Bloody conflict has splintered many families in Myanmar over the past four years. But for one set of siblings, a surprise reunion was joyful, if bittersweet.

Neighboring rebel groups seek to avoid the junta’s divide-and-conquer trap and head off future tensions.

Editorial / Abduction of BGB soldier It has been five days since a BGB Nayek was abducted by the Myanmar border forces -- the BGP. He has not been returned till going to press.

KUALA LUMPUR: A member of Malaysian Army's elite commando unit Grup Gerak Khas (GGK) died during a military diving exercise off the coast of Kuantan, Pahang.

KUALA LUMPUR: The remains of army commando Corporal Mohd Haswansir Julnasir, who died in a diving exercise off the coast of Kuantan, Pahang, were laid to rest at the Kampung Gusung Melanta Tesi ...

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