Rohingya campaign not genocide, Myanmar insists
The country insisted that its deadly military campaign against the Rohingya ethnic minority was a legitimate counter-terrorism operation and did not amount to genocide, as it defended itself at the top United Nations court against an allegation of breaching the genocide convention.
Junta-backed party extends lead
THE military-backed political party extended its lead after the second round of voting, official figures from the country's election body showed, leaving it on track for a parliamentary majority as the country heads into the final phase of its three-stage general election amid widespread conflict.
'It's all lies' - At top UN court, Myanmar denies deadly Rohingya campaign amounts to genocide
Myanmar has insisted that its deadly military campaign against the Rohingya ethnic minority was a legitimate counter-terrorism operation.
Myanmar military-backed party extends lead ahead of final election round
Myanmar's military-backed political party extended its lead after the second round of voting, official figures from the country's election body showed on Friday evening.
One dead, nine injured as passenger bus overturns and falls into ravine in Myanmar
YANGON: One person was killed and nine others injured when a passenger vehicle overturned and fell into a ravine on the Loilin-Nam Sam Union Road in Shan State, according to the Myanmar Fire Service.
GOF busts human trafficking syndicate with the arrest of three locals, one foreigner
JITRA: The General Operations Force (GOF) has smashed a human trafficking syndicate led by three locals and a Myanmar national in two operations here and in Nibong Tebal, Seberang Perai Selatan, Penang, on Wednesday (Jan 14) and Thursday (Jan 15).
Myanmar dismantles tele-fraud dens
YANGON: The Myanmar government announced on Wednesday (Jan 14) that security forces have dismantled multiple telecommunications fraud and illegal online gambling operations in northern Shan state, seizing a large cache of equipment, including Starlink satellite devices, during coordinated raids.
Defending champions Vietnam begin its Asean Hyundai Cup campaign against the qualifier on July 24
Holders Vietnam will launch the defence of their Asean Hyundai Cup 2026 with a trip to either Timor-Leste or Brunei on July 24 as Singapore travels to take on Cambodia after the match schedule was finalised on Friday.
Myanmar tells ICJ Rohingya genocide claims 'unsubstantiated'
THE HAGUE: Myanmar on Friday (Jan 16) dismissed as "unsubstantiated" allegations that it committed genocide against its Rohingya minority, telling the International Court of Justice that its brutal crackdown was a "counter-terrorism operation."
Myanmar athletes speed up preparation for 13th Asean Para Games
YANGON: Myanmar's para-athletes are in the final days of preparation in Yangon ahead of the 13th Asean Para Games, scheduled for Jan 20-26, 2026, in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
