Blast in rebel-held Myanmar kills dozens Published 01 Jun, 2026 04:28am YANGON: A blast in northern Myanmar killed dozens of people on Sunday, two rescue workers said, with rebels...
Myanmar's junta chief turned president heads to India, with an eye on China Published 30 May, 2026 12:48pm The five-day trip, during which the former general will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Crackdown in SE Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka Published 18 May, 2026 05:40am COLOMBO: A surge in arrests of suspected foreign scammers in Sri Lanka has authorities concerned that the island is...
Detained Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi to meet legal team this weekend Published 01 May, 2026 10:32am *Suu Kyi's legal team planned to meet the 80-year-old on Sunday to discuss her position and bring her some supplies
EU extends sanctions against Myanmar by a year Published 27 Apr, 2026 05:18pm 'The EU reiterates its strongest condemnation of the actions taken by the Myanmar military since the 2021 coup,' says EU
Thailand offers backing for Myanmar’s bid to normalise ASEAN ties Published 22 Apr, 2026 11:37am Myanmar remains part of ASEAN has been represented at top-level meetings by ministerial officials
North Arabian Sea: Pak Navy evacuates 18 merchant ship crew Published 11 Apr, 2026 08:04am KARACHI: Pakistan Navy on Friday conducted a successful search and rescue operation in the North Arabian Sea,...
Pakistan Navy rescues 18 crew members from merchant vessel in Arabian Sea Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:05pm Crew members include nationals from China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia
Myanmar junta chief elected president Published 04 Apr, 2026 07:18am NAYPYIDAW, (Myanmar): Myanmar’s pro-military lawmakers elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president on Friday,...
Govt releases report: Country relatively stable amid global oil shock Updated 04 Apr, 2026 04:20pm KARACHI: A sharp and sustained surge in global oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions has triggered widespread...
Myanmar parliament to hold vote to elect president on Friday, house speaker says Published 02 Apr, 2026 10:58am On the same day, a member of Myanmar’s lower house of parliament nominated him as a vice presidential candidate
Bangladesh PM names cabinet after election win Published 18 Feb, 2026 12:04pm Rahman was sworn into office on Tuesday after a landslide election victory
Malaysia seizes tankers with USD 129m worth of crude Published 01 Feb, 2026 03:07am KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has detained two tankers suspected of illegally transferring crude oil estimated to be worth...
CPJ condemn alleged assault of Myanmar journalist in prison Published 29 Jan, 2026 05:59am BANGKOK: The Committee to Protect Journalists strongly condemns the alleged physical abuse of imprisoned Myanmar...
Myanmar junta wraps election with ally set to seal victory Published 26 Jan, 2026 06:04am MANDALAY: Voting concluded in Myanmar’s month-long election on Sunday, with the dominant pro-military party on...
ASEAN chair Philippines hosts Myanmar ‘stakeholder meeting’ to push stalled peace bid Published 22 Jan, 2026 12:05pm Thousands have been killed in post-coup conflict and, according to the United Nations, 3.6 million people were displaced
Over 300 journalists behind bars for fifth straight year: watchdog Published 22 Jan, 2026 04:57am NEW YORK: The number of journalists imprisoned worldwide for their work was 330 in the final month of 2025, the...
ASEAN will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says Published 20 Jan, 2026 11:08am Myanmar has been ravaged by conflict since the military staged a coup against a civilian government in 2021
Myanmar votes in second phase of military-run election Published 11 Jan, 2026 11:10am The United Nations, many Western countries and human rights groups say the election is a sham exercise that is neither free
Myanmar junta frees hundreds of prisoners in annual amnesty Published 05 Jan, 2026 07:37am YANGON: Hundreds of prisoners walked free in Myanmar on Sunday after the junta announced annual independence day...
Myanmar goes to the polls amid civil war and humanitarian crisis Published 27 Dec, 2025 11:19am Myanmar is one of the world’s most under-funded aid operations, with only 12% of required funds received
Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows military-run Myanmar election Published 24 Dec, 2025 08:20am YANGON: Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been siloed in military detention since a 2021 coup, but her...
Trump imposes full travel bans on seven more countries, Palestinians Published 17 Dec, 2025 11:21am The White House in a proclamation said it was banning foreigners who "intend to threaten" Americans
At least 30 killed in Myanmar after junta airstrike hits hospital, witnesses report Published 11 Dec, 2025 07:22pm The Mrauk U General Hospital was completely destroyed
Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618 Published 07 Dec, 2025 02:52pm At least 1,812 people have been killed in the natural disasters rolling across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam over the past two weeks
Myanmar junta says nearly 1,600 foreigners arrested in scam hub raids Published 24 Nov, 2025 06:52am YANGON: Myanmar’s military said Sunday it arrested nearly 1,600 foreign nationals in five days in a highly...
Malaysia, Thailand resume search for missing Rohingya after deadly boat sinking Published 11 Nov, 2025 11:27am Thirteen survivors have been rescued in Malaysian waters since Saturday, while 12 were found dead
Eleven found dead in Thai-Malaysia search after Rohingya migrant boat sinks Published 10 Nov, 2025 12:15pm The status of another boat carrying 230 passengers remained unclear
Nearly 700 people, including Pakistanis, flee to Thailand from Myanmar Published 24 Oct, 2025 05:55am BANGKOK: Nearly 700 foreigners have fled Myanmar and crossed into Thailand, the Thai army said on Thursday, ...
Nearly 700 people, including Pakistanis, flee to Thailand after Myanmar scam centre raid Published 23 Oct, 2025 09:37pm BANGKOK: Nearly 700 foreigners, including Pakistanis, have fled Myanmar and crossed into Thailand, the Thai army...
Airlink Communication Limited officially launches Hisense in Pakistan, marking a new era for consumer electronics in the country