Naypyidaw (Myanmar) (AFP) – Myanmar cleared the way on Monday for coup-leading general Min Aung Hlaing to become president and maintain his rule in civilian garb, with lawmakers nominating him as a ...

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Myanmar’s military leadership is preparing for a reshuffle, state media reported, in a rare public signalling of transition ‌by the secretive institution that has dominated the Southeast Asian nation.

Motorists queue for hours for petrol in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyidaw, after the junta imposed fuel quotas as shortages grow. Motorists in Myanmar’s capital are facing long waits at petrol stations as ...

Myanmar’s ageing railway stations are bustling with life, crowded with passengers as surging fuel prices due to the Middle East war drive commuters to choose trains over costly planes and cars. On a ...

Myanmar's military chief has stepped down to seek the presidency in the general's latest efforts to maintain power behind the facade of a civilian administration. Min Aung Hlaing has ruled Myanmar ...

Min Aung Hlaing had been military chief for 15 years Former intelligence chief appointed successor Date for final parliamentary vote has not been announced Military coup in 2021 led to civil war March ...

Myanmar's junta chief was set to assume the role of president after former intelligence chief Ye Win Oo was picked Monday as the new military chief, succeeding Min Aung Hlaing. Ye Win Oo was appointed ...

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected a Vice-President (V-P) by the lower house on Tuesday (March 31, 2026), parliament officials said, with the coup leader edging closer to becoming the ...

Myanmar yesterday cleared the way for coup-leading general Min Aung Hlaing to become president and maintain his rule as a civilian, with lawmakers nominating him as a vice presidential candidate and ...