Morning news brief: Myanmar ruler pledges elections, US military aids Israel tanker, and more

Here is WION's Daily Morning News Brief with what’s happening around the world today.

Myanmar's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing on Sunday again promised new multi-party elections and said his government is ready to work with any special envoy named by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).The USNavy is assisting an Israeli-managed petroleum products tanker attacked off Oman with two crew members killed, the USmilitary said on Saturday, adding the ship was most likely hit by a drone strike.

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The USSenate in a rare Saturday session worked on a bill that would spend $1 trillion on roads, rail lines and other infrastructure, as lawmakers from both parties sought to advance President Joe Biden's top legislative priority.

Myanmar's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing on Sunday again promised new multi-party elections and said his government is ready to work with any special envoy named by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Tunisiashould swiftlyreturnto its "democraticpath", a top White House official on Saturday told President Kais Saied, days after his shock power grab that included suspending parliament.

German NGO Sea-Watch said on Friday it had rescued nearly 100 migrants in the Mediterranean overnight, many of whom were injured, some with severe "fuel burns" - chemical burns caused by exposure to gasoline mixed with seawater.

The USNavy is assisting an Israeli-managed petroleum products tanker attacked off Oman with two crew members killed, the USmilitary said on Saturday, adding the ship was most likely hit by a drone strike.