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To Commemorate the International Olympic Day which falls on 23rd June, the 2026 Olympic Day Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Competition was held at Myanmar Convention Center in Mayangon Township, Yangon on Saturday. The
In commemoration of Myanmar Music Day, the Yangon Region Music Association, under the guidance of the Myanmar Music Association (Central), organized a singing contest. Winners were awarded at a ceremony held on June 27 a
Myanmar's national Esports team, Team Zanaka, will compete in five events at the 20th Asian Games after qualifying through regional tournaments, officials announced at a media briefing in Yangon on Saturday. The team wil
It has been reported that since the second week of June, there has been a large number of visitors at Tomut Creek, near the foot of Dona Mountain in the southwest of Myawati City, Karen State, and is being developed as a
In the 2026 university entrance exam, Mandalay Region had the highest passing percentage, and Chan Ayethazan Township was the first in the country with the highest number of points. The results of the 2026 university ent
In the 2026 university matriculation exam, 36 candidates from Insein Central Prison passed, including one with honors in three languages. The results of the 2026 university matriculation examination were announced on the
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help narrow the trade gap between the world’s second largest economy and the South Asian state and help with the delivery of key infrastructu
On June 24, more than 300 junta troops arrived in Kyainseikgyi Township from Chaunghnitkhwa Village. Around 30 of them reportedly changed into DKBA uniforms and badges before continuing their journey to Payathonzu in a c
Kyaikto Township falls within Doo Tha Htu District, the operational territory of Brigade 1 of the Karen National Union (KNU) under the KNU’s administrative system. Residents of Chaungsauk Village in Kyaukhpyar Village Tr
(Mizzima) An Australian citizen has confessed to killing a 17-year-old girl who was left with a suitcase in a grassy forest next to a railway in Thailand, in a condo, according to local news media. Simon Peter Carman, 46
Mizzima. . Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was recently released from prison, came to vote at a polling station in Ban Phlat district, where Bangkok's mayor and city councilors were elected on Ju
Mizzima. . “Myanmar: From the Other Shore,” the second part of Insight Myanmar Podcast's three-part series, was recorded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. That time was during the last period when Malaysia was in charge of the
Antonio Graceffo Mizzima. According to residents in eastern Shan State, life in the region has changed dramatically since the military's implementation of the conscription law. The law has become a source of income for l
The results of the 2026 university entrance examination were announced early on the morning of June 28. According to Insein Central Prison, all 36 inmates were successful and passed 100%. This year, 33 inmates from Insei
The results of the 2026 university entrance examination were announced early in the morning on June 28, and Mandalay Region, Chan Aye Tha San Township, The Myanmar Examinations Department announced that Mathiri Soe, who
Mizzima. . It has been over five years since the military coup took place. During the coup period, when the CDM activities became stronger, the education community, teachers and students, The students also CDM the milita
The industry of 2026 The results of the Agriculture and Livestock University Entrance Examination were announced early in the morning on June 28th, and the Myanmar Examinations Department announced that the passing perce
The results of the 2026 university entrance examination were announced early in the morning on June 28, and the Myanmar Examinations Department announced that the passing percentage was 52.37 percent. This year, there we
The National Unity Government (NUG) The People’s Defence Force Headquarters expressed deep condolences to the family and fellow comrades of Pale Maung, the commander of Yinmabin District Battalion (6), who had been shot
AFP Drug use around the world is rising, including a worrying increase of new potent and dangerous synthetic drugs, a UN watchdog warned on Friday. An estimated 331 million people used a drug in 2024, the United Nations
Insight Myanmar Recorded in Kuala Lumpur during Malaysia’s final stretch as ASEAN chair, this is the second episode in a three-part series by the Insight Myanmar Podcast which looks less at policy language and more at po
AFP Iran on Saturday accused the United States of violating the peace deal agreed to end the Middle East war, after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the
Mizzima The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on 25 JUNE called for those responsible for attacks on healthcare workers, facilities, and patients in Myanmar to be held accountable through international processes,
Antonio Graceffo Residents of eastern Shan State say the enforcement of Myanmar’s military conscription law has transformed life in their communities. They describe how the policy has become a source of income for local
Photo: Chinese President Xi Jinping European Times In November 1998, during a meeting with students at Waseda University in Tokyo, Zeng Xi-min is said to have said, "Even if China develops, it will never bully other countries. It will never act as a dictator." China's development is peaceful and stable; Let Japan and the world know that there is cooperation and no disasterIt was promised with balls. However, under Xi Jinping, that promise has become nothing more than empty words. Beijing's rapid nuclear buildup and aggressive military moves signal that China is moving away from Xi Jinping's path of restraint and toward a path of forceful expansion. The rest of the Xi dynasty — a policy of peaceful progress Diplomatic Assurance – Xi Jinping's statement came during his diplomatic trip to Japan in 1998. During the visit, the Japan-China Joint Declaration was issued on building a partnership of friendship and cooperation for peace and development to reduce tensions caused by the Taiwan issue and historical disputes.What? Prioritizing the Economy – Under his leadership, he emphasized economic growth and integration into the world system rather than direct confrontation. Strategic Posture - China's nuclear arsenal continues to maintain a minimum level of deterrence and a policy of "no first use of nuclear weapons." The Xi Jinping Era – Nuclear Armaments and Hostilities Expanding Arsenal – China's number of operational nuclear warheads has increased from around 200 in 2020 to around 600 currently. According to US projections, there could be more than 1,000 by 2030. Rapid advances in technology – hypersonic missiles; The development of multiple warhead systems (MIRVed missiles) and the construction of a large number of new missile storage facilities is a clear departure from China's previously conservative stance. Regional threats and coercion – nuclear upgrades in the South China Sea; The Chinese military's aggressive activities in the Taiwan Strait and the East China Sea are being reinforced; These military displays of force are more threatening to neighboring countries. Domestic Legitimacy – Despite Xi's reliance on economic growth and international cooperation, Xi Jinping has placed greater emphasis on nationalism and military might to consolidate the power of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Geopolitical ambitions – Xi Jinping tried to reshape the world scene while Xi Jinping tried to integrate into the world scene. Security Environment - The optimism that Xi Jinping maintained in the post-Cold War era is now seen as a challenging and competitive multi-axis world centered on nuclear threat deterrence under Xi Jinping. Zing Zimin's promise that he would not be ruled by generals was only a diplomatic guarantee. Xi Jinping's build-up of nuclear power proves that Beijing currently sees the need to expand its strategic power for its own survival and influence. Such contradictions decrease the credibility of China. Regional military rival installationsWorse, it undermines confidence in the Chinese Communist Party's commitments. China's shift in direction from Xi Jinping's peaceful rhetoric to Xi Jinping's nuclear aggression is not just a change in policy. This is a complete rejection of the basic principles that Xi Jinping made clear in Tokyo. The promise of "peaceful progress" must be replaced by a strategy of deterrence and domination.It has arrived. The lesson for Asia and the world is clear. When Beijing's actions only lead to military rule, its words can no longer be fully trusted. From "No Hegemony" to Nuclear Expansion: China's Broken Promise by European Times Brownie translation. The post “No military rule” to nuclear expansion – China's broken promise appeared first on BUR.MIZZIMA.COM.
Photo: Consciousness may or may not need to be based on biology. Science Daily Is a body made of flesh and blood necessary for consciousness to exist? According to Eric Schwartzgibel, a distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California, the answer is 'probably not necessary'. Consciousness may or may not need to be based on biology. Consciousness doesn't just exist in brains like ours. It is the mind of the aliens. It may also emerge in artificial systems and life forms more bizarre than we can imagine. In a new paper, Schwyzgiebel and his former student, Jeremy Pober, who is now a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Lisbon, argue that sentient beings could exist even if they were built from materials completely different from those found in life on Earth. As an example, we can point to the five-limbed planet with a rocky exterior featured in the recently released popular novel "Project Hail Mary". Instead of researchers trying to define consciousness themselves, They begin with the assumption that consciousness is a real and identifiable phenomenon. Their focus is on a narrower question: "Does consciousness necessarily depend on animal biology?
Photo: Between 1.07 million and 1.79 million years ago, fire was used by early human ancestors at the Endwar Caves in South Africa. Science Daily Scientists have uncovered new evidence that early human ancestors used fir
Photo – Bill Gates has always been fascinated by ambitious and intelligent women. The Times of India Microsoft founder Bill Gates has revealed the names of three women he had extramarital affairs with during his 27-year marriage to ex-wife Melinda Gates. Billionaire Bill Gates was speaking before the US House Oversight and Reform Committee as part of an investigation into his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Jeffrey Epstein died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex crimes. Tech pioneer Bill Gates had an affair with two Russian women, bridge player Mila Antonova and nuclear physicist Karima Nigmatulina, according to testimony released Tuesday by the committee. In testimony that lasted several hours on June 10, he also admitted to having an affair with another female scientist a third time. Additionally, Bill Gates added that Appstein "looked like he planned to blackmail me" after learning of his infidelity. As extraordinary as this bombshell revelation has been, interest in Bill Gates' personal life has reignited. If so, who were the people he was romantically involved with? Jill Bennett Bill Gates has always been attracted to ambitious and intelligent women. Before he met Melinda, he had a romantic relationship with computer salesman Jill Bennett, whom he met at a party in Seattle's Madison Park neighborhood in 1983. Bill Gates once claimed that Bennett was his "first serious boyfriend." The two had many things in common. First, they were both born a day apart in the same hospital in Seattle, and both shared a love of tennis and computers. "We even look a little like each other," Bennett previously told the Seattle Times. Her physical appearance is very similar to Gates' younger sister, Libby. Gates and Bennett's love story was a romantic love story built on a technological background. At that time, both were only 27 years old and fell in love at first sight. The two dated for a few years, but Gates' busy lifestyle became an obstacle. "He was always doing things at the same time, his attention wasn't 100 percent on her, he was always thinking about other computer things," said James Wallace, author of the 1997 memoir "Overdrive: Bill Gates and the Race to Control Cyberspace."He told The Post newspaper. They remained close friends after their breakup, and Bennett died of breast cancer in 2004. Gates mourned his ex: "She was an extraordinary human being who lived life with meaning and brilliance. She fought cancer more courageously than anyone I've ever known. She never gave up. In fact, she found strength in raising awareness of this disease and finding a cure.I was wrong," he said. Anne Winblood After Bennett came Ann Winblad, a computer programmer like him. According to Time magazine, they met at a computer conference in 1984 and started dating. Guess what happens when two technologists fall in love?
BLACKPINK member Lisa and Frederik Kano have broken up once again. Frederic Kano is the CEO of Tag Heuer. He is the son of billionaire Bernard Nau, CEO of the LVMH conglomerate, which produces brands such as Louis Vuitto
(39th) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking The ceremony of burning seized drugs and chemicals was held on June 26 in Chan Mya Tha San Township. It was reported that the event was held at the old
On June 23, the General Administration Department of Baan Township issued a local order to pay a fine of 50,000 kyats to those found illegally dumping garbage in Zai Kapin Mountain in Baan Township, a prominent mountain
The results of the 2026 matriculation examination were announced this morning (June 28) and it is reported that the passing percentage nationwide is over 52 percent. There were 255,228 people who took part in the 2026 un
Ukraine has attacked a major industrial complex in the Russian city of Volgograd, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zlansky said on Saturday. Zlansky posted on the X social network that FP-5 Flaming Gore missiles hit the Tit
U Than Win, who witnessed his entire life's work, his home, turn to ashes before his eyes, could not bear the resulting psychological trauma and died of a heart attack. The military, which seized power in a coup, raided
Two warships that sailed up the Irrawaddy River from Mandalay's Gawwein port have currently reached the western part of Mattyila Township, and are carrying out aerial attacks on surrounding villages to ensure their safe
The military has conducted airstrikes on at least seven locations where the resistance forces were holding prisoners, resulting in over 200 deaths and injuries among detainees and civilians, according to a report release