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Reasons Why Junta Will Be Sole Beneficiary of Thai-Myanmar Taskforce
Thailand's proposed humanitarian taskforce with Myanmar's junta raises concerns of unwittingly aiding the oppressors and legitimizing their rule.
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Saudi Arabia employs highest number of Sri Lankan workers in 2023
As part of an annual migration trend, more than 200,000 Sri Lankan migrant workers venture abroad in search of employment opportunities. These expatriates play a crucial role in contributing to the country's foreign exchange reserves, a lifeline during Sri Lanka's ongoing severe financial crisis.
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Nepal Grapples with Onion Shortage
Amid India's onion export ban, Nepal turns to China for supply. Challenges arise as Chinese onions face consumer resistance. Reports hint at continued onion imports from India, raising trade questions.
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Aceh Students Force Rohingya Refugees from Temporary Shelter
Human rights groups and international organizations swiftly condemned the actions of the students, labeling them as "inhumane" and a violation of international refugee law.
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Myanmar Military's Assault Claims Innocent Lives in Rohingya Community
Tragically, a family of six, including three children, lost their lives in the attack. Only one survivor managed to escape but sustained severe injuries as their home was engulfed in flames.
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India has asked Pakistan to extradite Mumbai attack suspect Hafiz Saeed
Saeed is accused by India and the US of being involved in the 2008 attacks, which killed 166 people.
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Thailand Seeks Myanmar’s Help Against Cyber Crime Syndicates on Shared Border
Growing concerns point to the potential relocation of Chinese citizen-run online scam syndicates to the Thai-Myanmar border amid the Laukkai crackdown.
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India and South Korea Explore Joint Development Projects in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
Reports indicate that South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol is considering a visit to India to advocate key projects and engage in discussions on strategic technologies, the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, and China-related matters.
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China asks citizens to evacuate Myanmar border area over security risks
The Chinese Embassy emphasized the escalating safety risks in the Laukkai district, urging Chinese citizens to evacuate promptly
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Indonesian Students Protest Rohingya Arrivals, Demand Government Action
Protesters gathered in front of the provincial parliament in Banda Aceh, urging lawmakers to turn away the Rohingyas, expressing concerns about potential social and economic upheaval
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Indian Navy deploys warships to Arabian Sea after tanker attack
The United States has attributed the December 23 attack on MV Chem Pluto to Iran, claiming that it was "fired from Iran." Tehran promptly dismissed the accusation as baseless.
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Myanmar Junta Entices China with $8 Billion SEZ and Port in Rakhine State
The project's shareholding structure remains unaltered, with CITIC holding a 70 percent stake and the Myanmar side holding 30 percent, as agreed upon in 2018. The Kyaukphyu port and SEZ play a pivotal role in the 1,700-kilometer China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, connecting Yunnan province to the Indian Ocean.
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China's Gaming Draft Rules Spark Market Panic, Revision Considered
In November 2023, Chinese authorities released a set of draft regulations targeting the online gaming sector. The proposed rules included strict limitations on playtime for users under 18, capping it at one hour per day, and restricting adults to three hours per day.
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Refugees' Worsening Conditions in Bangladesh Camps
The drop in aid comes as the World Food Programme reduced food assistance to the Rohingya by 33 percent earlier this year, despite existing malnutrition issues in the Cox’s Bazar camps.
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Kashmir will turn into Gaza, Palestine if there's no dialogue between India & Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah
While acknowledging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance that war is not an option and issues should be resolved through dialogue, Abdullah expressed disappointment at the lack of actual discussions between the two countries.
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Myanmar’s Civilian Govt Dissolves National Business Federation For Funding War Crimes
Established over a century ago in 1919 as the Burmese Chamber of Commerce during colonial rule, the federation celebrated its centenary in 2019 under the ousted National League for Democracy government.
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Death Toll Rises to 18 in China-Owned Nickel Smelter Fire
The incident, which occurred on Sunday morning at the China-owned nickel smelter in Morowali regency, claimed the lives of 10 Indonesian workers and eight Chinese workers, according to Dedy Kurniawan, the spokesperson for the industrial complex housing the plant. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
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Philippines Eyes Global Halal Market Expansion
Despite being a predominantly Catholic nation, the Philippines aims to capitalize on its strategic location, growing Muslim population, and untapped potential.
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Myanmar Military Accused of War Crimes: Amnesty Report
Myanmar's military faces grave accusations of war crimes in Amnesty's report, prompting urgent calls for international intervention and justice.
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Residents in Western Indonesia Protest Mounting Rohingya Refugee Arrivals
Local residents and students, numbering over 200, took to the streets on Sabang island, off the western tip of Aceh, expressing concerns that the sudden influx is putting undue pressure on their communities.