To mark the occasion, the 70th years of the establishment of the diplomatic ties between Nepal and China was celebrated with several programmes in Kathmandu and Beijing on Friday. 

Prime Minister Oli highlighted the enduring friendship between the two nations and expressed confidence that bilateral ties would be further strengthened in the coming years. Prime Minister Oli further emphasized mutual cooperation in key areas and also thanked China for its continued support in Nepal’s development efforts.

Chinese Ambassador Chen Song echoed similar sentiments stating that Nepal and China would continue to deepen their collaboration for shared prosperity. 

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Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visited the Southern Command on Saturday to inspect regional security measures.

During the visit, the Senior General heard report on security operations, the formation of public security teams to ensure peace and stability, and welfare initiatives for military officers, Tatmadaw personnel, and their families. He instructed officials to ensure the effective implementation of security measures, to systematically monitor and prevent the illegal extraction of forest resources, and to efficiently carry out agricultural and livestock projects for the welfare of families. Later, the Senior General met with military officers, Tatmadawmen, and their families.

In his address, the Senior General emphasized the importance of fulfilling the duties entrusted by the Tatmadaw and safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty. He highlighted the Tatmadaw's ongoing efforts to maintain peace and stability in the country while working to reduce divisions based on political or ethnic differences. He noted that efforts to sign the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) were made during the tenure of the first democratic government in 2010, aiming to bring all armed organizations into the democratic process. However, due to external instigations, some ethnic armed groups did not join the peace process. The resulting armed conflicts caused setbacks in education, healthcare, and the economy.

The Senior General reaffirmed the commitment to achieving lasting peace and called for balanced progress in politics, ethnic affairs, and economic development. He also stressed the importance of maintaining strong relations with neighboring countries and the international community. He concluded by reiterating the goal of holding a free and fair multi-party democratic general election and called for the cooperation of all Tatmadawmen in contributing to national development.

During the meeting, foodstuff and cash assistance were presented for the military officers, Tatmadawmen and families as well as for the Maternal and Child Welfare Committee of the station. The Senior General and wife and party later visited the Station Hospital and comforted the patients who are receiving treatment. The Senior General also provided the needs of the hospital.

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US President Donald Trump announced on social media on Friday that he had given an order to fire a Labor Department official over major downward revisions of job market data.

Trump's decision to fire the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner is in response to the figures released Friday. They include massive downward corrections of earlier data for the increase in workers in non-farm sectors.

"The bureau corrected the number of jobs created in May from 144,000 to 19,000, and that in June from 147,000 to 14,000. The net downward revision totaled 258,000. The department said the scale of the correction is larger than usual.

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US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff has visited the Gaza Strip, where people have been facing a severe food shortage. Israeli media reported on Friday that Witkoff visited a food distribution center in the enclave. A White House spokesperson had said Witkoff would inspect aid supply distribution in Gaza and hear directly from local people.

Hamas said on social media that Witkoff's visit is propaganda to contain anger at the US and Israel that it says are causing the people of Gaza to starve. A statement issued by the group on Thursday says it is ready to resume ceasefire negotiations if the humanitarian crisis and famine are resolved.

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The National Defence and Security Council enacted the Amendment of Law Protecting the Privacy and Security of Citizens, 2025, on August 1.  It was enacted as Law No. 1 of the Council under Section 427 of the Constitution. According to the amendments, the provisions in Sections 5, 7, and 8 of the original law will be suspended in accordance with Section 382 of the Constitution.

This law will remain in effect during the period in which the National Defence and Security Council exercises legislative, executive, and judicial powers, prior to the reconstitution of the Hluttaws, as outlined in Section 427 of the Constitution. The order was signed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Pro-Tem President (Duty).

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The National Defence and Security Council Office issued an Order No.15/2025 on Thursday, regarding the formation of Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee, Yangon City Development Committee and Mandalay City Development Committee.

In line with section 427 (b) of the Constitution, the council continued to commission these committees which were formed under Section 419 of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The order was signed by Aung Lin Dwe, Executive Chief of the National Defence and Security Council Office.

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The National Defense and Security Council Office issued an Order No.16/2025 on Thursday, regarding the formation of the District and Township Administration and Governing Committees.

In line with section 427 (b) of the Constitution, the council continued to appoint the District and Township Administrative Committees, who were appointed under Section 419 of the Constitution. These committees will have additional appointment of District and Township Head, Planning Department and District and Township Advocate. The order was signed by Aung Lin Dwe, Executive Chief of the National Defence and Security Council Office.

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The National Defense and Security Council Office issued an Order No.14/2025 on Thursday, regarding the appointment of Region/ State level officials. In line with section 427 (b) of the Constitution, the council continued to appoint the Chief Justices and judges of the Region and State High Court and the Advocate General of Regions and States, who were appointed under Section 419 of the Constitution. The order was signed by Aung Lin Dwe, Executive Chief of the National Defence and Security Council Office.

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The National Defence and Security Council issued Martial Law Order No.2/2025 as effective as law on Thursday.

In an effort to restore normalcy with administration mechanism, community peace and rule of law in the townships under the State of Emergency, martial order was declared under Section 413 (b) of the constitution, and entrusted the administrative and judiciary duties of those townships to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services.

The Commander-in-Chief shall exercise Martial Law by himself or shall transfer the power to the relevant military authority. The order shall remain in effect for 90 days starting July 31st. It was signed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Pro-Tem President (Duty).

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In order to accelerate the security measures to safeguard regional peace and stability and rule of law, the National Defence and Security Council issued an Order No 1/2025 as effective as law, in accordance with Section 412 (a) of the Constitution on Thursday.

It has stated that the council declared the 90-day state of emergency which takes effect in 5 townships of Kachin State, 3 townships of Kayah State, 2 townships of Kayin State, 7 townships of Chin State, 9 townships of Sagaing Region, 5 townships of Magway Region, 3 townships of Mandalay Region, 14 townships of Rakhine State and 15 townships of Shan State. The order was signed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Pro-Tem President (Duty).

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