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 ...

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.

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 ...

The United Nations is facing calls to investigate its special envoy on Myanmar, Julie Bishop, over alleged ties between her ...

BANGKOK (AP) — Activist groups are calling for the United Nations to investigate its special envoy to Myanmar over possible ...

Myanmar's military junta has announced plans for elections in December or January -- scheduling the first poll since it ...

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 ...

In a cathedral's hush in Myanmar's biggest metropolis, Catholics bow their heads in prayer for Pope Francis -- returning the ...

Sitting in a dimly-lit bamboo shelter in the world’s largest refugee camp, Rohingya Muslims like Azizur Rehman could be ...

State-run media in Myanmar say the head of the military government has declared the country will hold a general election ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with the head of Myanmar’s military government, who is seeking to cement ...

The head of Myanmar’s military government has arrived in Russia, a major ally of the Southeast Asian nation shunned by much ...