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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'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
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
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
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'
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
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
Here is a timeline of events since Myanmar's military took power in a coup on Monday, Feb. 1.
Mon Mar 01 2021
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024