As firefighters continue to battle wildfires burning in the Greater Los Angeles area, hundreds of thousands of people in Southern California are bracing for the spread of the fire on Wednesday, as strong winds continue to fan the flames. At least 25 people have died and 30 are missing in the blazes. The previous day, […]
US President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address at the White House on Wednesday, five days before his term ends and five days before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. In a letter released Wednesday morning, Biden reflected on the COVID-19 pandemic and the January 6, 2021 attacks on the US Capitol by Donald Trump […]
A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel has been reached that will see the release of some hostages held by the militant group for more than a year, negotiators and U.S. officials said Wednesday. The news was made public by Sen. Jim Risch, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, during a Senate hearing […]
The body of the late US President Jimmy Carter lay in state at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, ahead of a state funeral, with thousands of people braving freezing temperatures to pay their respects. Vice President Kamala Harris and other elected officials were among those paying tribute, highlighting the achievements of the former president, […]
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced that it has added MyTel, a Myanmar telecommunications company, to its sanctions list. The new regulations, which took effect on January 6, include a major Myanmar company, and the Bureau of Industrial and Commercial Security (BIS) has revised its export regulations. The ERC – Consumer Review Committee, a […]
Locals say they can now transport clothing and consumer goods from the city of Kyagom, Yunnan Province, back to Muse, Shan State through the border gate. But it is not a commercial transport like before, and China has only allowed it to be transported on a small scale. This is reported from Yangon. Muse residents […]
The Los Angeles County Fire Department was prepared for one or two wildfires, especially with the high winds and wet conditions, County Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone said Wednesday. President Joe Biden on Wednesday declared a federal emergency over the wildfires in California, freeing up resources and funding to fight the fires. The president warned […]
The body of former President Jimmy Carter has been flown from his home state of Georgia to Washington, D.C., as part of a state funeral for the late president. The body of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, who was laid to rest at the Carter Center for public viewing, was flown […]
The Thai Foreign Ministry has urged opposition MP Viroj Lakkana-adisorn to cancel his planned visit to four Thai fishermen held in Myanmar. Deputy Foreign Minister Ras Chalee Chan warned yesterday that visiting the four fishermen could be seen as putting pressure on the Myanmar military council and could do more harm than good, Thai newspapers […]
President-elect Donald Trump, who is set to take office in two weeks, held a news conference at his Florida home Tuesday to outline his foreign policy. He has repeatedly demanded the release of all hostages taken by Hamas over the past year, warning that he will face “strong and decisive action” if they fail to […]