For the Kachin refugees from Myanmar’s northernmost state, handmade scarves and bags are not just simple items - they carry deep cultural meaning and serve as powerful symbols of gratitude.

BANGKOK--A rebel group in Myanmar’s northern state of Kachin said its troops on Thursday attacked more than 10 army outposts along the main road to the state capital of Myitkyina, increasing the ...

By capturing sites that produce roughly half of the world's heavy rare earths, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) rebels have been able to throttle the supply of minerals used in wind turbines and ...

Meanwhile, Jaw Tu Hkawng, a Kachin refugee, expressed deep appreciation for the SMART team's efforts, saying the Myanmar community in Malaysia felt helpless when the earthquake struck, as their people ...

Rare earth mining in Myanmar is concentrated in Kachin state around the towns of Panwa and Chipwe, which have been controlled by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) since last October. Since the ...

Meanwhile, Jaw Tu Hkawng, a Kachin refugee, expressed deep appreciation for the Smart team's efforts, saying the Myanmar community in Malaysia felt helpless when the earthquake struck, as their ...