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Myanmar military air strikes killed at least 170 civilians during voting period: UN

At least 170 civilians were killed in more than 400 military air strikes carried out by Myanmar’s junta during a two-month voting period, the United Nations said, warning the actual toll could be higher.

China executes 11 members of Ming family for running a billion-dollar scam empire in Myanmar

A court in China's Zhejiang province sentenced the Ming family members for crimes including homicide, illegal detention, fraud and operating gambling dens in Myanmar

Myanmar pro-junta party declares victory in disputed election

Myanmar's pro‑junta party has declared victory in election widely condemned by the international community as a sham exercise. The military has ruled the country since 2021 when it toppled the democratic government, plunging Myanmar into a civil war that continues to this day.

Last leg of Myanmar vote begins as junta-backed party eyes landslide win amid conflict

Myanmar opened the final phase of its junta-organised election on Sunday, with the military-aligned USDP expected to dominate as large parts of the conflict-torn country remain excluded from voting

ICJ to start hearings in Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar today

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will start three weeks of hearings today to determine whether Myanmar has committed a genocide against Rohingya Muslims, a minority community in the country. Myanmar's rulers have been accused of arson, rape, and mass-murder as part of the campaign against Rohinyas.

Myanmar votes in second phase of junta-run election, democracy watchdogs remain sceptical

Myanmar's junta opened polls on Sunday in the second phase of elections, continuing a vote democracy watchdogs say is letting the military prolong its rule in a civilian guise.

In Graphics | Why 2026 is poised to be the year of the polls

Over three dozen nations are set to go to the polls this year, including some of our neighbours. Bangladesh, under the interim Muhammad Yunus government, is set to hold its much-awaited polls in February. The middle of the year will see Russia’s State Duma hold elections, while fellow Brics partner Brazil will do so in October. Then, in November, come the blockbuster midterm elections in America that will determine the future course of the Trump administration.

India’s backyard in flux: From Gen-Z chaos in Nepal to civilian surrender in Pakistan

The year 2025 has been chaotic for the world order, especially for countries surrounding India. From regime change to calamities, here's how India's neighbours had a turbulent year.

Young voters largely absent as Myanmar holds military-run election

Young voters were absent from Myanmar’s military-run poll while older voters dominated the turnout amid civil war, coercion claims and widespread skepticism over vote’s fairness.

Myanmar junta holds 'heavily restricted' elections after five years of civil war

Voting began Sunday in Myanmar's heavily restricted polls, with the ruling junta touting the exercise as a return to democracy five years after it ousted the last elected government, triggering civil war.