UK defence minister announces shock resignation
BRITISH Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, in a shock move which he blamed on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry failing to commit sufficient resources to…
Libya suspends issuing visa-on-arrival at airports
LIBYA’S Government of National Unity has temporarily suspended the issuance of visas on arrival at airports and air entry points, as part of efforts to regulate the entry of foreign…
China kicks off mega LNG vessel build, cementing highend shipbuilding edge
CONSTRUCTION has commenced on an ultra-large liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier with a capacity of 271,000 cubic metres, underscoring China’s growing strength in high-end shipbuilding and global energy logistics. The…
US pocketed $15B oil windfall during ME conflict
THE United States earned $8.28 billion from oil exports and $6.84 billion from refined product exports during the two months of the Middle East conflict, according to Sputnik calculations based…
China-Africa trade expo in Morocco set to boost bilateral trade cooperation
THE Morocco session of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opened on Wednesday in Casablanca, the largest city of Morocco. The event is the first major overseas economic and trade…
India emerges as key financial services talent hub
INDIA is rapidly strengthening its position as a global talent hub for financial services, with Mumbai, Delhi NCR and Bengaluru featuring among the world’s top 30 financial services markets, according…
Japan PM to propose energy security principles at G7 summit: source
JAPANESE Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to propose three principles aimed at strengthening global energy security at next week’s Group of Seven summit in France as renewed tensions in the…
Urea fertilizer reference price for June announced
Urea fertilizer reference price for June has been announced, according to the Myanmar Fertilizer, Seed and Pesticide Entrepreneurs Association (MFSPEA). The reference price for Urea fertilizer (large granular) is set…
Authorities issue early monsoon waterway safety notice
On 10 June, the Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems issued a waterway safety notice to prevent accidents involving vessels due to heavy rain, strong winds, and…
Mild quake jolts Yangon downtown townships
A slight earthquake hit near Twantay at noon on 11 June, and residents in some Yangon downtown townships felt it twice noticeably. The 4.0 magnitude quake hit near Twantay, 23…