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‘I could be next’ — US-returned entrepreneur fears for his life in Myanmar anti-coup protests

Thaw Zin, founder of a Yangon start-up, says Myanmar military is using criminals to incite violence and sow unrest to justify use of force against anti-coup protesters.

‘Three-finger’ salute to Myanmar & Boris Johnson’s new mantra to lift lockdown in UK

The best international cartoons of the week, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Myanmar protester, shot in head by police last week, dies

Mya Thwet Thwet Khine had been on life support with what doctors had said was no chance of recovery. The woman is the first confirmed death among protesters.

US slaps sanctions on 10 current & ex-military officers, 3 entities involved in Myanmar coup

US Secretary of State Tony Blinken said the sanctions don't target the economy or people of Burma and US has gone to great lengths to ensure doesn't add to the humanitarian plight.

Indian response in Ladakh quite substantial compared to Doklam, Shyam Saran says

In an interview, former foreign secretary Shyam Saran says re-engaging with Pakistan without giving up India’s interests may help in avoiding a 'two-front war-like' situation.

Armed Myanmar-based insurgent group seeks asylum in Mizoram in wake of military coup

Mizoram's Champhai district administration has issued an alert against an influx of refugees from Myanmar, officials said. The state shares a 404km porous border with Myanmar.

India, Japan cooperating in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka to strengthen Quad — envoy Suzuki

Ambassador Suzuki says trilateral cooperation between Japan, India & Sri Lanka in case of Colombo Port ECT has ‘significant value’.

Myanmar coup disrupts testing, vaccination centres in UK temples, mosques & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Modi, Biden agree on Indo-Pacific but not so much on Quad, democratic values & Myanmar

This was the first time PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden had a conversation since the latter assumed office. They last spoke in November last year. 

India shouldn’t worry, Myanmar needs us more to prevent China domination

A stable, democratic Myanmar is necessary for India to unlock the potential of 'Act East', and to stabilise the politics of Nagaland, Manipur, and Assam.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.