The environment, another casualty of war in the Mideast
THE escalating conflict in the Middle East is taking a serious toll on the environment, from massive fuel use by warplanes and ships to toxic smoke from burning oil facilities.…
Despite reputation, bonobos are aggressive, particularly toward males: study
HISTORICALLY considered a more peaceful species than their chimpanzee cousins, bonobos are actually just as aggressive — but target their ire most often at males, according to a study published…
War in the Middle East: latest developments
IRAN’S Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged other countries to refrain from any action that could widen the scope of the war with Israel and the United States. ♦ A British…
Illegal timbers, industrial materials, consumer goods, electronics, unregistered vehicles seized nationwide
Under the supervision of the Illegal Trade Eradication Steering Committee, relevant departments are taking effective action in accordance with the law to prevent and suppress illegal trade across the country.…
Six new investment projects approved in Yangon Region, creating more than 3,000 jobs
The Yangon Region Investment Committee (YRIC) approved six new investment projects in March 2026 that will create employment opportunities for 3,203 workers in Yangon Region. “The approval was granted at…
Shared River, Shared Vision
By Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Ma Jia Originating on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau in China, the Lancang-Mekong River runs through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Stretching for more than 4,000…
Discuss the voices of people at Hluttaw sessions
The free and fair multiparty democratic general election was successfully held in three phases, and dates have already been set for convening the first regular sessions of the respective third-term…
Myanmar National Human Rights Commission
Statement 3/ 2026 The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) was initially established on 5 September 2011 by Notification 34/2011 issued by the Union Government, with the objective of promoting…
Training courses expanded to develop technicians for growing public EV usage
The EV Mechanics Course 1/2026 graduation ceremony was held on 14 March in a hybrid format at the Technical, Vocational and Trainer Training College (Belin). The Chairman of the Working…