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Myanmar Conflict & Safety: A Myanmar military airstrike on a monastery in Myaung Township, Sagaing Region, killed 14 people during a week-long Buddhist Lent meditation retreat, with reports of a second bomb hitting nearby homes as rescuers tried to recover victims. Flooding & Travel Disruption: The NUG reports flooding affecting nearly 620,000 people across Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway and Ayeyarwady, with roads and bridges inundated and urgent needs for clean water, food and medicine—bad news for anyone planning to move through affected townships. Border Tourism Context: Myanmar tightens passport rules in Thailand, requiring Naypyidaw approval for category changes, which could affect travelers’ paperwork timelines. Air Connectivity: Myanmar Airways International plans direct Russia flights starting Oct 4, 2026, with Novosibirsk–Mandalay–Yangon service twice weekly, potentially opening a new route for Myanmar-bound visitors. Regional Travel Risk: Reports also highlight scam compounds operating along the Thailand–Myanmar border, a reminder for travelers to stay alert to online job and romance offers.

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Deccan Chronicle

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Owned By	Samgrah Commercial through Deccan Chronicle Holdings
Year Founded	1938
Website	www.deccanchronicle.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Secunderabad
Owner Country	India

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Bernama

Pro-Government

Owned By	Malaysian Government
Year Founded	1968
Website	www.bernama.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Owner Country	Malaysia

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Aug. 22, 2026

Myanmar airstrike on monastery kills 14 during Buddhist retreat

Daily Sabah |

Owner: Kalyoncu Family info about owner

Daily Sabah

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Kalyoncu Family through Kalyon Group, Zirve Holding & Turkuvaz Medya
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://www.dailysabah.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Turkey, Istanbul
Owner Country	Turkey

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Aug. 23, 2026

Belarus and Myanmar’s military regime move ahead on footwear factory tied to armed forces

Democratic Voice of Burma |

Owner: DVB Multimedia Group info about owner

Democratic Voice of Burma

Neutral

Owned By	DVB Multimedia Group (Non-profit Managing Editor Khin Soe)
Year Founded	1992
Website	http://english.dvb.no/
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Thailand, Chiang Mai
Owner Country	Myanmar

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Aug. 23, 2026

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Bernama |

Owner: Malaysian Government info about owner

Bernama

Pro-Government

Owned By	Malaysian Government
Year Founded	1968
Website	www.bernama.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Owner Country	Malaysia

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Aug. 21, 2026

Myanmar military strike kills 14 at monastery: rebels

The Courier |

Owner: Antony Catalano & Alex Waislitz info about owner

The Courier

Neutral

Owned By	Antony Catalano & Alex Waislitz through Australian Community Media
Year Founded	1867
Website	www.thecourier.com.au
Domain Registration Year
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	Australia, Ballarat
Owner Country	Australia

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Aug. 21, 2026

Myanmar Airways Plans Direct Russia Flights From October

Rus Tourism News |

Owner: Iuliia Tore info about owner

Rus Tourism News

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Owned By	Iuliia Tore
Year Founded	2009
Website	https://www.rustourismnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Ukraine, Kharkiv
Owner Country	Ukraine

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Aug. 21, 2026

Myanmar tightens passport rules in Thailand, requiring Naypyidaw approval for category changes

Democratic Voice of Burma |

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Democratic Voice of Burma

Neutral

Owned By	DVB Multimedia Group (Non-profit Managing Editor Khin Soe)
Year Founded	1992
Website	http://english.dvb.no/
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Thailand, Chiang Mai
Owner Country	Myanmar

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