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UN human rights chief appeals for $400 million as crises mount and funding shrinks

UN human rights chief appeals for $400 million as crises mount and funding shrinks

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MPIE opens tender for partnership at Pharmaceutical Factory (Inyaung)

Naypyidaw ‘orders’ destruction of 2020 election-related documents

Naypyidaw ‘orders’ destruction of 2020 election-related documents

Myanmar military-backed party declared election winner as army plans new body to maintain control

Myanmar military-backed party declared election winner as army plans new body to maintain control

This photo features the Hkakaborazi National Park – a habitat for Myanmar’s red pandas. Photo: Hkakaborazi National Park

Myanmar’s rare red pandas face extinction threat in ASEAN

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Monsoon entry likely earlier this year; rainfall could exceed annual averages in May and June

Min Aung Hlaing says parliament to begin third week of March; Regime passes new law

Min Aung Hlaing says parliament to begin third week of March; Regime passes new law

Min Aung Hlaing absent from regime meeting for first time since usurping power as acting president

Min Aung Hlaing absent from regime meeting for first time since usurping power as acting president

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UMTA to continue cooperating in community-based and sustainable tourism of PyinOoLwin

Which are the main parties in Thailand's election and what are their policies?

Which are the main parties in Thailand’s election and what are their policies?

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Schoolchildren injured, education facilities damaged in Hpakant shelling by KIA, KPDF

Returning home: A poem from Karen State by Myra Dahgaypaw

Returning home: A poem from Karen State by Myra Dahgaypaw

CBM sells US$1.7M to importers

Announcement on List of Individuals Elected as Region or State Hluttaw Representatives

International solidarity with Myanmar people on 5th anniversary of 2021 military coup

International solidarity with Myanmar people on 5th anniversary of 2021 military coup

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MFF coaching diploma course kicks off on 2 February

Seminar on five years since Myanmar coup held in Thailand

Seminar on five years since Myanmar coup held in Thailand

Five years of resistance to the Myanmar military coup

Five years of resistance to the Myanmar military coup

Five years on from the coup in Myanmar

Five years on from the coup in Myanmar

Burma’s Peacock Film Festival in Prague marks five years since coup

Burma’s Peacock Film Festival in Prague marks five years since coup

Why is Myanmar's military holding an election during a civil war?

Myanmar crisis deepens five years after coup, as military ballot entrenches repression

A QR code to scan for submitting artwork for the “EU-Myanmar: Voices of Connection” art competition.

“EU-Myanmar: Voices of Connection” art competition to be held

Thousands marched for democracy in Myanmar after the 2021 military coup; Some later died in prison

Thousands marched for democracy in Myanmar after the 2021 military coup; Some later died in prison

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YRIC Greenlights Three Projects, 900+ Jobs Expected

ASEAN to stick to Myanmar peace plan despite its failure to stop deadly civil war

ASEAN to stick to Myanmar peace plan despite its failure to stop deadly civil war

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31 January 2026 – Global New Light Of Myanmar

China executes online scam ringleaders from Myanmar

China executes online scam ringleaders from Myanmar

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Passport service temporarily unavailable; embassy issues emergency contact

Myanmar election delivers victory for military-backed party amid civil war

Myanmar election delivers victory for military-backed party amid civil war

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Myanmar fighters set to headline ONE Friday Fights 140 in Thailand

Philippines hosts ASEAN foreign minister retreat to tackle regional issues

Philippines hosts ASEAN foreign minister retreat to tackle regional issues

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Hlawga Park requests visitors to avoid 5 don’ts

Myanmar: Atrocities surge five years since military coup

Myanmar: Atrocities surge five years since military coup

Farming flourishes in Kalaw’s ladder-type agricultural system, Shan State.

Hpa-an, Pindaya and Kalaw Shine at ASEAN Tourism Awards 2026

Myanmar journalist Myat Thu Kyaw seriously injured in alleged prison assault

Myanmar journalist Myat Thu Kyaw seriously injured in alleged prison assault

ASEAN’s top diplomats under pressure to end Myanmar war and finalize South China Sea pact

ASEAN’s top diplomats under pressure to end Myanmar war and finalize South China Sea pact

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ISPE and Ayeyawady to compete for Women League title on 31 January

The war against the media in Myanmar since the 2021 military coup

The war against the media in Myanmar since the 2021 military coup

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Plans finalized to transfer State responsibilities to new government

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Plans finalized to transfer State responsibilities to new government

Over 400 charged for ‘sabotaging’ elections; Myanmar to dominate ASEAN meeting in the Philippines

Over 400 charged for ‘sabotaging’ elections; Myanmar to dominate ASEAN meeting in the Philippines

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Melon and muskmelon prices get high when the Chinese New Year draws near

US judge extends deportation protections for migrants from Myanmar

What a pause for Temporary Protected Status termination means for Myanmar

Myanmar uses ‘ghost ships’ to import aviation fuel for deadly air attacks, Amnesty says

Myanmar uses ‘ghost ships’ to import aviation fuel for deadly air attacks, Amnesty says

Myanmar military using paramotors and gyrocopters for aerial attacks on civilians, opposition forces

Myanmar military using paramotors and gyrocopters for aerial attacks on civilians, opposition forces

Attacks in Kachin State and Sagaing Region during final phase of military elections

Attacks in Kachin State and Sagaing Region during final phase of military elections

Voters in Yangon and Ayeyarwady regions 'coerced' in final phase of Myanmar military 2025-26 elections

Voters in Yangon and Ayeyarwady regions ‘coerced’ in final phase of Myanmar military 2025-26 elections

Why is Myanmar's military holding an election during a civil war?

Final phase of Myanmar’s election underway, military-backed party set to win

Voters in final phase of Myanmar military-run elections feel ‘coerced’

Voters in final phase of Myanmar military-run elections feel ‘coerced’

Airstrike kills 21 in Kachin State village sheltering displaced people, sources say

Airstrike kills 21 in Kachin State village sheltering displaced people, sources say

US judge extends deportation protections for migrants from Myanmar

US judge extends deportation protections for migrants from Myanmar

73 South Koreans repatriated from Cambodia to face investigations over online scams

73 South Koreans repatriated from Cambodia to face investigations over online scams

At least 18 civilians killed by airstrike on funeral in southern Kachin State

At least 18 civilians killed by airstrike on funeral in southern Kachin State

Safety concerns rise for Myanmar migrants and exiles in Thailand

Safety concerns rise for Myanmar migrants and exiles in Thailand

Philippines meets with ‘ethnic groups’ from Myanmar; UN ambassador warns Naypyidaw evading accountability

Philippines meets with ‘ethnic groups’ from Myanmar; UN ambassador warns Naypyidaw evading accountability

Twelve People’s Defence Force members killed in Sagaing Region

Twelve People’s Defence Force members killed in Sagaing Region

Min Aung Hlaing says parliament to convene in March; Regime administration returns to Mogok

Min Aung Hlaing says parliament to convene in March; Regime administration returns to Mogok

Independent Press Council Myanmar calls for safe access to information and protection of journalists

Independent Press Council Myanmar calls for safe access to information and protection of journalists

Two more towns in Kachin State excluded from polls in final phase of military's 2025-26 elections

Two more towns in Kachin State excluded from polls in final phase of military’s 2025-26 elections

21 Jan 26 gnlm

21 January 2026 – Global New Light Of Myanmar

Malaysia says ASEAN will not certify Myanmar elections; Pro-democracy leader not interested in ‘populism’

Malaysia says ASEAN will not certify Myanmar elections; Pro-democracy leader not interested in ‘populism’

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MOL advises travellers holding OWIC without work visas to switch to PV passports

Myanmar-Russia relationship grows to include 30-day visa-free travel

Myanmar-Russia relationship grows to include 30-day visa-free travel

ASEAN will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says

ASEAN will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says

Yangon Region possesses 2,000 acres of winter sunflower cultivation

Yangon Region possesses 2,000 acres of winter sunflower cultivation

US journalist Collin Mayfield injured by landmine in Myanmar [AUDIO]

US journalist Collin Mayfield injured by landmine in Myanmar [AUDIO]

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Further 260 Myanmar EPS workers sent to the Republic of Korea

Protests against India's proposed border fence with Myanmar

Protests against India’s proposed border fence with Myanmar

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19 January 2026 – Global New Light Of Myanmar

USDP to form next ‘government’ in Myanmar; Civil society groups condemn new ASEAN Special Envoy

USDP to form next ‘government’ in Myanmar; Civil society groups condemn new ASEAN Special Envoy

Naypyidaw advises passport conversion after tightening exit rules for overseas Myanmar workers

Naypyidaw advises passport conversion after tightening exit rules for overseas Myanmar workers

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CBM to sell 30M baht to importers

A rare alliance: The strategic flaws of India’s 'double game' in Myanmar

‘Shadow observers’: India’s calculated ambiguity in Myanmar’s elections

18 Jan 26 gnlm

18 January 2026 – Global New Light Of Myanmar

Political prisoners ‘not included’ in Myanmar Independence Day amnesty

Life as a political prisoner: A personal reflection after the 2021 military coup

Myanmar military-backed party extends lead ahead of final election round

Myanmar military-backed party extends lead ahead of final election round

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Oral hearings in Gambia versus Myanmar continue

Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN World Court

Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN World Court

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Wife of a Myanmar traffic accident victim in Thailand receives 1,000,000 baht compensation

Myanmar tells International Court of Justice Gambia has not proven Rohingya genocide case

Myanmar tells International Court of Justice Gambia has not proven Rohingya genocide case

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Mahamuni’s 67th Buddha Pujaniya Festival scheduled in January last week

As ICJ hearings on Myanmar begin, it must avoid repeating fatal errors

As ICJ hearings on Myanmar begin, it must avoid repeating fatal errors

Drugs seized in Hsipaw, Mongyai

Drugs seized in Hsipaw, Mongyai

At least 32 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand

At least 32 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand

Kachin Independence Army resumes fight with military for control of Kachin State’s Bhamo

Kachin Independence Army resumes fight with military for control of Kachin State’s Bhamo

15 Jan 26 gnlm

15 January 2026 – Global New Light Of Myanmar

Bangladesh summons Myanmar ambassador over border skirmish; Min Aung Hlaing blames Arakan Army

Bangladesh summons Myanmar ambassador over border skirmish; Min Aung Hlaing blames Arakan Army

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Sittway’s new entrance gate under construction to mark 200th anniversary

Victims of Myanmar military appeal to Timor-Leste in search for justice

Victims of Myanmar military appeal to Timor-Leste in search for justice

Cambodia says Thai troops still occupy civilian areas, testing December truce

Cambodia says Thai troops still occupy civilian areas, testing December truce

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Assistance provided to Myanmar worker Injured in construction site accident in Thailand

Disputes over ballot counts and advanced votes during third phase of Myanmar elections

Disputes over ballot counts and advanced votes during third phase of Myanmar elections

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MFVP members invited to join the International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2026

Why is Myanmar's military holding an election during a civil war?

Why is Myanmar’s military holding an election during a civil war?

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Govt, public ensure successful polls despite disruptions to Phase II

Garment workers in Yangon reach agreement with JOC Myanmar factory management over wages

Garment workers in Yangon reach agreement with JOC Myanmar factory management over wages

Fighting reported across Myanmar during voting in phase two of elections

Fighting reported across Myanmar during voting in phase two of elections

12 Jan 26 gnlm

12 January 2026 – Global New Light Of Myanmar

Voting in phase two of Myanmar elections complete; Hearings begin into Rohingya genocide case at ICJ

Voting in phase two of Myanmar elections complete; Hearings begin into Rohingya genocide case at ICJ

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ME Tokyo calls for donations to restore earthquake-damaged pagodas

Residents in Yangon Region face ‘pressure’ to vote in phase two of Myanmar elections

Residents in Yangon Region face ‘pressure’ to vote in phase two of Myanmar elections