Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met on Tuesday with Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the National Wisdom Movement, to discuss national issues and Erbil-Baghdad relations, according to a statement from the Kurdistan Regional Government. Both leaders stressed the need to resolve outstanding disputes between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government. They welcomed the recent tripartite agreement and called for it to serve as a foundation for passing a unified oil and gas law. The resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region was highlighted as a key step toward broader cooperation.
Prime Minister Barzani outlined the KRG’s reform efforts, including the Runaki program, improved electricity services, banking activation...
Erbil’s parks and landscaping directorate announced steady progress in its greening campaign, with greenery now covering nearly 20 percent of the city, nearing the global urban standard of 25 percent. The “Autumn Green Initiative,” launched by the directorate, focuses on expanding green zones across six municipalities to improve air quality and the city’s appearance. Since early September, over 10,000 trees have been planted in central parks, public spaces, and street medians. The campaign will continue until the international green space benchmark is met.
On Tuesday alone, more than 800 trees were planted in areas such as Hasarok village, Hana City Street, and Lawlaw Park. In a related effort, the Runaki Project is reducing urban...
Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have reached a ceasefire in Aleppo after several days of clashes, state media reported on Tuesday. The violence resulted in the deaths of a domestic security officer and a civilian, while dozens of families fled Kurdish-majority districts amid heavy gunfire and shelling. Local authorities urged residents to remain indoors as hospitals treated several wounded civilians. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported drone attacks, communication blackouts, and increased military presence around contested areas.
The SDF denied initiating the violence, accusing pro-government factions of attempting a siege with armored vehicles. Kurdish residents reportedly joined...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the continued detention of UN personnel and partners by Houthi authorities in Yemen, calling it a serious breach of international law that blocks humanitarian efforts. A statement released on Monday by UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric confirmed that nine more UN staff members were recently detained, raising the total number of arbitrary detentions since 2021 to 53. The Houthis have also seized UN offices and assets in areas under their control. These actions, the statement said, restrict the UN’s ability to provide essential aid in the country.
Guterres urged the immediate and unconditional release of all detained UN, NGO, and diplomatic staff, emphasizing that their...
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Myanmar announced that applications for the 2026 Global Korea Scholarship for undergraduate programs must be submitted offline due to a system error. Previously submitted online applications cannot be recovered, requiring all applicants to resubmit documents in person or by post. The submission period runs from Oct. 6 to Oct. 17, and all documents must reach the embassy by the final date.
Applicants must provide original documents for resubmission. Only Myanmar nationals who pass the final selection stage will need to submit education documents for consular confirmation. Documents written in the Myanmar language must be notarized in English, and a copy of the original Myanmar version must...
The Central Bank of Myanmar sold more than $39 million worth of currency purchased from Cut, Make, and Pack companies in September 2025. It also injected over $680,000, 6.2 million yuan, and 300,000 baht into the market through the online foreign exchange trading platform. In August, over $1 million, 11 million yuan, and four million baht were sold, along with more than $32 million from CMP firms. In July, the bank sold $36.5 million from CMP sources, plus $8.8 million, 13.3 million baht, 10.5 million yuan, and 500,000 rupees.
The central bank sold $2.3 million to commodities-importing firms under a plan to release $10 million. In June, it sold $8.4 million, 13.9 million baht, and 5.2 million yuan, and injected $14.9 million from CMP...
Residents in Mandalay Region observed the Full Moon Day of Thadingyut by offering flowers, water, and oil lamps to honor the Buddha and share the merits of their actions. Early that morning, devotees made offerings of flowers, water, oil lamps, and gold foils to the Maha Muni Buddha Image while following health guidelines set by the Pagoda Trustees Board. Pilgrims also gathered at Shwekyeemyin, Kyauktawgyi, Kuthodaw, Kyauksein, Candamuni, and Aungdawmu pagodas to perform good deeds and pray for the well-being of all beings.
Devotees recited Paritta, Pathana Pali verses, and the Dhammacakka Sutta as part of their religious observance. Many also paid respects to parents and elders, praying for peace, good health, and prosperity. In the...
The second round of Myanmar-Belarus Bilateral Consultations took place on the morning of Oct. 3, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus. The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, U Ko Ko Kyaw, and the First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Belarus, Sergey Lukashevich. Both sides discussed Myanmar’s plans for its upcoming general election, the peace process, and stronger ties between the two foreign ministries. Talks also covered cooperation in defense, security, education, science, technology, culture, sports, and tourism.
They also exchanged views on regional and international developments through ASEAN, EAEU, SCO, and BRICS, aiming to deepen collaboration under these...
Pilgrims filled major pagodas in Yangon on the Full Moon Day of Thadingyut, with large crowds gathering at the Shwedagon Pagoda. The Yangon Region Chief Minister, U Soe Thein, and regional ministers joined religious observances at the site. The Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees arranged alms donations, food offerings, prayer recitations, and precept ceremonies in honor of Abhidhamma Day and the Buddha Pujaniya Festival. In the evening, oil lamps were lit across the pagoda platform under the trustees' supervision.
Similar ceremonies were held at Botahtaung, Kaba Aye, Santawshin Kyaikwyne, Maha Wizaya, Sule, Sacred Tooth Relic, Lokachantha Abhaya Labhamuni, Ngahtetgyi, Chaukhtetkyee, Shwephonepwint, Eaindawya, and Meilamu pagodas...
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