20 June 2025
The State Administration Council enacted the Third Amendment to the Union Election Commission Law on Thursday, designating it as Law No. 40/2025 under Section 419 of the Constitution.
The amendment replaces Section 14 of the original law. According to the new provision, “Under Section 10(c), the Commission may form sub-committees at various levels, comprising at least three individuals who are either respected members of the community or service personnel.
20 June 2025
The State Administration Council enacted the Third Amendment to the Union Election Commission Law on Thursday, designating it as Law No. 40/2025 under Section 419 of the Constitution.
The amendment replaces Section 14 of the original law. According to the new provision, “Under Section 10(c), the Commission may form sub-committees at various levels, comprising at least three individuals who are either respected members of the community or service personnel.
One suitable member will be appointed as Chairman, and the relevant election official will serve as Secretary.” The law was signed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council.
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20 June 2025
The State Administration Council enacted the Third Amendment to the Union Election Commission Law on Thursday, designating it as Law No. 40/2025 under Section 419 of the Constitution.
The amendment replaces Section 14 of the original law. According to the new provision, “Under Section 10(c), the Commission may form sub-committees at various levels, comprising at least three individuals who are either respected members of the community or service personnel.
One suitable member will be appointed as Chairman, and the relevant election official will serve as Secretary.” The law was signed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council.
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U.S. President Trump will make a decision on whether he will order a strike against Iran in the next two weeks, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing on Thursday.
U.S. President Trump will make a decision on whether he will order a strike against Iran in the next two weeks, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing on Thursday.
"Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiation that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, he will make my decision whether or not to go in the next two weeks," Leavitt read a statement from Trump who responded to speculation about whether the United States would directly get involved in the conflict between Iran and Israel.
Iran must agree to no enrichment of uranium, and Tehran must not be able to achieve a nuclear weapon as part of any diplomatic agreement, Leavitt said. She declined to give details, including how the two sides are communicating. The White House says Trump plans to hold daily National Security Council meetings through the weekend as he weighs future responses to the Iranian situation.
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U.S. President Trump will make a decision on whether he will order a strike against Iran in the next two weeks, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing on Thursday.
"Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiation that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, he will make my decision whether or not to go in the next two weeks," Leavitt read a statement from Trump who responded to speculation about whether the United States would directly get involved in the conflict between Iran and Israel.
Iran must agree to no enrichment of uranium, and Tehran must not be able to achieve a nuclear weapon as part of any diplomatic agreement, Leavitt said. She declined to give details, including how the two sides are communicating. The White House says Trump plans to hold daily National Security Council meetings through the weekend as he weighs future responses to the Iranian situation.
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The US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack on Thursday warned Lebanese group Hezbollah against getting involved in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Barrack, who is also the US ambassador to Turkiye, is on his first visit to Beirut, where he met top Lebanese officials including parliament speaker Nabih Berri, an ally of Hezbollah. Hezbollah suffered devastating losses in its war against Israel last year, which ended with a ceasefire agreement in November.
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The US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack on Thursday warned Lebanese group Hezbollah against getting involved in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Barrack, who is also the US ambassador to Turkiye, is on his first visit to Beirut, where he met top Lebanese officials including parliament speaker Nabih Berri, an ally of Hezbollah. Hezbollah suffered devastating losses in its war against Israel last year, which ended with a ceasefire agreement in November.
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The US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack on Thursday warned Lebanese group Hezbollah against getting involved in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Barrack, who is also the US ambassador to Turkiye, is on his first visit to Beirut, where he met top Lebanese officials including parliament speaker Nabih Berri, an ally of Hezbollah. Hezbollah suffered devastating losses in its war against Israel last year, which ended with a ceasefire agreement in November.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, exchanging views on the situation in the Middle East. Putin and Xi stressed the need for a diplomatic solution. Xi told Putin that "Promoting a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities is the top priority. Armed force is not the correct way to resolve international disputes".
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, exchanging views on the situation in the Middle East. Putin and Xi stressed the need for a diplomatic solution. Xi told Putin that "Promoting a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities is the top priority. Armed force is not the correct way to resolve international disputes". Dialogue and negotiation are the fundamental way out, he said, calling on the international community, particularly major countries that have a special influence on the parties to the conflict, to make efforts to cool down the situation.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, exchanging views on the situation in the Middle East. Putin and Xi stressed the need for a diplomatic solution. Xi told Putin that "Promoting a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities is the top priority. Armed force is not the correct way to resolve international disputes". Dialogue and negotiation are the fundamental way out, he said, calling on the international community, particularly major countries that have a special influence on the parties to the conflict, to make efforts to cool down the situation.
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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.
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.
As airports in the two countries have been shut down, the Japanese government is preparing to evacuate those who wish to leave by land.
The ASDF aircraft and about 120 personnel will leave for Djibouti as soon as they are ready. This is in preparation for a possible air evacuation of Japanese citizens when airports in Israel or Iran reopen.
Nakatani said the Defense Ministry and the Self-Defense Forces, in close cooperation with the Foreign Ministry, will do everything they can to secure the safety of Japanese citizens abroad.
Nakatani said that in light of the current situation in the Middle East, his ministry will be considering a range of possible measures to respond.
A senior foreign ministry official said buses for land evacuation are scheduled to leave Iran Thursday morning local time, and Israel later on Thursday for neighboring countries.
Ref : NHK
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.
As airports in the two countries have been shut down, the Japanese government is preparing to evacuate those who wish to leave by land.
The ASDF aircraft and about 120 personnel will leave for Djibouti as soon as they are ready. This is in preparation for a possible air evacuation of Japanese citizens when airports in Israel or Iran reopen.
Nakatani said the Defense Ministry and the Self-Defense Forces, in close cooperation with the Foreign Ministry, will do everything they can to secure the safety of Japanese citizens abroad.
Nakatani said that in light of the current situation in the Middle East, his ministry will be considering a range of possible measures to respond.
A senior foreign ministry official said buses for land evacuation are scheduled to leave Iran Thursday morning local time, and Israel later on Thursday for neighboring countries.
Ref : NHK
The New York Times has reported that Iran is likely to soon accept US President Donald Trump's offer of talks, citing a senior Iranian foreign ministry official.
The newspaper on Wednesday quoted the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, as saying that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would accept a meeting with the United States to discuss a ceasefire with Israel and the Iranian nuclear program.
The New York Times has reported that Iran is likely to soon accept US President Donald Trump's offer of talks, citing a senior Iranian foreign ministry official.
The newspaper on Wednesday quoted the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, as saying that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would accept a meeting with the United States to discuss a ceasefire with Israel and the Iranian nuclear program.
The report comes as Trump on Wednesday suggested he does not rule out the possibility of launching military operations against Iran. He said, "I may do it, I may not do it. I mean nobody knows what I'm going to do."
Also on Wednesday, ABC News cited US officials who believe that a high-level meeting with representatives of the Iranian regime, led by Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff or Vice President JD Vance, would happen as soon as this week if Iran agrees to abandon its uranium enrichment program.
Ref : The New York Times
The New York Times has reported that Iran is likely to soon accept US President Donald Trump's offer of talks, citing a senior Iranian foreign ministry official.
The newspaper on Wednesday quoted the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, as saying that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would accept a meeting with the United States to discuss a ceasefire with Israel and the Iranian nuclear program.
The report comes as Trump on Wednesday suggested he does not rule out the possibility of launching military operations against Iran. He said, "I may do it, I may not do it. I mean nobody knows what I'm going to do."
Also on Wednesday, ABC News cited US officials who believe that a high-level meeting with representatives of the Iranian regime, led by Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff or Vice President JD Vance, would happen as soon as this week if Iran agrees to abandon its uranium enrichment program.
Ref : The New York Times
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will send military builders and sappers to help restore Russia's western Kursk region, Russian news agencies said on Tuesday.
Sergei Shoigu, the head of Russia's Security Council, held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the second time in less than two weeks, Russian news agencies reported. Shoigu said DPRK would send "a division of builders, two military brigades, 5,000 people" as well as 1,000 deminers to Kursk.
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The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will send military builders and sappers to help restore Russia's western Kursk region, Russian news agencies said on Tuesday.
Sergei Shoigu, the head of Russia's Security Council, held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the second time in less than two weeks, Russian news agencies reported. Shoigu said DPRK would send "a division of builders, two military brigades, 5,000 people" as well as 1,000 deminers to Kursk.
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The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will send military builders and sappers to help restore Russia's western Kursk region, Russian news agencies said on Tuesday.
Sergei Shoigu, the head of Russia's Security Council, held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the second time in less than two weeks, Russian news agencies reported. Shoigu said DPRK would send "a division of builders, two military brigades, 5,000 people" as well as 1,000 deminers to Kursk.
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NHK has learned that North Korea is considering sending workers to a drone manufacturer in Russia to boost production in exchange for training in how to operate the unmanned aircraft.
Military cooperation between Russia and North Korea continues to deepen as Russia increases its production of drones amid its invasion of Ukraine. North Korea, meanwhile, aims to strengthen its military.
NHK has learned that North Korea is considering sending workers to a drone manufacturer in Russia to boost production in exchange for training in how to operate the unmanned aircraft.
Military cooperation between Russia and North Korea continues to deepen as Russia increases its production of drones amid its invasion of Ukraine. North Korea, meanwhile, aims to strengthen its military.
The two countries signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty last June that requires each side to provide military assistance in case of contingency.
Pyongyang has since deployed troops to Russia.
NHK learned of the plan from diplomatic sources in the West and Russia.
The factory in question is said to be in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in the central Russian republic of Tatarstan. A total of 25,000 workers from North Korea are to be dispatched there.
Ref : NHK
NHK has learned that North Korea is considering sending workers to a drone manufacturer in Russia to boost production in exchange for training in how to operate the unmanned aircraft.
Military cooperation between Russia and North Korea continues to deepen as Russia increases its production of drones amid its invasion of Ukraine. North Korea, meanwhile, aims to strengthen its military.
The two countries signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty last June that requires each side to provide military assistance in case of contingency.
Pyongyang has since deployed troops to Russia.
NHK learned of the plan from diplomatic sources in the West and Russia.
The factory in question is said to be in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in the central Russian republic of Tatarstan. A total of 25,000 workers from North Korea are to be dispatched there.
Ref : NHK
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis on June 18th. Both leaders held discussions on wide range of issues.
Modi said India and Canada are connected by a strong belief in democracy, freedom and rule of law and both the leaders look forward to working closely to add momentum to the India-Canada friendship in areas like trade, energy, space, clean energy, critical minerals and fertilizers.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis on June 18th. Both leaders held discussions on wide range of issues.
Modi said India and Canada are connected by a strong belief in democracy, freedom and rule of law and both the leaders look forward to working closely to add momentum to the India-Canada friendship in areas like trade, energy, space, clean energy, critical minerals and fertilizers.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis on June 18th. Both leaders held discussions on wide range of issues.
Modi said India and Canada are connected by a strong belief in democracy, freedom and rule of law and both the leaders look forward to working closely to add momentum to the India-Canada friendship in areas like trade, energy, space, clean energy, critical minerals and fertilizers.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reiterated his call for de-escalation in the Middle East amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. He emphasized the need for all parties to "step back from the brink" to prevent further regional instability.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reiterated his call for de-escalation in the Middle East amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. He emphasized the need for all parties to "step back from the brink" to prevent further regional instability.
At the recent G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, Starmer expressed deep concern over the situation, stating, "He do think there's a consensus for de-escalation." He highlighted the importance of diplomatic efforts to address the crisis and prevent it from spiraling into a broader conflict.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reiterated his call for de-escalation in the Middle East amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. He emphasized the need for all parties to "step back from the brink" to prevent further regional instability.
At the recent G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, Starmer expressed deep concern over the situation, stating, "He do think there's a consensus for de-escalation." He highlighted the importance of diplomatic efforts to address the crisis and prevent it from spiraling into a broader conflict.
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