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UK facing backlash over 2-year sanctions pause and diplomatic outreach to Myanmar

UK facing backlash over 2-year sanctions pause and diplomatic outreach to Myanmar

Detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi allowed first call with her son in 5 years

Detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi allowed first call with her son in 5 years

Min Aung Hlaing meets Nippon Foundation chair amid backchannel talks in Japan

Min Aung Hlaing meets Nippon Foundation chair amid backchannel talks in Japan

Meet the first foreign bus driver in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture

Meet the first foreign bus driver in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture

Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to son for first time since 2021 Myanmar military coup

Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to son for first time since 2021 Myanmar military coup

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Myanmar Ranks Worst in World for Internet Freedom

Myanmar refugees find hope in Thailand's work program

Myanmar refugees find hope in Thailand’s work program

Over 400 Rakhine returnees from Malaysia held in military custody in Yangon

Over 400 Rakhine returnees from Malaysia held in military custody in Yangon

The money behind Myanmar's coups, and the test in Paris

The money behind Myanmar’s coups, and the test in Paris

NUG accuses Myanmar rights commission of acting as a 'shield' for military atrocities

NUG accuses Myanmar rights commission of acting as a ‘shield’ for military atrocities

Expulsion of Myanmar's human rights commission praised as victory for accountability

Expulsion of Myanmar’s human rights commission praised as victory for accountability

Myanmar military regime extends martial law in 55 townships, revoking order in 3

Myanmar military regime extends martial law in 55 townships, revoking order in 3

Aung San Suu Kyi’s Son Speaks Out

Aung San Suu Kyi’s Son Speaks Out

Waves of arrests in Thailand's Mae Sot and Chiang Mai leave Myanmar migrants in fear

Waves of arrests in Thailand’s Mae Sot and Chiang Mai leave Myanmar migrants in fear

Buying Gas or Buying Surveillance? Gas-Rich Myanmar’s Deal With Russia

Buying Gas or Buying Surveillance? Gas-Rich Myanmar’s Deal With Russia

Torrential rain destroys urad bean farms across Irrawaddy delta

Torrential rain destroys urad bean farms across Irrawaddy delta

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's '5-Point' Rohingya plan

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s ‘5-Point’ Rohingya plan

EU urged to sanction Myanmar's entire oil and gas sector without leaving any 'loophole'

EU urged to sanction Myanmar’s entire oil and gas sector without leaving any ‘loophole’

Rare photos of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi show her receiving books sent by King Charles III

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son reacts to new photos; UN Special Envoy on Myanmar visits Bangladesh

UN Special Envoy on Myanmar in Bangladesh to discuss Rohingya repatriation

UN Special Envoy on Myanmar in Bangladesh to discuss Rohingya repatriation

Myanmar Air Force bombs Laymro River jetty, severing India supply line to Rakhine State

Myanmar Air Force bombs Laymro River jetty, severing India supply line to Rakhine State

Popular Yegyaw Street festival opens in Yangon amid security warnings

Popular Yegyaw Street festival opens in Yangon amid security warnings

Regional Body Expels Myanmar Regime’s Human Rights Fig Leaf

Regional Body Expels Myanmar Regime’s Human Rights Fig Leaf

Myanmar lawyer reflects on journey from Chin State to global human rights award

Myanmar lawyer reflects on journey from Chin State to global human rights award

The Irrawaddy

Thousands Flee as Regime Troops Push Into Myanmar’s Oil Hub

Shan cultural association opens history exhibition in Chiang Mai

Shan cultural association opens history exhibition in Chiang Mai

Rare photos of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi show her receiving books sent by King Charles III

Rare photos of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi show her receiving books sent by King Charles III

Myanmar regime releases rare images of jailed leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar regime releases rare images of jailed leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Fortify Rights urges Malaysia to drop charges against Rohingya refugee leader

Global coalition calls on Malaysia to stop criminalizing Rohingya refugee groups

Myanmar migrants in Thailand launch campaign to bypass regime-issued ID requirements

Myanmar migrants in Thailand launch campaign to bypass regime-issued ID requirements

Arakan Army advances on Rakhine State capital, seizing outposts 4 miles from military base

Arakan Army advances on Rakhine State capital, seizing outposts 4 miles from military base

The Irrawaddy

Myanmar Regime Defense Minister Claims Airstrikes Are Aimed at Achieving Peace

Malaysia to work towards Myanmar's full reintegration into ASEAN, PM says

How Malaysia’s Rohingya debate is shaping the politics of return

The Irrawaddy

Myanmar Regime’s Sittwe Counteroffensive Hits the Rocks on Nga Pyi Island

Fortify Rights urges Malaysia to drop charges against Rohingya refugee leader

Fortify Rights urges Malaysia to drop charges against Rohingya refugee leader

Min Aung Hlaing appoints Yar Pyae as new Defence Minister

Min Aung Hlaing appoints Yar Pyae as new Defence Minister

Yangon palm oil prices spike following 30% import cut by Myanmar regime

Yangon palm oil prices spike following 30% import cut by Myanmar regime

Rohingya leader Yasmin Ullah awarded Daniele Po International Prize in Italy

Rohingya leader Yasmin Ullah awarded Daniele Po International Prize in Italy

Myanmar lawyer wins 2026 IBA Human Rights Award; Iran ships jet fuel to Myanmar despite US blockade

Myanmar lawyer wins 2026 IBA Human Rights Award; Iran ships jet fuel to Myanmar despite US blockade

Myanmar regime invitation to 'peace talks' rejected by CNF and ABSDF as 'ploy'

Myanmar regime invitation to ‘peace talks’ rejected by CNF and ABSDF as ‘ploy’

Myanmar attorney Zar Li Aye wins 2026 IBA Human Rights Award in Denmark

Myanmar attorney Zar Li Aye wins 2026 IBA Human Rights Award in Denmark

A fire guts a Bangladeshi beach resort, killing 10 people

A fire guts a Bangladeshi beach resort, killing 10 people

Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel to Myanmar despite US blockade, data shows

Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel to Myanmar despite US blockade, data shows

US holds more secret talks with Myanmar's military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say

US holds more secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo, sources say

China’s Shrinking Politburo Has a Diversity Problem

China’s Shrinking Politburo Has a Diversity Problem

Myanmar's nuclear pact with Russia examined; Regime re-opens oil refinery in Yangon

Myanmar’s nuclear pact with Russia examined; Regime re-opens oil refinery in Yangon

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Pyithu Hluttaw approves motion on outstanding student awards, addresses key questions

Letters to a young activist: On Solidarity

Letters to a young activist: On Solidarity

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Swiss Head of Mission, SDC Team Visit Myitkyina Rehabilitation Centre

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Myanmar Regime Launches ‘ASEAN Affairs’ Panel to Clinch Full Reintegration

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Local oil mills to host Thadingyut market fair

Myanmar civil society demands World Bank bypass regime under new fragility strategy

Myanmar civil society demands World Bank bypass regime under new fragility strategy

The Irrawaddy

Kyat Slides Again as Regime Wins Approval for 2.1 Trillion-Kyat Borrowing Plan

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Pyidaungsu Hluttaw discusses taxation, loans, budgets

Trade collapses in Rakhine State market destroyed by deadly airstrikes on September 28

Trade collapses in Rakhine State market destroyed by deadly airstrikes on September 28

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Pyithu Hluttaw discusses road upgrades, doctor appointments and medical university proposal

Regime re-opens Thanlyin oil refinery to mitigate fuel sanctions and boost jet fuel supply

Regime re-opens Thanlyin oil refinery to mitigate fuel sanctions and boost jet fuel supply

Myanmar’s Opposition Leadership Is Holding Back the Resistance

Myanmar’s Opposition Leadership Is Holding Back the Resistance

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Myanmar adopts 1,131 national standards to boost global market access

Nobel Peace laureate defends international justice as it comes under US criticism

Nobel Peace laureate defends international justice as it comes under US criticism

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MoL Union Minister receives Saudi Arabian Ambassador

Malaysia hails ‘diplomatic breakthrough’ with Myanmar; Thai lawmaker calls out Min Aung Hlaing

Malaysia hails ‘diplomatic breakthrough’ with Myanmar; Thai lawmaker calls out Min Aung Hlaing

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15 October 2026 – Global New Light Of Myanmar

Myanmar let me serve in Parliament, then it questioned my citizenship

Myanmar let me serve in Parliament, then it questioned my citizenship

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Stepping up efforts to achieve lasting peace

Military counteroffensive in Magway Region pushes toward Rakhine State amid aerial attacks

Military counteroffensive in Magway Region pushes toward Rakhine State amid aerial attacks

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BEHS 2 Latha named CMFS

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Myanmar player from US Division III to join national team

Myanmar: Junta attempts to file international criminal cases against five exiled media outlets

Myanmar: Junta attempts to file international criminal cases against five exiled media outlets

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Dawei Airport Upgrade to Speed Exports

Naypyidaw launches ASEAN committee in bid to restore Myanmar standing within bloc

Naypyidaw launches ASEAN committee in bid to restore Myanmar standing within bloc

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Capability and Inclusion Named Essential to Disaster Resilience

Asia must guard against another financial crisis, Philippines central bank chief says

Asia must guard against another financial crisis, Philippines central bank chief says

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Latha BEHS 2 Marks Signboard Launch, Receives Material Donations

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

Myanmar regime rearrests 35 political prisoners upon release, levying fresh terror charges

Thai lawmaker Anusorn Tamajai on protesting Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to Bangkok

Thai lawmaker Anusorn Tamajai on protesting Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to Bangkok

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Miss Myanmar wins 4th Runner-Up at Miss Global 2026 Grand Finale

Winner of 'Asia’s Nobel' Prize Bo Kyi speaks out for Myanmar’s political prisoners

Winner of ‘Asia’s Nobel’ Prize Bo Kyi speaks out for Myanmar’s political prisoners

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14 October 2026 – Global New Light Of Myanmar

UN investigation seeking justice for Rohingya who fled Myanmar hit by cost-cutting

IIMM warns violence against civilians in Rakhine State prevents safe Rohingya repatriation

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Inle Phaung Daw Oo Buddha Images begin procession for worship

New Myanmar-language app to boost mental health and suicide prevention

New Myanmar-language app to boost mental health and suicide prevention

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Myanmar businesses invited to Asia International Hotel Supplies and Catering Expo 2026

Myanmar Air Force targets monasteries in Sagaing Region, killing civilians and destroying historic sites

Myanmar Air Force targets monasteries in Sagaing Region, killing civilians and destroying historic sites

Dawei Airport Upgrade Prepares for Expected Surge in Passengers and Flights

Dawei Airport Upgrade Prepares for Expected Surge in Passengers and Flights

Fighting erupts in northern Shan State as military pushes into southern Kachin State

Fighting erupts in northern Shan State as military pushes into southern Kachin State

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Myanmar Delegation Attends 2nd Global Digital Forum in Moscow

Bangladesh reaffirms push for voluntary Rohingya repatriation amid conflict in Rakhine State

Bangladesh reaffirms push for voluntary Rohingya repatriation amid conflict in Rakhine State

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President U Min Aung Hlaing pays homage to Lawka Marazein Buddha Image, Shwetaungsar Pagoda in Dawei

Slowing normalization creep in Myanmar: Discipline over drama

Slowing normalization creep in Myanmar: Discipline over drama

The Limits of Early Warning in Rakhine Air War

The Limits of Early Warning in Rakhine Air War

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From Renewable Energy to a Higher Quality of Life

Myanmar activists receive Forum 2000 International Award; UN Ambassador sits down with DVB

Myanmar activists receive Forum 2000 International Award; UN Ambassador sits down with DVB

CBM sells US$1.7M to importers

Successfully holding performing arts competition

Trump says Norway has 'indelible stain' for not awarding him Nobel Peace Prize

Trump says Norway has ‘indelible stain’ for not awarding him Nobel Peace Prize

Myanmar’s anti-coup strike group and prominent activists awarded 6th Forum 2000 Award in Prague

Myanmar’s anti-coup strike group and prominent activists awarded 6th Forum 2000 Award in Prague

Myanmar Air Force launches 30 strikes in Sagaing Region, killing civilians and destroying historic monastery

Myanmar Air Force launches 30 strikes in Sagaing Region, killing civilians and destroying historic monastery

Over 3,000 evacuated as dam embankment subsides in Ayeyarwady Region

Over 3,000 evacuated as dam embankment subsides in Ayeyarwady Region

Inter-Parliamentary Union reaffirms CRPH as official interlocutor for Myanmar

Inter-Parliamentary Union reaffirms CRPH as official interlocutor for Myanmar

Reactions to US imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court

Reactions to US imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court