The Latest Breaking News from Myanmar

M5.9 earthquake strikes Myanmar, felt in northern Thailand

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake was detected Sunday morning northeast of Myanmar

Bangkok Post · Apr 14, 2025

Myanmar Quake Victims Mark New Year Camped In Ruins

Thousands marked the start of Myanmar's water festival on Sunday in the ruins of last month's earthquake, with the country's most raucous holiday muted by the tragedy of the tremor.

International Business Times · Apr 13, 2025

Southeast Asia water festival begins, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations

Several Southeast Asian countries are kicking off their annual water festival holiday, an occasion for merrymaking during what is usually the hottest time of the year

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2025

UN calls on Myanmar junta to release Aung San Suu Kyi and respect earthquake recovery ceasefire

Military criticised by UN for launching more than 120 attacks since announcing truce and blocking aid

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

UN slams Myanmar’s ruling military for breaching truce amid quake recovery

Army carried out some 120 attacks after earthquake, with more than half of them after declaration of ceasefire, UN says.

Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2025

Myanmar’s military drafts thousands in first year of conscription drive

Forced conscription has failed to change the course of Myanmar’s grinding civil war, and many are refusing to serve.

Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2025

Scots donate £1.5 million in a week for Myanmar earthquake relief efforts

A DISASTER emergency organisation says it is “incredibly grateful” to the Scottish public for raising more than £1.5 million to help people in…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 10, 2025

OPINION - Myleene Klass: This is why I'm asking for your help for Myanmar

Today marks two weeks since the devastating earthquake hit Myanmar, causing unbelievably catastrophic devastation and death.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

Myanmar Earthquake: Indian engineers team assessing quake-affected sites

An Orthopaedic surgeon from the Indian Army Medical team is assisting in the treatment of 70 patients at a Nay Pyi Taw Hospital. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 10, 2025

UN special envoy Julie Bishop makes first trip to war-torn Myanmar after big quake

The U.N.’s special envoy for Myanmar, Australia’s Julie Bishop, has met with the military-run nation’s foreign minister during her first visit since her appointment last year, Her mission comes in the wake of the massive earthquake that killed more than 3,600 people, and in the larger context of the country’s…

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025