Iran & Ukraine usher in the era of the underdogs in a war-torn worldGlobal conflicts are increasingly prolonged, with unexpected resilience from weaker forces challenging traditional military predictions. Wa...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Myanmar's deadly earthquake brings diplomatic payoff for junta chiefMyanmar's deadliest natural disaster in years has boosted the position of ruling general Min Aung Hlaing by reopening diplomatic channels. ...
02 Apr, 2025, 01.05 PM IST
Russia expands strategic ties with Myanmar; offers satellite support to fight rebelsRussia has offered to share reconnaissance satellite data with Myanmar's military junta and signed an MoU for constructing a small nuclear ...
18 Mar, 2025, 07.14 AM IST
Russia announces it'll build small-scale nuclear power plant in MyanmarMyanmar, aiming to reduce its reliance on China, has formed a comprehensive economic agreement with Russia, including the construction of a...
05 Mar, 2025, 06.29 PM IST
Myanmar's defence ties with Russia irk ChinaMyanmar's military has enhanced its defense capabilities with six Russian Sukhoi SU30 fighter jets, causing concern in China as it threaten...
12 Jan, 2025, 11.21 PM IST
Myanmar in talks with Russia to build deepsea port & oil refinery upsetting ChineseThe Myanmar junta is keen for Russians to invest in the port project along with a special economic zone including an oil refinery, ET has l...
15 May, 2024, 07.55 AM IST
Myanmar reduces overdependence on China and expands strategic ties with Russia amid fighting with insurgentsIn the midst of heightened conflict with different ethnic groups in the states bordering India and China, the Myanmar junta is actively see...
03 Mar, 2024, 08.59 PM IST
Beijing attempts to emerge as peacemaker between Myanmar junta and rebelsThe ethnic rebel groups have issued a statement recently welcoming China’s mediation role in Myanmar’s internal conflict” and promising to ...
26 Mar, 2023, 07.08 AM IST
Moscow playing 'hunger games' with world, says Ukraine FM Dmytro KulebaKuleba told reporters on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit that with a deal allowing Ukraine to export gra...
12 Nov, 2022, 06.20 PM IST
Who will attend funeral of Queen Elizabeth II? Here is full listMany heads of state, royals, and other political figures will gather in London for Queen Elizabeth's burial. Over the weekend, invitations ...
14 Sep, 2022, 09.32 PM IST
Russia, Belarus, Myanmar not invited to Queen's funeral: ReportsRussia, which is engaged in a conflict with neighbouring Ukraine, its key ally Belarus and the junta-ruled Myanmar will not be asked to sen...
14 Sep, 2022, 11.23 AM IST
Australia expresses understanding of India’s position on UkraineThe Prime Minister also thanked his Australian counterpart for the initiative to return the ancient 29 Indian artefacts. Myanmar was also a...
22 Mar, 2022, 04.23 PM IST
Bangladesh urges Russia to mediate in Rohingya crisis after China-led efforts failForeign minister AK Abdul Momen told reporters that he had made the proposal to his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, at a meeting in Tas...
25 Jul, 2021, 07.39 AM IST
Myanmar buys military aircraft from Jordan as part of efforts to reduce dependence on ChinaMajor General Zaw Min Tun recently informed local media that the new aircraft from Jordan are transport planes to replace the military’s ag...
26 Dec, 2020, 10.08 AM IST
Myanmar to expedite India-backed infra projectsMyanmar’s all-powerful generals, who have controlled the country for decades, are upset with the Chinese strategy of arming rebel groups, i...
09 Jul, 2020, 08.40 AM IST
London to Nashik: 50 days, 20,000 km, 15 nations; meet the 'Globe Wheelers'When they started their 14,000 km car expedition from London to back home on May 8, little did they know that a 6,000 km detour would await...
28 Jun, 2015, 02.38 PM IST
India-Russia ties will be strengthened: Narendra Modi tells Dmitry Medvedev"Am sure India-Russia ties will be strengthened: PM @narendramodi to PM Medvedev," a tweet by the Prime Minister's Office quoted Modi as sa...
13 Nov, 2014, 10.24 AM IST