Myanmar, [f] officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar[g] and also referred to as Burma (the official English form until 1989), is a country in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest …

5 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Myanmar (Burma), including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government.

2 days ago · As civil war-torn Myanmar struggles to recover from a devastating earthquake, the United States is facing criticism that it has abandoned the country in its hour of need – and is …

Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is a country located in the western portion of mainland Southeast Asia. A nexus of cultural and material exchange for thousands of years, it has been …

Apr 4, 2025 · Stay on top of Myanmar latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Myanmar is the largest country in Southeast Asia that is not an island. It is bordered by China on the north, Laos on the east, Thailand on the southeast, Bangladesh on the west, and India on …

2 days ago · 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 …

Mar 28, 2025 · The death toll in Myanmar has exceeded 1,600, the country’s military government said. The powerful earthquake also jolted other parts of Southeast Asia.

5 days ago · Myanmar - Politics, Ethnicity, Religion: Myanmar’s first constitution came into force on Jan. 4, 1974, the 26th anniversary of the country’s independence, and was suspended …

Dec 28, 2023 · Myanmar (formerly Burma) occupies an area of 676,578 sq. km in the northwesternmost part of mainland Southeast Asia. One of the largest nations in this region, …