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Myanmar

Hari Raya korban controversy reignites wave of anti-Rohingya sentiment in Malaysia

Rohingya refugees purchase vegetables from a kitchen market at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
Rohingya refugees purchase vegetables from a kitchen market at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

Three Myanmar migrants in Thailand killed by errant war drone

News analysis

India embraces Myanmar junta to deepen trade and security ties, and counter China

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing (left) with India's PM Narendra Modi before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, on June 1.
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing (left) with India's PM Narendra Modi before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, on June 1.

Witnesses tell of devastation from Myanmar village explosion that killed dozens

Dozens of villagers were killed and hundreds of people were injured by the blast.
Dozens of villagers were killed and hundreds of people were injured by the blast.

Indian PM Modi hosts sanctioned Myanmar leader to build relations

Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrived in India on May 30 for his first foreign trip as president.
Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrived in India on May 30 for his first foreign trip as president.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 1, 2026

Ukrainian servicemen taking part in a military exercise between combat missions, in Ukraine's Kharkiv region on May 29.
Ukrainian servicemen taking part in a military exercise between combat missions, in Ukraine's Kharkiv region on May 29.

Blast in Myanmar village reportedly kills 55 and injures dozens more

Blast in rebel-held Myanmar kills dozens: Rescuers

A screenshot from a video posted online purporting to show the May 31 blast in Shan state’s Namhkan district, Myanmar.
A screenshot from a video posted online purporting to show the May 31 blast in Shan state’s Namhkan district, Myanmar.

Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

Timor-Leste’s leader floats idea of retired South-east Asia general to guide Myanmar peace talks

Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta said such a move would alleviate the human suffering in Myanmar.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta said such a move would alleviate the human suffering in Myanmar.

Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

Moves by US and China to ease tensions crucial for S-E Asia, says ASEAN chief

(From left) ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, International Institute for Strategic Studies executive chairman John Chipman, New Zealand Defence Minister Chris Penk and Lithuania's Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas.
(From left) ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, International Institute for Strategic Studies executive chairman John Chipman, New Zealand Defence Minister Chris Penk and Lithuania's Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.