Since 2022, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, various countries have reached out to the Myanmar Police Force through diplomatic, Interpol and police liaison channels, requesting assistance in locating and rescuing their nationals who are encountering difficulties in Myanmar for various reasons. 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, during talks with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, that any deal on the future of war-torn Gaza must boost regional security, the US State Department said.
Rubio, who arrived from Israel accompanied by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and special Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, met the de facto ruler ahead of talks expected on Tuesday with a Russian delegation in the Saudi capital.
But the 500-day-old Israel-Hamas war dominated discussions, according to a State Department statement.

THE needs in Gaza, where the ceasefire is holding, are overwhelming, humanitarians said on Monday, adding that continuing Israeli operations in the West Bank are still producing casualties.
“As the UN and its humanitarian partners continue to deliver life-saving assistance across the Gaza Strip, the scale of needs remains overwhelming, requiring urgent and sustained support,” the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said.

SUBVERSIVE news media have falsely reported that security forces conducted an airstrike on 17 February at the Chindwin River ferry port in Muhtaw, east of Kani Township, Sagaing Region, causing casualties and destruction. The misinformation claims that the attack resulted in injuries to a monk and two residents while also damaging vehicles and motorcycles.
Upon verification with officials and residents, the reports were entirely false. Security forces did not target civilian areas where residents live and travel.

NAY PYI TAW February 17

As the government has been clamping down on criminal activities including online gambling and scams in border areas effectively, 273 more foreign intruders who entered Myawady - Shwe Kokko and KK Park through illegal routes were uncovered and detained today.

NAY PYI TAW February 17

Through certain neighboring countries, including Thailand, individuals have unlawfully entered Myanmar through border routes. Illegal online gambling, online fraud, and criminal activities were carried out in Myawady, Shwe Kokko and KK Park area. From January 30 to February 17, 2025, a total of 1,303 foreign nationals were identified and detained.  

In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.

 In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are administrative officials who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.

A Delta Air Lines plane flipped upon arrival at Toronto’s Pearson Airport and ended up on its roof Monday, injuring 17 people.

The airport confirmed on X that an “incident” occurred with the Delta flight from Minneapolis and that 76 passengers and four crew are accounted for. The accident happened about 2.15pm and flights at the airport, which handles more passengers than any other Canadian airport, were grounded for around two and half hours. Two runways will remain closed during the investigation.

ELON Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sparked alarm by seeking access to a system with the US tax office that has detailed financial data about millions of Americans, US media reported.
Spearheaded by Musk, the world’s richest man, US President Donald Trump has embarked on a campaign to slash public spending deemed wasteful or contrary to his policies.
The Washington Post and others reported that the latest request is for DOGE officials to have broad access to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) systems, property and datasets.