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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
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'

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

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?

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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