Security Personnel Rescue Junior Assistant Teacher Following So-Called PDF Terrorists Attack on Private Middle School in Myothit Ward, Pakokku Township of Magway Region
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19 June 2025
Terrorist groups have been engaging in battles, carrying out attacks using heavy weapons, drones to drop bombs and improvised explosive devices across towns and villages in various states and regions. Moreover, they are committing inhumane acts of terror and criminal activities-including abducting and extorting money from civil servants and local civilians, as well as killings.
Palm oil reference prices drop to six-month low
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Palm oil reference price was set for a six-month low at K6,110 per viss in a week ending 22 June as weak global palm oil prices are closely tied to domestic palm oil reference prices, according to the Supervisory Committee on Edible Oil Import and Distribution under the Ministry of Commerce.
Myanmar imports edible oil to meet the domestic growing demand. The imported CIF price (Cost, Insurance and Freight) for palm oil has been declining since January 2025. The wholesale reference price declined to K6,110 per viss in the week ending 22 June from K7,280 in the first week of January.
Japan defense minister orders SDF planes to prepare for Israel, Iran evacuations
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Japan's defense minister has ordered the dispatch of two Air Self-Defense Force C-2 transport aircraft to Djibouti, a country in the Horn of Africa, to be on standby to evacuate Japanese citizens in Israel and Iran.
Nakatani Gen issued the order on Thursday amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
Japan's Foreign Ministry says roughly 1,000 Japanese nationals are in Israel and 280 in Iran.