Matein Khalid​I spent a wonderful afternoon with an​ old friend​, a Persian prince in his cousin's Jumeirah villa to heal from the trauma ...

Often explained in terms of a 'Gupta art'-inspired door frame, its own localised aesthetics have remained unsung. The ...

On a typical day, Mai Rupa travels through his native Shan State, in eastern Myanmar, documenting the impact of war. A video journalist with the online news outlet Shwe Phee Myay, he travels to ...

Over 300 Myanmar nationals crossed the border into Tak province of Thailand early Saturday as fighting continued after Karen forces seized a military base from the Myanmar army in their state.

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The birthday of the Buddha is a holy occasion for all his followers, but is celebrated on different dates depending on the ...

CHIANG MAI -- Myanmar's military regime has announced an extension of a ceasefire in its conflict with ethnic rebels until the end of the month to facilitate relief efforts in the wake of the ...

A new mammal species discovered in Mongolia reveals surprising insights into ancient inland ecosystems and the dietary habits ...

BANGKOK: Myanmar's junta chief met China's president for the first time since seizing power, state media reported Saturday (May 10), the highest-level meeting with a key ally for the ...

While some who left have since returned to work, the shortage of health workers remains "very serious", said Dr Thushara Fernando, the WHO's Myanmar representative. In January this year ...

YANGON: Myanmar’s junta declared a new post-earthquake truce on Tuesday (May 6), days after the expiry of a previous humanitarian ceasefire it was accused of violating with a continued campaign ...