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Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury emphasizes equal rights, dignity, and harmony for hill and plain communities at the Maha Wa Gwai Poi festival in Bandarban
Over 40,000 volunteers in Bhutan construct 108 Buddhist stupas in a single day, signaling a major milestone for the upcoming Gelephu Mindfulness City project
Thai human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa faces over 34 years in prison under Thailand’s strict royal defamation law (Section 112) after breaking taboos on royal scrutiny
Child rights advocate Hartini Zainudin criticizes Malaysian authorities over the 4-day detention of four Myanmar children, citing Child Act violations and language barriers
Myanmar military airstrikes near the Thai border shattered windows, damaged a hospital, and forced residents in Mae Hong Son to evacuate
Japan is urging FATF to remove Myanmar from its financial blacklist, potentially easing banking restrictions despite concerns over money laundering, cyber scams and illicit finance
Myanmar has begun releasing hundreds of ethnic Rakhine deported from Malaysia after weeks of detention, following diplomatic pressure from Kuala Lumpur over their treatment and safety
The Arakan Army ambushed a 150-member Myanmar junta convoy near the besieged Nat Yay Kan outpost, killing at least 10 soldiers and capturing five alive
Residents of Pamarawan Island in the Philippines are using bamboo, oyster shells, and mangroves to combat flooding and wave action as a cost-effective alternative to concrete seawalls
Four Myanmar nationals surrendered in Chonburi after allegedly beating their Chinese employer to death in Bangkok over an unpaid wage dispute
Nepal initiates a six-month feasibility study to assess routes, costs, and environmental impacts of a new Himalayan tourism highway connecting key mountain hubs
Philippines Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro visits Naypyidaw amid rising international pressure to meet detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman meets Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo, calling for deeper ties and foreign investment in energy, ICT, and infrastructure
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan criticizes UNHCR over stalled third-country refugee resettlement, ruling out returning Rohingya to volatile Rakhine State
A Chin refugee in Denmark has filed a criminal complaint against Myanmar's military junta, leveraging universal jurisdiction to seek justice for war crimes
Sri Lanka has evacuated and provided medical treatment to 40 Iranian sailors stranded in international waters before flying them home to Tehran
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman arrives in Japan for a 4-day visit focusing on attracting foreign investment, Economic Partnership Agreement implementation, and Rohingya diplomatic support
The China-Myanmar crude oil pipeline has delivered over 100 million tonnes since 2017, bypassing the Strait of Malacca and transforming energy supplies in southwest China
Kim Aris, son of detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, speaks out after a rare phone call. He describes her condition, isolated state, and junta publicity motives
State Minister Shama Obaed calls for stronger UN role in ensuring the speedy, safe, and sustainable repatriation of Rohingyas, highlighting Bangladesh’s commitment to multilateralism
