Scapegoating Myanmar’s Ethnic Armies Over Mining Misses the Real Culprit: China

When the United States recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries on critical minerals, it was hailed as a strategic step to reduce dependence on China’s mineral supply chain. Yet...

Assam Rifles DG calls for vigilance on Indo-Myanmar border

SHILLONG, NOV 4: Director General of Assam Rifles Vikas Lakhera has emphasized the importance of maintaining security and sanctity of the Indo-Myanmar Border, preparing for contingencies, and addressing future security challenges. He was...

ONLY IN MYANMAR – Made by Junta

ONLY IN MYANMAR – Made by Junta Consequences of the Telecommunication Blackouts 1. Introduction No one can deny the critical role of digital technology nowadays. The Internet has become an essential tool in people’s daily lives worldwide as...

Myanmar's Catholic Bishops: May our bruised and battered nation rise again

With the ongoing conflict in Myanmar and in the wake of Pope Leo's appeal for the nation, Myanmar's Bishops issue a "message of compassion and hope for Myanmar's polycrisis," stressing that the emergency in the nation may be reaching all-time...

Climate Change Threatens Cambodia’s Hard-Won Progress Toward Malaria Elimination

A malaria screening point at the Cambodian-Thai border in Pailin, before the border closure. Photo by Sonny Inbaraj Krishnan. PHNOM PENH— Cambodia, long hailed as one of Asia’s leading success stories in the fight against malaria, is facing a new...

WHO urges collective action to tackle health threats at human-animal-environment interface on World One Health Day

New Delhi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for stronger global cooperation and integrated action to address growing health threats arising from the interconnectedness of humans, animals, plants, and the environment on the occasion...

World News | WHO Urges Collective Action to Tackle Health Threats at Human-animal-environment Interface on World One Health Day

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for stronger global cooperation and integrated action to address growing health threats arising from the interconnectedness of humans, animals, plants, and the...

China’s Bullying Diplomacy: How Beijing Sabotaged Myanmar’s Revolution

Many people within Myanmar’s revolutionary movement—like much of the population in general—believe that if China hadn’t intervened following the launch of the anti-regime military offensive Operation 1027 in 2024, the resistance would be besieging...

Stop destruction of Himalayas, potential desertification of Gangetic plain, compensate Himalayan states for climate control, carbon capture etc.: Former Civil Servants

1. Anita Agnihotri IAS (Retd.) Former Secretary, Department of Social Justice Empowerment, GoI 2. Anand Arni RAS (Retd.) Former Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, GoI 3. Aruna Bagchee IAS (Retd.) Former Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines, GoI...

A Voter’s Guide to Electronic Voting in Myanmar

By Ms Monn For generations, the foundation of democracy in Myanmar has been the paper-based voting system. Citizens go to their local polling station, receive a physical ballot, and mark their choice in a private booth before placing it into a...

More could die from air pollution in S-E Asia even if climate action is taken: Study

SINGAPORE – Even in a world committed to tackling climate change, premature deaths associated with air pollution could still rise in South-east Asia, new research has found. Premature deaths are considered as such when they happen before the...

Feature: Sound of Weaving: Preserving Myanmar's traditional weaving art

YANGON, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- On a rainy Saturday in Yangon, the rhythmic click-clack of handlooms filled a traditional building, celebrating the living heritage of Myanmar's weaving art. It was the opening of "The Sound of Weaving" festival,...

Productive rice farming in Myanmar to help global market, says minister Minn

Myanmar is a rice surplus country and exports to countries across Asia, Europe and Africa. | Photo Credit: SOE ZEYA TUN Myanmar’s deputy commerce minister Minn Minn, who led a business delegation to the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC)...

Asean: Environmental security concerns

THE effects of extreme weather events caused by climate change are now felt all over the world: warmer temperatures causing desertification and inadequate food supply; low-lying areas inundated by rising seas; and drought sparking conflicts over...

‘Living in fear of the sky’: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh battle environmental crisis

The Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar are succumbing to an environmental nightmare of deforestation, landslides, flooding and fires – exacerbated by cuts in international aid that have halted most efforts to mitigate the effects of such disasters. By...

From Rainbows to Tornadoes, Weather Photo Contest Winners Capture Nature’s Beauty and Power

The Royal Meteorological Society’s 2025 Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year competition marked its 10th anniversary this year and celebrates the photographers who capture the beauty, drama, and power of weather across the globe....

Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Oct 31, 2025 Morning

Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Oct 31, 2025 Morning 📌📌 1. Monk U Pyinnya Zawta (U Zinn Nat Zaw) from Metta Parami Monastery in Buffalo Released October 30 Radio NUG According to reports, former political prisoner U Pyinnya Zawta (U Zinn Nat Zaw),...

Natural disaster insured losses for the first nine months of 2025

According to a report published by broker Aon, insured losses from natural catastrophes during the first three quarters of 2025 totaled 114 billion USD. Nearly 90% of this amount, or 101 billion USD, was attributed to damage in the United States....

Artificial intelligence will drive inequality through the roof: James Robinson

The laureate described the current global situation as a “crisis of the liberal model of growth" and said we need to reimagine more inclusive models of development. He also believes that the next inequality shock is coming—artificial intelligence...

Myanmar bishops: 'crying with those who cry', seeking what is right

A few weeks before Myanmar’s ruling military junta holds forced elections in a country still at war, Catholic bishops issued a message to their people, brought to their knees by an overwhelming crisis caused by war, earthquake, and economic...