Cases filed on behalf of commander-in-chief remain common despite amendments to law; free-speech advocates renew call for Article 66(d) to be scrapped.
On this day in 1954, a team of Karen National Defense Organization rebels hijacked a Union of Burma Airways Dakota DC-3—the nation’s first airplane hijacking.
UN special rapporteur Yanghee Lee said she has been told the Tatmadaw “is now conducting a clearance operation” in Rakhine State.
Saman Kunan, a former member of an elite Thai Navy SEAL unit, died after entering the cave to place oxygen tanks along a potential exit route.
The fear is that Huawei is using university partnerships to scoop up research in areas such as AI, telecommunications and robotics, to be used in hacking or spying operations.
The first maritime attack in Rakhine State’s war-torn north left an additional Tatmadaw soldier injured and a navy tugboat lightly damaged.
Leaders stressed the need to find a comprehensive and durable solution to the root causes of the crisis and to create an environment for the communities to rebuild their lives.
President Sirisena said extending emergency rule was “in the interest of public security, the preservation of public order and the maintenance of supplies and services.”
The ASEAN bid would also be competing with China which is widely seen as the front-runner to host the next tournament in Asia.
“Hong Kong matters are purely an internal affair due China,” a foreign affairs minister said. “No foreign country has a right to interfere.”
ASEAN members also agreed on a common approach on a US-led Indo-Pacific initiative, at a time when US-China tensions are rising and forcing ASEAN countries to take sides.
Tony Waters offers his ironic views of research reports commissioned by foreign donors which sometimes seem to serve their own political objectives than the needs of Myanmar.
Communications Ministry directs internet service suspension in nine townships in Rakhine and Chin states, citing «disturbances of peace and use of internet activities to coordinate illegal activities».
This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the legality of the appeal by the Buddha Dhamma Prahita Foundation, formerly known as Ma Ba Tha, for citizens to reject the government, and the significance of the Yangon military commander’s donation to the group.
Enjoy aromatic Indian curries and especially tender marinated meats at Novotel’s the Square Restaurant until June 30.
Photographers from Dhaka and Yangon come together to create a book of visual narratives discussing cultural, societal and identity realities on both sides of the Naf River.
Health Ministry to prioritize research proposals that will directly benefit healthcare for the general public.
Army says DVB, Eleven Media, Kantarawady Times journalists helped protesters trespass on battalion compound on June19.
Founder Dr. Cynthia Maung vows to continue serving border, migrant communities at Mae Sot health center despite funding challenges.
On this day in 1888, one of Myanmar’s first independence heroes, Bo Min Yaung—an ancestor of State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi—was put to death after leading a revolt.
Amid questions over his ties to both the USDP and NLD, ex-general and former House speaker says he founded the Union Betterment Party to serve the people.
Bipartisan bill imposing sanctions on and calling for investigations of top Tatmadaw brass passes US congressional committee and now heads for a full House vote.
Region faces rising authoritarianism, trafficking and growing environmental problems amid mounting US-China rivalry.
Officials say U Win Khine's condition is not critical and he is holding meetings and working from home; Agriculture Minister U Aung Thu is helping to run the Electricity Ministry.
With the approach of cyclone season in Rakhine State, contributor Ye Min Zaw calls for a halt to the war which has already thrown 30,000 residents’ lives into chaos.
A growing group of skate enthusiasts will get together for events in honor of the international event aimed at further promoting skateboarding in Myanmar and the world.
A pastor in Sagaing Region’s Kalay Township reportedly raped two underage girls, telling them God would curse them if they spoke about it. He is in custody.
Speaking on her 74th birthday, State Counselor reminds party’s lawmakers they have a duty to their country and constituents.
Deaths in Yangon and Sagaing Regions bring the toll of fatal flu infections to five as of Thursday evening, with Yangon Region seeing the most cases.
State enterprises’ income will go straight into govt coffers; the goal is to give Parliament greater control of spending and reduce the budget deficit.
Satellite observations across India, China, Nepal and Bhutan, show glaciers losing more than 46 cm of ice each year since 2000—double the rate of the previous 25 years.
Opposition party supporters were questioned in relation to gatherings and comments made in support of two leaders of the now-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party.
North Korea's official newspaper welcomed the «historic visit» in a front-page commentary saying Xi's trip highlights two-way ties that "never waver despite any headwinds.”
Myanmar’s second biggest city in a strategic BRI location to have CCTV and AI technology from the Chinese company internationally accused of data theft and spying.
Villagers in rural parts of Kutkai Township, in northern Shan State, fled their homes when fighting broke out between TNLA troops and the Tatmadaw Sunday morning.
