The Vatican and Burma established full diplomatic relations on Thursday, minutes after Pope Francis met with State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.
Day: May 4, 2017
DVB’s ‘City of Joy’ wins Best News Broadcast award
According to the MJA, the documentary about squatters in Rangoon was chosen for its “thought-provoking presentation” of issues that are all too often hidden from or forgotten by the general…
President’s Office swats down rumours of Htin Kyaw’s resignation
The President’s Office has rejected rumours that President Htin Kyaw had submitted his resignation due to poor health.
Thai rights lawyer faces up to 150 years in prison for royal insult
A prominent Thai human rights lawyer faces a prison term of up to 150 years if convicted on 10 counts of royal defamation under Thailand’s harsh royal insult law, a…
Firebrand monk Wirathu travels to troubled Arakan State
The Buddhist monk renowned for his anti-Muslim sermons travelled to Arakan State on Wednesday, an official said, sparking concern over religious tensions in the region, where more than 1 million…