Myanmar

Landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains in southeastern Bangladesh killed at least eight Rohingya refugees, including five children, as makeshift shelters collapsed in multiple locations. Officials reported relocating over 1,000 people from high-risk areas, with forecasts indicating continued rain. The UNHCR noted 36 refugee deaths in similar incidents between 2021 and 2026.

Japan is considering resuming frozen development aid to Myanmar amid pressure from rights advocates concerned about legitimizing the junta accused of abuses, while balancing against China's growing influence. Human Rights Watch has urged Japan to resist resuming aid to maintain pressure on the regime.

Indonesia deported 92 Chinese nationals and imposed lifetime entry bans as part of an anti-scam crackdown. The individuals were arrested in May for allegedly operating an online gaming and investment fraud syndicate in Batam, alongside others from Vietnam and Myanmar.

A report argues that global chaos is localized rather than widespread, with most military battles and state violence concentrated in specific regions. The Atlas of Impunity report highlights Ukraine and Myanmar as key areas of conflict, while noting that most nations are strengthening legal systems and civil unrest has decreased post-pandemic.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with leaders from Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Belarus, and North Korea in June 2026. He hosted 20 national leaders in Beijing this year, including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, highlighting China's growing global influence amid geopolitical tensions.

Guwahati police seized 37 kg of gold valued at ₹54 crore from a Maharashtra man. The gold is suspected to have been smuggled by an international group linked to Myanmar and West Asia.

The AP/FRONTLINE investigation into the abuse of U.S. technology for global scams involved analyzing leaked scam center files, AI misuse by C4ADS, device connections in Myanmar linked to U.S.-sanctioned entities, and interviews with 58 victims and 36 scammers from 19 countries.

101 East conducted an undercover investigation to reveal the operations of Myanmar’s scam industry. The report focuses on exposing the playbook used by these syndicates.

Asean foreign ministers are reconsidering their collective pressure strategy on Myanmar since the 2021 coup, exploring direct engagement with Naypyidaw to encourage change. The shift is part of a broader reevaluation of the bloc’s approach during their upcoming meeting in Manila.

Pavinee Supasirivisan is accused of murdering a US diplomat in a hotel stabbing in Myanmar. She is also charged with violating Myanmar's immigration code.

Myanmar’s Golden Triangle has become a major opiate and meth supplier, with drugs flowing into India’s Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland. Drone-based drug trafficking from Pakistan is also increasing, according to the NCB.

Daniel Riva, found murdered in a luxury Myanmar hotel, was allegedly stabbed in the head and neck by his ex-wife, who could now face the death penalty on murder charges.

Anina, a Gen Z sniper, led the Spring Revolution in Myanmar, capturing Falam in April 2025, but regime troops later reclaimed her hometown, indicating the resistance's setbacks. The article argues that the junta's recent gains do not signal imminent victory for the military.

A Hong Kong beautician, Poon Sum-yi, pleaded guilty to fraud for luring two women to Thailand with promises of free flights and rewards, leading to their confinement in a Chinese-run scam factory in Myanmar. The victims were sold for US$54,000 after being tricked into traveling under false pretenses.

Myanmar authorities burned over $600 million worth of seized illegal drugs, including heroin, methamphetamine, ketamine, marijuana, and opium, during nationwide events commemorating the U.N.'s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Xi Jinping has hosted over a dozen world leaders this year, including Bangladesh’s new prime minister and Myanmar’s president, to build China’s influence and economic ties. The article highlights efforts to shift the balance of power away from the West, with the US described as 'capricious' in this context.

Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Facebook director, sued Meta, alleging the company enforced unlawful arbitration after she published a book detailing her experiences, including claims of sexual harassment and corporate misconduct. She argues Meta retaliated by blocking payment of $310,000 in business expenses and using forced arbitration to silence her. The case centers on Meta's alleged punitive tactics against whistleblowers.

The UN Secretary-General's annual report on protecting civilians in armed conflict highlights persistent violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) in regions like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Sudan, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and Ukraine. The report underscores a growing gap between IHL principles and the realities of civilian harm, with patterns of infrastructure destruction and the law's instrumentalization to justify unlawful conduct.

A Thai woman accused of killing her U.S. diplomat ex-husband has appeared in a Myanmar court. The trial is linked to the diplomat's killing and involves immigration-related charges.

A Thai woman faces a Myanmar court on immigration charges linked to the May killing of her ex-husband, a U.S. diplomat. The diplomat was found dead with stab wounds at a hotel near the U.S. Embassy in Myanmar, where the suspect is being tried for violating immigration laws before addressing murder charges.

A Thai woman, Pavinee Supasirivisan, faces a Myanmar court on immigration charges linked to the May killing of a U.S. diplomat. The trial is ongoing at Kamayut Township Court, with charges also including murder, while the U.S. State Department confirmed the diplomat's death without releasing their name.

The article discusses illegal immigrants from Bangalesh and Myanmar, explaining the concepts of pushback, detention, and deportation laws, and addressing whether these practices are legal.

A recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing provided political endorsement to the Myanmar junta. Analysts suggest this could embolden the regime to escalate its military approach against resistance forces in the ongoing civil war.

China arrested US scholar Min Zin in Kunming, Yunnan province, to protect access to the Strait of Malacca and appease Myanmar. The scholar was wrongfully detained and is a specialist in China-Myanmar relations.

A report by APG highlights cyber scam hubs in Southeast Asia linked to human trafficking. Government data shows 6,998 Indians were rescued from these hubs since 2022, with significant numbers from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar.

Aung San Suu Kyi's son paid tribute to her spirit on her 81st birthday while she is jailed by Myanmar's junta. She was sentenced to 33 years on charges of election fraud and corruption after the 2021 coup.

A UN report found 38,558 verified violations against children in conflict zones in 2025, with government forces responsible for a majority of cases for the first time. Israeli forces topped the list with 12,445 violations, followed by Congo and Myanmar. The report highlighted 24,174 children affected, including 6,266 killings and 7,958 injuries, with Palestinian children in Gaza and Israeli children among the casualties.

Aung San Suu Kyi turns 81 in military custody on June 19. The Myanmar military relocated her to a 'designated residence' in late April, with no independent confirmation of her condition or location. Over five years after the coup, she remains physically absent from Myanmar’s daily life.

Survivors of Myanmar’s landmine blasts are dealing with severe injuries such as severed limbs and face ongoing challenges in earning a livelihood. The article highlights their persistent physical pain and the difficulties they encounter in rebuilding their lives.

The article examines China's influence in Myanmar and critiques China's financing of foreign elections as inconsistent with its status as a one-party state.

China's Xi hosted Myanmar general Min Aung Hlaing, who staged a coup. Min Aung Hlaing, now president, is seeking support from Beijing to ease international isolation.

Myanmar's leader visits India and plans a visit to China, signaling efforts to reopen international relations after years of isolation following the 2021 coup.

A UC Berkeley doctoral student, who was a dissident from Myanmar and traveled to China for academic purposes, is accused of espionage by Chinese authorities.

A UC Berkeley doctoral student, who was a dissident from Myanmar and traveled to China for academic purposes, is accused of espionage by Chinese authorities.

The Cape May County Zoo has introduced two red pandas, Wally and Ember, as part of a conservation effort to protect the endangered species. Red pandas face habitat loss and population decline, with their numbers dropping by half in 18 years.

An American scholar with a history of activism in Myanmar, Min Zin, was arrested in China on suspicion of espionage. The arrest, made by China’s foreign ministry, occurred amid recent diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and China. Min Zin, founder of a think tank focused on Chinese-Myanmar relations, was reportedly in Kunming for a conference when he disappeared.

China's government arrested U.S. scholar Min Zin, who leads a think tank focused on Myanmar, on suspicion of espionage and endangering Chinese national security. The scholar has a history of activism related to Myanmar.

An American scholar, Min Zin, was arrested in China on suspicion of espionage. He is associated with Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy research and has a history of activism in Myanmar's 1988 uprising.

An American scholar with a history of activism in Myanmar was arrested in China on suspicion of espionage. Min Zin, founder of a think tank focused on China-Myanmar relations, was taken into custody in Yunnan province. The arrest is notable as it is uncommon for China to charge a U.S. citizen with espionage.

Chinese authorities have arrested an American scholar on suspicion of espionage. The scholar has a history of activism in Myanmar.