The world of physics is excited about strong but early evidence about the behavior of muons, paricles identical to electrons only 200x more massive (heavier), which once born take 2.2 microseconds to decay into an electron, and which spin like tops. In a new, extremely precise measurement, they were made to wobble using magnetic fields … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – The people in the Pharkant area of Kachin state demonstrated against China this week, drawing a cross on the Chinese flag and burning a picture of Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing. “China stands with the military leader,” shouted the demonstrators. By Htay Win Photo credit Aye Yarwaddy Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – The artist Zarganar was arrested by the Myanmar military council from his home in Tarmwe township, Yangon this morning. Zarganar is not only a director but also a comedian famous for political jokes since the 1988 democratic revolution. Zarganar was arrested by the Myanmar military many times before 2010. By Htay Win … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – Kayin internally displaced people are desperate for food, clothing and shelter, hiding in the forest from the air strikes of the Myanmar military. The IDPs fled to neighboring Thailand, but Thai government turned them back. However, Wednesday morning the Thai government opened Maeseli jetty in Maehaungsaung district to sending rations and medicines … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar -They were charged under the country’s media law with inciting government employees to join the popular civil disobedience movement (CDM) through social media. Celebrities took part in the NLD election campaigns and are thought to have played a large part in influencing the public, particularly Myanmar’s youth, to vote for Aung San Suu … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – French solar power company Voltalia announced it will pull out of the country due to the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis. Voltalia has been in Myanmar since 2018 and has provided solar power to 156 telecom towers in Bago and Ayeyarwady where previously there was no electricity. The move is part of … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – The council will sign the charter at the forthcoming 5th BIMSTEC summit, the union minister of international cooperation foe the military said in a statement. The principles of BIMSTEC are non-interference in internal affairs, peaceful co-existence, mutual respect, mutual benefits and consensus in terms of 14 sectors of cooperation. The member states … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – Giesecke Devrient has suspended the export of the raw materials used in printing Myanmar’s notes, called Kyat, the company said in a statement. They decision was based on the military’s violent crack down on anti-coup protesters throughout the country. Giesecke Devrient exports paper and ink required for printing Myanmar notes. “The German … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – Myanmar’s military set a further 500 soldiers from the 11th regiment and the 55th regiment following a military council, and also announced they have extended a unilateral ceasefire for a month across the country. According to Anadolu Agency, Rohingya Solidarity Organization raided a base of the Myanmar military in the early morning … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – The NLD party committee has revoked the 2008 constitution on the grounds that it is not relevant for the federal democratic nation. The CRPH was formed with elected representatives of the National League for Democracy as a parallel government in February following the military coup. The objectives of the CRPH are to … Read more
SAO PAULO, Brazil – Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace giant that produces commercial, military, executive, and agricultural aircraft is now taking the next step in unveiling a prototype for an electric flying car aimed at the passenger market as part of its project to develop an air urban mobility ecosystem. The working prototype took to the … Read more
YANGON, Myanmar – Military fighter jets shelled the area of the third regiment of Kayin National Union in Shwekyin township of Bago region, which is also an area where Shwe Dana Tun Lin Mining Company has operations, leaving seven gold miners dead and one wounded. By Htay Win Read more