U Myint Swe, Acting President of Myanmar Installed by Military, Dies at 74

A figurehead leader, he had little real power but did endorse measures that allowed the country’s generals to extend their rule after a 2021 coup.

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Myanmar Lifts State of Emergency, Paving the Way for Disputed Vote

The military government hopes elections can bring more international legitimacy. But the generals will still rule, and opposition groups are boycotting.

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Rare Earths Mining in Myanmar Is Polluting Thailand’s Kok River

Unregulated activity led by Chinese enterprises in conflict-ravaged Myanmar is creating an environmental calamity in neighboring Thailand.

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What to Know About the Rare Earths Mining Boom in Myanmar

In the chaos of war, there’s nothing to stop Chinese firms from ravaging the landscape and extracting the minerals, which end up in China.

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What to Know About P.O.W.s in Myanmar’s Brutal Civil War

As the rebels have gained ground, they have detained thousands of prisoners of war. Their enemy, the junta, keeps few captives.

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Here Are Trump’s New Tariff Threats

President Trump has told seven countries that they will face tariffs of at least 25 percent on Aug. 1 if they don’t reach agreements by then.

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Why Myanmar Rebels Retreated From Lashio

Beijing has intervened significantly in Myanmar’s civil war to protect its substantial investments in the country, handing a setback to resistance forces.

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India Is Accused of Inhumane Deportation of Rohingya Refugees

The allegations, which include being pushed into the sea off Myanmar with only life jackets, have prompted a call from the United Nations for an investigation.

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50 Years After the U.S. Left Vietnam, Another Retreat Is Shaking Asia

Even among former enemies, the new American withdrawal from aid and democratic ideals is stirring deep feelings and confusion.

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A Deadly Earthquake Rocks a Pillar of a Buddhist Nation: Its Monks

The people of Myanmar have often turned to the clergy for aid during natural disasters. But last month’s earthquake was also devastating for monks, many of whom died under the rubble of collapsed monasteries.

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