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 innocent civilians 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.

MALICIOUS media outlets intentionally spread fake news, claiming that security forces killed an innocent civilian in Nganan Village, Myingyan Township, Mandalay Region, on 26 February.
According to a security official, security forces did not kill any person from the village. Subversive media outlets deliberately circulate false claims and misinformation as part of a propaganda campaign, misleading the public about security forces carrying out their duties. — MNA/MKKS

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

THE Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation stated that the government will grant a permit to use vacant, fallow and virgin land for sisal production in line with the existing law.
Sisal, a tropical and sub-tropical plant, thrives in temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius, and this drought-resistant plant can be grown in dry regions. Sisal plants can reduce soil erosion, and they are resilient to natural disasters compared to other crops.

THE 2,613th Buddha Pujaniya Taboung Festival will be held at the Shwedagon Pagoda for ten days, from 4 to 13 March, according to the pagoda board of trustees.
During the festival, the board of trustees will hold ceremonies dedicated to worshipping the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha.

At the invitation of Mr Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, State Administration Council Chairman and Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, will pay an official goodwill visit to the Russian Federation in the coming days.

27-2-2025

North Korea says it has conducted a military exercise to launch strategic cruise missiles off the western coast of the Korean Peninsula.

The drill follows Pyongyang's sharp criticism of an upcoming joint military exercise between the United States and South Korea that could be held next month.

North Korea's state-run Korean Central Television reported on Friday that the country's leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the drill on Wednesday.

28 Feb 2025

Beijing has rolled out a series of amendments to its regulations on the People’s Liberation Army, putting a stronger focus on the importance of war readiness and overseas missions.

Set to take effect in April, the amendments emphasised that “winning battles should be the military’s top responsibility” and directed the PLA to establish a “fundamental focus on preparation and readiness for combat,” according to state news agency Xinhua.

The Thai central bank has lowered its interest rate by a quarter percentage point in the face of US President Donald Trump's trade tariff measures.

The Bank of Thailand said on Wednesday it cut the rate to 2 percent in its first reduction in four months. Policymakers said the country's economy is subject to "heightened risk from trade policies of major economies," apparently with the US in mind.

28-2-2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with a senior official of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party, signaling Pyongyang's importance to Moscow as the two countries deepen their military ties.

The Russian presidential office says Putin held talks at the Kremlin on Thursday with the visiting secretary of the Workers' Party's central committee, Ri Hi Yong.

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 and innocent civilians 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.