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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
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
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing grants amnesty to 1,519 prisoners, including foreign nationals, to mark Buddha Day (Full Moon of Kason)
The Tea Board India has implemented a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that fundamentally changes how Nepali tea enters its largest market
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
201 civil society groups demand ASEAN reject Myanmar's military-dominated administration, citing election fraud, airstrikes, and a growing humanitarian crisis
Bangladesh officially enters the nuclear energy-producing era as the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant begins uranium fuel loading in Unit-1
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
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
Indonesia calls for an urgent UN security review following attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon, Jakarta demands accountability and better safeguards for the Garuda Contingent.
Bangladesh secures a major diplomatic win as the 82nd UNESCAP session unanimously adopts its resolution on sustainable bioeconomy and regional innovation
Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrives in Russia for high-level talks with President Putin, presenting a phased peace proposal following the cancellation of U.S.-led talks
Rohingya leaders at Camp-13 in Cox’s Bazar urge the international community to expedite safe repatriation to Myanmar while addressing rising crime among camp youth
the operationalization of the RELOS pact between India and Russia in 2026 shifts South Asian geopolitics, grants India Arctic access, and challenges US influence
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing to discuss trade, border stability, earthquake reconstruction, and anti-fraud initiatives
Residents and leaders in Rangamati rally against "misleading" information regarding the Chattogram Hill Tracts presented at the UN, calling for legal action against false narratives
President Trump confirms the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting will not impact military operations against Iran, as "lone wolf" probe continues
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has placed 60 townships under direct military control for 90 days, tightening authority in conflict-hit regions despite criticism over recent elections.
The World Food Programme reports a 19% rise in food prices across Myanmar since February, driven by conflict, fuel costs, and global disruptions, raising serious food security concerns
Home Minister Sudan Gurung has resigned from Nepal's cabinet following allegations of financial misconduct, just weeks after the Rastriya Swatantra Party took power
