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168 more illegal migrants to Myanmar detained

NAY PYI TAW February 25

As the government has been cracking down on those who were involved in illegal online gambling, scams and criminal activities in Shwe Kokko and KK Park in Myawady, Kayin State by illegally entering Myanmar through border routes after  transiting neighbouring countries including Thailand and 168 more illegal foreign migrants were detained today.

Beikthano Archaeological Museum opens daily

THE Beikthano Archaeological Museum in the ancient Beikthano cultural zone, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, about 12 miles from west of Taungdwingyi township of Magway Region was constructed on 12 July 2004. The construction was completed on 30 November 2007, and the museum was opened to the public on 1 September 2008.

Modern DEMU trains to launch Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw-Mandalay service

The total travel time, including stops at stations, for the Yangon-Mandalay route will be approximately 11 hours, while the Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw-Yangon route will take about five and a half hours.

China says defence spending 'entirely necessary' after Putin backs mutual cuts

25 Feb 2025 05:20PM

BEIJING: Beijing said on Tuesday (Feb 25) that its defence spending was "entirely necessary" after Russian President Vladimir Putin backed a suggestion by United States counterpart Donald Trump that Russia, the US and China cut their defence budgets in half.

Russia has massively ramped up military spending since launching its invasion of Ukraine in 2022 but spending has also increased in China in recent years as tensions persist in the Asia-Pacific region.

Macron says peace cannot amount to 'surrender of Ukraine'

WASHINGTON: French President Emmanuel Macron insisted Monday (Feb 25) that peace cannot mean the "surrender" of Ukraine, warning as he met US counterpart Donald Trump against a world in which the "law of the strongest" wins.

Ukraine "fought over these past few years for its independence and for its sovereignty, but also for our collective security," Macron said.

Innocent Civilian Injured in Heavy Weapon Attack on Village by Terrorists

Terrorists committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.

Xi says bilateral ties show China, Russia good neighbors, true friends

BEIJING, Feb. 24 

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that history and reality show that China and Russia are good neighbors that cannot be moved away, and true friends who share weal and woe, support each other and achieve common development.

Xi made the remarks when talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin over phone.

Qatar's PM meets Syrian FM on cooperation, developments in Syria

DOHA, Feb. 23 

Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met here on Sunday with Syria's interim Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani to discuss bilateral cooperation and the latest developments in Syria, according to a statement by Qatar's Foreign Ministry.

The discussions centered on enhancing cooperation between the two countries and addressing current developments in Syria, as well as other topics of mutual interest.

Britain threatens ‘largest ever’ sanctions against Russia

24 Feb, 2025

The UK is preparing to introduce its “largest ever” sanctions package against Russia ahead of the third anniversary of the Ukraine conflict, Foreign Secretary David Lammy has announced.

Innocent Civilians Injured in Heavy Weapon Attack on Villages by Terrorists

Terrorists committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.