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An agreement for the sale of natural gas extracted from the Yetagun area in offshore block M-3 of Mottama, between the Ministry of Electricity and Energy, Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, and Thailand's PTTEP International
The Mandalay Division Police Commander's Office has informed that some of the arrested millionaire gold shop heists were involved in the robbery of Po Oo Shwe Shop and Mo Mandalay Shwe Shop. Mandalay City On July 23, the
To curb inflation, increase state revenue, and prevent corruption, efforts will be made to enact a National Property Tax Law, said Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw U Khin Ri, speaking to the media on August 1 at the Zabu Th
It has been learned from the Ayeyarwady Region Government that efforts are underway to block the areas where the Ngwan embankment has breached and river water is flowing in in the Let'marrnar Township, Ayeyarwady Region.
The Myanmar Police Force announced on August 1 that they have arrested 10 men and 3 women, along with evidence, who committed armed robbery at the Million Dollar Gold Shop in Chanmyathazi Township and the Poe Oo Gold Sho
The Irrawaddy Times August 1st Irrawaddy Division Hinthata District According to the Burmese Fire Brigade, a dam and sandbags have been put in place to prevent further water from entering the broken dam in Layaeng Townsh
Information from social welfare organizations indicates that rescue operations are underway for those trapped in Le Myint Na town due to flooding caused by the collapse of approximately 50 feet of the Ngawan River embank
In battles that took place in Myeiktaw and Kanpetlet townships in southern Chin State, some commanders, including Major Kyaw Set of the SAC forces, were killed and many were injured, and weapons, ammunition and military
Ayeyarwaddy Times (Launglon), August 1 Revolutionary forces, while conducting area clearance operations near Maungmakan beach in Launglon Township, Dawei District, Tanintharyi Region, arrested Deputy Director General of
The Irrawaddy Times July 31st It has been reported that more than six thousand (60,000) people have been evacuated due to the breach of the 25/3 dam of the Ngwan Dam near Jamgone Village in Layaeng Township, including th
The entrances and exits to Wai Leet Township in Myanmar's Sagaing Region have been blocked by the PDF (People's Defence Force) with landmines, despite the absence of fighting, according to information obtained from local
It is known that the 5th Yangon International Gems & Jewellery Exhibition (2026) will be held for 4 days from August 6th to 9th at the Lotte Hotel in Yangon, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the establishment of th
Political will can be coordinated within existing laws, and necessary difficulties will be coordinated and resolved in accordance with existing laws, said Chairman Lieutenant General Yar Pyae of the National Unity and Pe
U Khin Ri, Speaker of the People's Assembly, said that the speed will be increased according to the plan to bring the Hluttaw closer to the people. On August 1, the Parliament building in Nay Pyi Taw. At a press conferen
The Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw, U Khin Ri, stated that efforts are being made to become a parliament that gains the trust of the people and benefits the nation. The Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw made these remarks in
(August 1) Mizzima. -- A protest demanding accountability for the pollution of rivers flowing across the border due to rare earth and mining activities on the Myanmar side will be held on August 3 in front of the Myanmar
Sagaing Region Chief Minister U Ko Lay, accompanied by responsible officials, visited the 50-bed Traditional Medicine Hospital in Monywa on the morning of August 1. During the visit, he inspected collective cleaning acti
Mon State Chief Minister U Aung Win Than, accompanied by state ministers and responsible officials, inspected a collective public clean-up activities conducted Saturday morning by departmental personnel, members of the M
Myanmar billiards and snooker team won one gold, one silver, and three bronze medals at the 33rd SEA Games 2025 in Thailand and secured the first runner-up title at the Heyball Masters Tour 2026 in China. The winners wer
The inauguration ceremony for the electricity supply project in PhayaKyein Village, Hsihseng Township, Pa-O Self-Administered Zone, was held on July 31 in the village. Shan State Chief Minister U Sai Htein Soe, state min
The Anti-Money Laundering Central Body on July 31 issued a statement responding to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) public statement of June 19, 2026, reaffirming Myanmar's commitment to combating money laundering,
State budget will be increased up to 15 percent for the Ministry of Education, according to the fiscal year, said the State President. State President U Min Aung Hlaing said this in his 100-day State Basic Address of the
Burma News International (BNI) is a network of 15 independent media and news organizations based in and around Burma Myanmar junta troops have resumed strict searches of bags, mobile phones, and vehicles belonging to res
Burma News International (BNI) is a network of 15 independent media and news organizations based in and around Burma Clashes between the Myanmar military junta and the ethnic Arakan Army (AA) have intensified in western
Men in Padaung Township, located in Myanmar's western Bago Region, are increasingly staying home to avoid military conscription. As a result, women are stepping into traditionally male-dominated roles, such as driving an
Small, minimally equipped rooms in safe houses in Mae Sot are temporary shelters for those fleeing Myanmar. BBC "One day, we will regain our freedom." The 22-year-old spent most of his youth fighting for freedom. But after five years of civil war in Myanmar, he has put an end to the fighting and political complexities. "I want to help people as much as I can. I will choose a new form. This is a non-violent method." The young man is one of many who have fled to Mae Sot, a border town between Thailand and Myanmar, for their safety. He met the BBC in a small room in an alley in Mae Sot. This is one of the safe houses provided by charitable organizations for newcomers to the town. Most of them have little or no possessions, are traumatized by their experiences in Myanmar, and are exhausted and extremely vulnerable. As they have no legal right to stay in Thailand, these safe houses are their only refuge. In 2021, he was only 17 years old when nationwide protests against the military coup took place. When the protests were suppressed by the military, like other young people, he went to an area controlled by ethnic armed groups to undergo military training. Then, as part of an urban guerrilla group, he returned to Yangon and carried out bombings targeting places like police stations. "At that time, I thought non-violent protests were not the right way to regain our freedom." However, he was soon arrested and sentenced to seven years in prison in Insein Prison, notorious for its brutal torture of inmates. He was released last year and fled to Mae Sot because his family in Yangon was closely monitored by the police. He did not want to reveal his real name for the safety of his family. For the millions of Myanmar people who have risked their lives and abandoned their homes to oppose the military regime, this is a time of despair. They dreamed of a revolution that would rebuild Myanmar into a more democratic and inclusive country, and permanently remove the military from politics. But now, they only see Min Aung Hlaing, whom they believe started the civil war, consolidating his power. Last month, Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of Myanmar's military junta, was warmly welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The joint efforts of China and Myanmar to transform his image from a blood-soaked dictator to that of a civilian president are also leading to greater acceptance, even if neighboring countries do not yet fully respect him. For Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power by overthrowing the elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021, China's diplomatic and military support has been crucial in recovering from the severe consequences of his coup. In the past year, the military junta has recaptured many territories previously lost to hundreds of armed resistance groups formed to oppose the coup. After elections held earlier this year, which excluded major opposition groups, Min Aung Hlaing has begun to project an image of a legitimately elected leader. So, what has become of those who hoped for a different future? Most are stranded in Mae Sot. The town is a major gateway for trade between Myanmar and Thailand and has always been a place where many Myanmar people travel and live. Although the number of war refugees has increased since the coup, they are rarely seen moving around outside. Most of them have no legal documentation. They have arrived by illegally crossing the narrow Moei River that separates the border and are constantly afraid of being arrested and deported by the Thai police. Furthermore, they fear retaliation against their families remaining in Myanmar. A former army officer who defected to the opposition three years ago said she rarely leaves her rented room in Mae Sot more than twice a month. For newcomers, safe houses provide short-term accommodation for up to six months. These are places hidden in the town's alleys, with small rooms containing only basic shared necessities. Behind every door are harrowing personal true stories. The young urban guerrilla recounted the regular torture and sexual abuse by prison guards. He also said that the prison was where his views on the revolution changed. "I expected the revolution to get better. I didn't like that armed groups were fighting each other instead of uniting. I saw so many deaths and injuries from the war that I couldn't watch it anymore." As the eldest son in his family, he also felt it was difficult to risk his life and leave his family behind. "That's why I gave up not only armed revolution but also other revolutionary methods like politics. I want to help people in other ways." Now, he dedicates his time and efforts to teaching children living in the safe house and supporting his friends who are still in prison as much as he can. "I am trying to give them the hope that the revolution is not over yet, and that we still have a chance to win." When we arrived at the safe house, other residents also gathered, and each had different life experiences and stories to tell. Among them were members of the People's Defence Force (PDF), which is fighting the military junta.
Myanmar Railways announced that two teenagers were arrested on the same day for throwing stones at the No. 6 down DEMU train on the Mandalay-Yangon line between Ela and Sawatti stations on the afternoon of July 31st. The
The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology announced at 8 AM on August 1 that heavy rain is possible in most regions and states, including Yangon Region, from August 1 to 5. According to the department, this heavy rain
Volunteer groups from Yangon are heading out to provide assistance and rescue operations in Laymyethna town and surrounding villages in Ayeyarwady Region, which are experiencing floods due to a breach in the Ngwon dam, a
In Pubbthiri and Uttarathiri townships in Naypyidaw, water flowing from the mountains has caused flooding, necessitating the rescue and relocation of households in the affected wards, according to the Fire Services Depar
Industrial Development : Myanmar develops six new medicines through research Six new medicines have successfully passed research and testing by the Myanmar Pharmaceutical Industry under the Ministry of Industry and MSME
A meeting to support the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), including technology transfer programs, was held on Friday at the Ministry of Industry and MSME Development. Union Minister for Industr
The opening ceremony of the 3.37-megawatt Thilawa Solar Power Generation Pilot Project was held at the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Thanlyin Township of Yangon Region on Friday. The ceremony was attended by Yan
Public consultation meetings on the Ayeyawady Myitsone–Upper Ayeyawady Basin Hydropower Project were held in Myitkyina on Friday, to provide local residents with technical information and raise public awareness about the
The National Solidarity and Peace-making Negotiation Committee held peace talks with representatives of the Naga National Socialist Council (NSCN-K) (Ang Mai ) in Nay Pyi Taw on Friday. The meeting followed the governmen
A Seminar titled, “Reviewing Myanmar’s position and role within ASEAN” was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw on 31 July. Union Minister U Tin Maung Swe highlighted and reviewed Myanmar’s role and con