China confirms detention of US researcher Min Zin on spying suspicion
China has confirmed that it is holding an American citizen, Min Zin, on suspicion of spying and endangering national security. The Foreign Ministry said the Myanmar-focused political analyst had been subjected to criminal compulsory measures, after US media reports said he was detained in early June. The case involves a researcher linked to the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar, a think tank that studies politics, resources and conflict dynamics in Myanmar.Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China had notified the US consulate general in Guangzhou of the arrest. According to the reports cited by the ministry, Min Zin disappeared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
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US diplomat found dead in Yangon as Myanmar police reportedly probe possible murder
A United States diplomat serving at the US Embassy in Yangon has been found dead, according to the US State Department. The death is being treated by Myanmar police as a possible murder, according to three people in the diplomatic community in Yangon who spoke on condition of anonymity. A Thai woman has also been detained in connection with the investigation, according to those sources.The State Department confirmed the fatality on Wednesday but gave no details about the person's identity, the cause of death or the circumstances. It said it was withholding further information out of respect for the privacy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 17:00 LONDON
