Myanmar military recaptures 2 strategic border towns from ethnic militias

Myanmar’s military-backed government says it has regained control of two towns near the country’s borders with India and Thailand.

Myanmar’s Wei family put on trial in latest phase of China’s crackdown on scam compounds

The clan, one of Kokang’s ‘four families’, is accused of a range of crimes including murder, fraud and extortion.

Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed by miners in Myanmar, officials say

State-run media​ reported that the newly found rough ruby was discovered in mid-April, just after the traditional New Year festival.
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The head of Myanmar’s army-backed government proposes new peace talks with armed resistance groups

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ASEAN to hold talks soon with Myanmar foreign minister, secretary-general says

By Mikhail Flores CEBU, Philippines, May 7 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian foreign ministers have agreed to a virtual meeting ...

Myanmar Junta’s Forced Remittance Rules Pull in $5.6 Billion

Myanmar has turned migrant remittances into its biggest source of foreign inflows, finance ministry data seen by Bloomberg ...

Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships

April 24 (Reuters) - Myanmar's junta leader-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing has issued new emergency ordinances to impose military control in 60 townships, a move aimed at tightening security in ...