Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Myanmar unearthed massive 4.2-pound ruby considered more valuable than the country’s largest-ever gemstoneMyanmar ruby discovery: Myanmar has found a massive 11,000-carat ruby in the Mogok region. This gem is considered exceptionally rare and va...
10 May, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Aung San Suu Kyi: 'By helping others, you will learn how to…'—Inspiring quotes by the daughter of Myanmar's independence hero, General Aung SanQuote of the Day: Aung San Suu Kyi's enduring message, 'By helping others, you will learn how to help yourselves,' underscores the profound...
06 May, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest in MyanmarFormer Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest. Her sentence was reduced as part of a prisoner amnesty f...
01 May, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer saysAung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's former leader, has had her sentence reduced again. She now has over 18 years left to serve. This comes as part ...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Myanmar frees Aung San Suu Kyi ally, stirs faint hopes for democracyMyanmar's military leadership has pardoned former president Win Myint. This move raises questions about the fate of detained leader Aung Sa...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Myanmar cuts Aung San Suu Kyi sentence, frees former presidentMyanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has had her sentence reduced. This comes as part of an amnesty granted by the new president. Suu K...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Myanmar leader commutes all death sentencesMyanmar's leader commuted all death sentences in a blanket order on Friday, one of his first official acts since the 2021 coup leader was i...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as presidentMyanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has become president. This follows a military coup five years ago. He took power after an election ex...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
India seeks to step up engagement as Myanmar elects new presidentMyanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing becomes president. India watches closely as ties are strategic. India supports Myanmar's developm...
06 Apr, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected as president: AFP tallyMyanmar'tally showed, with the ex-military commander set to maintain his rule in a civilian guise after snatching power by force five years...
03 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Myanmar paves way for junta chief to become civilian presidentMyanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing is set to transition to a civilian role as vice-president. He has been nominated for the position an...
30 Mar, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Myanmar parliament convenes as army prepares for new era of ruleMyanmar's parliament has convened for the first time since a military coup five years ago. The army-backed party secured a dominant victory...
16 Mar, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
India backs Myanmar's election plan: ReportIndia will send teams to monitor Myanmar's upcoming general election in December, a move signaling support despite widespread criticism of ...
01 Sep, 2025, 01.02 PM IST
Myanmar's military-led government extends state of emergency, forcing delay in promised electionMRTV television said the National Defense and Security Council met Monday in the capital, Naypyitaw, and extended the state of emergency fo...
31 Jul, 2023, 07.48 PM IST
China reaches out to assist Myanmar junta-backed partyChinese diplomats based in Myanmar this week held meetings with USDP functionaries after the junta announced intention to hold polls, ET ha...
03 Dec, 2022, 07.14 AM IST
UK sanctions Myanmar generals after military coupMyanmar's military has arrested civilian leaders, including Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, and announced a year-long state of emergency, ...
18 Feb, 2021, 09.51 PM IST