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Trump tariffs trigger 11% slump in Bangladesh’s RMG exports to US in October
Bangladesh’s garment exports to the US fell 11% in October due to a new 36% total tariff burden under the Trump administration
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Myanmar's exile government urges ICJ to Deny Myanmar Junta Right to Represent State in Genocide Hearings
Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG) has formally asked the ICJ to deny the military junta the right to represent the state in upcoming Rohingya genocide hearings
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Trump Approves Bill Proposing 500% Tariffs on India, China, and Brazil Over Russian Oil Trade
The Hindu reported that US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor is expected to visit New Delhi this weekend, with discussions likely to focus on a complete halt to Indian oil imports from Russia, amid indications that such imports have already been reduced.
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ICJ to Begin Hearings on Merits of Rohingya Genocide Case on January 12
In November 2019, The Gambia asked the ICJ to institute proceedings against Myanmar under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. The application also requested provisional measures to protect the Rohingya while the case is under consideration.
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Pope Leo XIV Opens 2026 Catechesis with Renewed Focus on Vatican II
Pope Leo XIV begins a new series of general audiences at the Vatican, calling for a fresh reading of Vatican II documents to address global justice and peace
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Rohingya women build confidence and independence through adult learning in Cox’s Bazar :UN Women
Through the Accelerated Adult Learning initiative, hundreds of Rohingya women are gaining the reading and numeracy skills needed to navigate camp life and pursue vocational dreams
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CA calls for setting up independent institution to conduct research on power, energy
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus directs the establishment of an independent R&D body for Bangladesh’s power and energy sectors to ensure sustainable, evidence-based policymaking through 2050
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Curfew Imposed in Nepal’s Border City After Mosque Vandalism Sparks Protests
Strict Curfew Clamps Down on Birgunj Following Religious Unrest and Mosque Desecration
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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.