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Myanmar Junta leader elected vice president amid ongoing political crisis

Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing has been elected vice president by the lower house of parliament, marking a significant step toward consolidating his political power following the 2021 coup. The vote comes after legislative elections organized by the ruling junta, which authorities have......

Myanmar military signals leadership shift ahead of presidential process

Myanmar is entering a period of political transition as its military leadership signals an imminent reshuffle ahead of a key presidential selection process. State media reports indicate that changes within the armed forces leadership are expected following the country’s annual Armed Forces Day......

Myanmar Junta Leader Attends Regional Summit as Earthquake Toll Surpasses 3,000

Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, is set to attend a regional summit in Bangkok on Thursday as the country grapples with the devastating aftermath of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that has claimed over 3,000 lives. The summit, organized by BIMSTEC—a coalition of seven Bay of Bengal......

Myanmar pays tribute to earthquake victims as death toll surpasses 2,700

Authorities in Myanmar observed a moment of silence to honor the victims of a devastating earthquake that claimed over 2,700 lives, including 50 children at a preschool near Mandalay. The tragic earthquake, measuring 7.7 in magnitude, struck the country on Friday around lunchtime, marking the most powerful......

Myanmar Struggles With Earthquake Aftermath as Aid Arrives

Foreign aid and rescue teams reached Myanmar on Sunday to support recovery efforts after a powerful earthquake left over 1,600 dead and caused widespread destruction. The 7.7-magnitude quake, one of the strongest in the country in a century, struck on Friday, resulting in 1,644 fatalities, 3,408 injuries,......

Myanmar earthquake prompts international aid appeal amid crisis

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, resulting in at least 144 fatalities and over 730 injuries. As rescue operations continue, officials anticipate the death toll may rise, given the extensive damage and ongoing challenges faced by responders. The earthquake, one of......