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Yangon landfills struggle to cope with mountains of garbage produced every day.

A giant fire raging at Yangon's largest dumpsite, in Hlaing Thaya Township, has been defying firefighters since Saturday. But they are making progress.

A look back at his historic tenure as head of state.

Elephants no longer needed in timber production have been relocated to the sanctuary.

To mark the 109th birthday of the late U Thant, The Irrawaddy collected some rare photos of the former UN chief with his family and international dignitaries.

In the village of Nga-pyaw-taw, U Kyaw Shwe is the only person who has maintained this ancestral business to keep the tradition alive.

From slaked lime to Myanmar albums to Ngapi to robes for Buddhist monks—all of it can be found for sale on Huaxin Street in Taipei.

Locals in Shan State launch homemade hot air balloons in a famous competition.

The residence of Myanmar’s first president opens to the public as a cultural museum.

The two casinos only accept Thai baht, as gambling in Myanmar is illegal.