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No bidders present at Myanmar auction for $90 million sale of Suu Kyi's home

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
Pythons on your porch? Call Myanmar's 'Snake Princess'

Pythons on your porch? Call Myanmar's 'Snake Princess'

The team Shwe Metta has rescued around 200 snakes last year from around Yangon.
Sun May 14 2023
On the water with Myanmar's 'river cleaners'

On the water with Myanmar's 'river cleaners'

They gather recyclable materials to sell to traders, their only source of income since losing their jobs.
Sun Feb 19 2023
Malaysia deports Myanmar asylum seekers despite dangers back home - Sources

Malaysia deports Myanmar asylum seekers despite dangers back home - Sources

At least one officer, Kyaw Hla, and his wife, Htay Htay Yee, were detained upon arrival back in Myanmar's main city of Yangon.
Wed Oct 19 2022
At least 8 dead after explosions, gunfire at Myanmar jail - Media, witness

At least 8 dead after explosions, gunfire at Myanmar jail - Media, witness

Three officials and five visitors died at Yangon's colonial-era Insein prison after two explosions and gunfire was heard.
Wed Oct 19 2022
Myanmar court jails Japanese filmmaker for 10 years

Myanmar court jails Japanese filmmaker for 10 years

Toru Kubota was charged for violating sedition and communications laws, a Japanese foreign ministry official said.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Myanmar military, coup opponents trade blame after deadly bus stop blast

Myanmar military, coup opponents trade blame after deadly bus stop blast

The blast in downtown Yangon occurred on Tuesday afternoon, killing one person and wounding nine, according to a charity group.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Myanmar's Suu Kyi handed 5-year jail term for corruption

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
US journalist jailed for 11 years in army-ruled Myanmar

US journalist jailed for 11 years in army-ruled Myanmar

Fenster was arrested while trying to leave the country in May and has since been held in Yangon's Insein prison.
Sat Nov 13 2021
Saifuddin to consult ASEAN special envoy over Myanmar shadow government's call for uprising against junta

Saifuddin to consult ASEAN special envoy over Myanmar shadow government's call for uprising against junta

The Malaysian Embassy in Yangon is also closely following the latest developments in the country that has endured civilian unrest since the Feb 1 military coup.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Myanmar's COVID crisis worsens as mistrust of junta infects health system

Myanmar's COVID crisis worsens as mistrust of junta infects health system

Hospitals were under intense pressure even before the upsurge, with some reporting most of their medics had joined the anti-junta movement.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Joy and scepticism as Myanmar frees hundreds held since coup

Joy and scepticism as Myanmar frees hundreds held since coup

Myanmar freed more than 2,000 detainees, among them journalists and others who were held on incitement charges for taking part in protests.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Myanmar authorities to release 700 prisoners from Insein jail - Prison chief

Myanmar authorities to release 700 prisoners from Insein jail - Prison chief

More than 5,200 people are being held in detention, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners activist group.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Myanmar news site says American editor detained

Myanmar news site says American editor detained

Danny Fenster was detained at the main international gateway in Yangon while preparing to fly to Malaysia.
Tue May 25 2021
Millions face hunger as Myanmar crisis worsens, United Nations says

Millions face hunger as Myanmar crisis worsens, United Nations says

Food insecurity is rising sharply in Myanmar in the wake of the military coup.
Thu Apr 22 2021
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025