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Myanmar Embassies Push Tax, Remittance Rules as Migrant Backlash Grows Across Asia
Tensions are escalating between millions of overseas workers and a cash-strapped military regime that has tied passport renewal to mandatory remittance.
10 Nov 2026 5:47 pm
Blue Tsunami Claims a Congressional Champion of Myanmar
Bill Huizengas election defeat leaves Myanmar advocates mourning the loss of a key ally in Congressand facing the challenge of rebuilding years of hard-won ties.
10 Nov 2026 2:51 pm
Bangladesh Confirms Talks With AA Over Rohingya Repatriation
Dhaka acknowledged engaging both the regime and the Arakan Army as the ethnic armed groups control of much of Rakhine reshapes efforts to return Rohingya refugees.
10 Nov 2026 2:39 pm
Hurry Up With Our Investment Projects, China tells Myanmar Regime
Beijing appears increasingly exasperated with the Min Aung Hlaing regimes inability to deliver on its promises despite constantly holding out its hands for more money and support.
5 Nov 2026 2:54 pm

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