62 foreign nationals arrested in Myawady for illegal entry
A total of 62 foreign nationals who had illegally crossed into Myanmar were arrested yesterday at a former garment factory on Kyundaw Road in Ward 5, Myawady, Kayin State. The…
Iran admonishes UNSC over silence after killing of key officials
IRANIAN Ambassador to United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani has criticised the United Nation Security Council (UNSC) for its prolonged silence over the killing of the country’s key officials – Minister of…
Rise in oil prices threatens to dampen Japan’s economy: BOJ chief
BANK of Japan chief Kazuo Ueda said Thursday that the rise in oil prices stemming from the Iran war could dampen the Japanese economy. At a news conference following the…
Anutin Charnvirakul re-elected Thailand’s PM
Anutin Charnvirakul, a candidate from the Bhumjaithai Party, was re-elected Thailand’s prime minister after securing a simple majority in a vote cast by the House of Representatives on Thursday. Anutin,…
Iran again threatens to destroy region’s energy facilities if own attacked
IRAN’S military renewed threats on Thursday to destroy the region’s energy infrastructure were its facilities to be attacked again during the US-Israel war with the Islamic republic. “We warn the…
New Zealand PM warns of global oil supply disruption by prolonged Mideast conflict
NEW Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon warned Thursday of a prolonged Middle East conflict that could disrupt global oil supplies, as the government considers raising its fuel escalation level next…
Sri Lanka enforces odd-even fuel sales rule
SRI Lanka has begun distributing fuel under an odd-even number plate system starting Wednesday, a senior Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) officer said. The corporation’s Managing Director Mayura Neththikumarage said vehicles…
Transport strike erupts in Philippines to protest surging fuel costs
TRANSPORT groups on Thursday launched a nationwide transport strike in the Philippines to protest against soaring oil price hikes. Local media reported that the strike covered 15 to 20 protest…
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: # Oil prices surged 10 per cent after Qatar reported “extensive” damage to the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG)…
MMPO trains future digital content creators in short course
JOINTLY organized by the Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization and the Myanmar Computer Enthusiasts Association, a digital content creation course will be opened, according to MMPO. It is a short-term and…