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Myanmar’s legendary Prince Sudhanu’s attire reborn

HUNTING dress of Prince Sudhanu of Ayutthaya, famous in Myanmar mythology, has been recreated by Myat Theinkhange from the Myat Taw Win Royal Attire Service.
Min Thant, Face of Myanmar – 2024 Male Model Winner, was dressed in the style of Prince’s attire when he went out hunting in the forest. He was the lover of the mythical bird Manawhari.

“A military solution is no solution,” UN chief on Pakistan-India tensions

“MAKE no mistake: A military solution is no solution,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on the tensions between India and Pakistan, at a press encounter on Monday.
“Tensions between India and Pakistan are at their highest in years,” the UN chief said. “And so it pains me to see relations reaching a boiling point,” he added.

Statement on Temporary Ceasefire

Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services

Statement on Temporary Ceasefire

(10th Waxing of Kason, 1387ME)

6th May 2025

Met Gala 2025: Stars don their tailored best in suits, feathers and ties

Monday night marked one of the world's biggest nights of fashion, as stars served up their most iconic looks for the annual Met Gala in New York City.

The theme for this year's event was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," the first since 2003 to focus exclusively on menswear.

Ukraine drone attack shuts Moscow airports, says Russia

Russia says Ukraine has launched an overnight drone attack targeting Moscow for the second night in a row.

All four of the capital's major airports were closed for several hours to ensure safety but later reopened, Russia's aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia said on Telegram.

Germany’s CDU/CSU, SPD sign coalition deal for new govt

LEADERS of Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU and centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) signed a coalition agreement on Monday, paving the way for the formation of a new federal government.
Under the coalition pact finalized in April after weeks of negotiations, the parties pledged to enhance Germany’s economic competitiveness, strengthen national defence, and tighten migration policies.
The CDU/CSU, unofficially the Union parties or the Union, is a conservative political alliance of two political parties in Germany.

UN urges India, Pakistan to de-escalate amid Kashmir tensions

Tensions continue to rise between India and Pakistan in the wake of last week's deadly attack in Kashmir. The United Nations is now calling for restraint.

Gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, leaving 26 people dead.

Over 100 killed in clashes in Syria, human rights group says

A group monitoring the human rights situation in Syria says a series of clashes in the country has left more than 100 people dead. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights made the announcement on Thursday.

Interim leaders are currently governing Syria after the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime last December.

YRYEA pledges K5M homes for earthquake victims

THE Yangon Region Young Entrepreneurs Association has announced that it will donate houses worth K5 million each to 100 households in earthquake-stricken areas.
YRYEA has been providing relief efforts in earthquake-affected areas by opening mobile clinics, providing health care, and donating tents, and home starter kits. Moreover, it will continue to implement the “Build a House Together” programme to alleviate the suffering of people in these disaster-hit cities as humanitarian aid for rehabilitation.

LCDP scholarship talk offers path to master’s in Japan

THE Myanmar Japan Centre said it will organize a longterm career development programme (LCDP) master scholarship orientation seminar, and write a research proposal (a guide for engineering students), an opportunity to join a master’s degree course in Japan’s prestigious universities.
It is the introduction of the LCDP scholarship and writing a research proposal, which is mainly required for applying and is scheduled to take place from 1:30 pm to 3 pm on 10 May at Times City.