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Myanmar hit by another 5-magnitude earthquake as March 28 quake toll tops 3,000
The catastrophic earthquake that hit Myanmar on March 28 has killed over 3,000 so far.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:56 AM IST
Over 700 Muslims killed in Myanmar earthquake which struck during Friday prayers
It was not immediately clear whether those killed in the mosques were included in the official toll of more than 1,700 people killed in the earthquake so far.
Published on Mar 31, 2025 12:26 PM IST
AP |
Despite Myanmar earthquake devastation, junta continues to bomb rebel towns
Myanmar has been locked in civil war with multiple armed opposition groups since a 2021 coup.
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 10:46 PM IST
With aid cuts looming, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face halved rations and misery
With aid cuts looming, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face halved rations and misery
Published on Mar 21, 2025 09:58 AM IST
AP |
Almost ₹60,000! Here's how much BTS earns per year during their enlistment
As South Korea's biggest musical group, BTS earns more than the general public. But how much do they make now that they are fulfilling their military service?
Published on Oct 11, 2024 08:11 AM IST
Aadrika Sominder
Rohingya refugees detail worsening violence in Myanmar
Rohingya refugees detail worsening violence in Myanmar
Published on Sep 23, 2024 11:13 AM IST
AFP |
Myanmar Army plane with 14 people crashes at Mizoram's Lengpui airport
There were 14 people, including the pilot, on board the aircraft, The injured were admitted to Lengpui Hospital, the Mizoram DGP said.
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 12:50 PM IST
Examining Myanmar’s progression: Past to present
This article is authored by Kamakshi Wason, global COO and director, academic programmes, Tillotoma Foundation, Kolkata.
Published on Dec 25, 2023 06:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times
Myanmar junta accused of war crimes over response to rebel offensive
The junta is facing its biggest battlefield challenge since its 2021 coup, with coordinated rebel attacks on military posts in Shan state, bordering China.
Updated on Dec 21, 2023 02:55 PM IST
Reuters |
'Deeply concerned': India on clashes in Myanmar close to its border
A rapidly expanding offensive by Myanmar’s anti-junta groups has seen resistance fighters capture key towns and regions near the border with India recently.
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 06:43 PM IST
Myanmar fighter jet crashes, rebels claim responsibility
The jet went down over Kayah State in eastern Myanmar, near the border with Thailand.
Published on Nov 12, 2023 04:06 PM IST
Reuters |
Military ‘not responsible’ for artillery strike on refugee camp: Junta spox
The artillery strike killed at least 30 people at a refugee camp in Kachin state.
Published on Oct 10, 2023 12:04 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B
Women, children among 29 killed as artillery hits refugee camp in Myanmar
The shelling took place close to midnight on Monday in Kachin State, the sources said.
Updated on Oct 10, 2023 09:44 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B
Former Myanmar ousted leader Suu Kyi's prison sentences reduced by six years
Aung San Suu Kyi, 78, still must serve a total of 27 years out of the 33 she was originally imprisoned for.
Published on Aug 01, 2023 01:56 PM IST
AP |
Myanmar junta postpones election promised after 2021 coup: Report
The military had pledged to hold elections by August 2023 after it overthrew the elected government headed by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Published on Aug 01, 2023 10:04 AM IST
Reuters |
Myanmar Junta extends emergency for another 6 months, delaying election plan
The move comes as conflict continues to rage across the country while the economy is grappling with inflation and shortage of dollars.
Published on Jul 31, 2023 04:21 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Myanmar junta to allow 'loyal' civilians carry licensed arms: Report
Experts worry that allowing civilians to carry guns would empower pro-junta groups and only serve to escalate the violence and near-daily clashes between the military and armed resistance forces.
Published on Feb 12, 2023 01:01 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Shobhit Gupta
Myanmar's junta chief wins approval to extend state of emergency
After Aung San Suu Kyi's government was brought down by the coup in Myanmar, the junta declared a state of emergency in February last year.
Published on Aug 01, 2022 08:13 AM IST
AFP | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Myanmar's ousted leader Suu Kyi jailed for 4 years: Junta spokesperson
Suu Kyi "was sentenced to two years' imprisonment under section 505(b) and two years' imprisonment under natural disaster law", junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun said.
Updated on Dec 06, 2021 11:42 AM IST
AFP |
Asean decides to exclude Myanmar military chief from key summit on October 26
Brunei, which is the current chair of Asean, issued a statement confirming the exclusion of Min Aung Hlain, Myanmar’s military chief.
Published on Oct 16, 2021 02:32 PM IST
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
‘Tired’ Suu Kyi wants hearings in court reduced
Suu Kyi, who is on trial and attending court sessions in multiple cases since her overthrow in a February 1 coup, requested hearings in each case be handled every two weeks, not every week, chief lawyer Khin Maung Zaw told media.
Published on Oct 05, 2021 05:28 AM IST
Agencies | , Yangon
Myanmar military leader extends rule, pledges new multiparty elections in 2023
In a televised address, leader of the junta Min Aung Hlaing announced the decision to extend the military’s rule.
Published on Aug 01, 2021 03:34 PM IST
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Myanmar military acts 'flatly unacceptable': Pentagon chief
On Tuesday, Lloyd Austin met with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is on a tour of Southeast Asia.
Published on Jul 27, 2021 08:34 PM IST
AP | , Singapore
UN rights expert urges sanctions on Myanmar's oil and gas sector
Thomas Andrews, UN special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar, said that no state had imposed any sanctions on its oil and gas sector, although some had slapped them on military-controlled enterprises and revenue from gems, timber and mining.
Published on Jul 08, 2021 01:13 AM IST
Reuters | , Geneva
EU, UK slap new sanctions on entities, individuals related to Myanmar coup
According to an EU press release, the 27-member European bloc imposed sanctions on 8 individuals, 3 economic entities and the War Veterans Organisation in relation to the military coup staged in Myanmar/Burma on February 1.
Published on Jun 22, 2021 07:04 AM IST
ANI | , Brussels
'Violance is spiraling': US govt's top Asia official on situation in Myanmar
"It's undeniable that the violence is spiraling," US President Joe Biden's policy coordinator for the Indo-Pacific region Kurt Campbell told an online event hosted by the Center for a New American Security think thank.
Published on Jun 09, 2021 01:42 AM IST
Reuters | , Washington
Myanmar coup: Junta leader says Aung San Suu Kyi 'in good health'
Aung San Suu Kyi has been under house arrest and has made no physical public appearances since the military took control of the country on February 1 this year.
Published on May 23, 2021 09:32 AM IST
Written by Prashasti Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Myanmar junta declares martial law in town after attacks on bank, police
In the face of widespread opposition, the junta has struggled to retain order amid daily protests in cities and fighting in border states since overthrowing elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi to end tentative steps towards democracy.
Published on May 14, 2021 11:06 AM IST
Reuters |
Myanmar military's pretense of control after 100 days of takeover
The illusion of the military's control is sustained mainly by its partially successful efforts to shut down independent media and to keep the streets clear of large demonstrations by employing lethal force.
Published on May 11, 2021 10:28 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Prashasti Singh, Bangkok
Myanmar military sentences 19 to death, says anti-coup protests dwindling
The military rulers who overthrew an elected government said on Friday that a protest campaign against its rule was dwindling because people wanted peace, and that it would hold elections within two years.
Published on Apr 10, 2021 01:53 PM IST
Reuters |