International
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Junta chief makes trip to Russia
The visit is the latest in a series of trips abroad by the self-appointed president as part of his diplomatic offensive to restore international ties
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EU sanctions kingpin, Myanmar armed group over cyberscams
The junta-aligned DKBA, which was found to be hosting scam centres in its territory, was also sanctioned by the US in November
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Scam losses in Asian regions up to $114 bn in 2025: UN
Southeast Asia, especially Myanmar and Cambodia, has emerged as a regional hub for online fraud activities
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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
