But the shows, which combine dance, drama and music, are also part of an effort by Myanmar’s military rulers to project a veneer of legitimacy. U Chit Myo Htike, known by his stage name Phoe Chit, ...

MANILA, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Current ASEAN chair the Philippines said it looked forward to further talks with opponents of Myanmar's ruling junta, and expected to engage more groups while staying open ...

Mon, February 2, 2026 Published on Jan. 31, 2026 Published on 2026-01-31T21:19:11+07:00 ive years after the military coup that dismantled democracy and triggered instability in Myanmar, ASEAN has yet ...

The Indian Army's Him Yodha Contingent marches with Indian hounds and other canines during the 77th Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi on Monday, 26 January.(PTI) The Indian Army carried out a ...

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Eleven members of a family-operated syndicate in northern Myanmar have been executed following the approval of their death sentences by China's top court. The announcement was made on Thursday through ...

After five years of brutal civil war Myanmar’s ruling military is holding an election backed by China that many say is a sham. So why is Beijing, which cares little for democracy inside its own ...