Vice-chairwoman of Myanmar's Central Bank shot dead at home

13 Sept 13:41 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's Central Bank Vice-Chairwoman, Than Than Swe, was fatally shot at her home in Bahan Township after opening her door to a stranger.
Rumors on social media suggest anti-junta groups may be responsible, leading security personnel to search for a suspect vehicle, though no official announcement has been made.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.