One skill impresses in The Voice of Finland: 'And you speak so well?'
Saw Shane, a 38-year-old refugee from Myanmar, impresses judges on The Voice of Finland with both his singing talent and fluency in Finnish.
Hochul denounced the case of a migrant detained by CBP in New York who was found dead after being released
Governor Hochul has called for humane treatment following the controversial death of a refugee in Buffalo who died after being released from federal custody.
Blind refugee dies after detention by US border agents
A blind refugee from Myanmar, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, has been found dead after being released by US Border Patrol agents, raising concerns about their handling of vulnerable individuals.
Blind refugee found dead in Buffalo after border agents left him at coffee shop
A visually impaired refugee from Myanmar, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, was found dead on the streets of Buffalo after U.S. border agents abandoned him at a coffee shop following his release from jail.
Myanmar military using festivals as propaganda to hide war zone
The Myanmar military is using cultural festivals like Chin National Day as a facade to mask the ongoing violence and unrest in conflict-affected areas.
Blind refugee found dead in Buffalo after being released by U.S. Border Patrol miles from home
A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, was found dead in Buffalo, New York, after being released by U.S. Border Patrol far from his home without proper support.
Visually impaired refugee abandoned by US border patrol found dead after leaving detention center
A visually impaired refugee from Myanmar, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, was found dead in New York after being abandoned by U.S. border patrol agents following his release from a detention center.
Nearly blind refugee found dead in New York after being 'abandoned' by US border patrol
A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, was found dead in New York after being reportedly abandoned by US border patrol officers.
UN approves first carbon credit to Myanmar woodstove project
The UN has approved its first carbon credits for a project in Myanmar that involves distributing efficient wood-burning cookstoves.
Sources: Myanmar junta airstrike killed at least 17 people
A recent airstrike by Myanmar's military junta in Rakhine State resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, highlighting the ongoing civil conflict in the region.
Myanmar: At least 17 dead in army airstrike on village market in the west of the country
At least 17 people have died following an airstrike by the Myanmar military on a village market in western Myanmar, according to local organizations amidst escalating conflict in the region.
At least 17 people killed in airstrike by junta in Myanmar
An airstrike by the junta in Myanmar killed at least 17 people, including three children, amid ongoing civil conflict in the country.
Myanmar military airstrike kills at least 17 โ Local sources
A military airstrike in Myanmar's Rakhine state resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, according to local sources amidst ongoing civil conflict.
Myanmar's military junta kills 17 in airstrike
At least 17 people were killed in an airstrike conducted by Myanmar's military junta targeting a market in Rakhine state.
Ukraine, Gaza, or Myanmar. Human rights are deliberately sacrificed, warned Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres highlighted the global threat to human rights during the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, attributing this to authoritarian governance that limits the rule of law.
Is Asian Schengen Getting Closer? Six Countries, One Visa and a Revolution in Tourism
The proposal for a single visa covering Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar is set to fundamentally change tourism in Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia: Germany Rejects Recognition of the Election in Myanmar
Germany has rejected the legitimacy of the recent elections in Myanmar, which were dominated by the military junta.
Myanmar Military Orders East Timor Ambassador to Leave the Country in Response to Suppression Allegations
The Myanmar military has expelled the acting ambassador of East Timor as a response to allegations of repression and human rights abuses.
The Slaves of โSpamโ
Cyber scams are driven by large digital plantations where hundreds of thousands of kidnapped individuals are coerced into deceiving internet users.
Is the Daily Life in Myanmar the True Reality? 'Behind Us Are the Police' - The Voices of the Silenced People
The article discusses the dangers faced by journalists in Myanmar while covering a military-led election amid heightened tensions and possible repression.
"Everything changed after that day"... Voices of Myanmar's youth enduring five years under military rule
The political instability and violence in Myanmar following the military coup five years ago have deeply affected the lives of its citizens, especially the youth, who express fear and uncertainty about their future in recent interviews.
The West Cannot Influence Myanmar's 5-Year-Long Civil War; Russia and China Rush to Gain Profits
The article discusses the ongoing civil war in Myanmar, the lack of effective Western intervention, and the growing influence of Russia and China in the region.
China executed a series of Myanmese crime bosses. What does it say about its regional influence?
China executed 16 Myanmese crime bosses linked to serious offenses, highlighting its regional influence and commitment to protecting its citizens abroad.
Explosion on a Ship Sailing in the Gulf of Finland
An explosion occurred in the engine room of the cargo ship MSC Giada III, which was sailing under a Liberian flag in the Gulf of Finland, involving a crew of 22, mostly from Myanmar.
Rohingya Welcome.. East Timor Judiciary Investigates Myanmar Military Crimes
The National Rohingya Arakan Organization welcomed East Timor's judicial response to a civil society petition to investigate the Myanmar military for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
India's Unique Village, Where the Border Passes Between Houses
Longwa village in Nagaland's Mon district offers a rare sight where homes straddle the border between India and Myanmar, allowing residents to live in two countries at once without a passport.
Earthquake Tremors in Kolkata, Magnitude 5.9 on the Richter Scale
On Tuesday night, light earthquake tremors were felt in several areas of Kolkata, prompting residents to evacuate buildings; the epicenter was reported in Myanmar with a magnitude of 5.9.
Strong earthquake measuring 6.0 in Myanmar
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar today, with a focal depth of 10 kilometers according to the GFZ.
Russia and Myanmar Sign Military Cooperation Agreement
Russia and Myanmar have entered into a five-year military cooperation agreement aimed at bolstering the junta's power amid ongoing civil conflict in Myanmar.
Myanmar and Russia agreed on a new military alliance
Russia and Myanmar have established a new military alliance, with discussions focused on cooperation between their armed forces following recent elections in Myanmar.
Five years after the coup in Myanmar, the junta strengthens and the exiled government struggles to influence
Five years post-coup in Myanmar, the military junta has solidified its power while the exiled government faces challenges uniting opposition groups and maintaining influence.
China executes four people over Myanmar-based scam and gambling syndicate
China has executed four individuals involved in a Myanmar-based scam and gambling syndicate that caused six deaths and operated worth over $4 billion.
More executed for large fraud scheme
A group of individuals has been executed in China for their involvement in a large fraud scheme in Myanmar that included the murder of six Chinese citizens and illegal gambling operations worth billions.
11 sentenced to death: Chinaโs strange war against the mafia family
China has executed the death sentences of 11 members of the Ming family, a Chinese ethnic crime clan active near the Myanmar border, following their conviction for online scams, violence, and kidnapping.
Military Dictatorship in Myanmar: On the Way to a Failed State
Five years after the coup, the military junta is in a stalemate with armed resistance, while the former military party wins the sham elections.
Inside Myanmarโs five-year armed resistance โ a photo essay
The piece explores the ongoing armed resistance against the military in Myanmar's Tanintharyi region, highlighting the determination of local youth amidst five years of guerrilla warfare.
Five Years of Resistance in Myanmar: A Visual Journey Through a Trench War and Hidden Training Camps in the Jungle
On the fifth anniversary of the coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar remains engulfed in a war that has displaced over 3.5 million people and left tens of thousands dead, with youth from across the country fighting against the military junta's repression in Karen lands and among other ethnic groups.
Junta-backed party secures sweeping victory in Myanmarโs โshamโ election
Myanmarโs military-backed Union and Solidarity Party has achieved a decisive victory in a controversial general election amidst ongoing civil conflict and state repression.
โDisciplined Democracyโ: Who are the (un)beneficiaries of the elections in Burma?
The elections in Myanmar failed to maintain even the semblance of fairness, but may provide the military junta with a ticket to international recognition, as they gain support from countries like China and Russia, with Donald Trump potentially interested due to the region's rare earth minerals.
Myanmar military proxy expected to win landslide in widely denounced election
Myanmar's military-backed party is anticipated to achieve a resounding victory in an election widely criticized as a sham to reinforce military rule, with junta leader Min Aung Hlaing claiming it reflects public support and a step towards democracy.
Why Gambia, the smallest country in West Africa, denounces Myanmar for genocide against the Rohingya
Gambia, despite having no direct ties to the alleged crimes against the Muslim minority, filed a lawsuit in 2019 on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
From a well-known musician to living in exile: Kyar Pauk on fleeing Myanmar
Kyar Pauk, a musician and artist from Myanmar, reflects on his journey from being a prominent figure in the arts to living in exile after speaking out against the military junta following the 2021 coup.
Taxpayer-funded Minnesota charter school shuts down in-person learning amid ICE raids
Sejong Academy in St. Paul, Minnesota, has transitioned to online learning due to safety concerns amid reported ICE activity affecting the local Myanmar community.
Myanmar says Rohingya genocide case at world court is 'flawed and unfounded'
Myanmar's foreign ministry claims that the genocide case at the International Court of Justice regarding the Rohingya minority is flawed and lacks merit, amidst ongoing hearings initiated by The Gambia.
Yasmin Ullah, Rohingya Activist: 'In Myanmar, There is an Intentional Process to Annihilate Us'
Rohingya activist Yasmin Ullah expresses deep concern over the lack of international support for her community, which is facing what the UN describes as ethnic cleansing in Myanmar.
World Court Hears Groundbreaking Genocide Case Against Myanmar
The World Court is hearing a significant case regarding allegations of genocide against Myanmar, focusing on the Rohingya minority.
Gambia accuses Myanmar of genocide in The Hague in a process that will mark the case against Israel for Gaza
Gambia has brought a genocide accusation against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice, alleging intent to eliminate the Rohingya Muslim minority, which may influence the evaluation of similar cases, including allegations against Israel over Gaza.
ICJ hears opening statements in genocide case against Myanmar
The International Court of Justice began hearings regarding genocide accusations against Myanmar for its treatment of the Rohingya ethnic minority, a case first filed by The Gambia in 2019.
Landmark genocide case against Myanmar to be heard by UN top court
The UN's top court is set to hear a significant genocide case against Myanmar regarding the treatment of its Rohingya population.
Top UN court to hear landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar
The International Court of Justice is set to begin hearings on allegations of genocide against Myanmar regarding its treatment of the Rohingya Muslims, with potential implications for other international cases.