The Irrawaddy

Beijing has hailed another groundbreaking fossil discovered in Myanmars Kachin State, even as Chinese demand for amber continues to drive conflict and human rights abuses in the region.

Thai commander arrives for talks on expanding military ties, one day after an airstrike on a market in Rakhine State killed 18 civilians, mostly women and children.

An MNA aircraft ferried 50 assault rifles to an obscure pro-junta outfit in Kachin State in a recent instance of the regime using civilian passengers as human shields for arms transports.

The agreement aims to reassure investors on both sides that their money is safe, but despite big plans, economic engagement beyond the arms trade remains modest.

With no outright majority, Bhumjaithai moves to form a coalition with Pheu Thai as recounts proceed in three constituencies and party-list seats remain uncertified.

Four children among the dead in latest attack on civilian targets in Arakan Army-held territory.

As conflict disrupts key border routes, the China-backed Kenglat post on the Mekong has gained new prominence as one of the juntas few functioning trade gateways.

The Special Advisory Council for Myanmar hails the opening of a war crimes case file in Timor-Leste against junta boss Min Aung Hlaing and says ASEAN must get behind it.

Thailand and China say they want to facilitate peace talks between Myanmars armed resistance groups and the junta. But, ask our editors: will anyone turn up?

With the USDP dominating the seats and military MPs guaranteed 25 percent, the new legislature is expected to cement Min Aung Hlaings grip on power.

After visiting Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, an FBI official pledged continued global action against scam syndicates targeting Americans.

Right group calls for targeted sanctions on shadow supply line powering regime air war that has killed thousands of civilians.

Ten people were killed in the latest in a string of bombing attacks by the military regime on rural targets in Sagaing Region.

Thousands of civilians flee drone strikes as regime targets Tagaunga critical gateway to Sagaing Region and Kachin State.

Regime bombs Laiza, Waingmaw and Momauk after accusing the KIA of a drone strike on a Myanmar National Airlines plane in Myitkyina.

For energy-rich China, the hydropower project is surplus and politically explosivebut for the junta, its a lifeline to survival.

Locals say gangs displaced from KK Park are rebuilding in fortified sites under the junta-aligned militias control, with villagers warned to keep silent or face death.