This week’s Irrawaddy editorial discussion asks why Daw Aung San Suu Kyi remains popular as we mark her 80th birthday.

U.S. President Donald Trump vented his frustration on Wednesday morning as a ceasefire he brokered between Israel and Iran appeared to fray. Before ...

Casualties are reported on both sides as the regime and Karen resistance fight for control of key positions on the Asian Highway leading to the Thai border.

Thai army blocks all but essential crossings amid border dispute, leaving workers, tourists and families stranded at key checkpoint to Cambodia.

Nawnghkio in northern Shan State is under attack from several directions as Myanmar’s junta tries to retake the town from the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA). Several hundred regime troops are ...

The junta’s recruitment of child soldiers has surged, Human Rights Watch said in a report on June 20, a significant number enlisted since it introduced mandatory military service. So far the military ...

A new law by Myanmar’s civilian legislative body promises to honor civil servants who joined the resistance—but also punish ...

Iran threatens US bases, Israel warns of more strikes, and global powers urge calm after American assault on nuclear sites.

Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF) deputy commander-in-chief Maui warned business owners against price gouging, ...

A large regime offensive has been launched in Sagaing Township, apparently to retake territory ahead of its planned general ...

Shortly after Chinese President Xi Jinping and junta chief Min Aung Hlaing marked 75 years of diplomatic ties by urging ...