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Myanmar confirms nearly 309,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh, says security issues delaying repatriation - reuters.com
Myanmar confirms nearly 309,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh, says security issues delaying repatriation reuters.com
August 17, 2026U.S. and ASEAN chair call for unconditional release of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi - Reuters
U.S. and ASEAN chair call for unconditional release of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Reuters
August 7, 2026Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing in Thailand on legitimacy quest as Bangkok backs engagement - Reuters
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing in Thailand on legitimacy quest as Bangkok backs engagement Reuters
August 5, 2026Malaysia says Myanmar refugee return will not go ahead if lives are at risk - Reuters
Malaysia says Myanmar refugee return will not go ahead if lives are at risk Reuters
August 5, 2026Thai PM urges 'calibrated re-engagement' with Myanmar ahead of meeting with Min Aung Hlaing - Reuters
Thai PM urges 'calibrated re-engagement' with Myanmar ahead of meeting with Min Aung Hlaing Reuters
August 4, 2026Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official.
August 3, 2026Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, government says - Reuters
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, government says Reuters
August 3, 2026Malaysian PM says Myanmar agrees to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia - Reuters
Malaysian PM says Myanmar agrees to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia Reuters
July 30, 2026Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push - Reuters
Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push Reuters
July 27, 2026India and Myanmar signal closer rare earth mining ties - Reuters
India and Myanmar signal closer rare earth mining ties Reuters
July 23, 2026Myanmar tells ASEAN 'sister' Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked after, envoy says - Reuters
Myanmar tells ASEAN 'sister' Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked after, envoy says Reuters
July 12, 2026Over 5,000 people trapped in Myanmar scam centres near Thai border, rights group says - Reuters
Over 5,000 people trapped in Myanmar scam centres near Thai border, rights group says Reuters
June 23, 2026Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children.
June 22, 2026China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing - Reuters
China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing Reuters
June 16, 2026China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy - Reuters
China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy Reuters
June 16, 2026Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says - Reuters
Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says Reuters
June 16, 2026Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.
June 9, 2026The rebels at the front line of Myanmar's civil war
The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.
June 9, 2026Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, UN says - Reuters
Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, UN says Reuters
June 9, 2026Why Myanmar president's India visit is being closely watched
Myanmar is seeking to broaden diplomatic engagement after years of international criticism and isolation.
June 2, 2026Blast in Myanmar village reportedly kills 55 and injures dozens more - Reuters
Blast in Myanmar village reportedly kills 55 and injures dozens more Reuters
May 31, 2026Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.
May 31, 2026Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over - Reuters
Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over Reuters
May 28, 2026Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi - Reuters
Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi Reuters
May 6, 2026Legal team plans to meet with detained Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi this weekend - Reuters
Legal team plans to meet with detained Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi this weekend Reuters
May 1, 2026Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
April 30, 2026Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says - Reuters
Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says Reuters
April 30, 2026Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships - Reuters
Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships Reuters
April 24, 2026Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president - Reuters
Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president Reuters
April 17, 2026Iran war lands 'triple blow' to flood-ravaged Sri Lankans
The Iran war could not have come at a worse time for Sri Lanka, reeling from devastating floods and an economic crisis.
April 11, 2026Myanmar's new president sees challenges ahead, eyes ASEAN detente - Reuters
Myanmar's new president sees challenges ahead, eyes ASEAN detente Reuters
April 10, 2026This coat cost $248 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back?
Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question.
April 10, 2026Myanmar's junta chief set for parliamentary vote on presidential bid - reuters.com
Myanmar's junta chief set for parliamentary vote on presidential bid reuters.com
April 3, 2026Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war is set to become president
General Min Aung is set to be chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.
April 2, 2026Refugee's death after release by US immigration authorities ruled homicide
The determination does not imply intent to cause harm or death or indicate criminality.
April 2, 2026Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens
Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.
March 30, 2026Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated as president
The military leader, who has been sanctioned by Western countries, is now certain to get the job.
March 30, 2026Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidency - Reuters
Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidency Reuters
March 30, 2026Myanmar's rice farmers scrounge for diesel as Iran conflict dries up supply - Reuters
Myanmar's rice farmers scrounge for diesel as Iran conflict dries up supply Reuters
March 25, 2026Ukraine seeks release of citizens arrested in India over alleged Myanmar drone activity - Reuters
Ukraine seeks release of citizens arrested in India over alleged Myanmar drone activity Reuters
March 18, 2026Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.
March 17, 2026Blind refugee found dead in New York after being released by immigration authorities
Immigration authorities say the Myanmar refugee was dropped at a "warm, safe" location, but New York officials say he was left outside a closed coffee shop.
February 28, 2026Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General - Reuters
Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General Reuters
February 23, 2026