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Sunday, May 31, 2026
Police Examine MoS Dossier on Andrew’s Tax-Haven Deals
In 2020, Buckingham Palace received a dossier containing about 30,000 emails that suggest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have shared confidential government information with business contacts during his time as a British trade envoy. This evidence is now central to an ongoing police investigation into alleged misconduct and has intensified demands for transparency and a public inquiry…
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What was it like in Britain in 1966?
In 1966, England hosted and won the FIFA World Cup, while British rock bands like The Beatles released influential music and dominated the charts. This…
Myanmar and India Pledge to Deepen Bilateral Ties and Strategic Cooperation
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met with Myanmar’s President U Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas…
Maha Samaya Day Ceremony Held at Shwedagon Pagoda
The Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees held the Maha Samaya Day ceremony on May 30, featuring traditional offerings, ritual prayers, and a royal procession reenacting…
Myanmar Offshore Gas Fields Eyed for Production by Year-End 2027
Myanmar is progressing with offshore gas exploration in the M-15 block, with drilling set to begin by the end of this year and production expected…
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Deposits to lottery dealers for FY 2025-26 to be refunded
The Aung Bar Lay Lottery Division announced it will refund deposits paid by authorized lottery ticket sellers for the 2025-2026 financial year. Sellers must submit…
MCTI trainees urged to enhance skills for a more capable Tatmadaw
General Kyaw Swa Lin, Deputy Commander-in-Chief and Commander-in-Chief of the Army, visited the Military Computer and Technological Institute at Hopong Station to review training programs…
National Disaster Management Committee emphasizes proactive planning to minimize disaster damage
The National Disaster Management Committee, chaired by Vice-President U Nyo Saw, held a meeting in Nay Pyi Taw to review and strengthen disaster preparedness plans.…
Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker meets representatives in Mandalay
U Khin Yi, Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw, met with Mandalay Region representatives at the regional Hluttaw office to discuss parliamentary matters. The meeting highlights…
Magway’s ‘Quick Win’ Plan Brings Electricity to Magyisan Village
Magway Region officially introduced electricity to Magyisan Village as part of its Quick Win Plan to expand rural electrification. This milestone advances the region’s goal…
Bio Fertilizer Seminar held in Yangon to promote organic agriculture
A seminar on biofertilizers was conducted by the Yangon Region Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the Myanmar National Farmers’ Association and the Agri Institute…
‘Moe Kywe Tae Hsaung’ sparks fan frenzy at Kanthaya Plaza
The main cast of the CANAL+ drama “Moe Kywe Tae Hsaung” held a fan meeting in Yangon on May 30, allowing attendees to engage with…
Central Bank of Myanmar injects US$3.9 million into forex market on 29 May
The Central Bank of Myanmar injected nearly $3.95 million into the foreign exchange market on May 29, mainly selling to edible oil importers, as part…
President tours development and livestock projects in Nay Pyi Taw
President U Min Aung Hlaing inspected infrastructure projects and agricultural initiatives in Nay Pyi Taw on May 24 and 25, including road upgrades and livestock…
Commander-in-Chief meets maritime and aviation youth course trainees
Commander-in-Chief General Ye Win Oo met with trainees and instructors from various maritime and aviation youth courses in Nay Pyi Taw. The meeting emphasized the…
Union Election Commission issues announcement on Defence Services personnel replacement
The Union Election Commission has authorized the replacement of Colonel BC 74160 Captain Ye Ko Myint with BC 69470 Captain Aung Myo Thu as the…
Shwe Kokko Crackdown: 3 More Four-Storey Scam Hubs Smashed, 18 Buildings Cleared
Myanmar authorities have demolished three more illegal buildings in the Shwe Kokko area as part of a broader campaign to remove 77 structures linked to…
World No Tobacco Day 2026: Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction
The World Health Organization will mark World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2026, with the theme “Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco…
MEODA coordination meeting highlights safety measures for oil depots
The Myanmar Edible Oil Dealers’ Association convened a meeting on May 29 to discuss safety protocols and structural evaluations for oil storage depots, with a…
China’s international trade promotion body voices opposition to EU’s cybersecurity act revision
The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade criticized the EU’s proposed changes to its Cybersecurity Act for including criteria that could unfairly exclude…
Resort town near Tokyo introduces gondola with spatial audio system
The Hakone ropeway has launched the world’s first gondola equipped with a Dolby Atmos spatial audio system, offering passengers immersive music during their ride. This…
NATO and EU Strategic Developments Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Germany and the Netherlands will create a joint tactical headquarters in the Baltic region this year to oversee NATO forces and coordinate military operations in…
Over 100 Trainees Complete Summer Basic Wrestling Course
The Myanmar Wrestling Federation and Yangon Region Wrestling Subcommittee held the graduation ceremony for their summer basic wrestling course on May 30 in Yangon, awarding…
Hollywood Studios and Actors’ Union Reach AI Agreement
SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, which union members will soon vote on to replace the current deal…
BBC accused of banning Nigel Farage from Desert Island Discs
Nigel Farage has reportedly been excluded from appearing on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, with insiders suggesting an informal blacklist due to concerns over…
EAEU GDP exceeds US$3 trillion in 2025, up 16.6% since 2020
The Eurasian Economic Union's combined GDP reached approximately US$3.02 trillion in 2025, reflecting a 16.6 percent increase since 2020, with trade turnover nearing US$95 billion.…
US businessman discusses business with Raul Castro’s grandson in Havana
U.S. Republican congressional candidate Vic Mellor visited Havana and met with Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro to discuss possible business opportunities. This meeting highlights increasing U.S.…
AYA Tri-Nations Cup 2026 Women’s Invitational Football Tournament Kickoff Ceremony
The Myanmar Football Federation and AYA Bank officially launched the AYA Tri-Nations Cup 2026 women’s football tournament with a sponsorship signing ceremony in Yangon. The…
Paris Saint-Germain Wins Second Consecutive UEFA Champions League Title
Paris Saint-Germain won their second straight UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the final held…
Video Games Target Millennial Gamers with Classic Film Adaptations
The video game industry is revitalizing classic 1980s and 1990s film franchises like James Bond and Jurassic Park by creating new games that appeal to…
IMF, World Bank, IEA chiefs warn of summer fuel scarcity risks
The IMF, World Bank, and International Energy Agency warned of potential fuel shortages this summer due to disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz,…
German unemployment shrinks in May but labour market remains weak
Germany’s unemployment rate fell to 6.3 percent in May, with the number of jobless dropping below three million for the first time in four months.…
IKO Myanmar Hosts Kids and Youth Karate Tournament 2026
The International Karate Organization Myanmar held the Kids and Youth Championships along with the Weight Category Championships on May 29, featuring over 160 athletes from…
China’s Bamboo Industry Exceeds 520 Billion Yuan in Output Value
China’s bamboo industry has surpassed 520 billion yuan ($74.8 billion) in annual output value, with over 10,000 processing enterprises employing nearly 29 million people across…
Labour in chaos over leadership and defence policy paralysis
Labour is reportedly considering delaying Sir Keir Starmer’s departure as leader by six months, with Andy Burnham positioned as his eventual successor amid internal disagreements…
Emily In Paris final season filming on Greek island Mykonos
Filming for the final season of *Emily In Paris* is underway on the Greek island of Mykonos, introducing a new setting where Emily's evolving romantic…
US prepared to resume strikes if Iran deal fails amid Middle East conflict
The United States is prepared to resume military strikes against Iran if diplomatic negotiations to end the Middle East conflict fail, with President Trump still…
British families warned to arrive three hours early at European airports
British travellers are being advised to arrive at European airports three hours before flights due to extended delays caused by new biometric checks under the…
Arsenal’s Champions League Heartbreak in Budapest
Arsenal was defeated by Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shootout during the Champions League final in Budapest, with defender Gabriel Magalhaes missing the decisive kick.…
Study Suggests Supermarket Security Overestimates Shoplifting
A study by the Norwegian School of Economics found that supermarkets frequently overestimate the rate of shoplifting, leading to stricter security measures than necessary. This…
Next Generation WAGs Set for Low-Key World Cup Impact
The partners of football players at the 2026 World Cup will be characterized by their professional careers and a more low-key public presence compared to…
New WAGs Join England Squad for World Cup
Several partners of England football players are traveling with the squad to the World Cup, bringing a mix of professional accomplishments and public profiles alongside…