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Eleven found dead in Thai-Malaysia search after Rohingya Migrant boat sinks
13 survivors found as authorities from both nations deploy air assets; status of a separate boat with 230 passengers remains unclear
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New Thai Ambassador Pledges to Boost Economic and Cultural Ties with Bangladesh
Thailand's new ambassador to Bangladesh, Thitiporn Chirasawadi, pledges to boost economic cooperation and cultural ties, citing shared strategic interests, strong trade, and support for Bangladesh's BIMSTEC chairmanship
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BGB refutes Arakan Army and ULA's 'propaganda' regarding border operations
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) refutes Arakan Army (AA) claims of support for ARSA/RSO, citing a recent AA border firing incident as a 'deliberate provocation'.
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Myanmar Military Announces 'Operation Hataw King' in Rakhine
Myanmar's military announces 'Operation Hataw King' in Rakhine State, a "large-scale" offensive targeting the AA ethnic armed group with "coordinated airstrikes."
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Orlando Bloom Warns of ‘Lost Generation’ as Funding Cuts Threaten Rohingya Children’s Future
During a four-day visit to Bangladesh, Bloom met children, families, and aid workers to witness firsthand the devastating impact of funding shortages on the world’s largest refugee settlement.
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Myanmar Invites Bangladesh to Observe National Elections
According to diplomatic sources, Myanmar recently sent a formal letter to Dhaka through official channels, seeking the deployment of Bangladeshi observers during the elections.
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Living Under Terrorism: The CHT's Criminal Empires
An investigation into the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), where armed groups like UPDF, KNF, and JSS run a $40M+ "terror economy" built on extortion, arms smuggling, and murder, trapping thousands of residents in a cycle of fear
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Pope Pleads to world do not forget people of Myanmar
Pope issues urgent plea for peace in Myanmar, calling for international aid amid devastating civil conflict
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Indonesia Hits 180 Million Social Media Users After Massive 26% Growth
New report reveals 62.9% of the population are active users; TikTok narrowly beats WhatsApp for daily time spent, while generative AI adoption surges
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Only 3% of School-Aged Rohingya Girls Receiving Education in Bangladesh: Burma Task Force Report
While praising the "unprecedented humanity" of the Bangladeshi government and its people toward the refugees, Mujahid emphasized the need for a long-term solution. "Securing their future now requires ensuring a sustainable education system,"Abdul Malik Mujahid, President of Justice for All and Chairman of the Burma Task Force stated
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Self-proclaimed socialist Zohran Mamdani completes stunning rise to be elected New York's next mayor
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old socialist state lawmaker, has been elected the next mayor of New York City, capping a stunning rise on a platform focused on housing and affordability
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'Shame that international community has not been able to solve Rohingya crisis': Vatican Minister
Visiting Dhaka, Vatican's Cardinal Michael Czerny called the unresolved Rohingya crisis a "real shame," highlighting the refugees' dire, stateless condition in Cox's Bazar after years
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Rohingyas Forced into War as Arakan Army, Myanmar Military Accused of Using Them as Human Shields
Rohingya civilians in Rakhine State are being forcibly recruited by both the Arakan Army and Myanmar's military, human rights groups report. They are being used as human shields and forced labor in the escalating conflict.
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Junta Troops Kill Civilians and Burn 19 Villages in Pauk Township Forcing Over 12,000 to displaced
A large-scale military operation in Pauk Township, Magway Region, has forced over 12,000 civilians to flee. Reports indicate junta troops and allied militias killed two men and set fire to 19 villages since October 29
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Rohingya Face Dire Situation 'Purely for Being Muslim: Chief Adviser Yunus
In meeting with Turkish delegation, Dr. Yunus thanks Turkey for "unwavering support," invites investment, and expresses grave concern for the future of Rohingya children in camps
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Cardinal Michael Czerny Visits Rohingya Camps, Urges Global Solidarity Amid Declining Aid
During the visit, Cardinal Czerny and his team interacted with Rohingya families and observed humanitarian projects operated by Caritas Bangladesh.
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Heavy Losses Stall Junta's Kyaukphyu Offensive Against Arakan Army
Myanmar junta forces, using land, sea, and air power, have reportedly been repelled with heavy casualties in Kyaukphyu after fierce resistance from the Arakan Army (AA)
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Myanmar's Intha Weavers Keep a Fragile Tradition Alive
From Flower to Fabric: On Inle Lake, the Intha People Guard the Painstaking Art of Lotus Weaving
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Myanmar Introduces Electronic Voting System as Political Tensions Rise
The Union Election Commission confirms the shift from paper ballots to electronic voting, aiming for efficiency and fraud reduction, as critics raise concerns over the political climate and recent arrests
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Beijing Brokers a ‘Frozen War’ in Myanmar, Sparking New U.S.-China Contest
Beijing's 'managed stability' to protect its Kyaukphyu port and economic interests is sidelining regional players and sparking a direct U.S. counter-strategy of 'managed disruption