Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 04/29/2026

The Irrawaddy — Russian, Thai Officials Visit Myanmar for Trade, Investment Talks

DAILY BRIEFING Wednesday, April 29, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate Maung Kavi Russian, Thai Officials Visit Myanmar for Trade, Investment Talks The talks with Russia focused on energy and investment cooperation, while Thailand pushed to revive border trade. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy Global Inaction Fueling Human Rights Catastrophe in Myanmar: UN Rapporteur Outgoing envoy Tom Andrews calls on world leaders to end cycle of impunity for a military that has brutalized its people for decades.  Continue Reading Chandu Doddi Chinese Frustration Grows Over Pakistan’s Failure to Protect its Interests Hairline cracks are appearing in what is officially described as the “iron brotherhood” over growing fundamentalist attacks on Chinese investments and personnel In Pakistan. Continue Reading Maung Kavi Myanmar Regime Plans Buddhist Spectacle as Min Aung Hlaing Seeks to Project Piety Critics say the regime is using the 70th anniversary celebration of the Sixth Buddhist Council in Yangon this week to burnish its image amid ongoing military campaigns. Continue Reading Support Press Freedom Independent journalism needs your support. Help us hold power to account. Donate Now Facebook · Twitter · Website © 2026 The Irrawaddy · Chiang Mai, Thailand Unsubscribe · Update preferences · Forward to a friend