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Myanmar Seeks Deeper SCO Engagement to Drive Green Industry and Investment
Myanmar Ambassador U Zaw Win Myint outlines plans to deepen SCO cooperation, focusing on renewable energy, green investment, and sustainable agriculture
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Nepal Sends Diplomatic Notes to India and China Over Lipulekh Route Dispute
Nepal formally protests to India and China regarding the reopening of the Lipulekh Pass for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, citing sovereignty under the Sugauli Treaty
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Indonesia police probe alleged abuse of Rohingya at camp
Indonesian authorities and police are investigating allegations of sexual abuse involving four Rohingya women after a reported escape attempt from a North Aceh shelter
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Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest After Sentence Cut in Myanmar Amnesty
Myanmar's military government has transferred Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest and reduced her sentence to 18 years during the Full Moon Day of Kason amnesty
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Sri Lanka Women complete 3-0 sweep after last-over thriller against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka Women secured a 3-0 T20I series sweep against Bangladesh, winning a rain-shortened 9-over thriller by 3 runs in Sylhet, Chamari Athapaththu named Player of the Series.
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Rohingya Journey to Survival Portrayed in Venice-Awarded Film Screened in Dhaka
Japanese director Akio Fujimoto’s award-winning film 'Les Fleurs du Manguier - Lost Land' screened in Dhaka, depicting the perilous journey of Rohingya refugees
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16 Killed, 21 Injured as Truck Overturns in Myanmar’s Nay Pyi Taw
At least 16 people died and 21 were injured after a six-wheeled truck carrying bamboo overturned in Myanmar’s capital, Nay Pyi Taw, Emergency services are investigating
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Mizoram Declared Insurgency-Free After Final Militant Group Lays Down Arms
Mizoram has been declared insurgency-free after the final militant group, HPC(D)’s Lalhmingthanga Sanate faction, surrendered arms, Chief Minister Lalduhoma calls it a historic step toward lasting peace
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1,100 Rohingya Camp Volunteer Teachers Receive First Formal Certificates in Bangladesh
More than 1,100 volunteer teachers in Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char receive formal certificates through a UNICEF-AUW training initiative in Bangladesh
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Arakan Army’s Crackdown Sparks Fear as Traders, Youth Detained at Arakan Checkpoints
Residents in Myanmar’s Arakan State report a surge in detentions of youth and traders by the Arakan Army, Despite holding valid permits, many are being seized for military training, threatening regional trade and survival
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Japan announces $17.5mn in Rohingya aid as Dhaka calls for repatriation
Japan pledges $17.5 million for the Rohingya crisis during a high-level meeting with PM Tarique Rahman, Discussions focused on repatriation, Matarbari port, and the Economic Partnership Agreement
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Myanmar Grants Amnesty to Over 1,500 Prisoners on Buddha Day
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing grants amnesty to 1,519 prisoners, including foreign nationals, to mark Buddha Day (Full Moon of Kason)
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India’s New Tea Import Rules Threaten Nepal’s Key Export Sector
The Tea Board India has implemented a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that fundamentally changes how Nepali tea enters its largest market
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ICJ verdict on Rohingya genocide case expected soon: Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman announces that the ICJ verdict on the Rohingya genocide case is expected soon following the completion of oral and written hearings
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Myanmar Civil Society Urges ASEAN to Reject Military-Backed Regime
201 civil society groups demand ASEAN reject Myanmar's military-dominated administration, citing election fraud, airstrikes, and a growing humanitarian crisis
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Bangladesh enters Nuclear Power Era as Rooppur Plant Begins Fuel Loading
Bangladesh officially enters the nuclear energy-producing era as the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant begins uranium fuel loading in Unit-1
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69 Rohingya Rescued During Malaysia Trafficking Attempt, Three Smugglers Arrested in Teknaf
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) rescued 69 Rohingya refugees, including 40 children, during two separate anti-trafficking raids in Teknaf., Three smugglers were arrested while attempting to transport the group to Malaysia via dangerous sea routes
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Sweden Maintains Humanitarian Aid to Myanmar Despite Broader Funding Cuts
Sweden reaffirms commitment to Myanmar with a share of 2.7 billion SEK in humanitarian aid, despite significant cuts to long-term development projects worldwide
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Indonesia Urges Stronger Protection for UN Peacekeepers After Lebanon Attacks
Indonesia calls for an urgent UN security review following attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Jakarta demands accountability and better safeguards for the Garuda Contingent.
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Bangladesh Leads Adoption of Sustainable Bioeconomy Resolution at UNESCAP Session
Bangladesh secures a major diplomatic win as the 82nd UNESCAP session unanimously adopts its resolution on sustainable bioeconomy and regional innovation