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Thailand Sees Suu Kyi Phone Call as Positive Sign for Myanmar’s ASEAN Return
Thailand welcomes Kim Aris’s first phone call with Aung San Suu Kyi in over five years, calling it an encouraging sign for Myanmar’s engagement with ASEAN
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Suu Kyi’s Son Speaks to Her for First Time in Five Years
Kim Aris speaks to detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi for the first time in over five years, saying she sounded fairly healthy
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Bijoya Dashami Celebrated Across Bangladesh, Kolkata
Hindu devotees across Bangladesh and Kolkata celebrated Bijoya Dashami, the final day of Durga Puja, with traditional rituals, Sindur Khela, colourful processions and the immersion of Goddess Durga’s idols
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China Moves to Cement Myanmar Influence After U.S. Talks With Regime: The Irrawaddy
China met nine Myanmar political parties in Yangon to gauge public opinion and strengthen bilateral ties as the US renews engagement with the military regime
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Rohingya crisis requires Myanmar to address root causes: Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohammad
Malaysia urges Myanmar to tackle the root causes of the Rohingya crisis, saying concrete action is essential for safe, voluntary and sustainable repatriation
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ALP Chief Says Arakan Army Must Join Peace Talks to Achieve Peace
ALP chairperson Saw Mra Raza Lin says the Arakan Army must join peace negotiations, stressing that dialogue is essential to end Myanmar’s ongoing conflict
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King Charles Sends Books to Detained Myanmar Leader Suu Kyi
King Charles III sends two books and a sealed letter to detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi as the military government releases photographs
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Former Peace Negotiation Chief Yar Pyae Becomes Myanmar Defence Minister
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing appoints former peace negotiator Yar Pyae as defence minister amid ongoing post-coup cabinet rearrangements in Naypyidaw
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AI-powered volunteer network helps stranded protesters return home in New Delhi
Created by activist Rajiv Choudhary, the AI-assisted 'Detainee Gharwapsi Yojana' coordinates 130+ volunteers to rescue stranded anti-government protesters in New Delhi
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Myanmar Parliament Extends Emergency Rule in 55 Townships for Another 90 Days
Myanmar’s Union Parliament approves a 90-day extension of emergency rule across 55 townships, citing security concerns, instability, and rule of law
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At Least 19 Killed in Stampede at Hindu Festival in Kolkata
At least 19 people, including a child, died in a stampede during the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata, India. Read the latest updates on casualties, compensation, and investigations.
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Asia meth seizures soar as Myanmar becomes hotbed of production: NiKKEI Asia
Methamphetamine trafficking surges across East and Southeast Asia as Myanmar becomes a major production hotbed, fueling regional security and public health challenges
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Bangladesh Urges OIC to Maintain Pressure on Myanmar for Rohingya Return
At the 52nd OIC meeting in Baghdad, Bangladesh calls on Islamic nations to pressure Myanmar for safe Rohingya repatriation and address Gaza and Islamophobia
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U.S. holds more secret talks with Myanmar’s military-backed rulers in Tokyo : Reuters
ashington and Myanmar’s military junta conduct secret talks in Tokyo to address scam centers and access critical rare-earth mineral resources
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India, Myanmar Sign Five Development Deals Worth $247,500 Under Mekong-Ganga Cooperation
India and Myanmar signed five MoUs worth $247,500 under the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation initiative to boost local infrastructure, education, sports, and technical training
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Myanmar Resistance Group Condemns Military Attacks on Buddhist Monasteries
Myanmar’s Sagaing Region Strike Force urges senior Buddhist monks to condemn military airstrikes on monasteries and protect religious sites amid ongoing conflict
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Pakistan School Roof Collapse Kills 29, Including 28 Children
At least 28 children and a teacher died after a private school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan. Emergency services are searching the debris as over 30 remain injured
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Nepal seeks India-China cooperation to tackle Himalayan climate threats
Nepal PM Balendra Shah proposes the Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism to foster India-China cooperation on melting glaciers, floods, and disaster warnings
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Bangladesh Calls for Strong UN Convention on Crimes Against Humanity
Bangladesh delegate Muhammad Nawshad Zamir addresses the UN Sixth Committee, urging a strong global convention to protect victims of mass atrocities and hold perpetrators accountable
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Indonesia Peatland Fire Destroys Nearly 300 Homes, Forces 1,000 to Flee
A fast-moving peatland fire in Indonesia's Bangka Belitung has destroyed nearly 300 homes and displaced 1,000 residents as El Niño intensifies regional wildfires