Myanmar junta extends state of emergency to support election preparations
The junta plans this year to hold an election, which critics have derided as a sham to keep the generals in power through proxies.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Risk of violence escalates in Myanmar's civil war as junta flags elections
Myanmar's embattled ruling generals are making their most concerted effort to gain legitimacy - by pushing to hold another election.
Fri Jan 31 2025
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader over Rohingya campaign
The judges will decide if Gen. Min Aung Hlaing bears responsibility for Rohingya deportation and persecution in Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
China puts pressure on rebels amid the rapid degeneration of the military, which Beijing has long seen as a guarantor of stability.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Pope asks for liberation of Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Pope Francis urged for Aung San Suu Kyi's release and offered the Vatican as a safe haven for Myanmar's detained former leader.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Myanmar junta announces census for promised 2025 election
The census data collected between Oct. 1-15 will be used to hold a general election next year, said junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears
Kim Aris said he heard Aung Suu Kyi was suffering from the heat, but that the junta's official reason for moving her was "not very likely".
Fri Apr 19 2024
Myanmar's detained ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest as a health measure "to protect them from heatstroke", the military govt said.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Fight back or flee? Myanmar draft forces hard choices on youth
Months of relentless fighting has depleted most military battalions to half their recommended troop strength.
Mon Apr 08 2024
No bidders present at Myanmar auction for $90 million sale of Suu Kyi's home
Aung San Suu Kyi lived in her colonial-style villa for most of the more than three decades she has spent in Myanmar.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi's house arrest site worth at least $90mln - Court
A court in military-run Myanmar has put up for auction the villa where Aung San Suu Kyi spent 15 years under house arrest.
Thu Jan 25 2024
Myanmar rebels says dozens of junta forces surrender, captured
A coordinated offensive by insurgent groups battling the junta gathers pace in several parts of the country.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Myanmar rebels capture provincial town as anti-junta offensive widens
The town fell after a small group of junta soldiers surrendered following fierce fighting, local media outlet Myanmar Now said.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Myanmar Supreme Court rejects jailed Suu Kyi appeals
Aung San Suu Kyi is appealing dozens of convictions for crimes ranging from treason and bribery to violations of the telecommunications law.
Mon Oct 09 2023
ASEAN welcomes world leaders as China-US rivalry overshadows region
High on the agenda is Southeast Asian concern over China's activities in the South China Sea.
Wed Sep 06 2023
On-site investigation of burned-out Air Busan plane to begin
Passengers evacuated from the Air Busan plane will get their baggage back after authorities deemed the jet safe for a full investigation.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency to support election preparations
The junta plans this year to hold an election, which critics have derided as a sham to keep the generals in power through proxies.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Malaysia to receive visits from world leaders beginning next week - PM
We need more strategic partners at this time, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Jan 31 2025
'Stubborn' Sarawak flood victims urged to evacuate immediately
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas says some individuals are still reluctant to move to the nearest relief centres.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Taylor Swift unveiled as presenter at Sunday's Grammys
Taylor Swift is nominated for the Grammy Awards for Album of the Year with her album 'The Tortured Poets Department', and five other awards.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Microsoft, Meta back big AI spending despite DeepSeek's low costs
CEOs of Microsoft and Meta defends massive spending saying it was crucial to staying competitive in the new field.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after delay over chaotic hostage handover
Hamas frees three Israeli and five Thai hostages in Gaza, and Israel releases 110 Palestinian prisoners in the latest prisoner-hostage swap.
Fri Jan 31 2025
New minimum wage order comes into force tomorrow, benefiting 4.37 million workers - KESUMA
Failure to comply with the Minimum Wage Order is an offence and may result in a fine.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Honda, Nissan to unveil detailed merger plan in mid-Feb.
Japan's second- and third-largest carmakers by volume, have agreed to begin talks on merging under a holding company.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Investigators cautious of jet fuel still aboard wrecked South Korean plane
The investigation is being slowed by a large amount of fuel and oxygen still on board, according to an air crash investigation official.
Fri Jan 31 2025