Worsening Power Cuts Plunge Myanmar’s Cities Into Darkness

Worsening blackouts have left Myanmar’s commercial capital Yangon and other cities with only a few hours of electricity per day since the start of 2025. Power outages have been a persistent problem since the military takeover in 2021, but starting with the …

Myanmar suffers worsening power cuts as junta prioritizes military zones

Power cuts have worsened across Myanmar, including in major cities like Yangon and Naypyitaw, after the junta implemented a new power rotation system on Sunday prioritizing military zones over civilian areas, local sources said. When the sun goes down in …

Myanmar athletes win 4 first prizes in Muse-Ruili Cross-border Marathon

Some Myanmar nationals who competed in the marathon. Myanmar nationals won four first prizes in Muse-Ruili Cross-border Marathon, according to a statement from the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar. The 2024 Myanmar Muse-China Ruili Cross-border Marathon was held …

Lopburi: Police nab 58 Myanmar migrants in high-speed chase

Catholic nuns in Myanmar ensure education despite war

Amid Myanmar’s ongoing conflict and educational collapse under military rule, Catholic nuns work tirelessly to educate marginalized children, bridging gaps left by public school closures and providing knowledge and stability to displaced communities. “ …

(Video) Chinese Actor Wang Xing Found After Going Missing At Thailand-Myanmar Border

Last week, reports emerged that Chinese actor Wang Xing (王星) went missing after travelling to Thailand for a film shoot. After days of growing concern, the star has been found safe in Myanmar. According to reports, the 31-year-old went missing on 3rd …

Central Bank of Myanmar warns against rumors of 20,000-kyat note and market manipulation efforts

The Central Bank of Myanmar has stated that rumors about the 20,000-kyat banknote are being spread with the intention of destabilizing the economy and manipulating commodity and foreign exchange markets. In response to inquiries regarding the actual …

Myanmar: Junta is on the back foot, but no endgame in sight yet

I am writing this article from close to the Myanmar-Thailand border with the help of elements from the resistance. They are joyful over their victories against junta forces and hopeful that junta rule will soon collapse; maybe a new general would sue for …

Missing Chinese actor found in Myanmar told about casting call in Thailand

Myanmar: Chinese actor kidnapped (and freed) for online scams

Today's news: the Hibakusha ask Ishiba to attend the summit on banning nuclear weapons; US and Saudi Arabia pressure Lebanon to elect an army commander as president; Delhi goes to the polls on 5 February for the local legislative assembly; Kyrgyzstan …