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China- Myanmar Economic Corridor at risk
The focal point of this collaborative is the expansive Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a massive project aimed at repurposing an island off the coast of Rakhine State.
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Mapping India's Diplomatic Landscape Pre-Elections
As the electoral fever mounts, neighboring nations keenly observe the political landscape, poised to discern any seismic shifts in leadership.
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Four Indonesians arrested over Rohingya refugees smuggling
Last month, 69 Rohingya refugees were rescued by authorities in Aceh province after being stranded at sea for over a day, while six others were saved by local fishermen a day earlier.
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800 suspected scammers arrested in Myanmar-China joint operation
According to the embassy's WeChat channel, Chinese authorities cooperated with their Myanmar counterparts, leading to coordinated raids in Muse City, a key trading center in northern Shan state.
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Ibrahim's Stance Stirs Controversy on LGBTQ Rights in Malaysia
Despite Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's reputation as a progressive reformer, LGBTQ communities in Malaysia continue to face heightened scrutiny and discrimination under his government.
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Myanmar Junta's Brutal Tactics: Burnings and Beheadings Escalate
United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Türk recently described the situation as a "never-ending nightmare," highlighting the "chilling disregard for human life" exhibited by trained soldiers against their own people.
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Opposition Leader in India Detained Until April 15 in Corruption Case
Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) says he has been “falsely arrested” in a “fabricated” case ahead of the polls, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) deny political interference.
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Congress unites Modi’s Opposition in Rally against “Tax Terrorism"
Rahul Gandhi, leader of the opposition Congress party, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to manipulate the election during a rally in New Delhi, prompting chants of "shame" from the crowd.
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ULA's Role in Rakhine's Transformation
Established in 2009, the United League of Arakan/Arakan Army (ULA/AA) has rapidly ascended to become one of Myanmar's most formidable resistance groups.
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"Myanmar, no space for a quick fix” ex-UN country head
In order to successfully address the situation in Myanmar, Petrie identified several initiatives that the UN and international community could take.
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25 Myanmar junta soldiers killed during clashes in Rakhine and Magway : AA Reports
In this skirmish, the AA also disclosed that some of the Military Council’s weapons and ammunition were confiscated, while two AA members sustained minor injuries.
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Indian Navy Rescues Crew from Iranian Fishing Vessel Seized by Pirates off Somalia
The captured pirates are now being escorted to India to face legal proceedings under domestic laws governing piracy on the high seas, as announced in a separate statement issued by the navy on Saturday.
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Fire at Indonesian ammunition depot extinguished, military says
The military said no one was killed or injured. The blaze was extinguished at around 3.45am on Sunday, said Mohammad Hasan, the military commander for Jakarta.
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Min Aung Hlaing calls for unity, says military holding power 'temporarily'
The nation finds itself embroiled in a civil war pitting the military against a coalition of ethnic minority rebels and resistance factions, born from the junta's brutal crackdown on dissenting voices.
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Local Protests Displace Rohingya Refugees in Indonesia's Aceh Province
Last Thursday, authorities rescued 69 Rohingya refugees who had clung to the overturned vessel for over a day, with six others saved earlier by fishermen. Tragically, at least 11 Rohingya perished at sea, prompting authorities to halt search efforts despite survivors' claims of more passengers aboard.
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McDonald’s Loses $7 Billion in Boycott Over Israel Support
The impact on McDonald's stocks continued to be felt as shares plummeted by 3.37 percent, amounting to $9.93, ultimately settling at $284.36 on Thursday.
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Myanmar Army Behind Facebook Pages Spewing Hate Speech Against Rohingya: UN Probe
United Nations' Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) says there is clear evidence Myanmar's military secretly orchestrated the hate speech campaign.
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China sends 1,500 tonnes of drinking water from Tibet to Maldives
According to reports from Edition.mv, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the arrival of the shipment, highlighting the quality of the donated water sourced from pristine glacial regions known for their purity and mineral richness.
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Resurgent Violence in Myanmar Reignites Rohingya Crisis
The military's plans to impose forced conscription in February and extend the state of emergency in January has alarmed many, especially the Rohingya community.
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India to spend $3.7 bln to fence Myanmar border
This action was prompted by worries about the regional and family ties between the northeastern states of India and Myanmar, as well as the thousands of soldiers and civilians that crossed the border following the military coup in Myanmar in 2021.