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Two Thai Air Force Pilots Killed in Training Aircraft Crash in Northern Thailand
Two Royal Thai Air Force pilots died Thursday after their AT-6TH aircraft crashed during a training mission in Chiang Mai's Chom Thong district
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Starmer Seeks ‘Sophisticated’ Reset in UK–China Ties During Beijing Visit
British PM Keir Starmer meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking the first UK leader visit in 8 years. Focus includes trade, security, and human rights
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Hpa-an, Pindaya and Kalaw Highlight Myanmar’s Tourism Potential at ASEAN Awards 2026
Discover how Hpa-an, Pindaya, and Kalaw secured top honors at the ASEAN Tourism Awards 2026, highlighting Myanmar’s growth in sustainable and community-focused tourism
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Rohingyas with passports are not citizens: Foreign adviser
Bangladesh Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain clarifies that 69,000 Rohingyas with Bangladeshi passports are not citizens
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‘Disneyland Thailand’ in Eastern Economic Corridor Feasible, PPP Study Underway: Deputy PM
Beyond Theme Parks, Project to Include 80,000-Seat Stadium and Concert Hall, No Casino Planned
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CA Yunus inaugurates e-learning programme in CHT schools
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus inaugurates a phased e-learning initiative for 149 schools in Chittagong Hill Tracts to bridge the digital divide and fix teacher shortages
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Two Bangladeshi teenagers Fishermen Injured by Myanmar Gunfire Along Teknaf Border
Border Violence Escalates, Myanmar Gunfire Hits Bangladeshi Teenagers in Naf
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Myanmar Nationalists Rally in Yangon as ICJ Hears Rohingya Genocide Case
Hundreds of nationalists and monks gathered in Yangon to protest ICJ genocide charges against Myanmar
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Rights Groups Report Nearly 6,000 Killed in Iran Protest Crackdown
Rights groups report at least 5,848 killed and 41,000+ arrested in Iran's recent protest crackdown
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Pakistan, Myanmar Agree to Expand Trade, Investment and Tourism Ties
Pakistan and Myanmar sign a key MoU in Islamabad to bolster bilateral cooperation in trade, agriculture, and religious tourism following high-level talks
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Sir Mark Tully: A Gentle Voice for Truth That Stood with Bangladesh
Explore his fearless reporting on the 1971 Liberation War and his lifelong commitment to South Asian journalism
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Youth Majority, Old Guard Candidates: Nepal’s Election Exposes Generational Gap
Despite a youth-driven uprising in 2025, Nepal's March 5 elections see established parties fielding senior candidates over 60, highlighting a persistent generational divide
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APHR Urges ASEAN Chair Philippines to Rethink Strategy on Myanmar
The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) calls on the Philippines to shift its approach to the Myanmar crisis, rejecting the junta's fraudulent elections and engaging with democratic leaders
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Bangladesh Rejects Myanmar’s ICJ Claims, Reaffirms Rohingya Identity and Right to Return
Dhaka firmly rejects Myanmar’s ICJ submissions labeling Rohingya as "Bengalis." The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms their ethnic identity and demands a safe, dignified return to Rakhine
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PCB Chief Says Bangladesh ‘Treated Unfairly’ by ICC Over T20 World Cup Venue Dispute
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi criticizes the ICC for "unfair treatment" of Bangladesh regarding T20 World Cup venues in India
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Myanmar holds final round of military-run election, junta ally set to win
Myanmar military authorities conclude the final round of the 2026 general election
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To Lam Reappointed as Vietnam’s Communist Party Chief, Vows to Accelerate Economic Growth
Lam, who has built a reputation as a pragmatic reformist, pledged to steer the export-driven nation toward sustained, high-speed growth. In his post-election remarks, he called for a governance system built on integrity, talent, courage, and competence, stressing that officials will be judged by performance and measurable results.
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Dhaka criticises Myanmar’s ICJ submissions over Rohingya genocide case
In a press release issued on Thursday (23 January), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Bangladesh “takes serious exception” to Myanmar’s attempt to portray the Rohingya as “illegal migrants” and “internal security threats,” and to frame the 2016–17 military operations in Rakhine State as counter-terrorism measures.
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In a World on Fire: Crisis as the Ultimate Power Broker in South Asia
From the streets of Dhaka to the borders of Afghanistan, leaders are turning overlapping disasters into strategic leverage, aid revenue, and political survival
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Singapore has proposed ASEAN-wide system for tracing scam calls across borders
Minister Josephine Teo calls for unified telecom cooperation to track fraudulent calls and SMS messages at their source across Southeast Asia