Shunned Myanmar leader thrilled at US contact after Trump tariff letter

Myanmar’s military leader has praised Donald Trump and asked him to lift sanctions, as the junta sought to capitalise on a tariff letter from the US president believed to be Washington’s first public recognition of its rule. Min Aung Hlaing, who has been …

Myanmar exports over 200,000 tonnes of rice and broken rice in June this fiscal year

More than 200,000 million tonnes of rice and broken rice were exported abroad in June of 2025-2026 FY, of which more than 200,000 tonnes were exported through sea trade, and only 280 tonnes were exported through the border, according to the Myanmar Rice …

Why Myanmar's military ruler has welcomed Trump's tariff warning letter

Yangon — Myanmar's military leader lauded President Trump and asked him to lift sanctions, the ruling junta said Friday, after a tariff letter from the U.S. president that it has taken as Washington's first public recognition of its rule. Min Aung …

China-Myanmar crackdown exposes family-run crime empire involved in illegal casino operations

Chinese authorities have dismantled a sprawling criminal network in northern Myanmar run by the notorious Bai family, whose illicit empire spanned fake casinos, online fraud hubs, and drug trafficking—generating over RMB286 billion ($39.5 billion) in …

Myanmar's armed rebel groups lose edge in drone warfare

Armed groups fighting Myanmar's military regime are losing the edge they had built up in the use of drones in the civil war set off by a 2021 coup and may even be falling behind, experts and resistance fighters tell DW. "The military has been …

Attack on monastery in Myanmar's Sagaing kills at least 23, witnesses say

Air strike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar kills 23 people

An air strike on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar ‘s central Sagaing region has killed at least 23 people who were taking shelter in the compound. The overnight attack in Lin Ta Lu village, in Sagaing township, injured about 30 other people, of whom 10 were …

Myanmar junta thanks Trump after recognition in tariff letter

YANGON: Myanmar's military leader lauded Donald Trump and asked him to lift sanctions, the junta said on Friday (Jul 11) after a tariff letter from the United States president believed to be Washington's first public recognition of its rule. Min …

Elections only possible when Myanmar unrest settles, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR: Any elections being held in conflict-stricken Myanmar must be impartial and inclusive, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Foreign Minister said peace and the cessation of hostilities must be a priority before any elections take place. " …

Asean reaffirms support for Myanmar peace efforts, Timor-Leste's bloc membership

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean Foreign Ministers have reaffirmed their support for Myanmar's efforts to restore peace and stability in its Rakhine state, while underscoring the importance of safe and voluntary repatriation of displaced persons. In a joint …