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AFP Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran’s powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic more than two weeks into the war engulfing the Middle East. [1]

One man is defying the near-terminal downturn of Myanmar’s hotel and tourism industry since the 2021 coup. [2]

We’re always looking for new ideas and good stories to write about. If you have a story or a blog post that you think would be a good fit for our daily roundups, email us with the link and a short description of the post! The Middle East Hoder notes ... [3]

YANGON — In his first public appearance for years, business mogul U Tay Za presented US$10,000 to the Myanmar men’s football team on Monday after the team beat Singapore in the 29th SEA Games in Malaysia. [4]

TOKYO—Having fled Myanmar for Japan with his parents as a child, Shibuya Zarny began his fashion career as a model in Tokyo and went on to make clothes for royalty. [5]

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the appointment of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as his personal advisor during Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, December 16. [6]

RANGOON — Before anyone else asks, Yangon’s tranquil lakeside French restaurant L’Alchimiste is not named after the Paulo Coelho novel “The Alchemist.” CEO François Kenedi says that it’s derived from the name of his other venture in Yangon, the well-... [7]

On a sunny Sunday in Surabaya, crowds of people are enjoying a day off in Taman Bungkul, a compact but verdant park in the middle of Indonesia's second city. [8]

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[1] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2026-03-18 · 44% match

Israel says killed Iran’s security chief Larijani

AFP Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran’s powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic more than two weeks into the war engulfing the Middle East.

[2] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2026-01-14 · 42% match

Meet Zaw Win Shein, Hotel Magnate in an Era of Collapse

One man is defying the near-terminal downturn of Myanmar’s hotel and tourism industry since the 2021 coup.

[3] MM globalvoices.org · 2005-06-16 · 43% match

Thursday World Blog Roundup · Global Voices

We’re always looking for new ideas and good stories to write about. If you have a story or a blog post that you think would be a good fit for our daily roundups, email us with the link and a short description of the post! The Middle East Hoder notes

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-08-17 · 42% match

Business Mogul Tay Za Makes Surprise Appearance at SEA Games

YANGON — In his first public appearance for years, business mogul U Tay Za presented US$10,000 to the Myanmar men’s football team on Monday after the team beat Singapore in the 29th SEA Games in Malaysia.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2024-07-09 · 40% match

‘Fashion Power’: Zarny, the Myanmar Refugee-Turned Tokyo Designer

TOKYO—Having fled Myanmar for Japan with his parents as a child, Shibuya Zarny began his fashion career as a model in Tokyo and went on to make clothes for royalty.

[6] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-12-17 · 40% match

Malaysia’s PM appoints Thaksin Shinawatra as personal advisor for ASEAN Chairmanship

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the appointment of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as his personal advisor during Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, December 16.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-02-19 · 39% match

L’Alchimiste Works Its Magic

RANGOON — Before anyone else asks, Yangon’s tranquil lakeside French restaurant L’Alchimiste is not named after the Paulo Coelho novel “The Alchemist.” CEO François Kenedi says that it’s derived from the name of his other venture in Yangon, the well-

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-09-03 · 39% match

From the pages of Monocle: In the slipstream -- Surabaya

On a sunny Sunday in Surabaya, crowds of people are enjoying a day off in Taman Bungkul, a compact but verdant park in the middle of Indonesia's second city.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-09-11 · 38% match

Ten Things to Do in Yangon This Week

Charity Football Match A team of male comedians will play against a team of actresses in this charity football match. Proceeds will be donated to senior comedians. Sept. 15, 3 p.m. Aung San Stadium. Free Admission.

[10] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 43% match

Thein Sein: Reformist or Caretaker?

By AUNG ZAW / THE IRRAWADDY Tuesday, February 21, 2012 By AUNG ZAW / THE IRRAWADDY Tuesday, February 21, 2012 By AUNG ZAW / THE IRRAWADDY Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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