Pope arrives in French border NEWS IN BRIEF v — city to speak on united Europe
POPE Leo on Monday arrived in a French border city to speak on the future of Europe, giving a distinctly political dimension to a landmark visit to France that has…
China’s deep-sea drilling capacity reaches 5,000-metre level
CHINA’S Mengxiang, meaning Dream, ocean drilling vessel has set a national record for deepsea drilling, elevating its capability to the 5,000-metre level, after obtaining basalt samples from the South China…
Depression Tracks Towards Kyaikto, Gulf of Mottama After Yangon
THE remnants of a depression that had crossed Thailand regained strength as they moved back into the Andaman Sea and developed into a depression over lower Myanmar. The system passed…
Relentless rains flood Taninthayi, submerging over 40 villages
THE Department of Meteorology and Hydrology announced on the afternoon of 28 September that a well-marked low-pressure area over the northern Andaman Sea moved north-northwestwards, intensified, and reached the level…
The Health Effects of Climate Change in Today’s Changing World
Climate change is one of the most serious challenges facing the world today. It refers to long-term changes in temperature, rainfall, weather patterns, and other conditions of the Earth’s climate.…
The Heartbeat You Didn’t Hear: Myanmar’s Silent Warning Signs of Heart Disease
Every year on 29 September, World Heart Day reminds us that cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the world’s leading cause of death. In 2026, the World Heart Federation continues its “Don’t…
Leveraging efforts to expand oilseed crop acreage
Edible oil is an essential basic food product used in daily cooking and food preparation. It is also closely linked to food security for the people and the economic stability…
Financial supporters of CRPH, NUG through PRF website arrested
AUTHORITIES have taken legal action against individuals and organizations accused of supporting, encouraging or providing financial assistance to CRPH, NUG and affiliated PDF groups, which have been designated as terrorist…
Illegal hand-dug oil wells of PDFs seized in Pakokku
SECURITY forces, in pursuit of government directives, are taking measures in cooperation with relevant departments to prevent and combat the illegal extraction and production of natural resources above and below…