Civilian United Nations ambassador U Kyaw Moe Tun says the regime cannot be trusted with the nuclear power plant that Russia has pledged to build in Naypyitaw.

Earthquakes are devastating for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, but for military dictators clinging to ...

The Symposium will explore the historical connections between Buddhism and trade in ancient Asia, with a particular focus on their role in fostering cultural exchange along the ancient Silk Roads.

“The Myanmar junta’s so-called ceasefire is a sham,” said Sai Arkar, Human Rights Associate at Fortify Rights. “Since April 2, the military junta has intensified its deadly airstrikes, including in ...

A dedicated schoolteacher from Kanchanaburi, Praiwan Yapan, has been named one of 14 outstanding educators to receive the prestigious Princess Maha Chakri Award 2025.The Princess Maha Chakri Award ...

Aftershocks of Myanmar’s devastating earthquake add new dimension to country’s four-year-long civil war.

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Anwar, as the current chair of the 10-nation ASEAN grouping, has said he will meet Myanmar's Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on humanitarian grounds, although the Southeast Asian bloc itself has ...

The so-called National Unity Government, which consists of loyalists of the former democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi , claimed that the junta is employing various tactics to obstruct humanitarian aid ...

Filipino Diego Abraham Caparino defeated Siya Sagar of India in the second round to keep his share of the lead in the 22nd Bangkok Chess Club Open at t ...

As the chair of the regional Asean bloc this year, Mr Anwar said the meeting with Min Aung Hlaing on Thursday was being held on humanitarian grounds, as there were no forthcoming formal ...