Myanmar
US begins direct talks with Myanmar in reversal of isolation attempts following military coup
The US Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research, Michael Vance, played a leading role in the outreach, which has focused on shutting down scam centers that target Americans.
Over 90 dead, thousands missing after monsoon causes catastrophic flooding in India, Nepal, Myanmar
Myanmar arrests 21 over alleged donations to opposition-linked fundraising platform
Myanmar female prisoners face torture and neglect, rights group says
Chabad in Bangkok confirmed safe after devastating earthquake kills nine in Thai capital
While the occupants of the Chabad building were safe, nine people were killed in the Thai capital.
UN warns window to find Myanmar quake survivors closing, death toll climbs towards 3,000
The epicenter was about 17.2 km from the city of Mandalay, which has a population of about 1.2 million, according to USGS.
Thai soldiers tortured and killed Myanmar migrant, rights group says
Aung Ko Ko, 37, died after three soldiers and a Myanmar national brought him to an abandoned military bunker where they kicked and beat him with a bamboo stick, witnesses said.
'I am suffering deep down': Myanmar's poor travel to India to sell their organs
For a little over $3,000, Myanmar's poor are selling their organs.
A 99-million-year-old bug that lived in Myanmar discovered by Israeli researchers
Compared to the species already known to science, the new features of the bug include unique colors and shapes that the researchers believe were used as a deterrent against predators.
Over 70 Rohingya dead or missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia's Aceh
More than 2,300 Rohingya arrived in Indonesia last year, UNHCR data showed, surpassing the number of arrivals in the previous four years combined.
Asia beckons: Uncovering mystical Myanmar and whiskey sipping in tantalizing Taiwan
The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 60
At least 22 people killed in suspected massacre at Myanmar monastery
Post-mortem report: "Since all the dead bodies were found within the compound of Nan Nein monastery, it is evident that this was a massacre."
Thousands of Rohingya refugees homeless after Bangladesh camp fire -UN
The UN said more than 2,000 shelters and over 90 facilities including hospitals and learning centers were destroyed in the blaze.
UN to cut food aid for Rohingya refugees, citing fund shortfall
The World Food Program said it would reduce the value of its food assistance to $10 per person from $12 starting next month.
