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Gunman attacks Director of China-Myanmar trade zone
Eleven Myanmar
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An unidentified gunman attacked Min Aung Aye, Director of Muse 105-mile China-Myanmar trade zone on Union Road in Mongyu Village inside the Muse 105-mile trade zone on the evening of May 11 while he was on the way home to Muse, sources said. The...
Myanmar region sees ‘dramatic’ rise in hunger after aid cutbacks
The Straits Times
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August 12, 2025
Yangon - One of Myanmar’s most conflict-ravaged regions has witnessed a “dramatic rise in hunger” after US aid cuts pushed by President Donald Trump during a punishing civil war, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Aug 12. Western Rakhine state...
Airtumtec: Revolutionising Disinfection
Myanmore
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August 17, 2025
In a world increasingly aware of health and hygiene, Airtumtec, a Singapore-based innovator in long-lasting disinfectants, is making waves in Myanmar. Jennifer, the managing director of JMT, the sole distributor of Airtumtec in Myanmar, shares her...
Myanmar: Rights investigators reveal ‘systematic torture’, sexual violence
UN News
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August 12, 2025
In its annual report released on Tuesday, the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) said it had made “important progress” documenting crimes and identifying those responsible, including commanders of security forces overseeing...
Myanmar army detaining two-year-olds as proxies for parents, witnesses tell UN
The Guardian
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August 12, 2025
Children as young as two years old have been detained by Myanmar’s military, often as proxies for their parents, and held in prison facilities where there is systematic torture, UN investigators have warned. The Independent Investigative Mechanism...
Myanmar security forces involved in systematic torture, including of children, UN report says
The Globe and Mail
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August 12, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar formed in 2018 to analyze evidence of serious violations of international law.Thein Zaw/The Associated Press United Nations investigators said on Tuesday they have...
War-torn Myanmar: Military chief calls for security boost before polls
Daily Star
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August 13, 2025
Myanmar's military chief has called for increased security for political party members and candidates as a newly formed interim government proceeds with a planned election in December and January that has been dismissed in the West as a sham. Min...
Elnora Rose Celis Crowned Mrs. Grand Tourism Ambassador 2025 in Myanmar — shines in upcoming sci-fi film “Nuclear Winter”
Cebu Daily News
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August 14, 2025
Elnora Rose Celis has been officially crowned Mrs. Grand Tourism Ambassador 2025, bringing pride and recognition to her supporters across the globe. During the prestigious Mrs. Grand International 2025 pageant held in Myanmar, Celis also earned...
Esta junta militar cambió de imagen para celebrar elecciones. Pero la ONU encontró pruebas de atrocidades cada vez más graves
KESQ-TV - California
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August 17, 2025
Por Helen Regan, CNN A medida que aumenta la evidencia de atrocidades cada vez más intensas, incluyendo la tortura de niños, que se están cometiendo en Myanmar, los generales de las fuerzas armadas del país están rebrandeando su régimen de junta y...
Myanmar security forces involved in systematic torture: UN
BDNews24
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United Nations investigators said on Tuesday they have found evidence of systematic torture by Myanmar security forces and identified some of the senior perpetrators. The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM), formed in 2018 to...
World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Aug 14, 2025
Bernama
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August 14, 2025
CAMBODIA 1. JAPAN-FUNDED TAKHMAU WATER TREATMENT PLANT -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE The Japan-financed Takhmau Water Treatment Plant, situated in Takhmau City, Kandal Province, is scheduled to be inaugurated today. Built by a Japanese consortium, it...
Myanmar security forces involved in systematic torture: UN report
Times LIVE
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The findings in the report covering a one year through to June 30 were based on information from more than 1,300 sources, including hundreds of eyewitness testimonies and forensic evidence, documents and photographs. The list of perpetrators...
Myanmar security forces involved in systematic torture, UN report says
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) -United Nations investigators said on Tuesday they have found evidence of systematic torture by Myanmar security forces and identified some of the senior perpetrators. The Independent Investigative Mechanism for...
Myanmar crewman saved by NSRI in Table Bay rescue
Cape Town ETC
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August 11, 2025
At 2pm on Sunday, NSRI Table Bay deployed the rescue crafts DHL Deliverer and Spirit of Day to assist with a medical evacuation at sea. The operation involved retrieving a 48-year-old Myanmar seafarer from an oil tanker located approximately 10...
3 Myanmar fighters set to compete in ONE Friday Fights 120
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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August 13, 2025
PHOTO: ONE Three Myanmar fighters will take part in the ONE Friday Fights 120 event to be held in Thailand on 15 August. The fighters are Thant Zin, Soe Naung Oo, and Auk Chin Lay. Thant Zin will face Thai fighter Gingsanglek, Soe Naung Oo will...
Woes From Myanmar’s Catastrophic Civil War Spilling into Thailand
Asia Financial
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August 13, 2025
Thailand has endured a series of what the Chinese would call “black swan” events – unexpected traumas – that have clouded the country’s political and economic outlook this year. They include a huge earthquake in Myanmar in March, which caused the...
Filipinas’ title defense bid ends after 1-1 draw with Myanmar
Manila Standard
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August 13, 2025
HẢI PHÒNG, Vietnam — The Philippine national women’s football team’s bid to retain its crown ended on Wednesday after being held to a 1-1 draw by Myanmar at Lạch Tray Stadium in the ASEAN Women’s MSIG Serenity Cup 2025. Myanmar topped Group B with...
Myanmar Military News Updates – Aug 12, 2025 Morning
MoeMaKa
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August 12, 2025
Myanmar Military News Updates – Aug 12, 2025 Morning 🚩🚩 1. Deputy Police Chief and two conscripted soldiers escape from naval convoy heading to Bhamo and are now under protection August 11 Radio NUG The Ministry of Defence of the National Unity...
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 12, 2025 Morning
MoeMaKa
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August 12, 2025
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 12, 2025 Morning 📌📌 1. KIO clarifies that peace talks were twice proposed by the terrorist military junta, not initiated by KIO — Lt-Gen Gun Maw August 11 Radio NUG Regarding the proposals for peace talks made...
Dr Khalilur discusses Rohingya issue with Malaysian envoy on Myanmar
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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Dr Khalilur discusses Rohingya issue with Malaysian envoy on Myanmar National Security Adviser and High Representative on the Rohingya Issue Dr Khalilur Rahman. Photo : Collected KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13, 2025 (BSS) - National Security Adviser and...