Geopolitics
Yangon (Xinhua/UNI) An ethnic insurgent group, the Arakan Army (AA), continued to attack a column of the Myanmar armed forces conducting security operation in Yathedaung township, Rakhine state over the last two days, said a release from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the defense Services on Saturday. more
Myanmar and UN agriculture agency agree framework to improve nutrition and food security

New York: The Myanmar Government and the UN’s agriculture agency signed on Tuesday a multi-year agreement that will create conditions to help improve nutrition and food security in ...

India grants $5 million in aid for development projects along Myanmar border

New Delhi: India has granted USD5 million in aid to Myanmar as part of its micro-development commitment for projects along the Indo-Myanmar border.

Rohingya crisis: Myanmar rejects UN report, says it does not support human rights violation

Naypyidaw: Days after a UN report said that top military leaders in Myanmar must face genocide charges pertaining to the Rohingya crisis, the country has rejected the same.

Bangladesh: Head of UN refugee agency calls on Asia-Pacific leaders to show ‘solidarity’ with Rohingya refugees

New York: The Head of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, on Tuesday urged government representatives and business leaders from the Asia-Pacific region to offer more support an ...

UN agencies and Myanmar ink agreement, setting stage for Rohingya return

New York: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the understanding reached between UN agencies and Myanmar on creating conditions that would allow hundreds ...

UN agencies and Myanmar lay groundwork for possible Rohingya return

New York: United Nations agencies and Myanmar have agreed a framework which it is hoped will lead to the repatriation of Rohingya refugees, but only if their “voluntary, safe, digni ...

Win Myint succeeds Htin Kyaw as Myanmar President

Naypyidaw: A week after former President Htin Kyaw's resignation, Myanmar Parliament elected Win Myint as his successor, reports said on Wednesday.

Myanmar's President and Suu Kyi's close confidante Htin Kyaw resigns

Myanmar: Myanmar's first democratically elected President Htin Kyaw, has stepped down, saying he is “taking a rest” following health issues, media reports said.

Rohingya crisis: Suu Kyi visits Rakhine in one-day unannounced trip

Naypyidaw, Nov 2 (JEN): Myanmar's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday visited the violence hit Rakhine state in a one-day unannounced trip, reports said.