- 28 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityMyanmar
U.N. faces rival claims for Myanmar seat, doubts over Afghanistan
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations is faced with rival claims to Myanmar's seat at the 193-member world body as the ruling junta seeks to cement…
Joe Biden – President Who Pulled Punches When it Mattered
Hours after the last U.S. troops and diplomats were out of Afghanistan, President Joe Biden said in an address at the White House that Washington will continue to support the…
By PTI and Chanakya Forum
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi dizzy and drowsy, skips court appearance
(Reuters) -Deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi was unable to appear at a court hearing on Monday for health reasons, a member of her legal team said, describing her…
Deadly unrest reported in Myanmar after opposition urges ‘defensive war’
(Reuters) - At least 20 people have been killed in fighting between militias and Myanmar's ruling military, a witness and local media said on Friday, in the worst violence since…
Myanmar military releases hardline monk Wirathu -media
(Reuters) - Myanmar's military authorities have freed from jail a nationalist Buddhist monk, Ashin Wirathu, after dropping sedition charges filed during the rule of the ousted government of Aung San…
Britain announces new Myanmar sanctions
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain announced new Myanmar sanctions on Thursday, saying it was targeting a key business associate of the military junta for providing arms and financial support following a…
China envoy visits Myanmar as new route to Indian Ocean opened
(Reuters) - China's special envoy for Asian Affairs Sun Guoxiang visited Myanmar last week for talks with its military rulers, as a new route spanning the Southeast Asian nation opened…
Japan ‘effectively’ refuses to issue visas for two military-appointed diplomats of Myanmar
Tokyo [Japan] August 22 (ANI): Japan has "effectively refused" the request to issue visas for two military-appointed diplomats of Myanmar, Kyodo News reported citing sources. Myanmar military has requested the…
UN expresses its concerns over Myanmar’s dire humanitarian situation
New York [US], August 21 (ANI): The UN expressed its concerns over Myanmar's dire situation as armed conflict and insecurity since February 1st have led to the displacement of more…
Jaishankar exchanges perspectives on Myanmar situation with Brunei counterpart Erywan
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday exchanged perspectives on the situation in Myanmar with his Brunei Darussalam counterpart Dato Haji Erywan, who…
Myanmar coup: EU calls for immediate release of detained people, says violence must stop
Brussels [Belgium], August 14 (ANI): The European Union on Friday said violence in Myanmar "must stop" and called for the immediate release of all those detained following the February 1…
US announces USD 50 million in humanitarian assistance to Myanmar
Washington [US], August 10 (ANI): The United States on Tuesday announced USD 50 million in critical humanitarian assistance to the people of Myanmar, including those forced to flee violence and…
