Asean ‘gravely concerned’ over Myanmar junta attack
The call by Asean chair Cambodia was in response to a military air raid in northern Kachin state on Oct 23 that killed at least 80 people.
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Myanmar signs Middle Paunglaung Hydropower project with Russia
The Middle Paunglaung Hydropower project is a RCC concrete type dam that can generate 530.4million kilowatt hours of electricity.
Air strike during Myanmar concert kills at least 50: Media, opposition
The jet strike killed civilians, local singers and officers of the Kachin Independence Army, the media reported citing witnesses.
Myanmar deploys troops, fighter jets near Thai border to tackle ethnic rival force
The move came after Karen fighters inflicted heavy damage on the Myanmar military and conquered some parts of Kawkareik town over the past three days.
Myanmar junta sentences Suu Kyi to 6 more years for corruption
She is currently on trial for five other corruption charges. Each carries a maximum 15 years in prison.
Time for Prayut to turn his back on Myanmar junta and back a bolder Asean response
Unwavering support for the Myanmar junta will cost Thailand its traditionally strong influence in the regional grouping.
Myanmar sentences Japanese journalist to prison on 2 charges
reporter Toru Kubota was sentenced to seven years for violating the electronic transactions law and three years for incitement. The sentences were to be served concurrently.
Cambodia stands firm on 5 point consensus: No invite for Myanmar to Asean Summit
The government will instead invite a non-political representative from Myanmar to attend.
Is the military junta losing its ground in Myanmar?: Daily Star contributor
Given the circumstances, it is inevitable that the military junta is on the backfoot.
“War-like situation has not come yet”: Bangladesh minister on Myanmar mortar shelling
“What we see is that they are fighting by themselves," Home Minister Asaduzzaman said, adding that Bangladesh has no role in the internal conflict that is happening at the…