earthquake, People inspect the debris of a collapsed building in Mandalay on Mar 28, 2025

7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southeast Asia: Myanmar and Thailand at the Epicenter of the Tremor

A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday afternoon, leaving widespread devastation in its wake. The tremors were powerful enough to be felt in neighboring Thailand and China, sending shockwaves through urban centers and prompting immediate evacuation efforts. According...
Rescuers work at the site a high-rise building under construction that collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand

Massive Earthquake Devastates Myanmar and Thailand, Leaving Dozens Dead and Hundreds Trapped

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, killing over 20 people and leaving dozens trapped under debris. The quake, which occurred northwest of Sagaing, Myanmar, was followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock, exacerbating the devastation. It also caused destruction...
Myanmar Rebel Group

Myanmar’s Civil War: Fluid Frontlines and an Uncertain Future

Four years after Myanmar’s military coup, the country’s civil war remains deeply unpredictable. If one word could define the situation in 2025, it is “fluidity”—a precarious balance of power where no single faction can claim decisive control. The military junta,...
Myanmar's Myawaddy town is seen from across the Thai side in Mae Sot district

Myanmar Cracks Down on Online Scam Networks, Deporting Over 50,000 Individuals to China

Myanmar's military junta announced a significant crackdown on Tuesday, reporting the deportation of more than 50,000 people suspected of involvement in online scam operations since October 2023. This unprecedented move, accompanied by a rare appeal to neighboring countries for cooperative...
Protests against Myanmar military junta

Myanmar Junta Announces Amnesty for Over 5,800 Prisoners Amid Political Turmoil

Myanmar's Independence Day, the military government announced the release of 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under a general amnesty. This decision, publicized through state media, has drawn both cautious optimism and widespread skepticism from international observers and local political activists....
Myanmar Rebel Group

Myanmar Rebel Group Signals Willingness for Beijing-Mediated Peace Talks Amid Intensified Border Conflict

Myanmar’s protracted civil strife, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), one of the country’s prominent ethnic rebel groups, has expressed readiness to engage in peace talks mediated by China. This marks a potential turning point in the fighting that...
Thai Fishermen Detained in Myanmar Waters After Fatal Encounter: One Dead, 31 Captured

Thai Fishermen Detained in Myanmar Waters After Fatal Encounter: One Dead, 31 Captured

A maritime dispute escalates tensions between Thailand and Myanmar More than 30 crew members of Thai fishing boats were detained in Myanmar waters on Saturday, November 30, following a confrontation that left one fisherman dead. The incident underscores long-standing tensions...
Myanmar junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing

How an ICC Arrest Warrant Could Challenge Myanmar’s Junta and Inspire Global Justice Efforts

Myanmar's Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing Faces Potential ICC Arrest Warrant Over Rohingya Crackdown The International Criminal Court (ICC) could issue an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, over his alleged role in crimes against humanity during...
Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing

ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Military Leader Min Aung Hlaing Over Rohingya Persecution

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced his intention to seek an arrest warrant for Myanmar's military leader, General Min Aung Hlaing. The charges stem from allegations of crimes against humanity tied to the persecution of the Rohingya,...
Thai Soldiers

Thailand Arrests 70 Suspected Rohingya Immigrants, Including 30 Children

Thai authorities on Saturday detained 70 suspected immigrants on a beach in southern Thailand, including 30 children, believed to be Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar. This latest interception highlights the relentless plight of the Rohingya people, who continue to flee persecution...
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