Bangladesh ramps up border vigilance as thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar
At least 18,000 Rohingya Muslims crossing over in recent months to escape escalating violence in Rakhine state.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Rohingya demand end to violence on seventh anniversary of flight from Myanmar
Thousands more are believed to have fled Myanmars Rakhine state in recent weeks, as fighting escalates.
Mon Aug 26 2024
INSIGHT - Myanmar's junta terrorised a Rohingya Muslim town. Then rebels burned it down.
The town of Buthidaung in Rakhine state, Myanmar's largest settlement of minority Rohingya, was on fire and under attack.
Sat Aug 03 2024
Genocide against Rohingya is intensifying, warns Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK
The army has resorted to forcibly recruiting Rohingya men and sending them to the frontlines in battle with the AA in Rakhine State.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Myanmar court jails photojournalist for 20 years
Sai Zaw Thaike was arrested in late May in Rakhine state while he was reporting on the Cyclone Mocha's impact.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Myanmar army denies Rohingya genocide, says some individuals may have committed crimes
Myanmar's military did not commit genocide against minority Rohingya Muslims during 2017 operations in Rakhine state, Zaw Min Tun said.
Thu Mar 24 2022
Armoured vehicles deployed to major Myanmar cities after mass protests
Armoured vehicles appeared in the commercial capital of Yangon, Myitkyina and Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine state.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Timeline: Three years on, a look at the Rohingya crisis
This month marks the third anniversary of the fleeing of more than 730,000 Rohingya from Myanmar's Rakhine State to Bangladesh.
Fri Aug 21 2020
A perilous journey for women and mothers
Women who are forced from their homes are particularly vulnerable.
Sun May 12 2019
Myanmar finalises Rohingya repatriation preparations as doubts mount
Myanmar is making final preparations to take back the first batch of Rohingya Muslims who had fled conflict in troubled Rakhine state.
Sat Jan 20 2018
China draws three-stage path for Myanmar, Bangladesh to resolve Rohingya crisis
More than 600,000 Muslim Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh since late August, driven out by a military clearance operation in Buddhist majority Myanmar's Rakhine State.
Mon Nov 20 2017
Bangladesh says it's in talks with Myanmar on Rohingya repatriation deal
More than 600,000 Muslim Rohingya have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh since late August, driven out by a military clearance operation in Buddhist majority Myanmar's Rakhine State.
Sun Nov 19 2017
Myanmar's Suu Kyi sets out aid plan to end Rohingya crisis
Aung San Suu Kyi has set out plans for a new humanitarian project to enable Rakhine State to emerge as a peaceful and developed region.
Sat Oct 14 2017
Myanmar tightens security at entry points to stop terrorists
U Myint Swe warned a meeting of FMPCC that the recent terrorist attacks in northern Rakhine State can damage the country's tourism industry and the situation demands security measures be stepped up.
Wed Oct 11 2017
Myanmar takes first step to ease Buddhist-Muslim tension
Rohingya Muslims are still fleeing, more than six weeks after Rohingya insurgents attacked security forces in western Myanmar's Rakhine state.
Tue Oct 10 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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