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Rare white elephant born in Myanmar: Media
A rare white elephant has been born in western Myanmar, state media said on Wednesday, unveiling what many in the Buddhist-majority country believe to ... World News -
Myanmar’s shadow government calls for nationwide uprising
Myanmar’s National Unity Government, an underground body coordinating resistance to the military regime, on Tuesday called for a nationwide ... World News -
China reports spike in new COVID-19 cases on border with Myanmar
China on Tuesday reported the highest daily tally of new confirmed COVID-19 cases since January, driven by a surge in imported infections in ... Coronavirus -
Opponents of Myanmar coup hold protests on Martyrs’ Day holiday
Anti-coup protesters in Myanmar held demonstrations on Monday to coincide with a public holiday to commemorate slain independence heroes, including ... World News -
Myanmar’s junta hits Suu Kyi with more corruption charges
Myanmar’s junta authorities have slapped more corruption charges on Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer said Tuesday, adding to an eclectic charge sheet that ... World News -
Myanmar military says to ramp up oxygen supply as COVID-19 cases surge
Myanmar’s military authorities will ensure that oxygen plants operate at full capacity to help treat COVID-19 patients as cases in the Southeast Asian ... Coronavirus -
Trial of Myanmar’s ousted leader to overrun as prosecution needs more time
A Myanmar junta trial of Aung San Suu Kyi will run longer than scheduled, her lawyers said Monday, with the prosecution still to call nearly two dozen ... World News -
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi hit with fresh corruption charges
The Anti-Corruption Commission in military-ruled Myanmar has found that ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi accepted bribes and misused her authority to ... World News -
Southeast Asian nations oppose arms embargo on Myanmar: Report
Nine Southeast Asian countries have urged the United Nations not to endorse a freeze on arms sales to Myanmar, according to a report from Benar ... World News -
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup
Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in person at a court hearing on Monday for the first time since her government was overthrown by ... World News -
Myanmar rebel group says shoots down military helicopter
The Kachin Independence Army (KIA), one of Myanmar’s most powerful rebel groups, said on Monday it had shot down a helicopter after returning fire ... World News -
Two Myanmar air bases come under attack: Reports
Unidentified attackers launched assaults on two Myanmar air bases on Thursday, with blasts reported at one base and rocket fire seen at another, media ... World News -
Myanmar insurgent group says it has captured military base near Thai border
A prominent ethnic rebel group attacked and captured a military base in eastern Myanmar near the Thai border early Tuesday morning, an official from ... World News -
Millions face hunger in Myanmar as crisis worsens: United Nations
Food insecurity is rising sharply in Myanmar in the wake of a military coup and deepening financial crisis, with millions more expected to go hungry ... World News -
Myanmar activists vow week of protests during new year holidays
Myanmar pro-democracy activists pledged on Tuesday to hold a series of protests this week to maintain pressure on military rulers during the country’s ... World News -
Indonesia says UK to support ASEAN effort in resolving Myanmar crisis
The United Kingdom will support the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in its effort to resolve the crisis in Myanmar, Indonesia’s foreign ... World News -
Myanmar still mired in violence two months after military coup
Protesters in Myanmar on Thursday marked two months since the military seized power by again defying the threat of lethal violence and demonstrating ... World News -
Myanmar protesters defy crackdown as UN envoy warns of ‘imminent bloodbath’
Myanmar activists held protests across the country overnight two months after the military seized power, as a United Nations special envoy warned that ... World News -
Myanmar protesters hold vigils as US orders non-essential staff to leave
Myanmar activists held candle-lit vigils overnight after scores of deaths in recent days from a military crackdown on anti-coup protesters and clashes ... World News -
More Myanmar violence reported as activists seek help from ethnic groups
Myanmar security forces killed an anti-coup protester and wounded a toddler in fresh violence overnight, media reported on Monday, as activists called ... World News -
US to blacklist Myanmar military companies after deadly crackdown: Sources
The US is planning to impose sanctions on two conglomerates controlled by Myanmar’s military over the generals Feb. 1 coup and a deadly crackdown, two ... World News -
Hundreds of prisoners freed in Myanmar
Hundreds of prisoners, who had been arrested for protesting against last month’s military coup in Myanmar, were freed on Wednesday from a prison in ... World News -
Ousted Myanmar lawmakers eye ICC probe, more deaths reported after protests
Ousted Myanmar lawmakers are exploring whether the International Criminal Court (ICC) can investigate any crimes against humanity committed since the ... World News -
Myanmar faces growing isolation as military tightens grip
Myanmar faced growing isolation on Thursday with increasingly limited internet services and its last private newspaper ceasing publication as the ... World News -
UN team seeks evidence linking Myanmar military leaders to crimes
A UN team of investigators on Myanmar appealed on Wednesday for people to collect and preserve documentary evidence of crimes ordered by the military ... Middle East -
UN tells Myanmar military: ‘Stop killing and detaining protesters’
At least 149 people have been killed in Myanmar since the February 1 coup as security forces use live ammunition against protesters and bystanders, ... World News -
Martial law imposed in parts of Myanmar city as deaths rise
Myanmar’s ruling junta has declared martial law in parts of the country’s largest city as security forces killed more protesters in an increasingly ... World News -
Nun kneels in front of police to stop Myanmar violence
A nun went down on her knees in front of policemen in a northern Myanmar town and pleaded with them to stop shooting protesters agitating against last ... World News -
Malaysia allows rights groups to challenge deportation of Myanmar nationals: Lawyer
A Malaysian court on Tuesday granted Amnesty International and Asylum Access the right to challenge the deportation of more than 1,000 Myanmar ... World News -
Myanmar coup: Protesters back on streets after night raids by security forces
Tens of thousands of people came out on the streets in Myanmar on Sunday to demonstrate against last month’s coup despite overnight raids by security ... World News