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In the coming hours, the people of Myanmar will get their first opportunity to vote in an election since the military seized power in a coup in 2021. The poll has been delayed several times by the ruling junta and many consider that a change is unlikely. We hear about the circumstances surrounding these elections in Myanmar and from a member of the Burmese resitance in exile. Also in the programme: President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is in Canada ahead of his meeting with Donald Trump on Sunday; China's first documented case of a tiger having quintuplets in the wild; and a tribute to Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist of The Cure who has died aged 65.(PHOTO: People walk past an election banner ahead of a general election in Thingangyun Township, Yangon, Myanmar, December 27, 2025. CREDIT: REUTERS/Stringer)

In this episode, we talk with Mary Kill Da Trap a.k.a Mary Mall about his journey from H-Town's Bar Tar 13 to becoming a rising voice in Yangon underground rap culture. He shares stories behind his songs, the grind with the crew, and the real-life struggles that shaped his music. We discuss iconic lyrics, past relationships, and hood moments that inspired powerful tracks from the street. Mary Mall opens up about unity, motivation, and how he stayed focused through tough times. This is raw, real, and straight from the streets Mary Mall's story like you've never heard it.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 46:1 — Global Nations Prayer for Crisis, Conflict, Instability and God's Intervention. From London to Kyiv, from Gaza to Kinshasa, from Yangon to Helsinki — we pray for nations shaken by conflict, crisis and human suffering.As requested — all four are completely fresh, matching today's global news cycle: Ukraine — winter escalation, energy crisis, displacement Gaza / Israel — humanitarian emergency, civilian trauma DR Congo — conflict-driven displacement, severe instability Myanmar — civil conflict, persecution, collapsing infrastructure Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 2:8 — “Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance…” Intro  Global searches today highlight sharp increases in prayers for world peace, civilian protection, humanitarian relief and divine intervention in regions facing violence. Psalm 46:1 remains one of the most-accessed scriptures in times of national crisis. Prayer  Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, we lift Ukraine, Gaza and Israel, DR Congo and Myanmar before You. Stretch out Your hand over lands overwhelmed by conflict, fear and uncertainty. Protect civilians caught in danger, families fleeing instability and communities suffering trauma. Bring relief to those without shelter, power, water or safety. Strengthen aid workers, pastors, medics and all who serve in impossible conditions. Lord, speak peace where bombs and violence drown out hope. Let justice rise where oppression reigns. Heal wounds seen and unseen. Break the grip of darkness over these nations and let Your refuge, strength and intervention be known across borders and battle lines. Prayer  global nations prayer, psalm 46:1 intercession, pray for ukraine, pray for gaza, pray for dr congo, pray for myanmar, world crisis prayer Life Application  Choose one nation today and speak Psalm 46:1 over its leaders, families and communities. Ask God to intervene where human ability ends. Declaration I declare that God is the refuge and strength of every nation in crisis. Call to Action Share this prayer with someone burdened for world events.24-Hour Arc ConnectorPrevious: 12 P.M. — Healing from Seasonal IllnessThis Episode: 6 P.M. — Global Nations PrayerNext: 8 P.M. — Peace for Family Tension Thank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms atSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 46:1 — Global Nations Healing Prayer for Peace, Stability, Protection and God's Intervention Across Ukraine, Haiti, Myanmar and South Sudan From London to Kyiv, from Port-au-Prince to Yangon, from Juba to Chicago — a global 6 P.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV) Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Isaiah 60:2 — “See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you…” Global searches rise sharply for “prayer for nations,” “war,” “political crisis,” and “God intervene.” Today, Ukraine, Haiti, Myanmar and South Sudan dominate international headlines. This scripture is one of the most-searched promises for protection and divine intervention. Prayer  Father, in the name of Jesus, we lift Ukraine, Haiti, Myanmar and South Sudan before Your throne. Speak peace where conflict rages and bring stability where governments have collapsed. Protect civilians trapped in violence, fear and displacement. Strengthen churches serving under pressure. Provide food, medicine, shelter and safety for families caught in turmoil. Break cycles of corruption, gang violence, military oppression and political instability. Raise up righteous leadership. Surround communities with angelic protection. Bring comfort to the grieving and healing to the wounded. Lord, stretch out Your hand over these nations today. Let Your light break through darkness and Your presence bring supernatural intervention, restoration and peace. Prayer Points prayer for nations, prayer for peace, prayer for protection, prayer for stability, prayer for leadership, prayer for healing, prayer for restoration Life Application Choose one nation today and pray intentionally for its leaders, its citizens and its churches. Speak Psalm 46:1 over that land. Declaration I declare that God is bringing peace, protection and restoration to the nations. Call to Action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. 24-Hour Arc ConnectorPrevious: 12 P.M. — Healing from Seasonal IllnessThis Episode: 6 P.M. — Global Nations PrayerNext: 8 P.M. — Peace for Family Pressure and Christmas TensionThank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk.Support this listener-funded ministry for £3 a month:Support the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

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Episode #450: Over three days, Insight Myanmar led a Digital Storytelling Workshop with academics and activists, where we explored how presence, curiosity, and the simple invitation “tell me more” can open real dialogue in a polarized Myanmar. What they created was tender, courageous, and deeply human — conversations that welcome not only each other, but also the unseen listener they hope to reach. This is the second of three episodes in this series. Sarah, a former international relations student, describes how the coup abruptly ended her studies and forced her from academic ambition into survival mode. Realizing she might never return to university, she fled Myanmar for Thailand, where initial safety gave way to fear once she became undocumented. Repeated police harassment and bribery threats left her anxious and isolated, struggling with unstable finances and the emotional strain of living alone. She relies on counseling to cope, yet continues supporting Myanmar's revolution however she can. Despite everything, she hopes to someday return home, resume her studies, and urges exiles to show kindness to one another. Alex, an academic advisor with the online Parami University, traces her path into humanitarian and transcultural education through formative experiences in multicultural and miultilingualsettings. Working with children in India and later in a refugee camp in Athens showed her how education can create trust and stability, even in crisis. She now advises Burmese students in Chiang Mai, many of whom face displacement and legal insecurity, and has also visited Kenya's Kakuma camp. Her long-term commitment is centered in her students: their determination, cultural pride, and efforts to build community. Elsa, a student from Yangon now living in Thailand after fleeing the coup, reflects on the foods she grew up loving—especially sweet and spicy Burmese dishes and the many regional versions of mohinga she cannot easily find in Thailand. She notes the overlap between Thai and Burmese flavors and imagines creative blends using coconut cream. Her long-held dream is to open a Burmese tea shop that recreates Myanmar's communal, welcoming atmosphere with simple wooden furniture, shared spaces, and small acts of hospitality. Although she anticipates challenges with Thai regulations and staffing, she remains committed to building a place that shares culture and kindness through food.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 46:1 — Evening Prayer for Peace, Stability and God's Intervention Across Haiti, Ukraine, Myanmar and Yemen. From London to Port-au-Prince, from Kyiv to Yangon, from Sana'a to Johannesburg — recorded live here in London, England — a global 6 P.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV) Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 113:4 — “The Lord is exalted over all the nations…” As evening falls, global searches intensify for stability, peace and intervention across crisis-affected nations. Today, Haiti, Ukraine, Myanmar and Yemen lead world headlines and humanitarian concern. Psalm 46:1 is one of the top-searched scriptures for strength in global turmoil. Prayer  Father, tonight we lift Haiti, Ukraine, Myanmar and Yemen before You. Bring peace where violence rises, protection where fear grows and stability where nations feel broken. Strengthen leaders who seek justice, comfort families facing loss and guard communities caught in conflict. Provide food, shelter and safety for those displaced. Uphold churches serving in danger and surround vulnerable groups with Your mercy. Let Your refuge cover these nations, Your strength sustain them and Your intervention bring breakthrough where hope feels thin. Restore peace, rebuild shattered lives and breathe renewal into these lands. Prayer Points prayer for peace, prayer for protection, prayer for stability, prayer for leaders, prayer for communities, prayer for justice, prayer for restoration Life Application  Hold Psalm 46:1 today, remembering God's strength for every nation and His presence in every crisis. Declaration I declare that God brings refuge, strength and peace into these nations tonight.Call to Action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.24-Hour Arc ConnectorPrevious: 12 P.M. — Healing for Those Feeling Left BehindThis Episode: 6 P.M. — Global Nations in CrisisNext: 8 P.M. — Healing from Financial Fear and Uncertaintypsalm 46:1 prayer, global nations prayer, haiti ukraine myanmar yemen, world crisis prayer, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcastSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Episode #449: The first episode in a five-part series, these discussions were recorded at the 16th International Burma Studies Conference at Northern Illinois University, where scholars, students, researchers, and practitioners gathered for presentations, forums, roundtables, and cultural exhibitions exploring the theme “Dealing with Legacies in Burma.” Amid political turmoil and humanitarian crisis, this represented a rare space for open dialogue, and one in which Insight Myanmar was invited to record interviews with diverse attendees, produced in collaboration with NIU's Center for Southeast Asian Studies. We hope that these episodes bring listeners into the atmosphere of the conference and into conversation with those shaping the field today. The first guest, Ko A, is an academic from Rakhine State pursuing a PhD in the United States, and he reflects on Myanmar's political trajectory and the forces shaping its conflicts. Ko A turned to political science following the 2021 coup, realizing that Myanmar's crises are structural, rooted in institutions, militarized power, and historical patterns. He argues that early twentieth-century Burman ethnonationalism distorted the country's political development, and the military's alliance with Japan in World War II embedded in authoritarian tendencies. He explains that political institutions tend to retain their initial character and reinforce themselves over time. Despite the complexity and conflict, he remains optimistic, trusting that an informed younger generation and honest engagement with historical truths can guide Myanmar toward a better future. Next, Chit Wit Yi Oo discusses her work studying water and air quality, in order to understand how environmental change is affecting public health. She launched a study on groundwater that spanned Yangon to Mandalay and the southern coast, and learned that deep wells in downtown Yangon remain relatively safe, but nearby shallow wells show severe saltwater intrusion, forcing residents to rely on rainwater for drinking while using contaminated sources for daily chores. In Mandalay, meanwhile, heavy-metal contamination from textile-dye factories has polluted wells, but families continue using this water because purified alternatives are unaffordable, with doctors reporting widespread kidney disease consistent with the findings. She also warns that many of Myanmar's rivers, once safe to drink, are now polluted by mining, though rural families still depend on them out of necessity. Additionally, her research documents dramatic declines in Yangon's air quality, with PM2.5 levels far above WHO guidelines since 2016 due to rapid urbanization, post-Cyclone Nargis loss of green space, traffic, dry-season burning, and pesticide-laden crop fires. Despite systemic obstacles she faced in her own education, such as not being from an elite or military family, she sees hope in the growing Burmese diaspora of researchers and experts. She ends with a plea: “We need your support. And then please help our people, and then please listen our voices and our people.” Finally we hear from Lugyi No, a PhD student who describes how displacement, violence, and the collapse of schooling shape children's lives in today's Myanmar. “It is what it is,” he sharessadly. “You have to learn how you're going to survive out of those adverse situations.” Lugyi No sees many children exhibiting deep trauma— trembling and even fainting at loud sounds— yet also remarkable resilience, supported by...

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 33:20–22 — Evening Prayer for Peace, Healing, Protection and God's Intervention Across Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and Myanmar. From London to Kyiv, from Gaza City to Khartoum, from Yangon to Nairobi — recorded live here in London, England — a global 6 P.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV). Psalm 33:20–22 — “We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield…” Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength…”. As evening approaches, global searches rise for prayer over nations in crisis. Today, Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and Myanmar carry the strongest humanitarian and emotional weight. Psalm 33:20–22 remains a leading scripture for hope, protection and divine intervention. Prayer  Father, tonight we lift Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and Myanmar before You. Bring peace where conflict devastates, healing where trauma runs deep and safety where danger surrounds families every day. Protect civilians, guide leaders, strengthen aid workers and open pathways for relief. Restore broken communities, comfort the grieving and provide food, shelter and medicine where shortages are severe. Let Your presence move across these lands, bringing stability where chaos reigns and hope where fear has taken hold. Tonight, be the shield, the refuge and the help these nations urgently need. Prayer  prayer for nations, prayer for peace, prayer for protection, prayer for healing, prayer for restoration, prayer for justice, prayer for hope Life Application  Speak Psalm 33:20–22 today, declaring God's protection, strength and hope over nations facing conflict, hunger and instability. Declaration I declare that God brings peace, healing and restoration to these nations tonight. Call to Action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.24-Hour Arc ConnectorPrevious: 12 P.M. — Healing for GriefThis Episode: 6 P.M. — Global Nations in CrisisNext: 8 P.M. — Healing for Financial Pressurepsalm 33 prayer, global nations crisis prayer, gaza ukraine sudan myanmar prayer, peace and protection prayer, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcastSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningHebrews 13:3 — Morning Prayer for Strength, Protection and Endurance for Believers in Eritrea, India, Somalia and Myanmar. From London to Asmara, from New Delhi to Mogadishu, from Yangon to Nairobi — recorded live here in London, England — a global 9 A.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV) Hebrews 13:3 — “Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison…” Psalm 27:1 — “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” Intro  Each morning, global searches rise for prayer over persecuted believers. Today, Eritrea, India, Somalia and Myanmar show the highest pressure indicators. Hebrews 13:3 remains one of the world's most-accessed scriptures for courage and endurance under persecution. Prayer  Father, today we lift the persecuted church in Eritrea, India, Somalia and Myanmar. Strengthen believers who worship in secret, who face intimidation, discrimination or violence for their faith. Protect underground churches, shield pastors and guard families living under constant pressure. Bring courage where there is fear, healing where there is injury and hope where darkness feels overwhelming. Supply food, shelter and safety, and surround every gathering with Your presence. Give endurance to the weary, wisdom to leaders and supernatural peace to all who stand firm for Christ in these lands. Prayer Points prayer for persecuted church, prayer for protection, prayer for courage, prayer for underground believers, prayer for endurance, prayer for hope, prayer for strength Life Application  Speak Hebrews 13:3 today, remembering persecuted believers and standing with them in faith, compassion and prayer. Declaration I declare that God strengthens, protects and upholds His persecuted church today. Call to Action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources. 24-Hour Arc ConnectorPrevious: 5 A.M. — Healing for Family CalmThis Episode: 9 A.M. — Persecuted ChurchNext: 12 P.M. — Healing for Grief: The Empty Chair at Christmashebrews 13:3 prayer, persecuted church prayer, eritria india somalia myanmar prayer, underground church courage, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcastSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 46:1 — Evening Prayer for Healing, Protection, Peace and God's Intervention Across Gaza, Ethiopia, Myanmar and Haiti From London to Gaza City, from Addis Ababa to Yangon, from Port-au-Prince to Nairobi — recorded live here in London, England — a global 6 P.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV) Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Isaiah 58:12 — “You will be called Repairer of Broken Walls…” As evening falls, global searches intensify for peace, protection and healing over crisis-affected nations. Psalm 46:1 stands among today's most accessed scriptures for conflict, instability, humanitarian suffering and the desperate need for God's intervention. Prayer  Father, tonight we lift Gaza, Ethiopia, Myanmar and Haiti before You. Bring healing where conflict has torn families apart, where fear shapes daily life and where people suffer without safety or stability. Protect the vulnerable, strengthen communities and guide leaders toward peace. Heal trauma, restore hope and provide food, shelter and medical care where resources are scarce. Surround aid workers with protection and sustain weary hearts in places overwhelmed by crisis. Tonight, let Your refuge, strength and peace rise across these nations. Bring restoration, stability and breakthrough where the need is greatest. Prayer  prayer for nations in crisis, prayer for protection, prayer for peace, prayer for healing, prayer for justice, prayer for restoration, prayer for hope Life Application Speak Psalm 46:1 today, declaring God's refuge and strength over every nation experiencing crisis, conflict or humanitarian suffering. Declaration I declare that God's healing, peace and protection rise across these nations tonight. Call to Action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.24-Hour Arc ConnectorPrevious: 12 P.M. — Healing from GriefThis Episode: 6 P.M. — Healing for Nations in CrisisNext: 8 P.M. — Healing from Financial Stress & December Pressurepsalm 46 prayer, global nations prayer, gaza ethiopia myanmar haiti prayer, healing for crisis nations, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcastSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 58:8 — Global Nations Healing Prayer for Restoration, Protection, Peace and God's Intervention Across Crisis-Affected Lands  From London to Kinshasa, from Yangon to Sana'a, from Juba to Nairobi — recorded live here in London, England — a global 6 P.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV) Isaiah 58:8 — “Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear…”. Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” As evening approaches, global searches rise for prayer over nations facing crisis, famine, conflict and instability. Isaiah 58:8 remains one of the world's highest-searched scriptures for national healing, restoration and God's intervention in troubled lands. Prayer  Father, tonight we lift DR Congo, Myanmar, Yemen and South Sudan before You. Heal nations burdened by conflict, hunger, fear and deep uncertainty. Bring protection to families caught in danger, comfort to those grieving and strength to communities living without stability. Heal wounds of war, restore broken structures, supply food, medicine and safety where resources are scarce. Guide leaders with wisdom, protect the vulnerable and release peace over lands shaken by violence. Tonight, let Your healing break forth like the dawn. Bring restoration, mercy and breakthrough to these nations in desperate need of Your intervention. Prayer Points prayer for nations, prayer for healing, prayer for peace, prayer for restoration, prayer for protection, prayer for justice, prayer for hopeLife Application  Speak Isaiah 58:8 today, believing God for healing, restoration and peace across every nation experiencing crisis and deep suffering. Declaration I declare that God's healing and restoration rise across these nations tonight. Call to Action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.24-Hour Arc ConnectorPrevious: 12 P.M. — Healing from Grief & Missing Loved OnesThis Episode: 6 P.M. — Healing for Nations in CrisisNext: 8 P.M. — Healing for Financial Stress & December Burdensisaiah 58:8 prayer, nations healing prayer, global crisis prayer, christian prayer for peace, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcastSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Episode #445: Born in Yangon in 1984 and raised in the small town of Ye, Shakeel grew up as a Muslim in a deeply divided Myanmar. His childhood was shaped by the tension between his artistic passions and the restrictions of a conservative religious environment. When he began to draw, his relatives told him it was forbidden by faith. School brought little relief—there, Buddhist classmates bullied him with the slur “kalar,” while only a few offered friendship. Books and music became his refuge from isolation. In 2004, Shakeel began his career as a translator and editor at a sports journal. Despite his talent, he faced persistent discrimination from Buddhist colleagues who asked insulting questions about his faith. Feeling alienated, he resigned after a year. Later, at The Voice newspaper, prejudice again forced him out. “I decided I will never apply for a permanent job at a Burmese organization,” he recalls. Instead, he chose the independence of freelance journalism. Photography became his calling—a continuation of his early love for images. But soon after he turned to photojournalism full-time, Myanmar's 2021 coup changed everything. While documenting protests, Shakeel was arrested and tortured; his Muslim identity only made the physical abuse he suffered even harsher. Fleeing arrest, he escaped to Mae Sot, Thailand, where he continues his work documenting the conflict. Shakeel has witnessed harrowing scenes: airstrikes on civilians in Karenni State, families torn apart, children killed. Haunted by what he saw, he photographs the dead with reverence. “I always apologize to their souls,” he says, “and promise I will use these photos for justice.” Despite lingering prejudice, Shakeel finds hope in the unity of Myanmar's revolution. “All minorities sacrifice their lives for the country,” he says. “After the revolution, I hope we will live in a place with no discrimination, where everyone has the same opportunity.”

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 58:8 — Global Nations Healing Prayer for Peace, Restoration, Protection and God's Intervention Across Crisis-Affected Lands From London to Kinshasa, from Yangon to Addis Ababa, from Caracas to Nairobi — recorded live here in London, England — a global 6 P.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV) Isaiah 58:8 — “Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear…” Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” In the evening hours, global searches rise for healing across nations burdened by conflict, hunger, instability and displacement. Isaiah 58:8 remains a globally accessed scripture for breakthrough, restoration and God's healing intervention in devastated lands. Prayer  Father, tonight we lift DRC, Myanmar, Ethiopia and Venezuela before You. Heal lands torn by war, famine, fear and deep instability. Restore broken communities, strengthen those living without safety and bring comfort to families grieving loss. Protect children in danger, sustain those who lack food and shelter, and guide leaders with wisdom and mercy. Heal political wounds, rebuild fractured systems and release peace across troubled regions. Let Your light break forth over these nations and let healing rise like the dawn. Tonight, we stand united, believing for restoration, breakthrough and peace across every land. Prayer Points prayer for nations, prayer for healing, prayer for protection, prayer for restoration, prayer for justice, prayer for peace, prayer for hope Life Application  Speak Isaiah 58:8 over these four nations today, believing God for healing, breakthrough and restoration across crisis-affected lands.Declaration I declare that God's healing and peace rise across these nations tonight. Call to Action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.24-Hour Arc ConnectorPrevious: 12 P.M. — Healing for Families & HouseholdsThis Episode: 6 P.P. — Healing for the NationsNext: 8 P.M. — Healing for Trauma & Deep Emotional Woundsisaiah 58:8 prayer, nations healing prayer, global prayer for restoration, christian prayer for peace, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcastSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 58:8 — Global Nations Healing Prayer for Peace, Restoration, Protection and God's Intervention Across Crisis-Affected Lands  From London to Kinshasa, from Yangon to Addis Ababa, from Caracas to Nairobi — recorded live here in London, England — a global 6 P.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV) Isaiah 58:8 — “Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear…” Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”  Evening searches rise for the healing of nations burdened by conflict, famine, instability and displacement. Isaiah 58:8 remains a globally accessed scripture for breakthrough, restoration and God's light breaking into devastated lands. Prayer  Father, tonight we lift DRC, Myanmar, Ethiopia and Venezuela before You. Heal lands torn apart by conflict, hunger, fear and deep instability. Bring peace where war has raged, hope where despair has grown and restoration where families have been scattered. Strengthen communities living under pressure, rescue children caught in crisis and sustain those with no safety, food or refuge. Heal political wounds, rebuild broken systems and release compassion into every devastated region. Let Your light break forth over these nations and let healing rise like the dawn. Tonight, we stand united, believing for restoration, stability and peace across every land. Prayer Points prayer for nations, prayer for healing, prayer for protection, prayer for restoration, prayer for justice, prayer for peace, prayer for hopeLife Application  Speak Isaiah 58:8 over these four nations today, believing God for healing, breakthrough and restoration across crisis-affected lands.Declaration I declare that God's healing rises across these nations tonight.Call to Action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.24-Hour Arc Connector Previous: 12 P.M. — Healing for Families & Households This Episode: 6 P.M. — Healing for the Nations Next: 8 P.M. — Healing for Trauma and Deep Emotional Wounds isaiah 58:8 prayer, nations healing prayer, global prayer for restoration, christian prayer for peace, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcastSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 58:8 — Global Nations Healing Prayer for Peace, Restoration, Protection and God's Intervention Across Crisis-Affected Lands From London to Kinshasa, from Yangon to Addis Ababa, from Caracas to Nairobi — recorded live here in London, England — a global 6 P.M. prayer within the DailyPrayer.uk 24-Hour Devotional Cycle. Scripture (NIV)  Isaiah 58:8 — “Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear…”Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”  Globally, evening searches rise for healing across nations suffering conflict, hunger, displacement and instability. Isaiah 58:8 remains a powerful worldwide scripture of hope, promising healing, restoration and God's intervention in devastated lands. Prayer Father, tonight we lift DRC, Myanmar, Ethiopia and Venezuela before You. Bring healing where war has wounded, comfort where grief overwhelms and restoration where communities have been torn apart. Heal children displaced by violence, families living in fear and nations crippled by instability. Strengthen humanitarian workers, guide leaders with wisdom and open pathways for peace. Heal scars of conflict, rebuild broken systems and restore dignity to people suffering loss, hunger and trauma. Let Your light break forth across these lands and let healing rise like the dawn. Tonight, we stand together believing that You can restore nations, heal wounds and rebuild futures.Prayer Points prayer for nations, prayer for healing, prayer for protection, prayer for restoration, prayer for justice, prayer for peace, prayer for hopeLife Application (20–25 words) Speak Isaiah 58:8 over these four nations today, believing God for healing, breakthrough, restoration and peace across crisis-affected lands.Declaration I declare that healing, peace and restoration rise across the nations tonight.Call to Action Share this prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk for global devotional resources.24-Hour Arc Connector Previous: 12 P.M. — Healing for the Household This Episode: 6 P.M. — Healing for the Nations Next: 8 P.M. — Healing of the Mind and Spirit isaiah 58:8 prayer, nations healing prayer, global healing prayer, christian prayer for peace, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, global prayer podcast, daily prayer podcastSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Episode #436: “We feel like we are not a useless person. You know, even [if] we have to flee our country and come to other country, we are still a valued person.” Dr. K, a Rohingya general practitioner, shares his journey from Myanmar to the Thai border, where he now supports the resistance by training medics and running makeshift clinics. He recalls how, as a child, his family moved to Yangon from Rakhine, but had to travel in secret because the Rohingya were barred from legal travel. After achieving high grades at school, he was accepted at medical school in 2013 because his family was able to obtain the necessary documents—that otherwise would have been denied to his as a Rohingya— through bribes; even so, he callshimself “lucky” that the admissions office did not demand a birth certificate. After graduation, he worked very hard, holding posts in a private hospital by day and running his own clinic by night. Following the 2021 coup, he quietly aided the resistance while avoiding registering his clinic. But in February 2024, Dr. K was flagged as a CDM doctor at Yangon airport, detained, questioned, and later coerced into signing an agreement to join the junta's health service. Fearing the loss of all he had built and saved, he fled in March with his wife and child, crossing illegally into Thailand. Starting anew was difficult, but he eventually focused on volunteer medicine, shuttling across the border to treat malaria, gastritis, and injuries in bamboo-walled clinics. He admits to fear—especially of aircraft— at the front, describing the psychological toll it takes even when he is safely back in Thailand. In Thailand, he is finally able to fully embraces his identity as a Rohingya. He hopes the openness he feels in resistance circles that allows this freedom of identity and expression will enable hischildren to grow up in a society free of discrimination. “I am 100% human, because I don't need to hide anything of my background, my personality.”

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Lya Badgley, author of the book The Thirty-Fifth Page. Lya Badgley was born in Yangon, Myanmar, to Montana parents—a political scientist and an artist—who sparked her lifelong love of creativity and critical thought. After moving to the Pacific Northwest in the 1980s, she became part of Seattle's arts and music scene. In the 1990s, she returned to Southeast Asia as a videographer documenting interviews with Burmese insurgents, then went on to lead Cornell University's Archival Project at Cambodia's Tuol Sleng Museum, preserving evidence used to prosecute war crimes. She later opened the 50th Street Bar & Grill in Yangon—one of the first foreign-owned businesses of its kind at the time.   Lya writes internationally set fiction that blends suspense with cultural nuance, exploring women's journeys through landscapes shaped by historical legacy, grief, and transformation.   Her debut novel, The Foreigner's Confession (2022), set in Cambodia, was a finalist for the Nancy Pearl Award for Best Fiction. Her second, The Worth of a Ruby (2023), set in Myanmar, was also honored as a finalist for multiple international awards. She now lives outside Seattle, Washington in the United States, and is excited to release her third novel, The Thirty-Fifth Page—a gothic-tinged literary suspense set in Bosnia.   In my book review, I stated The Thirty Fifth Page is a literary suspense laden with magical realism and a dash of historical fiction. Miri is a researcher whose specialty is medieval manuscripts. She flies to Bosnia to study the Sarajevo Haggadah, an illustrated Jewish text of the Passover Seder housed at the National Museum. Unfortunately, Sarajevo is on the brink of war, so Miri has to work quickly.   As she works, she believes the Haggadah has strange powers. Before she can figure it out, war breaks out, and the Haggadah is lost. But when it finally returns to its place of honor at the museum, it has a new page. And she is called back to find out why. This thirty-fifth page merges history and folklore, putting Miri and those she cares deeply about into the middle of an ancient curse.   I loved going on this adventure with Miri as she tries to figure out who she is and what she wants in the world. I also loved seeing how the past directly affects our present and future - and how we pass that on from generation to generation.   You are definitely going to love this new novel by Lya Badgley!   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Lya Badgley Website: https://lyabadgley.com/ FB: @lyabadgleyauthor IG: @lyabadgleyauthor   Purchase The Thirty-Fifth Page on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/3JBzcpP Ebook: https://amzn.to/4q5ai1W   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #lyabadgley #thethirtyfifthpage #suspense #historicalfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningEphesians 2 : 8–10 — Faith Under Fire: Prayer for the Secret, Underground and Whispering Church Living by Grace in Jesus Christ9 A.M. Release — Recorded live here in London, England — from London to Yangon, from Yangon to Kabul, from Kabul to Addis Ababa — as the free Church worships openly, the hidden Church prays quietly, clinging to the grace of Jesus Christ.Scripture (NIV)“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” — Ephesians 2 : 8–10 (NIV)Show NotesAll over the world, the persecuted Church prays in whispers. Their worship is unseen, but heaven hears every word. Reports from Open Doors and Release International reveal that persecution is rising, yet so is grace. Across search platforms, believers type “prayer for persecuted Christians,” “strength for the underground Church,” and “courage through Jesus Christ.”From London to Yangon, Kabul to Addis Ababa, we intercede for the Secret Church — those whose faith costs them everything. They cannot post a sermon, but they preach by endurance. They cannot sing in public, yet their quiet hymns move heaven. By the grace of Jesus Christ, they are not forgotten — they are God's handiwork in the hardest places on earth.This morning we pray for divine protection, unbreakable courage, and a fresh outpouring of grace for every believer living under fire.10 Global Prayer Points Prayer for the persecuted and underground Church Prayer for courage for secret believers in Jesus Christ Prayer for faith under persecution Prayer for strength through the grace of Christ Prayer for safety for Christians in hostile nations Prayer for boldness to share the Gospel Prayer for protection of underground pastors and leaders Prayer for hope for families separated by faith Prayer for grace to endure in Jesus' name Prayer for revival through the Whispering ChurchLife ApplicationGrace is not given to escape the fire — it is the strength that keeps faith alive inside it.DeclarationBy the grace of Jesus Christ, I will stand firm. His Church will not be silenced, and His WordSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJohn 10 : 10 — National Prayer for Myanmar: Abundant Life, Healing, and Hope Through Jesus Christ6 P.M. Release — Recorded live here in London, England — from London to Yangon, from Yangon to Kuala Lumpur, from Kuala Lumpur to New York — as the sun sets, we lift the nation of Myanmar before the throne of Jesus Christ, the Giver of Life.Scripture (NIV)“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10 : 10 (NIV)Show NotesFor years, Myanmar has endured pain — conflict, poverty, and fear. Yet the message of Jesus Christ brings hope that no government or power can silence. Across the world, believers search “prayer for Myanmar,” “healing for nations,” and “Jesus Christ brings life.”From London to Yangon, Kuala Lumpur to New York, the global Church unites to pray for abundant life to flow across Myanmar. The enemy has stolen peace and stability, but Jesus Christ restores what darkness destroys. His promise of full life is not limited by borders — it reaches nations and hearts alike.This evening we pray for peace in Myanmar's cities, healing for its people, strength for its believers, and revival through the presence of Jesus Christ.10 Global Prayer Points Prayer for peace and restoration in Myanmar Prayer for healing through Jesus Christ Prayer for abundant life in struggling nations Prayer for protection for families and children Prayer for the Church in Myanmar to grow strong Prayer for hope and freedom through Christ Prayer for national unity and reconciliation Prayer for revival and renewal in Myanmar Prayer for salvation for leaders and communities Prayer for the power of Jesus to transform MyanmarLife ApplicationJesus Christ didn't come to improve life — He came to give new life, abundant and everlasting, even in the hardest places.DeclarationJesus Christ is Lord over Myanmar. His life conquers death, His peace overcomes fear, and His love restores a nation.Call to ActionShare this national prayer to unite believers for Myanmar. Partner with DailyPrayer.uk to spread Christ-centred prayers across every nation. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for daily devotionals with Reverend Ben Cooper.John1010Support the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listening2 Chronicles 7 : 14 — Global Prayer for Healing, Peace, and Restoration Among the NationsRecorded live here in London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope.Scripture (NIV)“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” — 2 Chronicles 7 : 14 (NIV)Show NotesThis is the prayer of the world. In every continent and every nation, hearts are crying out for peace, healing, and renewal. From London to Khartoum, from Yangon to Delhi, from Bangui to Kyiv, God's Word speaks: If my people will pray, I will heal their land.Sudan needs peace and protection amid violence and famine. Myanmar seeks freedom from oppression and the endurance of the Church. The Central African Republic longs for stability and revival after years of conflict. India prays for spiritual awakening and religious freedom. Ukraine cries for restoration, healing, and hope after war.Each border tells a story, but prayer crosses every line. As believers join in daily devotion and global intercession, the Spirit of God moves among the nations. These are not just headlines—they are opportunities for heaven to break through.Let this prayer remind us that every act of faith matters. When we pray, the atmosphere shifts. When we intercede, God responds. Every country, every church, every believer can be part of the world's healing through the power of prayer.Life ApplicationBegin each day by lifting the nations before God. Your prayer may start small, but heaven hears it loudly. When we pray together, the world changes together.DeclarationWe declare peace over Sudan, freedom over Myanmar, stability over the Central African Republic, revival over India, and restoration over Ukraine. God is healing the nations, and His Word stands forever.Call to ActionShare this Global Prayer for Healing, Peace, and Restoration Among the Nations to unite believers worldwide. Support this listener-funded ministry at RBChristianRadio.net and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for more daily devotionals with Reverend Ben Cooper.GlobalPraySupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Episode #420: “This is this shit is real. This is not a dream. This is real.” Burmese actor and public figure Khar Ra recounts a path that runs from Mogok to Yangon, into entertainment, and then—after the 2021 coup—into public dissent, displacement, and ongoing advocacy. He grew up on Mogok's west side. Money was tight; his father died from alcohol; his mother remarried and left; with no siblings, he lived among relatives and kept one house rule: don't drink, don't smoke. Before leaving he told a friend he would not return unless he had become an artist. In Yangon Khar Ra studied English at Dagon University while translating, working restaurant shifts, and taking shortterm jobs. A friend urged him into a modeling contest; he arrived in borrowed clothes, learned fast, and in 2014 was named Mr. Asia Myanmar, then placed second runnerup at the regional Mr. Asia pageant. Work followed across modeling, music, and film. He notes the limits of precoup censorship—no profanity even in gangster scripts, intimacy restricted. On January 31, 2021, Khar Ra was planning his next series of films; by morning the coup began. Within days he joined rallies with '88 Generation figures, raised the threefinger salute, shared inthe 8 p.m. potandpan protests, and posted blunt messages against the regime. He also redirected his platforms to verified needs— medicine, rent, transport— adding, “We must carry on what we are doing. We can't waste their sacrifice… We're in this together, and we will fight until the end. We can make it happen.” After a fellow celebrity's detention, his own name appeared under Section 505(a). Khar Ra hid with relatives, then left Yangon in a longyi and glasses, passing seven checkpoints. He moved toward the Thai–Myanmar border and into ethniccontrolled areas, met displaced families, and says the shift was clear: “I am on a path of revolution… It is happening.” The next phase took him to the United States. He joined fundraisers (including a San Francisco night he says raised over US$90,000), acted in a UCLA student short—his first screen role in nearly five years—and assembled a small documentary from an elevenday Karen trip. Exile, he says, cost him identity and purpose, yet his pledge stands: “I will keep supporting the movement.I'll fight until the end.”

Episode #419: “I'm just doing what is right, what is wrong, what's the matter? What should I do as a human being?”After medical school, instead of choosing comfort, Dr. Myay Latt went to the Naga Self-Administered Zone — a place with no roads or electricity, where he was often the first doctor anyone had seen. He built bamboo clinics, trained villagers, and survived falls off cliffs while fighting malaria and tuberculosis. “They think I'm a strange person,” he says, laughing, “but they thank me.”His work took him across Myanmar's forgotten corners — from Chin to Rakhine, where he ignored warnings and treated patients in areas marked No Entry for Rohingya. “I just want to heal people,” he says. “Not take sides.” In Putao, near the Kachin mountains, he reached villages by boat and foot, sleeping in leech-infested huts and learning the depth of his country's suffering.When the coup came in 2021, he and friends spent the night awake in Yangon, drinking whiskey and waiting. “It's like slapping our face,” he says. Out of that shock came an idea, inspired so many decades ago by Gandhi's nonviolent crusade against the British: What if we stop their machine? He and other doctors decided then and there, to refuse to work under the junta. By morning, the Civil Disobedience Movement was born. Within days, hospitals, banks, and ministries stood still.The regime answered with bullets and airstrikes. “They're so inhumane,” he says. “Hospitals, schools — they don't care who's inside.” He calls the attacks a clear breach of international law and urges only one thing: stop bombing civilians.Today, Myay Latt leads Heartland Union, bringing medical aid to Myanmar's war zones. Many of his colleagues are gone. Still, he meditates and carries on. “Sometimes I cry at night, just hearing a Burmese traditional song,” he says softly. “But I will do whatever I can to win this revolution.”

Episode #415: U Jāgara's spiritual journey is a fascinating exploration of monastic life, creativity, and the transformative power of the Dhamma. Born in Quebec, his introduction to meditation set him on a path that would span traditions and continents. His spiritual journey was initially shaped by his time in the Goenka tradition, where he valued the rigor and structure of its method. He later practiced Mahasi Sayadaw's teachings in Yangon, which introduced him to the nuanced and adaptive approaches of Burmese monastic practice. Then in Sri Lanka, he immersed himself in rich Theravādatraditions of scholarship and meditation that expanded his understanding of the Dhamma, affording him both intellectual depth and the opportunity to live a solitary monastic life for a time. Appointed as a teacher within the Goenka tradition, U Jāgara eventually grappled with the organization's growing rigidity. For example, he felt that the pre-recorded discourses limited the opportunity for creative and responsive teaching. He also noted how the exclusion of alternative meditation techniques narrowed practitioners' understanding of the Dhamma's diversity. In addition, he strongly believed that the discouragement of interaction with monks and traditional Buddhist rituals created a sense of separation from the broader, Buddhist spiritual community. Though valuing its teachings, he transitioned away from the Goenka organization, seeking a more integrative approach to the Dhamma,. A transformative chapter unfolded for U Jāgara when he left monastic life temporarily to explore lay life in France. Balancing personal aspirations with the needs of others, he gained insights into the richness of human relationships, responsibilities, and shared growth. Yet, the call to monastic life drew him back to Myanmar, where Pa Auk Sayadaw's individualized and methodical guidance reshaped his meditation practice. Under this mentorship, U Jāgara refined his focus on jhāna meditation, achieving profound clarity and insights.“We have to remind ourselves that the monastic life is not for everybody, and it's a question of choice. It's much better if you if you are able to be monastic, and it's cool because you don't have responsibilities, and you just devote yourself to the Dhamma! But it does not, by itself, integrate the lay life, and lay life can be very rich.”

In this captivating episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY), host Ashutosh Garg sits down with acclaimed author Lya Badgley to explore the fascinating intersections of art, politics, multicultural identities, and personal transformation in storytelling. Lya, known for her novels The Foreigner's Confession (Cambodia), The Worth of a Ruby (Myanmar), and her forthcoming The 35th Page (Bosnia), shares her personal journey from being born in Yangon to American parents, to her unconventional career traversing the worlds of music, human rights, and literature.Discover how her multicultural upbringing, intellectual parents, and global adventures informed her unique approach to writing. Dive into discussions about the delicate balance between mystical and real, the impact of grief and moral complexity in her books, and the evolution of her protagonists. Lya also delves into how her works preserve fragments of history, speculate on the untold stories, and why facing our personal shadows is key to collective healing.

Episode #403: Annai had always been attracted to spirituality. Growing up in a devout Catholic family in Barcelona, she preferred spending time in church while her friends only wanted to watch TV, and even began asking how she could one day become a Catholic nun. Eventually she found her way to Dhamma Neru, a vipassana meditation center in Spain the tradition of S.N. Goenka. She found the course extremely difficult and cried every day. However, in the end, she realized this was a path she wanted to dedicate herself to, and so decided to venture to India, where she took the 8-month Pāḷi course offered at Dhamma Giri. After the Pāḷi course, Annai happened to meet Venerable Canda, who told her about her teacher The Phyu Taw Ya Sayadaw in Burma. Playing his chanting for Annai, she was deeply moved and felt compelled to travel to Myanmar to meet him. Annai meditated at the Yangon-based monastery for five months—even drawing inspiration from Webu Sayadaw and foregoing sleep. Seeing her progress, the Sayadaw gave her permission to meditate for long periods under a large tree in the forest. Annai was also fascinated hearing her Sayadaw's stories about practicing in Maha Myaing Forest near the Indian border, where he had a branch monastery. Yet there were many obstacles in her being able to go here, as women were rarely allowed remote practice possibilities, and foreigners weren't even allowed in this part of the country. But somehow Annai was able to break through this red tape, and reaching the forest, took a vow of silence for one year. Still, it was a totally new experience for her, from snakes in her kuti, to armies of termites, to hearing the sound of elephants in the distance, to the playful monkeys. Moreover, whether large or small, each wild animal and insect was a possible threat, and there were spirits in the forest as well, but Annai soon realized that the best way to confront them all was to develop stronger mettā. Eventually, after six years in total in Myanmar, Annai returned to Spain, where she planned to re-engage with the vipassana community of S.N. Goenka. Although she had pursued a rather diverse meditative experience, she always felt close to her first real teacher. Yet Annai found her deep meditation practice put her at odds with the tradition's guidelines, and so instead decided to develop a monastery which could support yogis in the dynamic, varied kinds of ways she, herself, had experienced in Myanmar. This led to the establishment of Sarana Vihara near the Montseny National Park, outside of Barcelona. She decided that if people there could not go to Myanmar, she would bring some part of Myanmar to them. Of course, her strong memories of her time in Myanmar continue to inspire her current work. “It was overwhelming: the generosity, the care, the support of the people [there].”

Episode #402: “In stable times, sustainability may be seen as a long term aspiration,” says Tin Shine Aung, a Burmese scholar and sustainability expert whose work bridges research, policy, and on-the-ground crisis response. “But in our context, in the context of a polycrisis, it's become like a strategy for survival and reconstruction.”Arguing that Myanmar is living through a true polycrisis— multiple shocks that collide and amplify each other rather than simply add up— Tin Shine Aung points out that this demands treating sustainability not as a later luxury but as a present survival and reconstruction strategy. He rejects the idea of “waiting until after the war,” noting that disasters and social-economic collapses do not pause for politics, so governance must integrate sustainability now across environmental, social, and economic pillars.Tin Shine Aung threads a timeline to show how system fragility accumulated: the 2007 fuel-price crisis and Saffron Revolution exposed cracks; in 2008, Cyclone Nargis devastated the delta and the junta nonetheless pushed a constitutional referendum, claiming “over 90%” approval while many communities were still reeling. The 2010s brought ethnoreligious nationalism and political accommodation to it: Muslim candidates were excluded from the NLD's 2015 lists, producing the first Muslim-free legislature since independence, and in January 2017 constitutional lawyer U Ko Ni— closely associated with State Counsellor design— was assassinated at Yangon's airport broad daylight.Here Tin Shine Aung contrasts Myanmar's breakdown with Ukraine to illustrate what makes a polycrisis: in Myanmar, systems across governance, economy, and social services have simultaneously failed and safe exit pathways are scarce. Economically, factories in major cities often get only “two to three hours a day” of grid power, forcing costly generators; more than a million workers have lost jobs; basics like cooking oil have tripled versus pre-coup; sanctions intended for elites cascade down the economy; new U.S. tariffs of about 40% on some categories and military conscription further squeeze the garment sector and labor supply.And yet, despite state failure and natural disasters, even now, grassroots actors are improvising underground schooling, digital classrooms and alternative universities, and turning to small-scale renewables— evidence that sustainability thinking is already alive on the ground! Tin Shine Aung urges international partners to scale such local initiatives and design sanctions, tariffs, and aid logistics to avoid worsening multiplier effects. “Even in the polycrisis,” he says, “our Burmese people are quietly laying the foundation for the sustainable future.”

Episode #401: “Look at my eye. Trust me! You can do this!” With steady assurance, Nay Chi Linn describes her work at the Sunshine Care Center (SCC), a border-based facility she founded to care for Myanmar's war-injured. Located on the Thai side of the border, the SCC provides daily care, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and emotional support.Nay Chi Linn was raised in Yangon and studied law before moving to Chiang Mai for further study. There, she met an ethnic Karen man and got married; the couple lived in a refugee camp with his family for two years before moving out, but staying nearby on the Thai side of the border. After the 2021 coup, she started financially supporting civil servants and protesters, but Myanmar authorities began investigating her, and were able to trace a bank transfer. Warned of the imminent danger of being detained, she fled to her in-laws' house in the Karen-controlled town of Lay Kaw Kaw. There, in the chaos of displacement after the coup, she began helping people fleeing the regime or displaced by fighting with food, shelter, supplies and health needs; over time, the needs grew and her improvisations became more systematized, laying the foundations for what would become the SCC, which she opened after moving back into Thailand.Nay Chi Linn works with patients with a blend of firmness and empathy— what she calls the “energy of mom.” She allows the initial anger, fear and frustration of patients facing their challenging situations to wash over her, and then urges them to focus on what they have left and take responsibility for their recovery, for their families' and even their country's sake.The SCC is a demanding ecosystem of care that rests on routine, discipline, and morale. The busy, involved day starts early and ends late: medical teams check lists and send those with appointments to hospitals; logistics drives runs back and forth all day; evenings bring pickups and resets for the next day. Within those routines, the work itself is often improvisational and pressured. Amid this challenging, sometimes chaotic environment, Nay Chi Linn is always there for the people in her care. “I have no time to cry!” she exclaims about her workday. Still, she admits that she sometimes breaks down in private afterwards, yet still finds a way to keep going.

Episode #394: Sandar, an ethnographer and documentary photographer, dedicated her life to understanding Myanmar's diverse cultures. Before the coup, she conducted extensive research in ethnic territories, particularly in Kachin, documenting their struggles and traditions. However, when the military seized power, her ability to continue fieldwork was shattered. Facing restrictions and violence, she joined mass protests in Yangon, capturing the resistance movement as it first emerged onto the scene. As the military began to target anyone so much as holding a camera, she realized the dangers of remaining in the city, and sought another way to contribute.Sandar decided to relocate to Karenni, one of the first states to systematically resist the coup. There, she witnessed the destruction caused by military offensives and joined displaced medical workers, documenting their efforts. Later, she immersed herself in a Karenni military training camp for three months, observing how ordinary individuals transformed into resistance fighters. Her time there fundamentally changed her understanding of Myanmar's ethnic struggles, shifting her from an external observer to an active participant.Living in the jungle, she adapted to harsh conditions, learning survival skills and embedding herself in Karenni society. Recognizing the lack of education for displaced youth, she established an alternative school, later expanding it into a social studies diploma program. Despite repeated attacks forcing relocation, she remained committed to education as a form of resistance.Through her documentary work, Sandar highlights the resilience of Karenni civilians, and in so doing, challenges top-down peace efforts that ignore lived realities. She emphasizes that genuine solidarity comes from direct engagement. For her, the revolution is not just about fighting the military but reshaping Myanmar's social fabric, because real change must come from the ground up.

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 123 - What was the Saffron Revolution of 2007? What were the circumstances that caused it? What is its legacy?Resources: The Group Protesting the Murder of Mr. Nagai by the Army of MyanmarBurma-Myanmar Genocide 2007, aggregating news about current ongoing events, providing translations into English from Burmese blogs from within the countryBurma News InternationalBurma Archive[usurped]: an aggregation effort by SOAS academics, UK.Mae Tao Clinic (Dr Cynthia's Clinic) The Mae Tao Clinic provides medical care in a Burmese refuge camp across the border in Thailand to 150,000 refugees, it trains medics to return to Burma to provide health care and it treats injured or sick Burmese refugees searching for health care.Myanmar and the World from On PointU.S. Campaign for Burma Archived 29 July 2014 at the Wayback MachineMyanmar, Minorities, and the Military[usurped] David I. Steinberg, Foreign Policy in Focus, 10 October 2007MyanmaThadin Myanmar (Burma) News & Community HubIn pictures: Burma protests (BBC)Free Burma Australian Campaign Archived 11 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine Pictures and news from Protests in Australia.Protests, 26 September (video)[usurped] (WMV) Mizzima NewsAljazeera: Deserters leave Myanmar army (video) on YouTubeAljazeera: On the ground in Yangon, 28 September (video) on YouTubeFREE BURMA – International Bloggers' Day 4–10–07 (video) on YouTubehttps://www.gofundme.com/c/act/flood-relief#/⁠⁠Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com.Credits:Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-HostProven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host

Episode #382: Zack Tu Nan, a queer, ethnic Zaiwa activist and student living in the Netherlands, reflects on his journey through marginalization, faith, identity, and exile. Born in 1994 in—literally—a rice field in Kachin State while his parents fled military violence, Zack grew up in a remote village run by the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), where he enjoyed a rich, traditional Zaiwa upbringing. But entering a Burmese state school in Loi Jai exposed him to Bamar cultural domination—his family name was stripped away, his pronunciation mocked, and even his given name, “Tu Nan,” ridiculed.As a gender-nonconforming child, Zack lacked the language and social space to express his queerness. Raised in a rigidly Christian environment, he internalized the belief that his identity was sinful. Coming out later created tensions within his devout community. Eventually, he sought healing through personal “decolonization”—reclaiming Zaiwa animist practices, oral traditions, and Zaiwa cosmology, which he now hopes to preserve through a documentary film.After passing the national exam, Zack studied dentistry in Mandalay but found the system stifling. He later attended an online U.S. university while teaching Zumba in Yangon. Political activism for IDPs put him at risk, prompting his asylum claim in the Netherlands. Rejected and detained for deportation, COVID disrupted the process; he escaped from the facility and lived undocumented for a year before finally securing asylum.Despite loneliness and backlash, Zack remains committed to cultural survival. “The past is still haunting me here right now in the present,” he says, “but I carry the weight of my family, my kinship, my people and my community.”

Send us a textMoe Mylint Than is a student at Clatsop Community College pursuing an associate of arts Oregon transfer degree she was originally from Myanmar one of the Southeast Asia countries where there is a lot of civil war going on. However she studied bachelor of education for five years in Yangon university of education in Myanmar. Due to the military coup everything changed and she had no chance of continuing her education there. The coup shut down the universities and arrested the students who spoke out against the dictatorship and she was one of them.She moved to the United states to continue her education here though there have been so many differences in lifestyle, language barriers, and cultural diversities. She's personally participated in various international programs including ASEAN called the Japan East Asia network of exchange for students and youths in Japan in 2019 where she learned a lot of about natural disaster awareness. She was also the first runner up in the universities open debate tournament in 2019 and had the opportunity to host panel discussions on women empowerment in digital literacy and English roundtable discussions among the universities.She was also a delegate at model ASEAN meetings Myanmar where she discussed issues and solutions her goal is to become a qualified teacher who trains teachers and develops effective education systems in underdeveloped countries particularly.In Myanmar she aims to support young children in refugee camps and promote inclusion and equitable societies worldwide.To achieve this she's planning to pursue a bachelor of education of transfer program at Pacific university in Forest Grove OR in the fall term 2025 where she'll learn from professors and educators while sharing her own cultural knowledge and values and giving awareness about the education opportunities to the vulnerable people and creating a better and empathetic society. Subscribe to the Women of the Northwest podcast for inspiring stories and adventures.Find me on my website: jan-johnson.com

Officials on the take have long been a scourge of the people of Myanmar. There's anecdotal evidence that since the coup, demands by police, soldiers and civil servants for bribes, tea money and kickbacks have become even more blatant. What follows provides a mere glimpse of a pervasive national problem, as Doh Athan explores the impact on corruption and graft on a few residents of Ayeyarwady Region, the vast rice-growing delta west of Yangon.

Episode #369: “I promised Aung San Suu Kyi and committed myself to work for democracy and human rights in the country as long as necessary. And still it is necessary!” So says Kjell Magne Bondevik, former Prime Minister of Norway and a longtime supporter of Myanmar's democratic struggle. In this conversation, he reflects on his decades of advocacy for Myanmar, from a surreptitious 1997 visit to Yangon where he first met Suu Kyi, to his post-retirement work at the Oslo Center, which he co-founded to support democratic institutions globally. Bondevik describes Norway's strategy toward Myanmar as one of principled engagement: opposing the junta while supporting civil society and political parties. Though optimistic during Myanmar's tentative liberalization in the 2010s, he now concedes that Norway and others may have placed too much faith in the reform of Myanmar's transition period. The military's lurking presence was underestimated, ultimately culminating in the 2021 coup. Acknowledging the diplomatic dilemma around formally recognizing the National Unity Government, Bondevik calls for coordinated global action, combining pressure on the military with support for the democracy movement. He critiques ASEAN's passivity and highlights China's dual role—economically empowering the junta and holding sway over ethnic armed groups—as a major obstacle to international leverage. Yet he remains hopeful, urging Norway and others to sustain diplomatic efforts and keep Myanmar on the global agenda. “It's very easy to be pessimistic and to give up… but we know from history that it's possible to change the situation.”

Episode #354: Saravanan, an advocate for Myanmar's alienated Tamil community, illuminates their rich, yet overlooked, history. He describes an ancient connection, starting around 300 BC, through trade between Tamil merchants and the Mon people. Those early Tamil migrants eventually assimilated completely, suggesting hidden Tamil ancestry in many Burmese today. The colonial era marked a huge turning point. From just 19 Indians living in Yangon in 1852, the rice boom led to a surge of cheap Indian labor, which totaled 1 million by 1931. This forced migration through indentured labor, akin to slavery, fueled Myanmar's economy but also bred resentment. Saravanan details how discriminatory terms like kalar became linked to darker skin, creating persistent color-based classism. Anti-Indian sentiment escalated, culminating in the violent Rangoon riots in the 1930s. Then post-1962, Ne Win's regime deported many Tamils and nationalized their assets, while also banning their language and culture outright. For those who remained, this caused deep self-suppression and alienation. While modern media offers cultural revitalization, political participation remains severely limited due to lack of citizenship and fear of retaliation. Saravanan emphasizes that for Tamils, neither dictatorship nor democracy has brought genuine inclusion. He advocates for an “alienated minority committee” to actively integrate these communities, recognizing their history and providing legal and social equality. “Society has to take a step back, look at us and say, ‘Okay, these people belong to us. They have to walk with us, because they are part of us,'” he says in closing.

Episode #349: Oliver Tanner's journey begins in London, where as a teenager, he became restless and dissatisfied with the status quo. At 19, he traveled through Asia, which first exposed him to the idea of meditation. He first practiced yoga, but a chance encounter led to a Vipassana meditation course in the tradition of S. N. Goenka, which profoundly shifted his perspective. His commitment deepened through sitting and serving at Vipassana centers, notably in the UK, where he immersed himself in long courses and involvement in the meditation community. A turning point came when he decided to explore the Buddha's teachings directly. He traveled to Myanmar, and became inspired by the country's living Buddhist culture, the people's generosity, and their integration of Dharma into daily life. So he enrolled at the International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University in Yangon, and dedicated himself to studying Pali, Abhidhamma, and the suttas to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the Buddha's words, and integrate them into his life. His time in Myanmar highlighted the importance of independent practice and the continuous cultivation of wholesome qualities beyond formal sitting meditation. This holistic approach, supported by his studies, expanded his understanding of the Dharma, emphasizing integration into every moment of life. Oliver has since moved to Sri Lanka with his family, pursuing advanced studies in Buddhist philosophy, culminating in a PhD that delved deeply the intricate teachings of the Pattana. His journey, shaped by tradition, practice, and inquiry, reflects a profound evolution from youthful curiosity to a deeply integrated spiritual life.

In this episode we answer emails from Yangon, The Value Stock Geek, and Graham.  We discuss the ins and outs of margin accounts at Interactive Brokers, some annoyances with gold ETFs and 1099s, and BTAL vs. treasury bonds.And THEN we our go through our weekly and monthly portfolio reviews of the eight sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.Additional Links:Father McKenna Center Donation Page:  Donate - Father McKenna CenterTyler On The Security Analysis Podcast:  Tyler (@PortfolioCharts): The Amazing Power of Uncorrelated AssetsAnalysis Of BTAL vs. SPY vs. TLT With Correlations:  testfol.io/analysis?s=jAQO2TjzAPaper Re Stock Market Volatility And Treasury Bonds (C. Moise):  Flights to Safety, Volatility Risk, and Monetary Policy by Claudia E. Moise :: SSRNBreathless Unedited AI-Bot Summary:Diving deep into the financial weeds, Frank tackles several practical questions that impact do-it-yourself investors managing their own portfolios. What begins as a detailed exploration of Interactive Brokers' margin loan program reveals valuable insights about using portfolio assets as collateral, the tax deductibility of margin interest, and how to monitor your account to avoid margin calls.The conversation shifts to an unexpected tax headache many gold ETF investors face: those annoying tiny distributions that clutter 1099 forms while providing minimal value. Frank compares how different brokerages handle these transactions, offering practical advice for simplifying your tax reporting experience. For those weary of manually entering dozens of nickel-and-dime transactions each tax season, this segment provides welcome relief.Perhaps most valuable is Frank's thoughtful analysis of asset correlations and why treasury bonds remain irreplaceable in risk parity portfolios despite recent correlation changes. "Correlations are not magical and they're not random," Frank explains, dismissing the notion that we've entered a "new paradigm" where traditional diversification no longer works. He articulates why correlation changes are tied to macroeconomic conditions and why treasury bonds still serve as essential recession insurance that alternatives like BTAL cannot replace.The weekly portfolio review brings welcome news as most sample portfolios show positive performance, with gold continuing its strong 2024 despite recent pullbacks. Small cap value remains the year's underperformer, while the diverse range of portfolio strategies demonstrates how risk parity principles can adapt to different investor needs.Whether you're considering margin loans, puzzling over gold ETF tax statements, or questioning the role of treasury bonds in today's market environment, this episode delivers practical wisdom for navigating these complex investment waters. Frank's straightforward approach strips away the mystique surrounding these topics, empowering listeners to make more informed decisions with their portfolios.Support the show

La Birmanie a officiellement changé de nom pour devenir le Myanmar en 1989, une décision qui, au-delà de la simple terminologie, est profondément politique, historique et symbolique.Un changement imposé par la junte militaireC'est la junte militaire au pouvoir depuis le coup d'État de 1988 qui a décidé de ce changement. L'année suivante, elle a modifié plusieurs noms de lieux à consonance coloniale ou étrangère, dans une volonté affichée de rompre avec l'héritage du passé colonial britannique et de marquer une nouvelle ère. Ainsi, Burma en anglais est devenu Myanmar, Rangoon est devenu Yangon, et ainsi de suite.Que signifient « Birmanie » et « Myanmar » ?Les deux noms font en réalité référence au même peuple majoritaire, les Birmans (ou Bamars). "Myanmar" est la forme plus formelle et littéraire du mot "Birmanie", qui est lui-même dérivé de "Bamar", la prononciation plus familière. Autrement dit, il ne s'agit pas d'un changement radical de sens, mais plutôt d'une variation linguistique — comparable à dire « France » au lieu de « République française ».Cependant, pour les autorités militaires, « Myanmar » était jugé plus neutre et inclusif, car « Birmanie » pouvait sembler ne désigner que le peuple bamar, alors que le pays compte plus de 135 groupes ethniques. En ce sens, le changement visait aussi à affirmer une unité nationale, même si cette unité reste très contestée dans les faits.Une reconnaissance internationale partielleLe changement de nom a été reconnu par plusieurs pays et par l'ONU, mais pas par tous. Les États-Unis et le Royaume-Uni, par exemple, ont longtemps refusé d'utiliser le terme « Myanmar » car ils ne reconnaissaient pas la légitimité du régime militaire à l'origine de cette décision. Pour eux, continuer à dire « Birmanie » était un acte politique, un moyen de ne pas cautionner le pouvoir en place.Aujourd'hui encore, le double usage subsiste : on dit souvent « Birmanie (Myanmar) » ou inversement, notamment dans les médias ou les documents officiels internationaux.En résuméLe changement de nom de Birmanie en Myanmar n'est pas un simple ajustement linguistique. Il s'inscrit dans une logique de rupture avec le passé colonial, de reconquête identitaire, mais aussi de légitimation d'un pouvoir militaire contesté. Ce nom continue de porter une charge politique forte, reflet d'un pays complexe, à l'histoire tourmentée. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Episode #333: “The challenging times that we are facing reveal more than what we should do—they reveal who we should be.”So says Jeshua Soh, a Singaporean entrepreneur who has built a life in Myanmar grounded in long-term commitment, creativity, and service. Calling himself a contrarian in his life and business choices, he was first drawn to the country after a teenage-year visit in 2012; his connection to the country strengthened through volunteer work and friendships. To solve problems of hiring in his field, video production, where global freelancers and Singaporeans alike frequently left his employ for more lucrative gigs, he decided to take a chance and open a Yangon office for his company, building on his feeling of connection to the country. It worked. His Burmese team proved remarkably loyal; soon, other startups asked to place staff with him because of his success and growing expertise in the Myanmar business climate. This led to the launch of Crosswork, an HR-as-a-service platform that now supports over 120 employees.Alongside running his business, Jeshua launched a storytelling campaign to counter Myanmar's negative global image and highlight the country's culture, people, and potential. He has also taken on humanitarian initiatives, including cycling from Singapore and walking 500 kilometers from Bangkok to raise over 150,000 SGD for the Mae Tao Clinic. Just minutes after completing the walk, a powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar, prompting Jeshua and his team to quickly mobilize and lead extensive relief efforts.A core concern for Jeshua is Myanmar's brain drain. He urges those who've left not to give up on returning, warning that international aid alone can't substitute for skilled citizens who help rebuild. While he acknowledges safety concerns and doesn't romanticize the country's challenges, Jeshua believes in choosing action over paralysis. “I'm swinging for the fences,” he says. “And I think that there is value in a bit of contrarian thinking. Usually, it starts off something like a crazy idea—[that is] until more people start following!”

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Die Zerstörung nach dem schweren Erdbeben in Südostasien ist insbesondere in Myanmar immens. Es fehlt an allem. Erste internationale Rettungsteams sind eingetroffen. Auch die Schweiz hat Hilfe angeboten. Daniel Derzic, Chef der Schweizer Botschaft in Yangon, schildert die Situation. Weitere Themen: Im 18. und 19. Jahrhundert versuchte man in der Schweiz die Natur zu bändigen indem man Flüssen begradigte oder Wäldern trocken legte. Mit dem Klimawandel ist das zum Problem geworden, die Wälder sind heute zu trocken. Das versucht man nun zu korrigieren. In der nördlichen Hälfte Schwedens leben mehrheitlich indigene Sami. Gleichzeitig gilt der Norden des grössten nordischen Landes als Rohstoffkammer Europas. Die Interessen der Sami und die der Bergbauindustrie sind entsprechend unterschiedlich.

A Chinese rescue team has arrived at Yangon International Airport in Myanmar to assist in disaster relief efforts after a devastating earthquake jolted the country on Friday.

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake - which the US Geological Survey says had an epicentre in central Myanmar - has been felt in neighbouring countries, including Thailand where an unfinished high-rise has collapsed. Dozens of construction workers are missing, the Thai deputy prime minister says, and a search and rescue operation is under way. Damage in Myanmar is still being assessed. We speak to the International Red Cross in Yangon and hear first hand testiomny from Thailand's capital Bangkok.Also on the programme: the European Commission -- the EU's executive arm -- has announced a package of measures to help winemakers struggling to sell their product. Wine writer Julia Harding MW tells us why less wine is being drunk; and the visit by the US vice-president, JD Vance, to Greenland has sparked controversy. Greenlandic politician Qupanuk Olsen shares her perspective.(Image: Motorists ride past a damaged building after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar, in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 28, 2025. Credit: Reuters)

More than 144 people have died after a 7.7 magnitude quake in Myanmar. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in New Zealand says seven New Zealanders are registered in Myanmar and 161 in Thailand. All of its staff from embassies in Yangon and Bangkok have been accounted for. The BBC's Lindle Markwell who reports from Bangkok speaks to Susie.

Talked about Oscar, Grammy and how markets in Yangon got burned down when there's a development plan for the area

Episode #311: Paul Salopek's Out of Eden Walk is an extraordinary journey that retraces the migration paths of early Homo sapiens while examining the intersections of history, culture, and modernity. A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Salopek embarked on this transcontinental project in 2013 traveling by foot, starting from Africa's Rift Valley; it will end in Tierra del Fuego. As he walks, experiences humanity's age-old urge to move, he collects stories and makes connections with the landscapes and people he encounters, finding humanity's shared struggles and triumphs.In early 2020, Salopek waked into Myanmar, where he experienced the profound impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the military coup that followed. Stranded in a rural village, he documented the skillful ways that local farmers adapted to isolation and scarcity; he immersed himself in their routines. Later, quarantined in a hotel in Yangon during the coup's early days, he observed the city's descent into chaos. He prepared for uncertainty by storing water and food.Salopek witnessed the courageous resistance of Myanmar's youth, who improvised weapons in their fight against the heavily armed junta, wielding trash-can lids as shields and crafting makeshift bows and arrows. Despite their bravery, the brutal crackdown highlighted the tragic power imbalance between civilians and the regime. These experiences left Salopek reflecting on the systemic media neglect of crises like Myanmar's, which he compared to underreported conflicts in Africa. He argued that a lack of strategic resources and geopolitical significance often relegates such struggles to global obscurity.Amid this neglect, Salopek praised the resilience of Myanmar's people, who, despite immense challenges, continued to resist and document their plight. “Keep Myanmar in your heart,” he urged, emphasizing the importance of sustained attention and solidarity for those enduring these crises.

People affected by crises, and the people who respond to them, have been calling for change and equity for years, but for every reform pledge in Geneva or New York, there's little movement in Yangon or Juba.   Changing an entire sector is a tall order. But how can an entire system change? In reality, it has to begin with conversations between people.  For months, The New Humanitarian and the Center for Transformational Change sent out invites to people across the power spectrum in the aid world: heads of international humanitarian agencies, environmental, and refugee right activists, you name it. The goal? To set up one-on-one dialogues between people with the power to make decisions and mobilise resources and people who are affected by such decisions. “People need to be listened to, and when they come in with their own stories, that is a form of power,” argues Lina Srivastava, Power Shift's moderator and founder of The Center for Transformational Change. In this first episode of Power Shift, host Melissa Fundira, Adeso executive director Degan Ali, and Srivastava set the stage for conversations to come by highlighting how power inequalities prevent us from addressing humanitarian crises adequately and fairly, and by discussing whether dialogue can ever truly shift power. ___ Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube, or search “The New Humanitarian” in your favourite podcast app. You can find transcripts of all podcasts on our website. Are you or anyone you know interested in participating in future Power Shift conversations? Email us with the subject line ‘POWER SHIFT”.  

C.P. Ong is a 20th-generation Chen Family Taijiquan lineage disciple of both Chen Xiaowang and Chen Zhenglei. He has also studied extensively with Zhu Tiancai.He first began his Taiji studies in 1972 learning the Guang Ping Yang Style from Master Y.C. Chiang in Berkeley, CA. He is also a student of vipassana (insight) meditation and has attended several intensive meditation retreats in Buddhist monasteries in Yangon, Myanmar. He is the author of Taijiquan—Cultivating Inner Strength. He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from U.C. Berkeley in 1973 and is currently the executive Vice-President, USA Wushu-Kungfu Association.C.P. Ong's WebsiteYou can visit us @Our website: Somaticprimer.comFor upcoming live courses: Vidyamethod.comOur Online Learning Platform @ Somatic Primer on PatreonPlease consider supporting the show with a monthly donation and don't to forget to like and subscribe.Support the show

C.P. Ong is a 20th-generation Chen Family Taijiquan lineage disciple of both Chen Xiaowang and Chen Zhenglei. He has also studied extensively with Zhu Tiancai. He first began his Taiji studies in 1972 learning the Guang Ping Yang Style from Master Y.C. Chiang in Berkeley, CA. He is also a student of vipassana (insight) meditation and has attended several intensive meditation retreats in Buddhist monasteries in Yangon, Myanmar. He is the author of Taijiquan—Cultivating Inner Strength. He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from U.C. Berkeley in 1973 and is currently the executive Vice-President, USA Wushu-Kungfu Association.C.P. Ong's WebsiteYou can us @Our website: Somaticprimer.comFor upcoming live courses: Vidyamethod.comOur Online Learning Platform @ Somatic Primer on PatreonPlease consider supporting the show with a monthly donation and don't to forget to like and subscribe.Support the show

Adopted children may be allowed much closer contact with their birth families in the future as part of “seismic” changes recommended in a new report published earlier this month. At the moment family courts set out the level of contact the child will have with their birth parents, usually letters sent via an intermediary. But that could change. Anita Rani hears from two women who were adopted, who share their thoughts on what these changes could mean for adopted children, and Prof Beth Neil who helped to write the report. Gladiator II stars Paul Mescal as Lucius and Connie Nielsen returns to her role as Lucilla. The sequel also includes a female gladiator for the first time, Yuval Gonen plays the role of Arishat. Anita is joined by classicist and author Dr Daisy Dunn and the film critic Larushka Ivan-zadeh to discuss how accurate this portrayal is and the role women play in the film.'I Did Something Bad' is the debut novel by Pyae Moe Thet War. It tells the story of journalist Khin Haymar assigned by Vogue to get a scoop on Tyler Tun, Hollywood's hottest movie star in exchange for a top job. But along the way a man ends up dead. Will the pair fall in love and can they get away with murder? Pyae joins Anita to talk about wanting to write a rom-com with murder set in her hometown of Yangon, Myanmar and why the novel features some serious social commentary on abortion, corrupt police and representation in film.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Laura Northedge