Myanmar

Myanmar has emerged as a major global opium supplier following Afghanistan’s production drop, with effects visible along India’s eastern borders, according to a new report.

June 16, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing on Tuesday and the two sides signed 18 cooperation documents.

American Matthew Aaron VanDyke, arrested by India's NIA last week alongside six Ukrainians for allegedly training Myanmar ethnic militias after illegal border crossing from Mizoram, is a veteran of multiple conflicts. Founder of Sons of Liberty International (SOLI), he has supported fighters in Libya, Iraq, Ukraine, and elsewhere, often aiding Christian communities against perceived oppressors.

March 19, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

A 56-year-old nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Myanmar died in Buffalo, New York, after U.S. Border Patrol agents released him into freezing nighttime conditions without notifying his family. Nurul Amin Shah Alam had arrived in the U.S. as a legally admitted refugee in December 2024. His death has prompted calls for investigation from local and state officials.

Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro met Myanmar's Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw on January 6 to discuss the political situation, controversial elections, and a stalled regional peace plan. This marked her first official visit as ASEAN chair amid ongoing violence in Myanmar. The trip forms part of the Philippines' efforts to implement the Five-Point Consensus.

December 16, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Representatives from six ASEAN newsrooms met in Manila last November to discuss shared challenges in the media landscape and the state of democracy in the region. Hosted by Rappler, the gathering highlighted concerns amid Myanmar's upcoming elections. Contributions from Myanmar and Malaysia illustrate youth struggles under authoritarian pressures.