Myanmar’s junta says will strive for democracy after chilling warning to...
The leader of Myanmar’s ruling junta said on Saturday the military will protect the people and strive for democracy, as protesters called for a...
Train collision kills 32 people, injures dozens in Egypt – ministry
At least 32 people were killed and 84 injured when two trains collided in central Egypt on Friday, health ministry officials said.
The collision happened...
Suez Canal blockage: Crews still working to refloat container ship
Tugboats and dredgers were working Friday to free a giant container ship blocking Egypt’s Suez Canal for a fourth day, forcing companies to re-route...
More than 300 people killed since Myanmar’s coup
Myanmar’s security forces have killed more than 300 people in attempts to crush opposition to a Feb. 1 coup, with nearly 90% of victims...
Myanmar anti-coup activists plan new street protests after paralysing strike
Myanmar pro-democracy activists plan to resume street demonstrations on Thursday, a day after a nationwide silent strike saw businesses shut and people stay at...
Girl shot dead by security forces in Myanmar military crackdown
A seven-year-old girl has been killed in her home after security forces opened fire in Myanmar’s second-largest city, Mandalay – the youngest victim so...
Myanmar set for silent strike after violence claims youngest victim
Myanmar activists plan more anti-coup protests on Wednesday, including a silent strike with many businesses due to close and calls for people to stay...
Growing global COVID vaccine inequity ‘grotesque’, says WHO
The World Health Organization on Monday blasted the growing gap between the number of coronavirus vaccines administered in rich and poor countries, branding the...
Inside the ‘spring revolution’ opposing Myanmar’s military coup
For the last seven weeks, Myint Htwe has been moving between secret locations, organizing meetings and planning protests.
The 45-year-old is one of a group...
U.S. blacklists Myanmar police chief, army units over deadly crackdown
The U.S. Treasury Department said on Monday it was imposing sanctions on two members of Myanmar’s ruling junta, including the chief of police, and...
