The Australian Space Agency and the Indian Space Research Organization will be updating the space pact to allow more agencies and encourage the private sector to work together for both countries.

The Myanmar nationals who were sent to their home country on Wednesday came from Bangalore, Shillong, Churachandpur among others.

Whilst income disparity is stark, with the 26 richest people in the world holding as much wealth as half the global population, it is also the case that life-chances depend on factors such as gender, family and ethnic background, race and whether or not a person has a disability.

The Myanmar Fire Service Department said the incident took place early Thursday when the miners were collecting stones in the jade-rich Hpakant area of Kachin state.

At least six other people were also killed in the attack, reports said.