18 April 2025
Myanmar junta, opposition set to extend ceasefire, Malaysia PM says
Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim announced that Myanmar’s military junta and opposition group have agreed to extend a ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts. Following talks with both sides, Anwar reported positive engagement while emphasizing ASEAN’s commitment to implementing its peace plan. The March earthquake killed over 3,600 people amid ongoing civil conflict since the military ousted the elected government in 2021.READ FULL