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Campaigning begins in Myanmar’s junta-run election

Campaigning for junta-organised elections in Myanmar are set to begin on Oct 28.
Campaigning for junta-organised elections in Myanmar are set to begin on Oct 28.

UN secretary-general calls for end to ‘deplorable’ violence in Myanmar

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press conference, ahead of his participation in the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press conference, ahead of his participation in the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Sudanese network of volunteer aid groups wins Norwegian human rights award

FILE PHOTO: Sudanese women from community kitchens run by local volunteers distribute meals for people who are affected by conflict and extreme hunger and are out of reach of international aid efforts, in Omdurman, Sudan, July 27, 2024. REUTERS/Mazin Alrasheed/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Sudanese women from community kitchens run by local volunteers distribute meals for people who are affected by conflict and extreme hunger and are out of reach of international aid efforts, in Omdurman, Sudan, July 27, 2024. REUTERS/Mazin Alrasheed/File Photo

Myanmar air strike kills at least 19 high school students, says armed group

People building temporary homes following fighting between Myanmar's military and the Arakan Army ethnic minority armed group in Rakhine state in May 2024.
People building temporary homes following fighting between Myanmar's military and the Arakan Army ethnic minority armed group in Rakhine state in May 2024.

Myanmar’s poll result due end of January: Election official

Members of Myanmar's Union Election Commission demonstrating a voting machine during a press conference in Naypyidaw on Sept 11.
Members of Myanmar's Union Election Commission demonstrating a voting machine during a press conference in Naypyidaw on Sept 11.

Myanmar junta unveils new election details

A UN expert has described the election as a “fraud” to disguise continuing military rule.
A UN expert has described the election as a “fraud” to disguise continuing military rule.

Myanmar junta claims town captured, expanding election reach

TOPSHOT - People take shelter from the rain on a building staircase in Yangon on August 19, 2025. (Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP)
TOPSHOT - People take shelter from the rain on a building staircase in Yangon on August 19, 2025. (Photo by Sai Aung MAIN / AFP)

Myanmar’s figurehead leader Myint Swe dies at 74 after illness

The 74-year-old former general died in hospital on the morning of Aug 7, state-run MRTV said.
The 74-year-old former general died in hospital on the morning of Aug 7, state-run MRTV said.

Myanmar junta air strike on ruby mine hub kills 13

A new member of the People's Defence Force undergoing basic military training at a secret jungle camp in Mon State, Myanmar, on July 9.
A new member of the People's Defence Force undergoing basic military training at a secret jungle camp in Mon State, Myanmar, on July 9.

Myanmar’s junta chief makes first appearance at memorial event

It is the first time Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has attended the event since he took power in 2021.
It is the first time Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has attended the event since he took power in 2021.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.