International
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Myanmar army chief attacks UN envoy Julie Bishop after criticism at UN meeting
The military’s criticism of Bishop is notable because she has also faced criticism from sections of Myanmar’s anti-junta movement
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Myanmar faces toughest financial sanctions as progress on money laundering stalls
The Financial Action Task Force says it will review the blacklisted country’s efforts later this year to decide on whether further action is needed
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Forced displacements to soar by 4.2 million worldwide by 2027, aid group warns
In 2025, Myanmar and Sudan alone accounted for more than half of the projected total, but new conflicts are adding to the updated forecast
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UK steps up crackdown on SE Asia scam network
Scam centres based in Myanmar and other countries in the region have raked in billions at the expense of victims worldwide
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Trump ends US protected status for Myanmar nationals
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the decision was made after a review of conditions in the country