Mahathir rules out elder statesman role
Long-serving Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has ruled out taking an "elder statesman" role following his retirement from the top job next year. Arriving back in Malaysia Wednesday after a ...
Myanmar’s military rule is crippling hope for young people like never before
In February 2024, Myanmar’s junta declared mandatory military service for men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27. Those who do not comply face up to five years in prison.
Myanmar resistance group admits responsibility for killing of Buddhist monk it accused of army ties
A local resistance group fighting against the military government in Myanmar has acknowledged responsibility for the killing last week of a Buddhist monk and his disciple in the country’s eastern ...
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Myanmar’s Catholic community holds Rosary prayers for Pope Francis’ recovery
Myanmar's Catholics pray for the health of Pope Francis at St. Mary's Cathedral in Yangon on March 9, 2025. Pope Francis's ...
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UN urged to probe Myanmar envoy Julie Bishop over alleged China firms ties
The United Nations is facing calls to investigate its special envoy on Myanmar, Julie Bishop, over alleged ties between her ...
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Rohingya warn USAID cuts will ‘help finish genocide’ unless philanthropy steps in
US President Donald Trump’s dismantling of foreign aid will prove to be an existential threat for the world’s largest group of stateless people – unless private and institutional philanthropy steps in ...
Activist groups urge UN probe of its Myanmar envoy after report alleges ties to Chinese companies
BANGKOK (AP) — Activist groups are calling for the United Nations to investigate its special envoy to Myanmar over possible ...
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What we know about the Myanmar junta's promise of elections
Myanmar's military junta has announced plans for elections in December or January -- scheduling the first poll since it ...
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Switzerland Sanctions Myanmar's Economic Stronghold
Switzerland has sanctioned Myanmar's state-run Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, citing its role in supporting the military government. Originating from EU measures, this action is set to commence as ...
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Myanmar Catholics pray for ailing Pope Francis
In a cathedral's hush in Myanmar's biggest metropolis, Catholics bow their heads in prayer for Pope Francis -- returning the ...
How Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees feel about Aung San Suu Kyi: ‘She was a rag doll who never had absolute power’
Sitting in a dimly-lit bamboo shelter in the world’s largest refugee camp, Rohingya Muslims like Azizur Rehman could be ...
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Myanmar Junta Chief Says Election to be Held by January
Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing vows Myanmar elections in Dec 2025 or Jan 2026, but critics warn of a sham vote amid ongoing ...