebrations. According to official statements, more than 4,300 prisoners are expected......
Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing has been officially sworn in as president, marking a new phase in the country’s political landscape five years after the 2021 coup that brought him to power. The ceremony took place in the capital Naypyidaw, where the 69-year-old pledged to uphold......
The leader of Myanmar’s military junta, Min Aung Hlaing, has formally taken office as president following a widely criticized electoral process, consolidating his control over the country under a civilian title. The parliamentary vote, dominated by pro-military representatives, resulted in a decisive......
Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing has been elected vice president by the lower house of parliament, marking a significant step toward consolidating his political power following the 2021 coup. The vote comes after legislative elections organized by the ruling junta, which authorities have......
