The US State Department says it will close the US Embassy in Jerusalem from Wednesday through Friday due to the security situation in the region.
The department made the announcement in a social media post on Tuesday. It says the closure includes the Consular Sections in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
The statement says the department is "always planning for contingencies to assist with private US citizens' departure from crisis areas."
The US State Department says it will close the US Embassy in Jerusalem from Wednesday through Friday due to the security situation in the region.
The department made the announcement in a social media post on Tuesday. It says the closure includes the Consular Sections in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
The statement says the department is "always planning for contingencies to assist with private US citizens' departure from crisis areas."
But it also says there is currently no announcement about assisting them to depart from the region.
Ref : NHK
The US State Department says it will close the US Embassy in Jerusalem from Wednesday through Friday due to the security situation in the region.
The department made the announcement in a social media post on Tuesday. It says the closure includes the Consular Sections in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
The statement says the department is "always planning for contingencies to assist with private US citizens' departure from crisis areas."
But it also says there is currently no announcement about assisting them to depart from the region.
Ref : NHK
Japanese carmaker Honda has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket on Tuesday. Honda, which hopes to develop the tech prowess for a suborbital launch by 2029, conducted a test flight of its rocket on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.
"Honda has chosen to take on the technological challenge of developing reusable rockets by utilizing Honda technologies amassed in the development of various products and automated driving systems," its statement said.
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Japanese carmaker Honda has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket on Tuesday. Honda, which hopes to develop the tech prowess for a suborbital launch by 2029, conducted a test flight of its rocket on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.
"Honda has chosen to take on the technological challenge of developing reusable rockets by utilizing Honda technologies amassed in the development of various products and automated driving systems," its statement said.
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Japanese carmaker Honda has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket on Tuesday. Honda, which hopes to develop the tech prowess for a suborbital launch by 2029, conducted a test flight of its rocket on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido.
"Honda has chosen to take on the technological challenge of developing reusable rockets by utilizing Honda technologies amassed in the development of various products and automated driving systems," its statement said.
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The world premiere of Jurassic World: Rebirth took place on June 17 at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London, drawing the franchise’s stars and fans alike. The event featured a striking red carpet appearance by Scarlett Johansson, who dazzled in a custom Vivienne Westwood blush-pink corset gown adorned with sequins. Johansson's co-star, Jonathan Bailey, also made headlines with his unconventional red carpet attire.
The world premiere of Jurassic World: Rebirth took place on June 17 at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London, drawing the franchise’s stars and fans alike. The event featured a striking red carpet appearance by Scarlett Johansson, who dazzled in a custom Vivienne Westwood blush-pink corset gown adorned with sequins. Johansson's co-star, Jonathan Bailey, also made headlines with his unconventional red carpet attire. Opting for a gray sweater, black pants, sunglasses, and flip-flops, Bailey's casual look sparked a lively debate online, with some fans praising his confidence and others questioning the appropriateness of his footwear for such an event. The premiere was not just a fashion statement but also a heartfelt reunion for the cast.
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The world premiere of Jurassic World: Rebirth took place on June 17 at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London, drawing the franchise’s stars and fans alike. The event featured a striking red carpet appearance by Scarlett Johansson, who dazzled in a custom Vivienne Westwood blush-pink corset gown adorned with sequins. Johansson's co-star, Jonathan Bailey, also made headlines with his unconventional red carpet attire. Opting for a gray sweater, black pants, sunglasses, and flip-flops, Bailey's casual look sparked a lively debate online, with some fans praising his confidence and others questioning the appropriateness of his footwear for such an event. The premiere was not just a fashion statement but also a heartfelt reunion for the cast.
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The Secretary-General condemned the loss of lives and injuries of civilians in Gaza who are once again being shot at while seeking food. ”It is unacceptable,” a UN Spokesperson said. The Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said on 17 June that the Secretary-General continues to call for “an immediate and independent investigation into all such reports and for accountability to be established.”
The Secretary-General condemned the loss of lives and injuries of civilians in Gaza who are once again being shot at while seeking food. ”It is unacceptable,” a UN Spokesperson said. The Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said on 17 June that the Secretary-General continues to call for “an immediate and independent investigation into all such reports and for accountability to be established.”
“The basic needs of the Palestinian population in Gaza are enormous and remain unmet. Israel has clear obligations under international humanitarian law to agree to and facilitate humanitarian relief for all civilians who need it,” Haq said. He added, “The unimpeded entry of humanitarian assistance at scale must be restored immediately.
The UN and all humanitarian actors must be allowed to work in safety and security under conditions of full respect for humanitarian principles.”
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The Secretary-General condemned the loss of lives and injuries of civilians in Gaza who are once again being shot at while seeking food. ”It is unacceptable,” a UN Spokesperson said. The Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said on 17 June that the Secretary-General continues to call for “an immediate and independent investigation into all such reports and for accountability to be established.”
“The basic needs of the Palestinian population in Gaza are enormous and remain unmet. Israel has clear obligations under international humanitarian law to agree to and facilitate humanitarian relief for all civilians who need it,” Haq said. He added, “The unimpeded entry of humanitarian assistance at scale must be restored immediately.
The UN and all humanitarian actors must be allowed to work in safety and security under conditions of full respect for humanitarian principles.”
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The Bank of Japan has decided to keep its benchmark interest-rate unchanged. The central bank target of around 0.5 percent for short-term rates will remain in place. It made the announcement after its two-day policy meeting ended on Tuesday.
The BOJ decision comes amid uncertainty about the economic effects in Japan of US President Donald Trump's tariff measures.
The Bank of Japan has decided to keep its benchmark interest-rate unchanged. The central bank target of around 0.5 percent for short-term rates will remain in place. It made the announcement after its two-day policy meeting ended on Tuesday.
The BOJ decision comes amid uncertainty about the economic effects in Japan of US President Donald Trump's tariff measures.
The Bank of Japan has also decided to taper planned reductions in monthly purchases of Japanese government bonds. From April 2026, the bank will aim to reduce purchases by about 200 billion yen, or about 1.3 billion dollars, every three months.
That compares with the current plan to the amount by about 400 billion yen, or about 2.7 billion dollars, every quarter.
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The Bank of Japan has decided to keep its benchmark interest-rate unchanged. The central bank target of around 0.5 percent for short-term rates will remain in place. It made the announcement after its two-day policy meeting ended on Tuesday.
The BOJ decision comes amid uncertainty about the economic effects in Japan of US President Donald Trump's tariff measures.
The Bank of Japan has also decided to taper planned reductions in monthly purchases of Japanese government bonds. From April 2026, the bank will aim to reduce purchases by about 200 billion yen, or about 1.3 billion dollars, every three months.
That compares with the current plan to the amount by about 400 billion yen, or about 2.7 billion dollars, every quarter.
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THE United Nations said Monday it was drastically scaling back its global humanitarian aid plans because of the “deepest funding cuts ever” — leaving tens of millions of people facing dire straits.
The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said it was seeking $29 billion in funding for 2025 compared to the $44 billion originally requested in December, in a “hyper-prioritized” appeal.
THE United Nations said Monday it was drastically scaling back its global humanitarian aid plans because of the “deepest funding cuts ever” — leaving tens of millions of people facing dire straits.
The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said it was seeking $29 billion in funding for 2025 compared to the $44 billion originally requested in December, in a “hyper-prioritized” appeal.
Since US President Donald Trump returned to office in January, the United States — the world’s top donor — has heavily slashed foreign aid, causing havoc in the humanitarian sector across the globe.
Drastic US funding cuts have had dramatic consequences for emergency aid, vaccination campaigns and the distribution of drugs to fight AIDS.
Other major donor countries have also cut back their contributions in the face of an uncertain economic outlook. “Brutal funding cuts leave us with brutal choices,” OCHA chief Tom Fletcher said in a statement. “All we ask is one per cent of what you chose to spend last year on war. But this isn’t just an appeal for money — it’s a call for global responsibility, for human solidarity, for a commitment to end the suffering.”
‘Cruel’, ‘heartbreaking’ In late April, while visiting a hospital in Kandahar in Afghanistan, Fletcher warned: “Cutting funding for those in greatest need is not something to boast about... The impact of aid cuts is that millions die.” — AFP
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
THE United Nations said Monday it was drastically scaling back its global humanitarian aid plans because of the “deepest funding cuts ever” — leaving tens of millions of people facing dire straits.
The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said it was seeking $29 billion in funding for 2025 compared to the $44 billion originally requested in December, in a “hyper-prioritized” appeal.
Since US President Donald Trump returned to office in January, the United States — the world’s top donor — has heavily slashed foreign aid, causing havoc in the humanitarian sector across the globe.
Drastic US funding cuts have had dramatic consequences for emergency aid, vaccination campaigns and the distribution of drugs to fight AIDS.
Other major donor countries have also cut back their contributions in the face of an uncertain economic outlook. “Brutal funding cuts leave us with brutal choices,” OCHA chief Tom Fletcher said in a statement. “All we ask is one per cent of what you chose to spend last year on war. But this isn’t just an appeal for money — it’s a call for global responsibility, for human solidarity, for a commitment to end the suffering.”
‘Cruel’, ‘heartbreaking’ In late April, while visiting a hospital in Kandahar in Afghanistan, Fletcher warned: “Cutting funding for those in greatest need is not something to boast about... The impact of aid cuts is that millions die.” — AFP
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
ACCORDING to the observations at 4:30 pm MST today, monsoon will be strong to vigorous over the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, due to the easterly waves and westerly waves, rain or thundershowers are likely to be fairly widespread to widespread in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Magway, Sagaing, Ayeyawady and Taninthayi Regions and Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine and Shan States with likelihood of regionally and isolated heavy falls during today evening to 22 June 2025.
ACCORDING to the observations at 4:30 pm MST today, monsoon will be strong to vigorous over the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, due to the easterly waves and westerly waves, rain or thundershowers are likely to be fairly widespread to widespread in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Magway, Sagaing, Ayeyawady and Taninthayi Regions and Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine and Shan States with likelihood of regionally and isolated heavy falls during today evening to 22 June 2025. Occasional squalls with rough seas will be experienced in off and along Myanmar Coasts.
Surface wind speed in squalls may reach 35 miles per hour. Wave height will be about 10-12 feet in off and along Myanmar Coasts.
Advisory
People should be aware of the natural disasters, such as the heavy rainfall with strong wind, thunder, lightning strikes, lightning, hails, flash floods and landslides in the hilly areas and near small rivers and to make necessary preparations for inland water transport, domestic flights and irrigation dams. — DMH
ACCORDING to the observations at 4:30 pm MST today, monsoon will be strong to vigorous over the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, due to the easterly waves and westerly waves, rain or thundershowers are likely to be fairly widespread to widespread in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Magway, Sagaing, Ayeyawady and Taninthayi Regions and Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine and Shan States with likelihood of regionally and isolated heavy falls during today evening to 22 June 2025. Occasional squalls with rough seas will be experienced in off and along Myanmar Coasts.
Surface wind speed in squalls may reach 35 miles per hour. Wave height will be about 10-12 feet in off and along Myanmar Coasts.
Advisory
People should be aware of the natural disasters, such as the heavy rainfall with strong wind, thunder, lightning strikes, lightning, hails, flash floods and landslides in the hilly areas and near small rivers and to make necessary preparations for inland water transport, domestic flights and irrigation dams. — DMH
NEW DELHI, June 16
At least four women were killed and six others injured Monday in an explosion in a firecracker factory in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, police said.
The explosion took place in Atrasi village of Amroha district, about 402 km northwest of Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh.
Senior police officer in Amroha, Amit Kumar Anand, told media that four women were killed on the spot, and their bodies have been sent for post-mortem. Six other women injured in the accident were taken to the hospital.
NEW DELHI, June 16
At least four women were killed and six others injured Monday in an explosion in a firecracker factory in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, police said.
The explosion took place in Atrasi village of Amroha district, about 402 km northwest of Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh.
Senior police officer in Amroha, Amit Kumar Anand, told media that four women were killed on the spot, and their bodies have been sent for post-mortem. Six other women injured in the accident were taken to the hospital.
According to Anand, the firecracker factory was a licensed unit.
Officials said the victims were working in the factory at the time of the explosion.
The blast caused massive damage to the structure located in the middle of an agricultural field. The reason behind the explosion was not known yet.
An investigation was underway.
Accidental explosions are common in firecracker factories in India, and shops as owners usually ignore safety standards.
(Xinhua)
Photo - Kalinga (TV)
NEW DELHI, June 16
At least four women were killed and six others injured Monday in an explosion in a firecracker factory in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, police said.
The explosion took place in Atrasi village of Amroha district, about 402 km northwest of Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh.
Senior police officer in Amroha, Amit Kumar Anand, told media that four women were killed on the spot, and their bodies have been sent for post-mortem. Six other women injured in the accident were taken to the hospital.
According to Anand, the firecracker factory was a licensed unit.
Officials said the victims were working in the factory at the time of the explosion.
The blast caused massive damage to the structure located in the middle of an agricultural field. The reason behind the explosion was not known yet.
An investigation was underway.
Accidental explosions are common in firecracker factories in India, and shops as owners usually ignore safety standards.
(Xinhua)
Photo - Kalinga (TV)
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing underscored that the current government in its tenure has been supervising tree growing and conservation of forests in order to notably minimize deforestation impacts yearly.
The first monsoon tree-growing ceremony in 2025 in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory took place at Yanaungmyin Forest Reserve in Dekkhinathiri Township of Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning, attended by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing who planted a Gangaw tree (Mesua ferrea).
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing underscored that the current government in its tenure has been supervising tree growing and conservation of forests in order to notably minimize deforestation impacts yearly.
The first monsoon tree-growing ceremony in 2025 in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory took place at Yanaungmyin Forest Reserve in Dekkhinathiri Township of Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning, attended by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing who planted a Gangaw tree (Mesua ferrea).
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General highlighted that the forest coverage reached 42.92 per cent of the country in 2015 compared to 42.19 per cent in 2020 but the preliminary report in 2025 stated 42.15 per cent forest coverage of the nation, showing some deforestations.
In its tenure, he continued that the current government has been supervising tree growing and conservation of forests in order to notably minimize deforestation impacts yearly.
The Senior General stressed the need for relevant departments, local authorities and organizations to set their missions to have 50 per cent of forest coverage of the nation as a national duty in order to ensure more forest ecosystem services.
Read more: https://www.gnlm.com.mm/myanmar-currently-retains-42-15-of-forest-coverage/
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing underscored that the current government in its tenure has been supervising tree growing and conservation of forests in order to notably minimize deforestation impacts yearly.
The first monsoon tree-growing ceremony in 2025 in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory took place at Yanaungmyin Forest Reserve in Dekkhinathiri Township of Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning, attended by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing who planted a Gangaw tree (Mesua ferrea).
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General highlighted that the forest coverage reached 42.92 per cent of the country in 2015 compared to 42.19 per cent in 2020 but the preliminary report in 2025 stated 42.15 per cent forest coverage of the nation, showing some deforestations.
In its tenure, he continued that the current government has been supervising tree growing and conservation of forests in order to notably minimize deforestation impacts yearly.
The Senior General stressed the need for relevant departments, local authorities and organizations to set their missions to have 50 per cent of forest coverage of the nation as a national duty in order to ensure more forest ecosystem services.
Read more: https://www.gnlm.com.mm/myanmar-currently-retains-42-15-of-forest-coverage/
NAY PYI TAW June 12
Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing sent a message of condolence to Her Excellency Smt. Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, expressing his sorrow over the loss of many lives due to the crash of Indian airline flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad, India, today.
NAY PYI TAW June 12
Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing sent a message of condolence to Her Excellency Smt. Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, expressing his sorrow over the loss of many lives due to the crash of Indian airline flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad, India, today.
The message stated: We are deeply saddened to learn that Air India flight AI-171 crashed near Ahmedabad, the Republic of India, on 12 June 2025, resulting in a significant loss of life. At this sorrowful time, on behalf of the Government and people of Myanmar, I extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Your Excellency and the people of India. We stand in solidarity with the Republic of India during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by this tragic incident. We continue to hold them in our hearts with deepest sympathy and respect.
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NAY PYI TAW June 12
Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing sent a message of condolence to Her Excellency Smt. Droupadi Murmu, President of the Republic of India, expressing his sorrow over the loss of many lives due to the crash of Indian airline flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad, India, today.
The message stated: We are deeply saddened to learn that Air India flight AI-171 crashed near Ahmedabad, the Republic of India, on 12 June 2025, resulting in a significant loss of life. At this sorrowful time, on behalf of the Government and people of Myanmar, I extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Your Excellency and the people of India. We stand in solidarity with the Republic of India during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by this tragic incident. We continue to hold them in our hearts with deepest sympathy and respect.
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