Nyaungdon June 17
Local merchants from Nyaungdon Township of Ayeyawady Region sold 70,000 viss of tilapia to Yangon market in May 2025, said Daw
Khin Khin Htay, the owner of marine product trading in Nyaungdon Township.
In April of this year, up to 50,000 viss of tilapia fish from Nyaungdon Township were successfully delivered and sold to the Yangon market. In May, up to 70,000 viss were delivered and sold.

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.

Excavations in the region have unearthed primitive weaving tools dating back to 5600–5400 BCE, providing evidence of the area’s deep-rooted connection to textile craftsmanship. The importance of weaving in Burdur grew significantly during the Ottoman Empire, and today, the region continues to sustain this tradition through the production of Alaca Weaving—a key source of livelihood for local communities.

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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.

India and Canada agreed Tuesday to return ambassadors to each other's capitals.  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who took office in March, invited Modi to the Canadian Rockies as a guest at the summit of the Group of Seven major economies.

JAPANESE Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday discussed issues on the “increasingly uncertain” state of the economy and multilateral trade and agreed to cooperate in responding to global challenges.
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The maize price in the domestic market went up following strong global market sentiments and stock shortage in the domestic market.
Myanmar’s maize is primarily sent to Thailand at present with free customs duty. They are also sent to China, India, the Philippines and Bangladesh.