Myanmar

Malaysia says first Myanmar repatriations will start on Sept. 29

FILE PHOTO: Rohingya refugees sit inside a truck as they are taken by police, in front of the office of the U.N. Refugee Agency, after being evicted from their homes, at Kuala Lumpur Malaysia July 27, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo

Myanmar human rights conditions hit new low, says UN

Rohingya refugees take part in a protest rally inside a refugee camp to mark the ninth-year anniversary of their exodus, in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, on Aug 25.

Vietnam’s foreign minister to visit Myanmar on Aug 26

Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung is expected to co-chair a bilateral cooperation meeting with his Myanmar counterpart.

India launches rescue operation as bulk carrier sinks off east coast

The Ocean Winner had 24 crew members on board from China, Myanmar and Bangladesh, and was carrying iron ore.

Myanmar air strike on monastery kills 14: Witnesses

China denies US citizen held since June is wrongfully detained

Min Zin is the second US citizen considered by Washington to be “wrongfully detained” in China.

Myanmar military using force to clear land for Russia-backed port project: Resistance groups

The offensive is around the Dawei SEZ, which includes a planned deep-sea port and power plant on the Andaman Sea.

US designates American held by China as wrongfully detained

Rights groups have urged the US to press China for the release of Min Zin, who leads a think-tank focused on Myanmar.

Thai, Myanmar military chiefs meet as post-coup thaw progresses

Myanmar’s military commander-in-chief, General Ye Win Oo (left), and Thailand’s Chief of Defence Forces, Ukrit Boontanon, shaking hands after their talks in Bangkok on Aug 20.

News analysis

Russia’s ‘pivot to Asia’ takes a turn as it prioritises ties with isolated regimes over bigger economies

Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) meeting Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on Aug 18.

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