High in the hills of Myanmar’s war-torn borderlands, a clutch of new leprosy cases among communities virtually cut off from medical help is a sign that the country’s battle with the ancient ...

Myanmar Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, along with tourism-related associations and businesses, is working to raise tourism ...

Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...

In the century after the establishment of Burma’s last dynasty, by King Alaungpaya in 1752, the fortunes of the kingdom declined from its peak of imperial might. When it seemed reasonable to expect ...

This land corridor happened to be one of the ancient Silk routes. It is said that Chinese silk traders and others from the Far East used to pass through Manipur on their way to Afghanistan. In his ...

As Indians, our pride in our rich culture and ancient civilization is well-known. However, we often overlook the fascinating ...

Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to Kunming seems to mark a watershed in Beijing’s policy toward the country’s civil war.

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Follow Malaysian student Lim Shi Yu to experience Huo Ding Gong Po, an ancient dance and a provincial intangible cultural ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

It is to highlight their plight and to hopefully provoke global action on religious freedom that the charity Aid to the ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. FILE - Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, head of the military council, inspects officers during a parade to ...