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Trump Ends US Protected Status for Myanmar Nationals

The administration claimed governance and stability were improving and cited free and fair elections planned by the junta; the decision drew immediate condemnation.

25 Nov 2025 10:27 am
Leading Scholar Urges Thailand to Support Karen, Karenni Autonomy in Myanmar

Dr. Fuadi Pitsuwan highlights security and economic advantages of engaging with autonomous administrations taking shape along the Thai-Myanmar border.

24 Nov 2025 6:53 pm
Myanmar Junta Backs China in Row With Japan Over Taiwan Remarks

The regime echoed Beijings attacks on Tokyo as tensions escalate, reaffirming its loyalty to China and the One China policy.

24 Nov 2025 5:53 pm
KNU Troops Stumble Upon Another Scam Center Run by Junta-Allied Militia

During a clash with junta forces in Min Let Pan, the KNLA overran a DKBA base and found it housed a scam center with over 5,000 workers.

24 Nov 2025 5:09 pm
Yangon Factory Owners Pressuring Workers to Back Junta Proxy Party in Election

Staff are being urged to vote for the military-backed USDP, sparking fear of reprisal if they refuse to comply.

24 Nov 2025 2:16 pm
Junta Seeks SCO Lifeline in Moscow After Crashing Economy; and More

Also this week, the regime boss made an ultranationalist campaign pitch for his rubber-stamp election.

22 Nov 2025 6:38 am
Junta Says Over 1,000 Foreigners Held in Shwe Kokko Scam Raids

A total of 1,016 people from 22 countries were detained in three days of raids, including 216 Indonesians, 184 Chinese and 85 Ethiopians, the regime claimed.

21 Nov 2025 5:45 pm
Myanmar PM Thanks ASEAN for Supporting Election

Junta-appointed Prime Minister Nyo Saw takes advantage of a rare international platform to tout the rigged poll and thank ASEAN for support it never expressed.

21 Nov 2025 4:32 pm
US Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Reject Myanmar Juntas Sham Election

A congressional committee warned that Myanmars planned polls will deepen instability and fuel China-linked crime networks running global scam hubs.

21 Nov 2025 1:47 pm
Myanmars Transition to Federal Democracy Is Irreversible

The militarys loss of legitimacy and the emerging structures being built by the ethnic and Bamar resistance all point to one future: a federal Myanmar, says Khin Maung Win.

21 Nov 2025 12:22 pm
Myanmar Shadow Governments Crypto Soars After MEXC Exchange Listing

More listings of the resistance-funding SDB tokens are expected on major crypto exchanges in the near future, the alternative bank says.

20 Nov 2025 4:21 pm
Myanmar Junta Suffers Heavy Losses as Rakhine Counteroffensive Intensifies

Escalating battles near Kyaukphyu, home to Chinese megaprojects, have forced tens of thousands to flee.

20 Nov 2025 3:33 pm
20 Nov 2025 2:56 pm
Taang Rebels Accused of Betrayal for Handing Over Mogoke and Mongmit to Regime

Local residents and allies say the decision to hand over the Mandalay and northern Shan townships to the junta was not the TNLAs to make.

20 Nov 2025 1:53 pm
Karen National Union Expels Ex-Leader for Engaging With Myanmar Junta

Saw Mutu Say Poe and fellow senior member Saw Shwe Moung kicked out after attending last months National Ceasefire Agreement anniversary.

19 Nov 2025 6:35 pm
Myanmar Junta Accuses US of Hidden Agenda in Anti-Scam Crackdown

Regime spokesman Zaw Min Tun appeared to reject cooperation with Washington as the junta aligns with China-led initiatives to target scam hubs.

19 Nov 2025 5:59 pm
Major Myanmar Junta Offensive Aims to Clear Pakokku for Election

Regime offensives in the Magwe district have displaced people from more than 60 villages, at least 30 of which were torched.

19 Nov 2025 2:42 pm
As Election Looms, Myanmar Junta Boss Showers Friends With Honors

Cronies, arms brokers, propaganda operatives and foreign partners were among 1,249 recipients of honorary titles as Min Aung Hlaing shores up loyalty before his election.

19 Nov 2025 2:10 pm
What Does the Creation of the U.S. Scam Center Strike Force Mean for Myanmar?

This week, our editors discuss the new active role of the U.S. in the online scam center issue, and what it will mean for the warlords on the border and the military regime they are allied with.

19 Nov 2025 12:25 pm