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Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore reaffirm commitment to safe Malacca Strait
Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore pledged at the 17th Co-operation Forum to keep the Straits of Malacca and Singapore open and secure under UNCLOS
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Indian police used excessive force against protesters, Amnesty says
Amnesty International accuses Indian police of using pellet guns, tear gas, and electric shock devices against youth protesting medical exam irregularities in Delhi and Bihar
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Coordinated Attacks Hit Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces
At least 51 coordinated attacks across Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani left three injured, damaged critical infrastructure, and disrupted rail services in southern Thailand
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Thaton’s Aok Taung Pyone Festival Draws Devotees from Across Lower Myanmar
The 11-day annual Aok Taung Pyone Festival in Thaton, Mon State, attracts devotees from across Lower Myanmar to honor the legendary nat kings with traditional rituals, boat-rowing, and cultural ceremonies
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Japanese man leaves 7-year-old child for hours to climb Mount Fuji
A Japanese father has been warned by police after leaving his 7-year-old son unattended for eight hours on Mount Fuji to continue climbing with his older child
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Indonesia, China discuss expanded defense, food and energy cooperation
Indonesia and China agree to deepen their defense, food, and energy cooperation during high-level talks in Jakarta, expanding their $167B trade partnership
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Border Fighting Tops Agenda at Annual Thai-Myanmar Military Talks: The Irrawaddy
Top military commanders from Thailand and Myanmar met in Bangkok for the 9th High Level Committee meeting to discuss border security, joint training, and the ongoing conflict
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Over 20,000 Pakistanis deported from Gulf countries amid security concerns
More than 20,000 Pakistani nationals have been deported from Gulf countries in recent months, with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates accounting for the largest share, according to official data presented in Pakistan’s National Assembly
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Myanmar military air strike kills 14 at Buddhist monastery
A Myanmar military air strike on a Buddhist monastery in Sagaing Region has killed at least 14 people and injured 20 others, reports say
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Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected as Bangladesh’s 23rd President
BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected Bangladesh’s 23rd president, defeating Col (retd) Oli Ahmad by 255 votes to 88
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Evergrande founder gets life in prison as China property crisis takes heavy toll
China sentences Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan to life in prison for embezzlement and bribery, fining linked firms $2.35 billion as the property crisis worsens
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14 Myanmar Nationals Detained for Illegal Entry into Bangladesh
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained 14 Myanmar nationals in Alikadam, Bandarban, after they illegally crossed the border and surrendered to security forces
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President Putin says Russia ready to expand oil, gas cooperation with Myanmar
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing have agreed to expand cooperation in energy, oil and gas exploration, and nuclear power during high-level Kremlin talks in Moscow
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5 Bangladeshis among 9 killed in Kolkata fire: MoFA
Five Bangladeshi nationals were among nine killed in a hotel fire in Kolkata. Bangladesh Deputy High Commission opens a 24-hour emergency helpline
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We Need to Meet’: Modi Keen to Make Tarique Rahman’s Visit Memorable
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses India-Bangladesh ties, Sheikh Hasina's extradition requests, fuel supply requests, and regional security concerns
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Indonesia Marks 81st Independence Day as Prabowo Calls for Prayers for Disaster Victims
President Prabowo Subianto led Indonesia's 81st Independence Day ceremony at Merdeka Palace, calling for national solidarity and prayers for disaster-stricken communities in Sumatra and East Nusa Tenggara
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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing Arrives in Moscow for Talks with Putin
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Moscow for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on defense, energy, and economic cooperation
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Behind the Arakan Army’s Religious Harmony Campaign
PR Stunt or Genuine Peace? The Reality Behind the Arakan Army’s Religious Harmony Campaign
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Bangladesh Seeks to Revive Teesta Water Deal Without Straining India Ties
Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee states Bangladesh wants an urgent Teesta water-sharing treaty with India while protecting friendly ties, even as Dhaka advances a China-backed river management project
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Several Injured in Explosion at School in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi
An explosion at a private school in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi district on Monday has left several people, including students, injured. Read the latest details