By turning a beloved anti-dictatorship anthem into a military song, the junta exposes a familiar habit: when it cannot ...

Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the conflict-battered Southeast Asian nation, state media reported Friday.

CEBU-Even if the energy crisis looks set to dominate discussions at 2026’s ASEAN Summit, one question, sometimes discussed in hushed tones, looms: whether, or even when, the regional grouping should ...

ASEAN foreign ministers agree to virtual meeting with Myanmar's foreign minister, secretary-general says Myanmar seeking to normalise ties but ASEAN demanding progress on de-escalation and aid access ...

In February 2026, ASEAN’s newest member, Timor-Leste, opened legal proceedings under universal jurisdiction against Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDN, is a health and lifestyle writer and five-time cookbook author based in Los Angeles. She is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience in the field, specializing ...

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...

A honey pack is an unregulated supplement. Some contain additional ingredients that manufacturers claim will benefit male sexual health. However, some also contain unlisted drugs. Honey packs, or ...

The Irrawaddy’s Aung Zaw takes a closer look at how Min Aung Hlaing’s family controls key sectors and turns state power into private wealth.

Bob Marley’s life finally hits the big screen this week in the form of Bob Marley: One Love. In his 36 years, Marley lived a life so rich and tumultuous, not all of it can be distilled into a biopic.

Across Southeast Asia, a multibillion-dollar fraud industry has emerged, staffed in part by victims of trafficking. In lawless regions of the Myanmar-Thai border, compounds run by Chinese criminal ...

Honey packs, or honey packets, are unregulated supplements that claim to help with male sexual performance, libido, or stamina. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued several warnings about ...