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Indonesian authorities have detained 10 Myanmar nationals following the interception of a Tanzanian-registered ship carrying 2.6 metric tonnes of liquid methamphetamine, marking a significant crackdown on regional drug trafficking networks.
Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing has departed for Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin, marking his first Moscow visit as civilian president. The trip underscores Myanmar's deepening reliance on Russian support amid international isolation following the 2021 coup.
Myanmar's ex-junta chief Min Aung Hlaing visits Thailand as part of a broader effort to restore his country's standing in Asean, despite leading a 2021 coup and facing international warrants.
Myanmar's military-backed government confirmed that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a Red Cross official on Monday, marking the first known foreign access to the 81-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate since her detention in February 2021.
Myanmar police have arrested 13 people in connection with two separate gold shop robberies in the Mandalay region, recovering over 42 ticals of gold jewellery, weapons, and other items.
Myanmar's military-controlled parliament has enacted legislation permitting capital punishment for those who coerce workers into cyber-fraud operations, reflecting intensifying regional efforts against sprawling transnational scam syndicates.
Malaysia began their 2026 ASEAN Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Myanmar in Yangon, with captain Paulo Josue scoring twice. The result places Malaysia atop Group B with three points.
Myanmar's return to ASEAN's top-level meetings remains distant, the Philippines' foreign minister indicated this week, citing ongoing doubts about the military junta's commitment to a 2021 peace roadmap.
Myanmar's reintegration into ASEAN's official proceedings remains unlikely in the near term, according to Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, who emphasized that compliance with the Five-Point Consensus is non-negotiable.
Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing is set to visit Thailand next month for talks with PM Anutin Charnvirakul, marking a significant diplomatic engagement as ASEAN explores ways to reintegrate the coup-affected nation despite deep internal divisions.
Kelantan police have arrested two Myanmar nationals following a vehicle pursuit in Gua Musang. Officers seized 6,000 yaba pills valued at approximately RM60,000 in what marks another significant drug haul in the northern region.
A fresh maritime clash between Philippine and Chinese forces has intensified tensions as ASEAN foreign ministers convene in Manila. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives with warnings about Beijing's control of contested waters, while Myanmar's civil war and regional energy security dominate discussions.
Vietnam has committed to collaborating with ASEAN and the Philippines' 2026 chair to support Myanmar's economic recovery, reconciliation and security challenges through the Five-Point Consensus framework.