Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 08/04/2026

The Irrawaddy — KNU Says Regime Column Wiped Out in Clash Near Lay Kay Kaw

DAILY BRIEFING Tuesday, August 4, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate Phoe Tar KNU Says Regime Column Wiped Out in Clash Near Lay Kay Kaw The KNU said the column was wiped out as resistance fighters repelled an advance into Brigade 6 territory, with clashes continuing near the Thai-Myanmar border. Continue Reading Kyaw Zwa Moe ‘I Can Only Hope This Is a First Step’ In an interview with The Irrawaddy, Kim Aris, son of detained democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, said his mother’s meeting with the ICRC must lead to her release. Continue Reading Beruma Playing the Daw Aung San Suu Kyi card Playing the Daw Aung San Suu Kyi card Continue Reading Thitinan Pongsudhirak ASEAN’s Next Security Challenge Is Cyber Cyber threats are reshaping security in Southeast Asia, making regional cooperation more essential even as ASEAN faces deepening political divisions. Continue Reading AFP Myanmar Regime Chief Set for First Thailand Visit as Civilian Leader Min Aung Hlaing’s first Thailand trip as president comes amid a push to regain regional standing, despite ongoing conflict and stalled peace efforts. 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