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It is known that solar lights are being installed in the urban wards and the temporary hospital in Htantlang Township, Chin State. It is known that the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Construction, U Myo Myint, along
The number of political prisoners who have died while unjustly detained due to a lack of adequate medical care in prisons across the country has reached 148, according to the Political Prisoners Network of Myanmar (PPNM)
According to a statement from the US Embassy in Myanmar, there are security threats in the Southeast Asian region, and Americans lost approximately 10 billion US dollars in 2025 due to online scam (cyber scam) operations
Article by – Sit Wai Soe, Ayeyarwaddy Times / July 20 The 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final was a painful result for Argentina. However, what Argentina lost that night was not just a trophy. It was also a night where they lost the dignity they should have maintained as a world champion team. In sports, there are always winners and losers. However, the manner of defeat reflects the team's standing. During the match, the behavior of some Argentine players was so poor and rough that it was hard to believe they were the 2022 World Cup champions. In fact, it is not new for Argentinians to play roughly. The world's football fans have witnessed similar rough play in matches against Egypt and England. Some fans even commented that Argentina's play was not like playing football, but like a bloodthirsty tiger hunting its prey. Pressuring the referee, unnecessary arguments with opposing players, and actions that showed a lack of emotional control near the end of the match were not in line with the standards of a World Cup final. Being a world champion is not just about holding a trophy. It is more important how you behave when you lose, rather than how you behave when you win. In this regard, Spain gained more points. Despite leading by one goal, they did not engage in excessive time-wasting, nor did they show disrespect or attempt to provoke the opponent. After the final whistle, they celebrated their joyful victory and offered comfort and respect to the defeated Argentine players. In reality, Argentina was a team that played well throughout the tournament. While it is true that there were controversial decisions by the referees on the field, no one can deny that Argentina's players were able to reach the final due to their skill. It was a team that showed excellent performance, coming back from behind to win with Messi's leadership, team unity, and an unyielding spirit. However, what people were talking about on the night of the final was their controversial behavior rather than their footballing quality, which was even more painful for Argentina. Today, the discussions on social media are overwhelmingly focused on the question of "Why couldn't Argentina control their emotions? " rather than "How good was Spain?
Despite ongoing clashes in Myaung-taw, the interim government is promoting the Taungpyone festival, claiming the region is peaceful. It has been learned that the interim government, despite ongoing intense military clash
Fighting has erupted near Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State, with the interim government's military forces desperately defending to avoid losing strategic territories, relying on air and heavy artillery support, accor
Ayeyarwaddy Times July 20 The National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Executive Committee today, July 20, issued a statement saying that it will be difficult to gain public trust unless representative political force
To meet the urgent needs of the people during the current severe flooding incident in Rakhine State, the National Unity Government (NUG) provided an initial donation of 150,000 Chinese Yuan (over 900 Lakhs of Myanmar Kya
Ayeyarwaddy Times July 20 The Arakan Army (AA) has announced that the interim government military launched continuous airstrikes on Maei, Thandwe, and Ponnagyun townships in Rakhine State yesterday, Martyrs' Day, July 19
Vice President U Nyo Saw met with Mr. Andrika Ratwatte, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Coordinator for Emergency Relief of the United Nations, on the morning of July 20 at the reception h
Shop owners around Aung San Stadium have been notified in advance to vacate within one month, said Deputy Minister U Nyi Nyi of the Ministry of Sports. This was stated by Deputy Minister U Nyi Nyi, who is also the chairm
It has been learned from the Mandalay Region Police Force that a robbery occurred at the Millionaire Jewelry Shop located between 110th Street and 62nd and 64th Streets in Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay City, at around
In the Yangon market, prices for construction gravel are rising due to reduced imports and high demand, according to the Yangon Region government. In response to a question about how prices will be controlled, given that
It has been reported that a woman died after falling from a three-story building in Aung Myay Thar San Township, Mandalay, around 9:30 AM on July 19. The deceased was a domestic helper who fell from the upper floor of a
In the Pakokku red onion market, prices have risen further by the end of the third week of July due to high buyer demand and low supply, reaching over 5,000 kyats per viss, it has been learned. In the early part of July,
Aiming for the long-term sustainability and strength of puppetry, a traditional cultural art of Myanmar, the Myanmar Puppetry Roundtable Discussion was held on July 20 at the Governor’s Residence on Taw Win Road in Dagon
It is reported that the One Stop Service Center of the Shan State Agency for the Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has been opened. The center was inaugurated at 9 AM on Monday, July 20, at the former of
It is known that action has been taken against electricity theft at a cashew nut factory in War Nya Chaung village, Mopbi Township. The Yangon Electricity Supply Corporation under the Ministry of Electricity and Energy h
It has been reported that a robbery occurred at the Millionaire Gold Shop located on Manohari Road in Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay City, around 4 PM on July 20th (today). The incident took place at the Millionaire Gol
Under heavy security and amid communications blackouts, Myanmar military junta chief Min Aung Hlaing attended the 79th Martyrs’ Day ceremony at the Martyrs’ Mausoleum in Yangon on Sunday. Meanwhile, ousted civilian leade
Myanmar’s military junta has demonstrated "no genuine commitment" to resolving the nation’s civil war, a powerful coalition of ethnic and democratic resistance forces said, following high-level discussions with regional
A Myanmar military airstrike killed five civilians and injured 14 others, including a Buddhist monk and three children, in a southern Rakhine State town on Sunday. The attack is part of an intensifying bombing campaign t
Top diplomats from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East and call for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz when they gath
On July 20, at 7 PM, Mizzima Primetime reported that the spokesperson for the TNLA stated that the agreement points from the meeting between the military junta and Naypyidaw are not yet known. In Kanigyi, approximately 2
Amidst differing opinions on the Myanmar issue among ASEAN member states, will ASEAN's comprehensive approach to the Myanmar issue work? In this week's Mizzima Editorial Talk, U Sein Win, Managing Editor of Mizzima Newsroom, discussed in detail whether the military junta will continue to stall on the Five-Point Consensus, and why a common diplomatic strategy from the NUG and EAO revolutionary forces is important for regional stability alongside Thailand's diplomatic approach.
Battles that began in the second week of June between Mawbi Township in southern Shan State and Nanme Khone in Kayah State are still occurring almost daily as of July 20, according to military sources. As a result, local
Photo: Houses destroyed by the junta's attacks in Rakhine State. As the Arakan Army (AA) expands to over five fronts, the military junta is conducting continuous airstrikes on AA-controlled townships in Rakhine State, ac
In Chiang Mai city, Thailand, police and relevant authorities raided 31 shell companies owned by foreigners and arrested five suspects. Investigations revealed that some companies were using Thai nationals as nominal sha
In Hpakant Township, Kachin State, where heavy rains caused flooding, locals have reported that the water is gradually receding since the morning of July 20, as the Uru River water level has begun to fall again. Myanmar
The top leaders of the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), a member of the Northern Alliance that carried out Operation 1027, are meeting with the military junta's peace delegation in Naypyidaw. TNLA spokesperson Lu
Children and monks were among the victims of the attacks, which come amid calls by the regime for peace talks. On January 15, around 10 am, jet fighters belonging to the Myanmar military launched airstrikes on a village
The Rise of a Proto-State According to a recent study by The Jamestown Foundation, an independent Washington, D.C.-based think tank, the Arakan Army (AA) has emerged as the most powerful and influential rebel group in My
A discussion on the implementation of the Community Policing System by the Ayeyawady Region Police Force was held Monday morning at the Ayeyar Shwe Wah Hall in Pathein, Ayeyarwady Region. At the ceremony, the Ayeyawady R
On the morning of July 19, Union Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation U Min Naung, accompanied by Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung, inspected the Silkworm Research and Technology Development Center
The Kayah State Government is currently implementing the development projects successfully including the construction of a retaining wall along the Bilu Creek between the Shan Paing Bridge and Dawnoeku Bridge in Shansu W
An awareness and clarification on anti-corruption and prevention was held Monday in the meeting hall of the Ministry of Immigration and Population, jointly organized by the Ministry and the Anti-Corruption Commission. Un