UN Urged to Investigate Myanmar Special Envoy for Conflicts of Interest

The UN is facing calls to investigate Myanmar Special Envoy Julie Bishop for potential conflicts of interest over her private work with Chinese state-owned companies connected to Myanmar’s military junta. Rights group Justice for Myanmar (JFM) reports that …

Over 40,000 Migrant Workers Caught in Myanmar Junta’s Conscription Trap

More than 40,000 migrant workers have been trapped in Myanmar since January, when the military regime banned civilians selected for conscription from leaving the country. Under a bylaw introduced on Jan. 23, men selected for mandatory military service who …

Myanmar Junta Boss Calls for Opposition Cooperation Ahead of Controversial Election

Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing says opposition forces should work with Myanmar’s regime to create a multi-party democracy and Russia and Belarus will send observers to oversee his promised election. He spoke to the junta’s media on his way back to Naypyitaw …

Opium poppy cultivation booms making Myanmar top producer in the world

After the 2021 coup, Myanmar overtook Afghanistan with a production worth between US$ 589 million and US$ 1.57 billion. The economic crisis and war have pushed farmers and displaced people to turn to opium poppy cultivation, despite the meagre earnings. …

Myanmar prays for ailing Pope

YANGON: In a cathedral's hush in Myanmar's biggest metropolis, Catholics bow their heads in prayer for Pope Francis — returning the good wishes the ailing faith leader often sends the war-riven nation. "He takes care of those despondent and …

283 Indian Nationals Repatriated From Myanmar After Being Lured Into Cybercrime Rackets

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) In a significant diplomatic and humanitarian effort, the government of India successfully secured the release and repatriation of 283 Indian nationals from Myanmar on Monday. These individuals had been lured to …

3 Hongkongers awaiting rescue from Myanmar scam farms, gov’t says

Three Hong Kong residents are still waiting to be rescued from scam farms in Myanmar, the city’s government has said.A Hong Kong resident (centre) arrives at Hong Kong International Airport on March 8, 2025. Photo: GovHK.A dedicated task force under the …

Arunachal for inclusion of villages on Myanmar, Bhutan borders under VVP

ITANAGAR, 10 Mar: The Arunachal Pradesh government will urge the Centre to expand the scope of the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) to include villages at the India-Myanmar and India-Bhutan borders, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein told the Assembly on …

Nearly 300 Indians repatriated from Myanmar scam centres

The Indian government sent a C-17 transport plane to carry the 266 men and 17 women back home, with a second batch of 257 due to be flown out on Tuesday. China has repatriated more than 2,000 of its nationals freed from Myanmar scam centres through …

CM: Foreigners training Myanmar insurgents