Electricity supply was cut across many areas of Myanmar on Friday because of a "system breakdown", according to multiple government agencies. People started posting on Twitter and Facebook about the widespread blackouts across commercial hub Yangon at around 1:30 pm local time (0600 GMT).

Myanmar hit with nationwide electricity outage; one protester killed in protests

Military coup protests in Myanmar has seen their deadliest day with 38 deaths reported. Myanmar police have also stepped up from immediate action and crackdown. The total number of fatalities in protests has risen to 50 till now.

Myanmar Update: At least 38 killed in the deadliest day of protests

The Kremlin has warned that US' sanctions on Russia over the Navalny row will only worsen the strained ties between the two countries. Meanwhile in the US, President Joe Biden has faced a big blow as his budget director pick, Neera Tanden, withdrew her name from the race on Tuesday.

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Global pressure is mounting on Myanmar Army. From U.S. to UK to ASEAN, the world is condemning the 'brutal' military crackdown.

Gravitas: Global pressure mounts on Myanmar Army

A rights group has claimed Myanmar's military is using 'digital weapons' in its brutal crackdown against the protesters. These tools allegedly can hack passwords, clone phones and snoop on people.

Gravitas: Myanmar's military deploys 'digital weapons' against opponents

A crackdown by security forces in Myanmar in which at least 18 anti-coup demonstrators were killed has now bought renewed calls for tougher international sanctions on the military junta.

Western Nations outrage over Myanmar reignited

A month ago Myanmar was gripped by a forced military takeover since then the country is stuck in the middle of a political crisis and chaos. WION brings a report on major developments which took place in Myanmar in the past month.

Myanmar: One month since military control

US National Security Commission has recommended that American universities must take steps to prevent sensitive technology from being stolen as the Biden administration doubles down to protect university research from China.

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International pressure on Myanmar is growing. The United Nations Human Rights office has condemned Myanmar Junta's violent crackdown on the demonstrators.

UN condemns Myanmar junta's violent crackdown on demonstrators

With the coronavirus still looming out in the world, popular Golden Globes awards have been shifted to a virtual ceremony with hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. WION is bringing you LIVE UPDATES.

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Myanmar police fired on protesters around the country on Sunday in the bloodiest day of weeks of demonstrations against a military coup and at least 18 people were killed, the U.N. human rights office said.

At least 18 killed in Myanmar on bloodiest day of protests against coup

The US has approved Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine for emergency use in the country. However, US President Joe Biden has urged citizens to keep following the coronavirus protocols.

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At least one woman was shot and wounded, and hundreds of people were arrested as police launched their most sweeping crackdown in three weeks of protests against military rule on Saturday in towns and cities across Myanmar.

One woman shot and wounded in Myanmar police's crackdown on protests

Myanmar police fired canisters at protesters in the southeastern city of Dawei who blocked a road on Saturday (February 27) in protest against military rule, enveloping the area in smoke.

Protesters and police face off in Myanmar's Dawei city

Its been a month since Myanmar military toe down every sense of democracy in the country. Since then people's revolution has taken centre stage but the past month has also seen a rise in Myanmar's citizen journalists. WION brings you a report.

Myanmar protests from the lens of citizen journalists

Indonesia has taken the lead within the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in efforts to resolve Myanmar's turmoil.

'Held intensive talks with both sides': Indonesia

In light of the military coup in Myanmar, Japan is finalising plans to halt new development aid to the country reported Asahi Shimbun daily. This has come amid international pressure on Myanmar military junta to restore democracy in the country.

Japan finalising plans to halt fresh aid to Myanmar, says report

Supporters of the military junta in Myanmar clashed with anti-military protesters in Yangon on Thursday. Watch: Reports claimed at least 1,000 supporters of the military gathered in central Yangon with some wielding knives with signs carrying "we stand with the defence services", referring to the junta even as residents banged pots and pans in protest during the pro-junta demonstration.

Pro-military supporters clash with protesters in Myanmar's Yangon

Tiger Woods was involved in a tragic car accident near Los Angeles, leading to injuries in both legs. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had their first bilateral meeting and have claimed to have close ties while the US authorities claimed the rioters of the Capitol attack came prepared for war.

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Myanmar Military Junta could take actions against media portals for using the word coup. The military has threatened to withdraw the licenses of such media organisations.

Your Story: Myanmar Military Junta threatens to take actions against media portals

The United States crossed the grim milestone of 500,000 coronavirus deaths on Monday as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris observed a moment of silence at the White House to commemorate the lives lost during the pandemic.

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After days of talks, the IAEA has struck a deal with Iran. Meanwhile, the UK is hoping to ease lockdown restrictions imposed due to coronavirus as the country aims to vaccinate all adults by the end of July.

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Australia and Facebook conducted talks on Friday after the social media giant blacked out news for Australian netizens. Meanwhile, more than 200,000 homes in Texas are without power with at least 30 people dead due to the harsh winter storm.

Morning news brief: Facebook-Australia talk news ban, Texas winter storm, and more

At least two protesters were injured in a fresh shooting in Myanmar. The shooting comes as thousands of demonstrators gathered on the streets of Yangon on Saturday to mourn the death of the protester who lost her life yesterday and continued their demand from the military to end the coup.

Myanmar: Two injured in fresh shooting as thousands mourn death of 20-year-old protester

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