Thursday, July 30, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar MPs Approve ADB Loan for Mekong Corridor Highway

Posted: 30 Jul 2020 07:09 AM PDT

Opposition lawmakers condemned the proposed US$483.8 million loan as excessive for 62 km of road.

Two Myanmar Soldiers Face Court-Martial for Karen Woman’s Murder

Posted: 30 Jul 2020 05:41 AM PDT

Karen protesters are demanding the removal of several army outposts and reject military claims that a gun accidentally fired.

Myanmar Military Arrests Three Rakhine Women for Alleged Ties to Arakan Army

Posted: 30 Jul 2020 02:35 AM PDT

The Myanmar military has arrested three Rakhine women described as pillars of their community—the latest in a string of detentions over alleged ties to the Arakan Army.

Myanmar Naga Separatists NSCN-K Expel Three Accused of Splitting From Group

Posted: 30 Jul 2020 12:18 AM PDT

The Naga separatist group NSCN-K has expelled three members including its deputy military chief a day after the trio announced it was setting up its own faction.

Boeing to Terminate Production of 747 Jumbo Jet in 2022

Posted: 29 Jul 2020 09:56 PM PDT

Due to the introduction of more fuel-efficient models and changes brought about by the coronavirus, Boeing said it would stop making 747 airliners in 2022.

India’s Coronavirus Cases Surpass 1.5 Million

Posted: 29 Jul 2020 09:49 PM PDT

India's coronavirus caseload has passed 1.5 million with more than 34,000 deaths.

China Reports 101 New Coronavirus Infections; Highest Since April 12

Posted: 29 Jul 2020 09:41 PM PDT

China has reported its highest daily number of new coronavirus infections since April 12, with 101 new cases, many in the far west.