A powerful ethnic armed group fighting Myanmar’s military government in the country’s western state of Rakhine is claiming to have seized a town near the Bangladesh border, marking the latest victory …
Beijing ready to cooperate with Rabat on kidnapped Moroccans in Myanmar, allegedly held by Chinese nationals
As the case of kidnapped Moroccans in Myanmar continues to unfold, the Chinese embassy in Rabat has expressed its readiness to provide all necessary support and cooperation necessary to rescuing the …
Myanmar ethnic armed group claims control of western town
A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group on Saturday claimed its fighters had seized control of a town in western Rakhine state, in what would be another blow to the junta.
Myanmar’s 59th gems emporium concludes in Naypyidaw
YANGON: The 59th Gems Emporium of Myanmar has concluded in the capital city of Naypyidaw, the official daily The Mirror reported on Monday (May 13).
Myanmar set new highest temperature record; several provinces hit above 43 degrees Celsius, highest seen in 45 years
The heatwave in Myanmar is getting worst as some provinces on Friday saw searing heat that hit record numbers.
Conscription Crisis: Myanmar’s Military is Recruiting Young Men at Gunpoint
With its effort to conscript young people for military service in Myanmar facing intense resistance from young people, their families, and the local administrators who help select conscripts, the …
Japan’s ‘Special Relationship’ With Myanmar Has Abetted Decades of Military Rule
In light of EAO and NUG leaders’ recent talks in Tokyo, The Irrawaddy revisits a column from 2022 exploring Japan’s decades-long ties with Myanmar’s military regimes.
Myanmar’s Civilian Govt, Ethnic Armed Groups Seek Support in Tokyo
National Unity Government minister joins officials from Myanmar ethnic armed groups to call on Japanese government to put more pressure on the junta as it falters.
Adani Ports Excluded from Norway’s $ 1.7 Trillion Fund House Over the Ties with Myanmar War
Norway’s $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), has made a significant decision regarding its portfolio, excluding Adani Ports & Special Economic …
Adani Ports Excluded from Norway’s $ 1.7 Trillion Fund House Over the Ties with Myanmar War
Norway’s $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), has made a significant decision regarding its portfolio, excluding Adani Ports & Special Economic …