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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: Myanmar coup

Myanmar forms interim govt ahead of elections, but top general remains in control

The State media said the post-coup military decree was scrapped as Myanmar forms a caretaker administration and special commission to oversee the December election.

US lifts sanctions on allies of Myanmar junta after its chief praises Trump in letter

Ruling military general Min Aung Hlaing asked Trump for reduction in 40% tariff rate on Myanmar's exports to the US, saying he was ready to send a negotiation team to Washington if needed.

Myanmar military’s ‘ceasefire’ follows old pattern—exploiting disasters to shore up control

The military may also be hoping that it can use the disaster to rebuild its brand overseas. The surprise announcement of a ceasefire by the generals is part of that process.

India issues new advisory against fake job rackets in Myanmar, flags another ‘dangerous’ area

The Indian embassy in Yangon has previously issued advisories on the subject in July 2022, October 2022, March 2023 & September 2023. Monday’s statement flagged a new dangerous area in Pha Lu.

Myanmar’s detained former leader & Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

Suu Kyi, 78, has been detained by Myanmar's military since it overthrew her govt in a 2021 coup. She faces 27 years in prison for treason, bribery, etc., charges she denies.

Aung San Suu Kyi pardoned on 5 charges by Myanmar’s military govt, to stay under house arrest

Ousted leader's sentence reduced from 33 to 27 years. Junta also reduced ex-president Win Myint's sentence by 4 years, freed 7,749 other prisoners.

India among 5 nations that supplied weapons worth $1 bn to Myanmar junta, says UN report

'The Billion Dollar Death Trade' report released by UN Human Rights Office claims Russia, China & Singapore were major suppliers while India and Thailand contributed lesser amounts.

Manipur govt to build shelters for Myanmar nationals in India ‘on humanitarian considerations’

Decision to provide shelter to those arriving from war-torn Myanmar comes after reports of violence in neighbouring areas close to border, says Manipur minister Letpao Haokip.

On Camera

New labour codes can change the harsh reality of gig work

Employers and customers need to understand that gig workers are as much workers as factory workers or farm labourers, and that they are not miscreants.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.