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Explosives blast in Myanmar village kills 55: reports

At least 55 people have been killed in a blast at an explosives depot in northeastern Myanmar, local media reports say.

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NSA Ajit Doval calls on Myanmar President on his maiden visit

Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing met with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi. Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also met the President. Hlaing's visit to India, which included a stop in Bodh Gaya, aims to strengthen bilateral ties. The meetings underscore India's commitment to advancing cooperation…

The Economic Times

More than 45 killed, around 70 injured in blast at explosives storage building in Myanmar

An explosion at a building reportedly storing mining explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed over 45 people and injured around 70. The blast occurred Sunday in Kaungtup village, near the Chinese border, an area controlled by the TNLA. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with 46 bodies recovered and 74 injured taken to…

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President of Myanmar’s military-backed government visits India

Myanmar’s state media says the leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government has embarked on an official visit to India, one of the country’s key regional partners

The Independent UK

Myanmar’s leader begins India visit as new military-backed government seeks to end years of isolation

Former junta leader’s first foreign trip since taking on civilian role of president set to focus on security and regional ties

The Independent UK

Myanmar President Aung Hlaing begins India visit

Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing is on a five-day visit to India. The trip focuses on enhancing trade, connectivity, border security, and defence ties. He began in Bodh Gaya and will hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. The visit also includes engagements in Mumbai to explore…

The Economic Times

Myanmar's junta chief turned president heads to India, with an eye on China

Less than two months after he completed a carefully engineered transition from Myanmar's junta chief ‌to become president, Min Aung Hlaing will fly to India on an official visit on Saturday, his first overseas visit since taking the civilian role.

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Leaders of ASEAN nations to meet with Putin at June summit in Russia

The Philippines' top diplomat says Southeast Asian leaders will hold a commemorative summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia in June

The Independent UK

Myanmar gang arrested for child labour abuses in Bangkok

Three Myanmar nationals were arrested on Wednesday for forcing a six-year-old boy to sell goods around Bangkok and beating and starving him when he failed to meet sales targets.

Bangkok Post

'Seriously concerned': Quad joint statement flags water cannons, blocked ships in South and East China Seas

India, US, Japan, and Australia foreign ministers met in New Delhi. They voiced serious concerns over the South China and East China Seas. The group also condemned terrorism and North Korea's actions. New frameworks for critical minerals, energy security, and maritime surveillance were launched. The ministers also addressed online scams…

The Economic Times

Aung Myint's 'Clash' opens at Supples Gallery

Supples Gallery presents paintings and sculptures that underscore the sustained living legacy of a leading figure in Myanmar's contemporary art scene during "Clash", which is running until July 12.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes

Myanmar's military has launched renewed offensives into several border regions, including a frontier area with critical rare earth deposits and other vital trade routes, ‌a month after a new administration took formal control of the war-torn country.

Bangkok Post

Travel Safety Alert: The Top 5 Countries Women Are Cancelling Due to Political Unrest

Solo travel continues to grow in popularity, but many women are becoming more selective about where they book their next international trip. Political unrest, armed conflict, sudden transportation disruptions, and evolving security concerns are influencing travel choices around the world. For many travelers, this shift is not about fear but…

Budget and the Bees

Four teens held in killing of Myanmar worker

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Four Thai teenagers have been arrested for allegedly killing a 35-year-old worker from Myanmar at a garbage disposal site in this northeastern province.

Bangkok Post

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Bill Maher On The Blatant Double Standard For Antisemitism

"But China, Russia, Sudan, Iran, Myanmar, Haiti, the Congo, North Korea, all way worse. And that's how you know it's anti-Semitism. It's the inconsistency."

Bangkok Post

Will Myanmar's Asean gambit work?

Unlike the other Asean members, Thailand must directly shoulder whatever fallout emerges from Myanmar's domestic developments. Bangkok has already endured and adapted to the new situation with its western neighbour. It has not been easy, as Thailand's own internal situation has not been entirely stable.

Euronews

Bodybuilders show off muscles at Southeast Asian championships

Myanmar hosts the Southeast Asian Bodybuilding Championships in Yangon, with athletes from eight countries competing from May 14 to 18.

The Independent UK

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son says there is ‘no credible proof’ his mother is alive

Kim Aris calls on Myanmar’s new government to ‘show proof of life’

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Myanmar quakes shake Bangkok

Bangkok and at least three provinces were shaken by two moderate earthquakes centered near the southern coast of Myanmar on Monday morning, the Earthquake Observation Division reported.

The Guardian - UK

‘The skill of the fishers with their foot-controlled oars was miraculous’: Alahattin Kanlioğlu’s best phone picture

The Turkish photographer was enchanted by this scene of a flower seller and monks on a lake in Myanmar

The Conversation

How menstruation is being weaponised in war

The Tatmawdaw – the military government in Myanmar – has reportedly expanded a ban on menstrual products from being transported in the country across key routes, as part of the ongoing civil war in the country.

The Independent UK

Why billions of people could miss out on watching the World Cup

Fifa is yet to secure broadcasting agreements in China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Myanmar

The Guardian - UK

Trump ally Roger Stone condemned for providing lobbying services to Myanmar’s military junta

Stone being paid $50,000 a month to ‘rebuild’ relations between Washington and Myanmar’s military-backed government

Fortune

Indosat CEO Vikram Sinha is building an AI for Indonesia's local languages. Can he make a business case for sovereignty?

Vikram Sinha wants Sahabat AI to be a platform for Indonesia's startups—even if he admits his team can't quite think of a "business case" right now.

The Independent UK

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son seeks help from France to prove his mother is alive after house arrest

France and Philippines to mount international pressure on Myanmar to allow access to Suu Kyi

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