![Myanmar junta says facing 'heavy assault' from insurgents in three states Myanmar junta says facing 'heavy assault' from insurgents in three states](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700123741_TBMynammarjpg.jpg)
Myanmar junta says facing 'heavy assault' from insurgents in three states
Myanmar's military has brought unprecedented coordination between anti-military forces that are mounting the biggest challenge to the army.
Thu Nov 16 2023
![Myanmar's jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi ailing - source Myanmar's jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi ailing - source](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690350836_TBAungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
Myanmar's jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi ailing - source
The 78-year-old Nobel laureate instead has been treated by a prisons department doctor.
Tue Sep 05 2023
![Myanmar junta pardons ex-leader Suu Kyi for five offences - State media Myanmar junta pardons ex-leader Suu Kyi for five offences - State media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41690873909_tbAungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
Myanmar junta pardons ex-leader Suu Kyi for five offences - State media
The pardons would mean a reduction in Aung San Suu Kyi's jail term of six years, junta spokesperson Zaw Min Tun said.
Tue Aug 01 2023
![Myanmar military may move Suu Kyi to house arrest - media Myanmar military may move Suu Kyi to house arrest - media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690350836_TBAungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
Myanmar military may move Suu Kyi to house arrest - media
Aung San Suu Kyi has been in detention since her arrest in early 2021 when the military overthrew her elected government in a coup.
Wed Jul 26 2023
![Myanmar court to deliver final verdicts this week in Suu Kyi trials Myanmar court to deliver final verdicts this week in Suu Kyi trials](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81506835649_AungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
Myanmar court to deliver final verdicts this week in Suu Kyi trials
The court is scheduled to rule in five corruption cases against Suu Kyi, each carrying up to 15 years in prison.
Wed Dec 28 2022
![Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for 3 years for graft - Source Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for 3 years for graft - Source](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662135864_TBMYANMAR.jpg)
Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for 3 years for graft - Source
Suu Kyi faces charges for at least 18 offences from graft to election violations, carrying combined maximum terms of nearly 190 years.
Wed Oct 12 2022
![Myanmar's Suu Kyi gets more jail, hard labour for election fraud Myanmar's Suu Kyi gets more jail, hard labour for election fraud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662100189_AungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
Myanmar's Suu Kyi gets more jail, hard labour for election fraud
Suu Kyi has been on trial for more than a year on multiple charges, for which the combined maximum sentences is more than 190 years.
Fri Sep 02 2022
![Myanmar's Suu Kyi handed 5-year jail term for corruption Myanmar's Suu Kyi handed 5-year jail term for corruption](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81506835649_AungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
Myanmar's Suu Kyi handed 5-year jail term for corruption
Suu Kyi is accused of accepting gold and cash payments totalling $600,000 from former Yangon chief minister Phyo Min Thein.
Wed Apr 27 2022
![Myanmar junta holds parade on major holiday, announces prisoner amnesty Myanmar junta holds parade on major holiday, announces prisoner amnesty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61644721107_hlaing.jpg)
Myanmar junta holds parade on major holiday, announces prisoner amnesty
Myanmar's junta showed off its military strength with a parade in the capital Naypyitaw on Saturday.
Sun Feb 13 2022
![Myanmar's Suu Kyi to go on trial for election fraud Feb. 14 - Source Myanmar's Suu Kyi to go on trial for election fraud Feb. 14 - Source](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51637055188_AungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
Myanmar's Suu Kyi to go on trial for election fraud Feb. 14 - Source
Suu Kyi was accused of influencing the 2020 vote to win a second term in office.
Mon Jan 31 2022
![Myanmar court defers verdicts in Suu Kyi trial to Dec 27 - Source Myanmar court defers verdicts in Suu Kyi trial to Dec 27 - Source](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51612353174_TBMYANMAR.jpg)
Myanmar court defers verdicts in Suu Kyi trial to Dec 27 - Source
The court had been due to rule on charges of possession of unlicensed walkie-talkies and a set of signal jammers.
Mon Dec 20 2021
![Myanmar's Suu Kyi hit by new charges in Mandalay court Myanmar's Suu Kyi hit by new charges in Mandalay court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620773382_AungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
Myanmar's Suu Kyi hit by new charges in Mandalay court
The new cases could see Suu Kyi tied up in legal proceedings in three different cities.
Tue Jul 13 2021
![At least 50 protesters killed in Myanmar on 'day of shame for armed forces' At least 50 protesters killed in Myanmar on 'day of shame for armed forces'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51616825541_MYANMAR.jpg)
At least 50 protesters killed in Myanmar on 'day of shame for armed forces'
Dr Sasa says the military generals are celebrating Armed Forces Day after they just killed more than 300 innocent civilians.
Sat Mar 27 2021
![Fears of 'digital dictatorship' as Myanmar deploys AI Fears of 'digital dictatorship' as Myanmar deploys AI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616122579_CCTV.jpg)
Fears of 'digital dictatorship' as Myanmar deploys AI
Human rights groups say the use of artificial intelligence to check on citizens' movements poses a "serious threat" to their liberty.
Fri Mar 19 2021
![Timeline: The month since Myanmar's military coup Timeline: The month since Myanmar's military coup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71614567492_MYANMAR.jpg)
Timeline: The month since Myanmar's military coup
Here is a timeline of events since Myanmar's military took power in a coup on Monday, Feb. 1.
Mon Mar 01 2021
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Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025