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Thailand arrests Myanmar military-linked businessman suspected of drug trafficking

Thai authorities said on Wednesday they had detained a Myanmar tycoon suspected of drug trafficking, who three sources said was linked to the upper echelons of Myanmar's ruling military junta.

Reuters

Vaiko asks Centre to secure release of abducted Indians in Myanmar

The Hindu Bureau

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Controversial drone deal approved by Peter Dutton being 'carefully' examined

A decision by former defence minister Peter Dutton to approve a purchase of drones also used by Russia and China will be "carefully" reviewed by the Albanese government, which has flagged it could eventually be scrapped.

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Myanmar: What Can Indonesia Do as ASEAN Chair To Help End Overshadowed Conflict?

Indonesia, whose authoritarian leader stepped down from power in 1998, offers Myanmar an example of military reform.

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Myanmar's military gov't denies deadly air attack on school

Myanmar’s military-ruled government has denied reports it carried out an air attack on a school that killed at least seven children, accusing the media of distorting the truth

The Independent UK

Major General VK Nambiar, Mizoram governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati discuss situation across Indo-Myanmar border

Major General VK Nambiar, YSM, SM Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) today interacted with the Governor of Mizoram Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati at the Raj Bhavan. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Family of stranded youth in Myanmar plead for his safe return

The youth had reportedly spoken about his predicament to a family member and had pleaded for intervention by the Indian Government for his rescue from Myanmar

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Myanmar military threatens jail for online 'likes' for opponents

Myanmar's ruling junta on Tuesday warned the public against showing moral support for a "terrorist" resistance movement, threatening jail terms of up to 10 years just for liking or sharing its content on social media.

Reuters

Myanmar discussing with Russia use of Mir card for payments

Myanmar is discussing with burgeoning ally Russia the use of its Mir bank card for payments, the junta spokesperson said on Tuesday, as the military-ruled country reels from a currency crisis and the impact of Western sanctions.

Reuters

11 schoolchildren killed in Myanmar air strike: Unicef

YANGON: At least 11 schoolchildren died in an air strike and firing on a Myanmar village, the UN children's agency said, an attack the country's junta said targeted rebels hiding in the area.

Bangkok Post

Call for action on Myanmar as at least 11 killed in school attack

At least 11 children killed in military raid, as UN, ASEAN consider tougher measures to deal with post-coup crisis.

Al Jazeera

As U.N. mulls Myanmar action, Malaysia pushes ASEAN to review peace plan

Southeast Asian nations must decide if they are going to push ahead with a so-far failed five-point peace plan for Myanmar or "decide what's next" before their leaders meet in November, Malaysia's Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said on Monday.

Reuters

Witnesses: Myanmar air attack kills 13, including 7 children

A school administrator says government helicopters have attacked a school and village in Myanmar, killing at least 13 people including seven children

The Independent UK

Six children killed in army air strike on school in Myanmar's Sagaing region, local media reports say

Some children were killed on the spot by the helicopter attack, while others died after troops entered the village, local media reports say.

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Myanmar army helicopters fire on school, killing six

At least 13 people including seven children were killed when army helicopters shot at a school in Myanmar, media reports and residents said, as the military said it opened fire because rebels were using the building to attack its forces.

The Times of India

Myanmar refugees cannot buy land or build houses without govt nod: Mizoram

AIZAWL: Myanmar refugees taking shelter in Mizoram following the military coup there in February last year will not be allowed to purchase land or building here without the permission of the state government.

The Guardian - UK

The 2021 Myanmar coup explained in 30 seconds

Country’s military has deployed brutal violence to crush dissent since taking power in a 2021 coup but resistance is growing

The Hindu

Rise in smuggling activities in Mizoram due to Myanmar crisis: Officials

During the January-May period of the current year, 19.81 kg of heroin has been seized and 374 people have been arrested for allegedly possessing the contraband.

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Biden en Route to London to Attend Funeral of Elizabeth II

US President Joe Biden on Saturday headed to London to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The state funeral, the first in Britain since the death of Winston Churchill in 1965, will take place Monday at Westminster Abbey in London at 11:00 am (1000 GMT). Biden will be among…

Bangkok Post

15 illegal migrants found crammed in pickup

KANCHANABURI: A driver and 15 illegal migrants from Myanmar were arrested following a chase involving a pickup truck with an enclosed box in Thong Pha Phum district early Saturday morning.

Al Jazeera

Mortar fired from Myanmar kills Rohingya youth in Bangladesh

More than a million Rohingya live in camps in southern Bangladesh that comprise the world’s largest refugee settlements.

Bangkok Post

Rohingya teen killed in Bangladesh by mortar fired from Myanmar

DHAKA: A 15-year-old Rohingya boy was killed and at least six people were injured when mortar shells fired from Myanmar exploded in Bangladesh, the latest in a series of violent incidents, officials and a Rohingya leader said.

Reuters

Rohingya teenager killed in Bangladesh by mortar fired from Myanmar

A 15-year old Rohingya boy was killed and at least six people were injured when mortar shells fired from Myanmar exploded in Bangladesh, the latest in a series of violent incidents, officials and a Rohingya leader said.

Daily Mirror

Around 500 will attend Queen's funeral as more details of the historic event emerge

Global leaders, royalty and other dignitaries will be at Westminster Abbey for the Queen's state funeral but representatives from Russia, Myanmar, Belarus, Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan have not been invited

Reuters

U.N. rights office calls for urgent halt to arms sales to Myanmar

Countries should do more to prevent revenues and arms from reaching a military in Myanmar that is ruling by repressing and terrorising its people, the United Nations human rights office said on Friday.

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