Myanmar’s military on Wednesday announced a unilateral ceasefire in its fight against rebels until April 22 to expedite relief and reconstruction efforts after last week’s devastating earthquake, which has killed more than 3,000 people.

BUDAPEST - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Budapest early Thursday on his first trip to Europe since 2023 and in defiance of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against him.

MANDALAY - The head of the Myanmar junta is expected to travel to Bangkok on Thursday for a regional summit, six days after the country ruled by his armed forces was pummelled by a devastating earthquake.

Bin Bunluerit, an actor and official of the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, said scanning conducted on Tuesday morning revealed over 70 people or bodies trapped beneath the wreckage.

KATHMANDU – The management and rehabilitation of captive wildlife in the Sudurpaschim province has become a major challenge due to a shortage of rescue centres.

Thai League 1 giants Buriram United and BG Pathum United face off in the first leg of their Asean Club Championship or Shopee Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

LONDON - Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United 1-0 to close in on Champions League football next season as Bukayo Saka scored in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Fulham on his return from injury on Tuesday.

MADRID — Real Madrid edged into the Copa del Rey final with a thrilling 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad after extra time on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate semi-final victory.

WASHINGTON - A Democratic US lawmaker shattered a record for the longest speech in Senate history, staying on his feet for more than 25 hours to deliver a fiery protest against President Donald Trump's "unconstitutional" actions.

TAIPEI - The Chinese military announced new exercises Wednesday in sensitive waters near Taiwan, in a second consecutive day of drills around the self-ruled island it claims as its own.