Myanmar

Myanmar military launches airstrike on rebel gathering, at least 100 killed

The military is increasingly using airstrikes to counter a armed struggle against its rule, which began in February 2021 when it seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar reopens to tourists after 2 years; to issue e-visas from May 15

The move came after the country's resumption of international commercial flight operations on April 17 and the reopening of its borders to international travellers

Japan PM visits Thailand to discuss bilateral relations, Myanmar crisis

Japanese officials have said Kishida would also discuss a possible Reciprocal Access Agreement with Thailand, aimed at deepening their defense cooperation

Myanmar court sentences Aung San Suu Kyi to 5 years for corruption

Suu Kyi's trial in the capital Naypyitaw was closed to the public, and her lawyers were barred from speaking to media

Myanmar court postpones verdict by a day in Suu Kyi corruption case

The court in the capital Naypyitaw did not give any reason for delaying the expected verdict until Wednesday, said a legal official who spoke on condition of anonymity

China's aid for Myanmar shows its preference for autocratic govts: Report

Sophie Richardson's write-up in Human Rights Watch notes, it is a "tenet of Chinese foreign policy" to have relations with and provide aid to even those governments that "abuse" human rights

Myanmar's National Unity govt warns China against engagement with junta

Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG) has warned China's government that its engagement with the country's military junta could seriously damage Beijing's international reputation.

China says it will back Myanmar 'no matter how the situation changes'

China says it will back neighbour Myanmar no matter how the situation changes, in the latest show of unequivocal Chinese support for the ruling military council that seized power last year.

Myanmar's ousted leader Suu Kyi misses court hearings due to quarantine

Suu Kyi is being tried in the capital, Naypyitaw, in several cases involving charges of corruption, election fraud and violating a state secrets law

Foreign Secretary Shringla discusses Afghan, Myanmar issues with UN chief

Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla met with UN chief Antonio Guterres and discussed issues on UN Security Council's agenda including Afghanistan and Myanmar.

Deep depression over north Andaman Sea likely to cross Myanmar coast today

The deep depression over north Andaman Sea, which did not intensify into a cyclonic storm as predicted, is likely to cross Myanmar coast sometime on Tuesday afternoon itself.

US recognises Myanmar military's genocide against Rohingya Muslims

The United States has formally determined that the Myanmar military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against ethnic Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine State.

Cyclone Asani to move off Andaman Islands towards Myanmar: IMD

Cyclone Asani is projected to move along and off the Andaman Islands towards Myanmar and south Bangladesh coast, India Meteorological Department Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said on Sunday

India, Japan urge Myanmar to end violence and return to democracy

Expressing concern over the situation in Myanmar, India and Japan called for an immediate cessation of violence throughout Myanmar and a return to the path of democracy

Humanitarian needs in Myanmar grow as fighting continues

As the fighting continues in Myanmar, the humanitarian needs increased as the country became unstable after the February 1, 2021 coup by Tatmadaw (Myanmar's armed forces)

Myanmar to initiate rupee convertibility for trade along Indian border

Myanmar intends to initiate the currency convertibility for the Indian rupee for trade along the border it shares with India.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi pleads not guilty as corruption trial continues

The case is one of 10 in which she is being prosecuted under the anti-corruption law.

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi pleads not guilty as graft trial continues

The nine other corruption cases include several related to the purchase and rental of a helicopter

Stop weapons supply to Myanmar: Rights expert urges UN member states

Weapons exports to the military rulers in Myanmar by the UN Member States must stop, the UN independent expert on the human rights situation in the country said on Tuesday.

UN court hearings set to resume in Rohingya genocide case on Feb 21

In August 2017, Myanmar's military launched what it called a clearance campaign in Rakhine state in the country's west in response to an attack by a Rohingya insurgent group