The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed on Monday that a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has caused 220 suspected deaths, as health officials struggle to catch up with the pace of spread of the epidemic.

While 101 confirmed cases and 10 confirmed deaths have been recorded, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the true scale is far larger. “There are now more than 900 suspected cases and 220 suspected deaths,” Tedros said at the Virtual Ministerial Briefing on the Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak on Monday. Tedros is set to travel to the DRC with the WHO’s emergencies director, as the agency commits to stopping the outbreak.

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The opening ceremony for the Induction Skills Training Course No. (1/2026) for Deputy Auditors and Assistant Auditors, conducted at the Advanced Accounting and Auditing Training School in Nay Pyi Taw under the Office of the Auditor General of the Union, was held Monday morning at the Nawarat Hall of the Office of the Auditor General of the Union using a hybrid system.

The Auditor General of the Union, Daw Naing Thet Oo, delivered the opening remarks. This training program is one of the priority implementation activities to be carried out within the first 100 days for the benefit of the public.

It aims to systematically develop human resources within the Office of the Auditor General of the Union and create a high-quality and efficient workplace through proper training and capacity building.

The training will include topics essential for Deputy Auditors and Assistant Auditors, who form the basic workforce of the Office of the Auditor General of the Union. These include civil service personnel’ rights and responsibilities, codes of conduct and disciplinary rules to be followed, financial regulations and office procedures, duties and responsibilities prescribed under the Auditor General of the Union Law, and the functions currently being carried out by the various departments under the Office of the Auditor General of the Union. A total of 28 Deputy Auditors and 14 Assistant Auditors will attend the training, which will be conducted for approximately four weeks, from May 25, to June 22, at the Advanced Accounting and Auditing Training School in Nay Pyi Taw.

Similarly, in the afternoon, the Auditor General of the Union attended and delivered remarks at an engineering knowledge-sharing discussion for inspection activities jointly organized by the Ministry of Construction and the Office of the Auditor General of the Union, Mandalay Region Auditor General’s Office.

The discussion aimed to ensure the quality of projects being implemented under the 100-Day Plan, the proper and effective use of public funds, and improved compliance with standards and regulations, it’s reported.         

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Group-stage matches of the 2026 Inter-State and Region Under-18 Men’s Football Tournament continued on 23 May at four venues across Myanmar, with strong support from football fans and departmental officials.
Matches were held at Zwegabin Stadium in Hpa-an, the State Stadium in Taunggyi, the Sports Garden Stadium in Bago, and Koethein Stadium in Pathein under a four-zone format.
In the day’s fixtures, Sagaing Region drew 1-1 with Rakhine State at Zwegabin Stadium, while the Chin State team defeated Magway Region 3-0 in Bago.
At Taunggyi State Stadium, Mon State secured a 2-1 victory over Taninthayi Region.
In addition, the Ayeyawady Region team defeated the Mandalay Region team 2-1 at Koethein Stadium in Pathein. — MNA/MKKS

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Yangon United, Yangon City and Yadanabon signed new players to prepare for the 2026-2027 season.
Yangon United signed former Rakhine United striker Mustapha, following Cameroonian midfielder Guy Mitchell, who played for Dagon Port, Myanmar national team full-back Hein Phyo Win and striker Pyi Moe.
Yangon United have signed Mitchell, who is only 20 years old, on a one-year contract after playing for the defunct Dagon Port for two years and is a player with MNL experience.
They have also signed Hein Phyo Win, who played for Thai club Nakhon Ratchasima, on a one-year contract. Hein Phyo Win is a young player from the Myanmar National League club Shan United and has played for Shan United twice. Pyi Moe has played for most MNL clubs and was last seen making a comeback for Yadanabon, which led to Yangon United signing him.
Yadanabon, signing with several new players in the pre-season, have also signed winger Zar Neya Thu from Dagon Star United and striker Zaw Htet Aung from Ayeyawady United.
Yadanabon have signed 11 local players for the new season, including Som Laman, Thet Paing Htwe, Pyay Phyo Aung (goal), Thiha Htet Aung, Moe Swe, Khant Min Thant (goal), Aung Kyaw Aye, Than Toe Aung and Hein Thet Phyo.
Yangon City have signed Myanmar U23 striker Than Toe Aung, who left Hanthawady United, on a two-year contract. Than Toe Aung, who had performed well for Hanthawady United, was brought in to strengthen the attack.
Yangon City have signed national team midfielder Myat Kaung Khant for the new season, and have already signed two players. — Shine Htet Zaw/MKKS

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Argentina captain Lionel Messi was diagnosed with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring on Monday, less than three weeks before the start of the FIFA World Cup.

The 38-year-old was substituted in the 73rd minute of Inter Miami's 6-4 MLS win over Philadelphia Union on Sunday, having shown discomfort after taking a free kick. Subsequent tests indicated the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward suffered "overload associated with muscle fatigue", according to an Inter Miami statement.

"The timeline for his return to physical activity will depend on his clinical and functional progress," it added. The World Cup will be staged in the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.

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“The Ministry of Education is working not only to ensure that all school-age children remain in school, but also to support children who are out of school for various reasons by conducting placement tests as part of special education programs.

In addition, the Ministry is expanding out-of-school education programs. Regardless of the circumstances, the Ministry is cooperating with relevant local organizations to create learning opportunities so that children do not become disconnected from education,” said Union Minister for Education Dr. Chaw Chaw Sein during the 2026–2027 Academic Year School Enrollment Day Ceremony held in the morning on May 25th, at Zabu Shwe Kyar Hall of Basic Education High School No. (14), in Zabuthiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw.

The Union Minister further stated that, in order to create employment opportunities related to industry, agriculture, and livestock breeding, the ministry has already opened 89 basic education industrial, agricultural, and livestock breeding High schools. Therefore, industrial, agricultural, and livestock-related subjects have now been introduced at the middle school level, and students who are interested will also have opportunities to continue studying these subjects at the high school level.

Afterwards, Chairman of the Nay Pyi Taw Council U Kan Myint Than delivered an address.

Following this, the Union Minister, the Chairman of the Nay Pyi Taw Council, Deputy Minister U Nay Myo Hlaing, and responsible officials distributed free textbooks, stationery, school uniforms, and school supplies. Later, the Union Minister and officials visited classrooms to observe the school enrollment process for students and distributed textbooks and stationery supplies, it’s reported.

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Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services General Ye Win Oo met trainees from the basic and advanced maritime youth course 1/2026 and the basic aviation youth course 10 and the advanced course 9, supervisors and instructors at Zeyathiri Beikman in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
On the occasion, the General delivered a speech, saying that the younger generation must understand the vital importance of the nation’s land, territorial waters, and airspace to become youths capable of safeguarding the State.
He noted that through naval and aviation youth training courses, they are expected to contribute to national defence tasks, develop strong morale, discipline, and physical fitness, cultivate the habit of working collectively in unity, nurture and enhance the interests and talents of young people, and foster greater conviction and patriotic spirit among the new generation of youths, thereby helping to produce human resources for the future of the State and Tatmadaw.
He underscored that all youth have to know that their strength is the best for sustainability of the State and efforts to modernize the nation.
The General highlighted that education is the best companion for a person to live and stand as an individual who is both intellectually accomplished and morally upright. It is education that shapes and cultivates the intellect capable of discerning and judging right from wrong.
He explained that countries rich in educated people are standing at the forefront of the world today. In order to achieve such leadership, humanity has continued its efforts and innovations under the guidance of education, resulting in progress advancing step by step and enabling people to live with a high standard of living.
The General urged youths to firmly build their moral foundation to be strong. They have to always forge patriotic spirit and love for the country to remain constantly alive and awakened in their hearts.
Moreover, he deeply urged the youth to begin striving and preparing themselves from now on so that, as a new generation filled with patriotism and love for the country, they will be able to shoulder and carry out the responsibilities of the State in the future.
The General and the youth exchanged commemorative gifts. Two trainees from the maritime and aviation courses recounted their experiences from the courses and spoke words of thanks.
The General gave a tea party to those youths, supervisors and instructors. The Myawady Entertainment Troupe performed song entertainment. The General cordially greeted the trainees, supervisors and instructors.
Before the ceremony, the youth trainees viewed round arms and weapons produced by the Myanmar Tatmadaw, Tatmadaw uniforms, communication devices produced by the Myanmar Tatmadaw, scale models of vessels, naval equipment, aircraft and helicopter scale models, pilot suits and equipment, and simulators of flying aircraft.
Also, present at the ceremony were Daw Nilar, the wife of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Kyaw Swa Lin and his wife Daw Nang Kue Ku, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Htein Win and his wife, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Tun Win and his wife, the Chief of the General Staff (Army, Navy and Air) and his wife, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and their wives, and guests. — MNA/TTA

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The opening ceremony for School Enrollment Day for the 2026–2027 academic year, organized by the Kayah State Government, was held Tuesday morning at the State Hall in Loikaw.

During the ceremony, the Chief Minister U Aunt Maw delivered an opening speech, saying that in line with this year’s School Enrollment Day slogan, “For the continuous development of the nation, let all school-age children enroll in school,” everyone present should cooperate and participate in ensuring that all school-age children are able to attend school and that children’s educational standards are improved.

Afterward, the Chief Minister presented school uniforms and cash awards to the teachers and education staff, as well as free textbooks and stationery for high school students. The Speaker of the State Hluttaw and the Regional Military Operations Commander also presented clothing allowances, cash awards, free textbooks, and stationery to administrative staff and middle and primary-school students. Responsible officials and students received the items.

Next, the State Education Officer gave a presentation regarding the 2026–2027 School Enrollment Day activities.

Following that, the Chief Minister and officials visited Basic Education High School (Branch) Lawdhamma, No. (3) Basic Education Middle School, and No. (2) Basic Education High School in Loikaw Township. There, they observed parents enrolling their children in school, presented school uniforms and school supplies to students, and warmly met and spoke with parents, guardians, and students who had come for enrollment, it’s reported.

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“Youth are precious treasures who play a central and valuable role in both present history and the future history of the nation. Moreover, they are important human resources for nation-building.

The strength of the younger generation is one of the greatest driving forces for the long-term stability, modernization, and development of the country. All youth is wanted to understand this clearly,” said Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services General Ye Win Oo during a meeting Monday morning with trainees and instructors from the Basic and Advanced Maritime Youth Training Course No. (1/2026), the Basic Aviation Youth Training Course No. (10), and the Advanced Aviation Youth Training Course No. (9), at Zeyathiri Beikman in Nay Pyi Taw.

The Commander-in-Chief further urged the young trainees to become a new generation filled with patriotism and love for the country, and to begin striving from now on so that they may one day shoulder the responsibilities of the nation in the future.

He encouraged them to improve themselves from a young age in order to protect and safeguard the motherland, to build their lives through education, and to learn from the many experiences they encounter throughout life by adopting good practices and avoiding bad ones. He expressed his wish for them to become future leaders who would make their parents proud and earn the trust of the nation as capable and modern citizens with the spirit of “strength and progress.”

Afterwards, the Commander-in-Chief presented commemorative gifts to the maritime and aviation youth trainees, and the trainees in return respectfully presented commemorative gifts to the Commander-in-Chief.

Subsequently, Ma Phyo Thinzar Lin from the maritime youth training course and Ma Win Theingi from the aviation youth training course explained the maritime and aviation experiences they had gained during the training, along with the knowledge and benefits they received from the courses. They also delivered words of gratitude.

Following this, the Commander-in-Chief hosted a tea reception for the trainees and instructors from the maritime and aviation youth training courses, while the Myawady Music Band performed songs in honor of the occasion.

Later, the Commander-in-Chief and accompanying members warmly greeted the trainees and instructors from both the maritime and aviation youth training courses. Before attending the honorary meeting ceremony, the maritime and aviation youth trainees toured exhibitions displayed inside Zeyathiri Beikman.

These included weapons manufactured by the Myanmar military, various uniforms used by the Army, Navy, and Air Force, communication equipment produced by the Myanmar military, scale models of naval vessels produced by the Navy, naval equipment and accessories, scale models of aircraft and helicopters used by the Air Force, pilots’ uniforms and equipment, and flight simulation demonstrations using simulators.

Responsible officials explained the exhibits and answered questions of interest from the trainees, it’s reported.

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The opening ceremony of the Basic Household Electrical Wiring Training Course, jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and the Government Technical High School under the Ministry of Science and Technology, was held Monday morning at the Government Technical High School in Nay Pyi Taw.

In his opening remarks, Vice Chairman (1) of the Central Committee for Youth Affairs and Union Minister for Youth Affairs, Dr. Maung Thein, stated that it is important to use electricity safely, as electricity has become an essential and widely used necessity in both urban and rural areas.

He said that electricity is an indispensable part of daily life and that by attending the training course, participants would be able to repair electrical appliances and electrical faults on their own using the skills they acquire. This would help reduce household expenses and contribute to easing family financial burdens.

He also encouraged the trainees to share the skills and knowledge they learn and become individuals who can assist and support their communities.

Afterwards, the Union Minister presented commemorative gifts to the instructors who would be teaching the course.

Following the closing of the ceremony, the Union Minister and responsible officials toured the teaching aid exhibition room and the training hall at the Government Technical High School.

Subsequently, the Union Minister visited Pan Tin Village Basic Education Middle School in Ottarathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw, and donated 100 dozen exercise books for students to the principals of the school, it’s reported.

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