Soldiers and volunteers help flood relief

Following heavy downpours in South Korea, soldiers and volunteers across the country have joined flood relief efforts, working tirelessly to clear the wreckage and aid recovery operations. Heavy rain caused a hillside to collapse in a village in Jeollanam-do region last weekend. Mudslides buried homes, completely destroying a warehouse. The latest rainstorm left roughly 500 houses and 7,000 hectares of farmland flooded in the Jeollanam-do region alone. 

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Following heavy downpours in South Korea, soldiers and volunteers across the country have joined flood relief efforts, working tirelessly to clear the wreckage and aid recovery operations. Heavy rain caused a hillside to collapse in a village in Jeollanam-do region last weekend. Mudslides buried homes, completely destroying a warehouse. The latest rainstorm left roughly 500 houses and 7,000 hectares of farmland flooded in the Jeollanam-do region alone. 

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Following heavy downpours in South Korea, soldiers and volunteers across the country have joined flood relief efforts, working tirelessly to clear the wreckage and aid recovery operations. Heavy rain caused a hillside to collapse in a village in Jeollanam-do region last weekend. Mudslides buried homes, completely destroying a warehouse. The latest rainstorm left roughly 500 houses and 7,000 hectares of farmland flooded in the Jeollanam-do region alone. 

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UK gives green light to £38 billion Sizewell C nuclear plant

The UK government on Tuesday gave green light to new British nuclear power plant Sizewell C the final go-ahead after reaching a deal with investors, aiming to bolster net zero and energy security goals. The government said Sizewell C, in eastern England, will cost around £38 billion to construct. The project will also be funded by Canadian pension fund La Caisse, British Gas owner Centrica, Amber Infrastructure and French energy giant EDF.

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The UK government on Tuesday gave green light to new British nuclear power plant Sizewell C the final go-ahead after reaching a deal with investors, aiming to bolster net zero and energy security goals. The government said Sizewell C, in eastern England, will cost around £38 billion to construct. The project will also be funded by Canadian pension fund La Caisse, British Gas owner Centrica, Amber Infrastructure and French energy giant EDF.

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The UK government on Tuesday gave green light to new British nuclear power plant Sizewell C the final go-ahead after reaching a deal with investors, aiming to bolster net zero and energy security goals. The government said Sizewell C, in eastern England, will cost around £38 billion to construct. The project will also be funded by Canadian pension fund La Caisse, British Gas owner Centrica, Amber Infrastructure and French energy giant EDF.

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Türkiye’s Naval Shields Showcased in İstanbul

Türkiye’s indigenous naval defense systems were prominently showcased at the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) which began on Tuesday in İstanbul.

Türkiye’s indigenous naval defense systems were prominently showcased at the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) which began on Tuesday in İstanbul.

Anti-ship and cruise missiles, fighter jets, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles were among the highlights, alongside advanced maritime defense systems developed by ASELSAN, part of the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation. These technologies underscore Türkiye’s growing capabilities in developing indigenous systems to secure its strategic maritime zones. The Fair scheduled to be held from July 22nd to 27th.

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Türkiye’s indigenous naval defense systems were prominently showcased at the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) which began on Tuesday in İstanbul.

Anti-ship and cruise missiles, fighter jets, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles were among the highlights, alongside advanced maritime defense systems developed by ASELSAN, part of the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation. These technologies underscore Türkiye’s growing capabilities in developing indigenous systems to secure its strategic maritime zones. The Fair scheduled to be held from July 22nd to 27th.

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Fans mourn 'legend' Ozzy Osbourne at his star on Hollywood Boulevard

Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal musician and pioneer of reality TV, has died at the age of 76, his family said in a statement on Tuesday.

. Stella Bridge, Musician & Ozzy fan said  "I'm a drummer and Crazy Train was one of the first songs that I learned. And, there was no rock and roll without Black Sabbath. So it's very special for all the rock scene and metal and doesn't matter what type of rock, but it's timeless and it teaches you how to be yourself and express yourself." 

Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal musician and pioneer of reality TV, has died at the age of 76, his family said in a statement on Tuesday.

. Stella Bridge, Musician & Ozzy fan said  "I'm a drummer and Crazy Train was one of the first songs that I learned. And, there was no rock and roll without Black Sabbath. So it's very special for all the rock scene and metal and doesn't matter what type of rock, but it's timeless and it teaches you how to be yourself and express yourself." 

He was diagnosed with Parkinson Disease in 2019. His death comes just two weeks after he appeared on stage with his band Black Sabbath in his home city of Birmingham, England.

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Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal musician and pioneer of reality TV, has died at the age of 76, his family said in a statement on Tuesday.

. Stella Bridge, Musician & Ozzy fan said  "I'm a drummer and Crazy Train was one of the first songs that I learned. And, there was no rock and roll without Black Sabbath. So it's very special for all the rock scene and metal and doesn't matter what type of rock, but it's timeless and it teaches you how to be yourself and express yourself." 

He was diagnosed with Parkinson Disease in 2019. His death comes just two weeks after he appeared on stage with his band Black Sabbath in his home city of Birmingham, England.

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Heatwave hits water, electricity supplies across much of Iran

A severe heatwave sweeping Iran has disrupted water and electricity supplies in much of the country, with reservoir levels falling to their lowest in a century, state media said Tuesday.

A severe heatwave sweeping Iran has disrupted water and electricity supplies in much of the country, with reservoir levels falling to their lowest in a century, state media said Tuesday.

Government offices in at least 15 of Iran's 31 provinces, including the capital Tehran, have been ordered to close on Wednesday in a bid to conserve water and electricity. The measure come as temperatures in parts of southern and southwestern Iran topped 50 degrees Celsius. Government spokeswoman said authorities would extend office closures if it deems necessary, while warning of the critical situation in Tehran regarding water supplies.

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A severe heatwave sweeping Iran has disrupted water and electricity supplies in much of the country, with reservoir levels falling to their lowest in a century, state media said Tuesday.

Government offices in at least 15 of Iran's 31 provinces, including the capital Tehran, have been ordered to close on Wednesday in a bid to conserve water and electricity. The measure come as temperatures in parts of southern and southwestern Iran topped 50 degrees Celsius. Government spokeswoman said authorities would extend office closures if it deems necessary, while warning of the critical situation in Tehran regarding water supplies.

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Zoo animals in northern Japan cool off with ice blocks

Zoo animals in northern Japan cool off with ice blocks in sweltering heat. As Hokkaido Island continues to experience intense heat, Asahiyama Zoo treated some of its animals to huge blocks of ice on Tuesday. More than 10 blocks of ice, each weighing 135 kilograms, were placed in the exhibit areas. Zookeepers at the facility in northern Japan place the frozen blocks in the animals’ enclosures every year to help them cope with the sweltering temperatures.

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Zoo animals in northern Japan cool off with ice blocks in sweltering heat. As Hokkaido Island continues to experience intense heat, Asahiyama Zoo treated some of its animals to huge blocks of ice on Tuesday. More than 10 blocks of ice, each weighing 135 kilograms, were placed in the exhibit areas. Zookeepers at the facility in northern Japan place the frozen blocks in the animals’ enclosures every year to help them cope with the sweltering temperatures.

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Zoo animals in northern Japan cool off with ice blocks in sweltering heat. As Hokkaido Island continues to experience intense heat, Asahiyama Zoo treated some of its animals to huge blocks of ice on Tuesday. More than 10 blocks of ice, each weighing 135 kilograms, were placed in the exhibit areas. Zookeepers at the facility in northern Japan place the frozen blocks in the animals’ enclosures every year to help them cope with the sweltering temperatures.

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Death toll rises to 31 in fighter jet crash

The death toll has risen to 31 people including 25 children, a pilot and a teacher after Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) FT-7 BGI fighter aircraft crashed into a building of Milestone School and College at Uttara area in Dhaka on Monday afternoon.

According to the Inter Services Public Relation Directorate, 31 people have been killed in the plane crash and 165 of the injured are undergoing treatment at 10 hospitals in the capital.  So far, 20 bodies have been identified and handed over to their families.

The death toll has risen to 31 people including 25 children, a pilot and a teacher after Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) FT-7 BGI fighter aircraft crashed into a building of Milestone School and College at Uttara area in Dhaka on Monday afternoon.

According to the Inter Services Public Relation Directorate, 31 people have been killed in the plane crash and 165 of the injured are undergoing treatment at 10 hospitals in the capital.  So far, 20 bodies have been identified and handed over to their families.

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The death toll has risen to 31 people including 25 children, a pilot and a teacher after Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) FT-7 BGI fighter aircraft crashed into a building of Milestone School and College at Uttara area in Dhaka on Monday afternoon.

According to the Inter Services Public Relation Directorate, 31 people have been killed in the plane crash and 165 of the injured are undergoing treatment at 10 hospitals in the capital.  So far, 20 bodies have been identified and handed over to their families.

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Royal White Elephant: RahtaNandaka turns three years old
General news / General - Local news - Wed, 23-Jul-2025

A 33-year-old female elephant called Zar Nan Hla kept by the Myanma Timber Enterprise in Taungup Township of Rakhine State has given birth to a white male elephant on 23rd July 2022. The baby elephant is two feet and five inches in height, three feet and one inch in girth with its birth weight of about 180 pounds.

A 33-year-old female elephant called Zar Nan Hla kept by the Myanma Timber Enterprise in Taungup Township of Rakhine State has given birth to a white male elephant on 23rd July 2022. The baby elephant is two feet and five inches in height, three feet and one inch in girth with its birth weight of about 180 pounds.

The name of royal white elephant is “RahtaNandaka” and out of eight characteristics of the white elephants, he meets 7 seven unique features such as having pearl-coloured eyes, plantain branch-shaped back, white hair, a distinctive tail, auspicious plot signs on the skin, reddish-brown or pinkish skin, five claws on the front legs and four on the back legs and big ears.

Now, the royal white elephant “RahtaNandaka” turns two year and 3 years old and his height becomes 5 feet and 3 inches, 8 feet in girth and about 1573 pounds. He lives together with his mother happily. As he is a white elephant who has been tame with people since he was young, he is being trained by the “Peace Human and Elephant Interaction Training” to become more familiar.

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A 33-year-old female elephant called Zar Nan Hla kept by the Myanma Timber Enterprise in Taungup Township of Rakhine State has given birth to a white male elephant on 23rd July 2022. The baby elephant is two feet and five inches in height, three feet and one inch in girth with its birth weight of about 180 pounds.

The name of royal white elephant is “RahtaNandaka” and out of eight characteristics of the white elephants, he meets 7 seven unique features such as having pearl-coloured eyes, plantain branch-shaped back, white hair, a distinctive tail, auspicious plot signs on the skin, reddish-brown or pinkish skin, five claws on the front legs and four on the back legs and big ears.

Now, the royal white elephant “RahtaNandaka” turns two year and 3 years old and his height becomes 5 feet and 3 inches, 8 feet in girth and about 1573 pounds. He lives together with his mother happily. As he is a white elephant who has been tame with people since he was young, he is being trained by the “Peace Human and Elephant Interaction Training” to become more familiar.

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US announces leaving UN cultural body UNESCO

The United States on Tuesday announced it has left UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes.

The United States on Tuesday announced it has left UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes.

"Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States," spokesperson for the US Department of State Tammy Bruce said. "UNESCO's decision to admit the 'State of Palestine' as a member state is highly problematic, contrary to US policy, and contributed to the proliferation of anti-Israel rhetoric within the organization," Bruce added.

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The United States on Tuesday announced it has left UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes.

"Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States," spokesperson for the US Department of State Tammy Bruce said. "UNESCO's decision to admit the 'State of Palestine' as a member state is highly problematic, contrary to US policy, and contributed to the proliferation of anti-Israel rhetoric within the organization," Bruce added.

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Inspection of Reconstruction Efforts: SAC member inspected reconstruction efforts
General news / General - Local news - Wed, 23-Jul-2025

Member of the State Administration Council, Deputy Prime Minister, and Union Minister for Transport and Communications, General Mya Tun Oo, accompanied by Deputy Minister U Aung Mying and officials from the Ministry and Myanma Railways, visited several locations in Mandalay Region on July 20.

Member of the State Administration Council, Deputy Prime Minister, and Union Minister for Transport and Communications, General Mya Tun Oo, accompanied by Deputy Minister U Aung Mying and officials from the Ministry and Myanma Railways, visited several locations in Mandalay Region on July 20.

He inspected Shan Ywar Station in Pyawbwe Township, Thazi Station, Bridge No. 691 between Samon Station and Thapyay Taung Station within Wun Twin Township, Thapyay Taung Station, and Kyaukse Station. The inspections covered the completion of demolition of old, earthquake-damaged station buildings, site clearance, the design of new stations, and the ongoing work utilizing Modular Offices.

The Union Minister provided necessary instructions based on his observations. In the evening, he inspected the damaged railway signal box within the Mandalay Central Station yard and the installation of a temporary railway signaling system using a Modular Office.

He then issued directives regarding the urgent major renovation and reconstruction of the original signal box. On the morning of July 21, the Union Minister and officials arrived at the Myanma Railways Passenger and Freight Carriages Factory (Myitnge).

They first inspected New Carriag Shed No. 3, where they observed the construction of container wagons, the trial construction of a DEMU (Diesel Electric Multiple Unit) train Carriages, major repairs of passenger and freight Carriages, and the production of new wheel bogies. He provided instructions on improving the durability of cars based on their lifespan and on the management of old, unusable train wheels.

From there, the Union Minister and officials proceeded to the Myanma Railways Freight Transportation Division compound in Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay. They inspected the status of Myanma Posts and Telecommunications' replacement of earthquake-damaged high-rise building-mounted automobile telephone stations with mobile base station towers in the area.

The Union Minister also addressed the housing needs of staff families. Subsequently, the Union Minister visited the Regional Director's Office of the Department of Road Transport Administration in Maha Aungmyay Township, and the offices of Myanma Post, Myanma Telecommunications, and the Department of Communications within Pyigyidagun Township.

They inspected the completion of repairs to earthquake damage, the ongoing office operations using Modular Offices, and the temporary housing arrangements for staff families in Modular Houses, issuing necessary instructions.

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Member of the State Administration Council, Deputy Prime Minister, and Union Minister for Transport and Communications, General Mya Tun Oo, accompanied by Deputy Minister U Aung Mying and officials from the Ministry and Myanma Railways, visited several locations in Mandalay Region on July 20.

He inspected Shan Ywar Station in Pyawbwe Township, Thazi Station, Bridge No. 691 between Samon Station and Thapyay Taung Station within Wun Twin Township, Thapyay Taung Station, and Kyaukse Station. The inspections covered the completion of demolition of old, earthquake-damaged station buildings, site clearance, the design of new stations, and the ongoing work utilizing Modular Offices.

The Union Minister provided necessary instructions based on his observations. In the evening, he inspected the damaged railway signal box within the Mandalay Central Station yard and the installation of a temporary railway signaling system using a Modular Office.

He then issued directives regarding the urgent major renovation and reconstruction of the original signal box. On the morning of July 21, the Union Minister and officials arrived at the Myanma Railways Passenger and Freight Carriages Factory (Myitnge).

They first inspected New Carriag Shed No. 3, where they observed the construction of container wagons, the trial construction of a DEMU (Diesel Electric Multiple Unit) train Carriages, major repairs of passenger and freight Carriages, and the production of new wheel bogies. He provided instructions on improving the durability of cars based on their lifespan and on the management of old, unusable train wheels.

From there, the Union Minister and officials proceeded to the Myanma Railways Freight Transportation Division compound in Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay. They inspected the status of Myanma Posts and Telecommunications' replacement of earthquake-damaged high-rise building-mounted automobile telephone stations with mobile base station towers in the area.

The Union Minister also addressed the housing needs of staff families. Subsequently, the Union Minister visited the Regional Director's Office of the Department of Road Transport Administration in Maha Aungmyay Township, and the offices of Myanma Post, Myanma Telecommunications, and the Department of Communications within Pyigyidagun Township.

They inspected the completion of repairs to earthquake damage, the ongoing office operations using Modular Offices, and the temporary housing arrangements for staff families in Modular Houses, issuing necessary instructions.

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