AT 11:45 pm on 29 December, PDF terrorists set fire to a two-storey teaching hall measuring 108 feet in length, 33 feet in width, and 22 feet in height at a basic education high school in Zarhaw village, Gangaw Township, Sagaing Region.

In a separate incident, PDF terrorists launched a drone attack on Sargon village in Kanbalu Township, Sagaing Region, dropping bombs that tragically killed a woman and injured eight other women and five men. The injured were transported to the People’s Hospital in Kanbalu Township for medical treatment. 

ACCORDING to the Ministry of Energy, domestically produced petrol will be available at State owned petrol stations nationwide commencing January 2025. 

From 4 January 2025, local product of petrol will initially be sold at one State-owned fuel station in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area and two stations in Mandalay Region. Additionally, plans are underway to begin distributing and selling locally produced petrol at one State-owned filling station in Bago Region and an other in Shan State beginning in January.

On this occasion of the New Year 2025, I would like to extend my warmest greetings to all national brethren residing within Myanmar. May you all be blessed with good health, peace of mind, and the fulfilment of your aspirations.

REPORTS of security forces detaining over 250 innocent people and destroying shelters and motorbikes in Budalin Township, Sagaing Region, have been categorically denied by authorities, who label them as false.

 A security official described these allegations, circulated by certain media outlets, as unfounded and fabricated. The official stated that security forces are conducting standard security operations in the region and have not been involved in any acts of arson or destruction of civilian properties. 

On behalf of the State Administration Council Chairman, State Administration Council Secretary General Aung Lin Dwe, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, arrived at the Embassy of India’s Liaison Office, situated at the Park Royal Hotel, Dekkhinathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw, at noon yesterday to sign the book of condolence for the passing of Dr Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of the Republic of India, who passed away on 26 December 2024.

Around $16 billion in remittances were sent to Vietnam this year, roughly the same as last year, according to the government.

The figure, which came from nearly 6 million Vietnamese residing in 130 countries and territories, contributed to many economic, scientific, educational and healthcare activities in Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said in an interview Thursday.

Last year the $16 billion remittances marked a new record for Vietnam after a period of slow growth due to the impact of Covid-19.

The Chinese PLA Navy today, December 27, celebrated the float out of the first of its next-generation amphibious assault ships. The vessel named Sichuan is reported to be the largest of its kind and incorporates advanced technology.

The new ship was built at Hudong-Zhonghau Shipbuilding, a division of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). Remarkably, China claims the vessel is just four years from design to float out. It will now undergo outfitting before starting dock and later sea trials.

The Russian Navy has officially commissioned the nuclear-powered submarine Arkhangelsk, the latest addition to the Yasen-M-class of fourth-generation submarines. 

Built at the Sevmash Shipyard in northwestern Russia, the Arkhangelsk will serve in the Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Defense.

DENMARK has announced plans to enhance Greenland’s defence capabilities after US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his controversial desire for the US to purchase the Arctic territory, Euronews reported on Wednesday.
In response to Trump’s comments, the Danish government revealed a significant defence investment plan aimed at bolstering Greenland’s security.

CHINA has encouraged four of its pillar industries to open their environmental protection facilities to the public in its latest move towards green development, with similar efforts having yielded positive results.