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Malaysia's 100-year-old former PM Mahathir hospitalized after fall
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad, 100, has been admitted to the National Heart Institute with a right hip fracture following a fall at his residence
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ASEAN Special Envoy Meets Myanmar Junta Leader to Review Election Preparations
Philippine envoy Maria Theresa Lazaro meets Myanmar Junta chief to discuss the Five-Point Consensus and the progress of the military's phased 2026 elections
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Border Landmines Ravage Lives Along Bangladesh-Myanmar Frontier : AFP
The Bangladesh-Myanmar border has become a deadly zone as landmine casualties doubled in 2024, while the Arakan Army faces growing accusations of extortion and human rights abuses against civilians.
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Mù Cang Chải Showcases Tourism Promise Through Mông Khèn and Tớ Dày Flower Festival
Discover how the 2026 Mông Khèn and Tớ Dày Flower Festival in Mù Cang Chải is transforming Vietnam's northwestern highlands into a premier eco-tourism destination
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Bangladesh Orders Suspension of IPL Broadcasts Over Controversial Player Exclusion
The Bangladesh government has ordered an immediate ban on IPL broadcasts after star bowler Mustafizur Rahman was removed from the KKR squad without justification
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Heavy Fighting Reported Along Bago–Rakhine Border as Casualties Mount on Both Sides
At least 50-60 soldiers killed and multiple captured as Arakan Army forces clash with the military near Leyla Mountain on the strategic Padaung–Taungkot road
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Oil Prices Slip as Global Supply Cushions Shock of U.S. Raid on Venezuela
Crude prices edge lower as global supply buffers outweigh the geopolitical shock of the U.S. military operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
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Myanmar grants amnesty to over 6,000 prisoners as country marks Independence Day
To mark its 78th Independence Day, Myanmar’s military junta has released 6,134 prisoners and deported 52 foreign nationals amid ongoing political turmoil
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Bangladesh Navy Detains 273 Attempting Dangerous Sea Crossing to Malaysia
The Bangladesh Navy intercepted a vessel carrying 273 people, including Rohingya refugees, attempting an illegal sea journey to Malaysia near Saint Martin's Island
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Cambodia protests as Thai military places shipping containers One km inside border
Cambodia lodges a formal protest after Thai troops move shipping containers and razor wire 1km inside the border, displacing families and violating sovereignty
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USDP Leads as Myanmar Junta Releases Early Results from First Phase of Election
Myanmar’s military-backed USDP party takes a commanding lead in the first phase of the general election
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Myanmar Targets Higher Gas Output Through New Alliances with China and India
At present, Myanmar and Thailand are jointly investing in oil and gas projects across the Ayeyawady and Mottama sedimentary basins, along with offshore exploration zones in Myanmar’s coastal regions.
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Identity and Hope: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Seal Landmark Accord to Grant Rights to Decades-Old Rohingya Diaspora
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia reach a historic agreement to grant legal residency and identity rights to hundreds of thousands of Rohingya, ending decades of statelessness
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‘All of Bangladesh has become my family,’ says BNP leader Tarique Rahman
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman expresses heartfelt gratitude to millions who attended Khaleda Zia’s funeral, vowing to carry forward her political legacy for the people of Bangladesh
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Junta Hails ‘Victory’ as Myanmar Reports 50% Turnout in Initial Election Round
Myanmar's military junta declares the first phase of national elections a success with 52% turnout, while the USDP proxy party claims a landslide victory amid global condemnation
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Regional Leaders to Attend Khaleda Zia’s State Funeral in Dhaka
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will represent New Delhi, while Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq will attend on behalf of Islamabad, according to official statements from both governments.
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Global Tributes for Bangladesh’s ‘Uncompromising’ Leader
Global leaders mourn the passing of the BNP chairperson, a towering figure who defined Bangladesh’s democratic transition and political resilience
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Fire at Rohingya camp in Bangladesh damages dozens of shelters: UN migration agency
Dozens of Shelters Destroyed as Fire Sweeps Through Rohingya Camp in Bangladesh
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Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Dies at 80
BNP Chairperson and Bangladesh’s first female Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has passed away at the age of 80 while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka.
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Cambodia, Thailand and China Begin Trilateral Talks in Kunming Over Border Situation
Foreign Ministers from Cambodia, Thailand, and China meet in Kunming to discuss border de-escalation, peace-building, and the "ironclad" friendship between Phnom Penh and Beijing