Myanmar junta bombs rebel-held town in Shan state killing 8
The attack came days after the junta struck a ceasefire with another insurgent group that also operates in Shan sta
Two-thirds of residents flee Myanmar beach town as rebels battle junta troops
The Arakan Army is moving beyond its traditional territory to areas across the border from Rakhine state.
Dozens of Myanmar junta soldiers defect to Karen rebel army
Most of the more than 40 soldiers were forcibly recruited by the junta, insurgents say.
China, Mekong countries agree to combat scam centers, arms trafficking
Efforts have already resulted in the arrest of 70,000 criminals in 2024, China’s embassy said.
Tide of Myanmar war refugees tests Thailand’s welcome mat for migrants
High-profile cases eclipse a bigger Thai crackdown on hundreds of thousands of war refugees from Myanmar.
EXPLAINED: What are scam parks?
Across Southeast Asia, criminals have found there is big money to be made in human trafficking and bilking victims
Myanmar’s Arakan Army confirms torture, execution of POWs in leaked viral video
The group’s spokesperson says the incident was retaliation for the deaths of AA family members.
Myanmar’s junta launches offensives on rebel strongholds in Mandalay region
The assault is part of a renewed push by junta forces to reclaim key strategic areas in the country's heartland.
Myanmar junta and insurgents sign ceasefire brokered by China
After months of shortages, cross-border trade has resumed at some gates, residents say.
