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Myanmar Military News Updates – Jul 22, 2025 Evening
Myanmar Military News Updates – Jul 22, 2025 Evening 🚩🚩 1. One Driver Killed, Five Passengers Injured in Artillery Attack by Junta Forces in K’Sae Do Township July 22 According to a statement from KNDO-Myeik-Dawei District, an artillery attack...
Quake, Eruption in Russia’s Far East Shakes Pacific Ocean
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 31, 2025 (ENS) – The tsunami advisory for Hawaii has been lifted after a massive earthquake just off Russia’s Far East Pacific coast put the entire region on high alert. Residents and visitors around the Pacific held their...

Myanmar junta weaponizing starvation against Rohingya
In the shadow of Myanmar’s civil war, a slower, quieter but no less brutal campaign is taking place. It has claimed the lives of at least 25 Rohingya through starvation and another seven from lack of medical care in just the past few weeks. The...

Embassy advises Myanmar nationals to avoid travelling to Thailand-Cambodia border
Myanmar Embassy in Thailand. Myanmar nationals in Thailand shouldn’t travel to Thailand and Cambodia border and be aware of safety to avoid unwanted incidents between the two countries’ conflict, said Myanmar Embassy in Thailand on 25 July. The...

These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list
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Myanmar Military News Updates – Jul 22, 2025 Morning
Myanmar Military News Updates – Jul 22, 2025 Morning 🚩🚩 1. All Junta Military Camps in Three Villages of Myaung and Pyu Townships Captured; Drones, Ammunition, and 16 Troops Including a Major Seized July 21 Radio NUG On July 20, 2025, allied...

Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 22, 2025 Morning
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 22, 2025 Morning 📌📌 1. NUG Urges Conscripts of the Terrorist Military Council to Defect and Seek Refuge with Resistance Forces at Every Possible Opportunity July 21 Radio NUG The National Unity Government (NUG)...

Gunfire and no guests: Cambodia border clash a real threat for Thailand’s travel economy
Thailand’s tourism industry was already on shaky ground — now, with heavy artillery exchange across its border with Cambodia, it’s facing its toughest blow yet. As the region plunges into its worst conflict in over a decade, hopes of a travel...

Myanmar’s Devastating Earthquake in March Split the Earth at ‘Supershear Velocity’
On March 28, Myanmar was rocked by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that claimed over 5,000 lives and caused damage even in neighboring countries. In a study published July 10 in The Seismic Record, seismologists confirmed previous research indicating...
Myanmar welcomes over 500,000 foreign tourists in H1 2025
YANGON, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar received 500,125 foreign tourists during the first half of 2025, according to the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism on Tuesday. This year's foreign tourist arrivals between January and June were lower compared to...

Growing Foreign Tourism Prompts Development Investment at Kapilavastu, the Buddha’s Childhood Home
Stupa at Kapilavastu. From wikipedia.org The state government of Uttar Pradesh in India has approved tourism enhancement projects totaling 60 million rupees (US$693,000) for the ancient site of Kapilavastu, in Siddharthnagar District, in response...

59 Visa Free Countries For Indians To Travel To After The Passport Rank Upgrade
9July 25, 2025 | Dubai, UAE – These visa free countries for Indians in 2025 have made it easier than ever to travel around the world. International trips are no longer just dreams for Indians. According to the latest Henley Passport Index for...

KORAIL Hosts Workshop to Boost Railway Tourism for International Visitors
KORAIL (Korea Railroad Corporation) held a 'Workshop for Enhancing Railway Tourism and Inviting Foreign SNS Reporters' at Yongsan Station on July 24th. The event saw the participation of around 30 officials, including representatives from the...

Myanmar junta uses starvation as genocide weapon against Rohingya population
In the shadow of Myanmar’s ongoing civil war, a chilling and largely overlooked campaign of extermination is unfolding. Far from the headlines dominated by armed clashes, a slow and calculated weaponization of starvation and deprivation is being...

Back in business: Thailand and ASEAN chart a bold new tourism future
Thailand and ASEAN tourism recovery is driving Southeast Asia’s resurgence. Strong international arrivals, regional collaboration, and sustainable development are positioning Thailand and its neighbours as global leaders in the new era of travel....

Myanmar Military News Updates – Jul 21, 2025 Morning
Myanmar Military News Updates – Jul 21, 2025 Morning 🚩🚩 1. One Junta Warship Sunk, Three Set Ablaze in Irrawaddy River Attacks from Gawwon Port July 20 Radio NUG On July 17, a convoy of 14 vessels, including 5 military warships that departed from...

Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 21, 2025 Morning
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 21, 2025 Morning 📌📌 1. CRPH Chair Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes of the Spring Revolution July 20 Radio NUG Union Parliament Representative Committee (CRPH) Chair U Aung Kyi Nyunt paid tribute on behalf of CRPH...

US travel ban on Myanmar leads 12 exchange students to miss out on trip to Vermont
Valerie Wood-Lewis is no stranger to living in a full house. Every year, she and her husband, Michael host international students from far away places. It is something she looks forward to."We have hosted through many different programs. It's one...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 25, 2025
INDONESIA 1.RI-US TRADE DEAL POSSIBLE THREAT TO DATA SOVEREIGNTY -- THE JAKARTA POST A trade agreement between Indonesia and the United States set to include provisions on personal data transfers has raised alarms about the potential undermining...

US travel ban on Myanmar leads 12 exchange students to miss out on trip to Vermont
Valerie Wood-Lewis is no stranger to living in a full house. Every year, she and her husband, Michael host international students from far away places. It is something she looks forward to."We have hosted through many different programs. It's one...