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Myanmar: Country in Asia
Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also known as Burma, is a country in Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million. It is bordered by Bangladesh and India to its northwest, China to its northeast, Laos and Thailand to its east and southeast, and the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal to its south and southwest. The country's capital city is Naypyidaw, and its largest city is Yangon.

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Japan’s Yakuza leader Takeshi Ebisawa accused of selling nuclear materials from Myanmar | Oneindia [Video]

Japan’s Yakuza leader Takeshi Ebisawa accused of selling nuclear materials from Myanmar | Oneindia

A leader of the notorious Japanese organised crime syndicate Yakuza, Takeshi Ebisawa, has been charged by US prosecutors with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials, including uranium and..

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Myanmar Junta's Shocking Verdict: Brigadier Generals Surrender Fallout | Oneindia News [Video]

Myanmar Junta's Shocking Verdict: Brigadier Generals Surrender Fallout | Oneindia News

Discover the latest developments as Myanmar's junta delivers a shocking verdict on three brigadier generals for their role in surrendering a strategic town on the Chinese border. Sources reveal the..

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Myanmar Junta Enforces Mandatory Military Duty for Young People | Oneindia News [Video]

Myanmar Junta Enforces Mandatory Military Duty for Young People | Oneindia News

Myanmar's junta imposes compulsory military service for men aged 18-35 and women aged 18-27, extending to three years for specialists like doctors. Facing armed insurgencies since the 2021 coup, the..

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Amit Shah reveals India scraps Free Movement Regime with Myanmar | Know all | Oneindia News [Video]

Amit Shah reveals India scraps Free Movement Regime with Myanmar | Know all | Oneindia News

In a major announcement today, Amit Shah declared the scrapping of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar. This decision, aimed at bolstering internal security, comes as part of the..

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Myanmar School Airstrike: Four children die, many injured after airstrikes hit school | Oneindia [Video]

Myanmar School Airstrike: Four children die, many injured after airstrikes hit school | Oneindia

Five eyewitnesses have recounted a tragic airstrike in Myanmar's southeastern Karenni state, which claimed the lives of four children and inflicted injuries on at least 15 others. The victims, boys..

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Indians in Myanmar's Rakhine state advised to leave amid deteriorating security | Oneindia News [Video]

Indians in Myanmar's Rakhine state advised to leave amid deteriorating security | Oneindia News

A travel advisory has been issued by the Indian government, urging its citizens to avoid travelling to Myanmar's Rakhine state amid escalating violence and security concerns. This comes as Myanmar..

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Amit Shah on Modi-led cantre’s plan to construct fence along Indo-Myanmar border | Oneindia  News [Video]

Amit Shah on Modi-led cantre’s plan to construct fence along Indo-Myanmar border | Oneindia News

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced a bold move by the Indian government to enhance border security. In a recent post on social media platform X, Shah conveyed the government's decision to..

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Over 100 Myanmar Migrants Flee Malaysian Detention Center - Fatal Escape Incident | Oneindia News [Video]

Over 100 Myanmar Migrants Flee Malaysian Detention Center - Fatal Escape Incident | Oneindia News

In a shocking turn of events, more than 100 Myanmar migrants staged a daring escape from a Malaysian detention center, resulting in a tragic loss of one life. Explore the details of this breaking news,..

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Scam Factory: Scamming unsuspecting victims across the world, are victims themselves | Oneindia [Video]

Scam Factory: Scamming unsuspecting victims across the world, are victims themselves | Oneindia

They scam unsuspecting victims all across the world — but they are victims themselves. Thousands of people are trafficked worldwide into Myanmar's war-torn east, where they are forced to trick people..

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Myanmar Junta Sends Bureaucrat to ASEAN Amid General Exclusion | Oneindia News [Video]

Myanmar Junta Sends Bureaucrat to ASEAN Amid General Exclusion | Oneindia News

In a surprising turn, Myanmar's military junta bypasses exclusion by sending a bureaucrat to the ASEAN meeting. Dive into the diplomatic dynamics and the implications for the region. #Myanmar..

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Myanmar military plane skids off runway in Mizoram, 6 injured | Oneindia News [Video]

Myanmar military plane skids off runway in Mizoram, 6 injured | Oneindia News

A Myanmar military aircraft has skidded off the runway at Lengpui Airport during a mission to airlift Myanmar army personnel seeking refuge in Mizoram. The incident occurred as the nation grapples with..

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Mizoram CM Lalduhoma seeks centre’s intervention as 600 Myanmar soldiers enter India | Oneindia News [Video]

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma seeks centre’s intervention as 600 Myanmar soldiers enter India | Oneindia News

In a rapidly evolving situation along the Myanmar-India border, a wave of Myanmar Army personnel fleeing the ongoing conflict has thru-st the region into a state of concern. Amid the fierce clashes..

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