S. Korea govt. reviewed a new 5 year roadmap for inter-Korean relations, outlining strategy focused on peaceful coexistence and joint economic growth …
Myanmar parliament says to start process to select new president on March 30
March 20 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s parliament will start the process to elect a new president on March 30, officials said on Friday, a vote many analysts expect will be won by the head of the junta that …
Myanmar’s parliament meets for first time in 5 years with military controlling most seats
The military and its allies hold nearly 90% of the seats in the two-chamber parliament, while major opposition parties were either blocked from running or refused to compete.
‘Low-risk gateway’? Arrested US citizen, Ukrainian team used Mizoram route to train Myanmar rebels in drone warfare: Probe
India’s probe found Matthew VanDyke’s team used Mizoram to access Myanmar rebels, aiming to train fighters in drone warfare, raising concerns over regional instability and cross-border insurgent …
Iran threatens tourist sites as more Marines deploy: Live war updates
A U.S. defense official said Friday that thousands more Marines are being deployed to the Middle East on an accelerated timeline.
Myanmar junta touts surrender of over 500 rebel fighters
A Mandalay People’s Defence Force spokesman suggested the event was propaganda. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Myanmar parliament convenes as army prepares for new era of rule
March 16 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s parliament convened on Monday for the first time since a coup five years ago, in one of the final steps in a nominal return to democracy where its powerful military …
Myanmar authorities urge caution as temperatures rise
YANGON: As temperatures soar across Myanmar, the Ministry of Health has issued preventive and safety guidelines for the public, the state-owned daily The Mirror, citing the health ministry, reported …
Myanmar’s military boosts air power as it recaptures a key town
Myanmar’s military has commissioned new combat aircraft to boost its air capacities, state media reported Friday, as the army steps up efforts to regain territory from resistance forces in the …
Thousands more Marines deploy to Middle East: Iran war updates.
A U.S. defense official said Friday that thousands more Marines are being deployed to the Middle East on an accelerated timeline.