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Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Clash Leaves Four Civilians Dead Despite Fragile Ceasefire
Four Civilians Killed at Chaman-Spin Boldak Crossing; Both Sides Trade Accusations of Firing First
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Looting and Assault: Arakan Army Allegedly Terrorizes Rohingya Villages, Says Report
Escalating Abuse: Rohingya Report Arakan Army Harassment, Theft, and Assault in Maungdaw Township
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Min Aung Hlaing Says Military May Gradually Reduce Parliamentary Role ‘When No EAOs Exist’
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing stated the military would only consider reducing its parliamentary role when 'no EAOs exist,' justifying the Tatmadaw's continued political dominance
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Bangladesh Seeks to Shape “New Canvas” in Ties with India: Envoy
Speaking at an interactive session hosted by the Merchants' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) in Kolkata, Hamidullah acknowledged differing perspectives between the two neighbours but noted that such complexities are natural in a long-standing relationship.
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SiGMA South Asia debuts in Colombo, drawing 2,500 delegates and spotlighting Sri Lanka’s rising gaming hub status
SiGMA South Asia made a high-impact debut in Colombo, Sri Lanka, gathering 2,500 delegates from the global gaming and tech sectors
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Govt Launches Starlink Internet in CHT District Schools to Boost Digital Learning
Bangladesh Satellite Company Ltd (BSCL) signs deals with three Hill District Councils to install Starlink satellite internet in CHT schools
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3,000 metric tons of sunflower oil arrive for Rohingya in Bangladesh
The 3,000 metric tonnes of cooking oil, procured through a $7M Swedish contribution, will meet the needs of one million refugees for three months under Ukraine's 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative
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Opium Poppy Cultivation in Myanmar Hits Highest Level in a Decade, UN Report Finds
Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar has surged 17% to a decade high of 531 sq km, driven by civil conflict and poverty, UNODC reports. This boom follows Afghanistan's ban, threatening to reshape global heroin supply routes to Europe
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Koica Unveils $96m Plan to Boost AI Skills, Cybersecurity and Rural Growth in Bangladesh
Major assistance package focuses on high-tech skills, digital security center, and poverty reduction through 2036
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Online abuse against young women spikes in Bangladesh: UN Women
UN Women and UNDP launch interactive drama platform to combat rising digital abuse and gender-based violence among youth
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U.S. House Financial Services Committee Votes to Increase Sanctions on Burma's Military Junta
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee unanimously approved the 'No New Burma Funds Act' (H.R. 4423), significantly increasing economic and political pressure on Myanmar's military regime
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Twenty-Eight Years After the Peace Accord: Where the Hills Stand Today
Nearly 28 years after the CHT Peace Accord, the region is dominated by six armed factions, including the UPDF and PCJSS, turning the hills into a center for extortion, abductions, and power struggles instead of peace
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Landmine Casualties Hit Four-Year High as Conflicts Intensify in Syria and Myanmar
Landmine Monitor 2025 reports over 6,000 landmine and UXO incidents in 2024, the highest since 2020
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Asia reels from deadly floods as Sri Lanka and Indonesia deploy military for massive relief efforts
Catastrophic flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka and Indonesia have killed nearly 1,000 people. Both nations have deployed the military for massive relief, with presidents declaring states of emergency
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Beyond 'Grey Areas': Bangladesh Demands Joint Stewardship from India on Settled Bay Boundary
A decade after the 2014 UN tribunal verdict, Bangladesh asserts its absolute sovereign rights over the Bay of Bengal and rejects India's 'grey areas' narrative, demanding constructive engagement for regional cooperation and blue economy initiatives
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Finland to Shut down Embassies in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Myanmar in 2026
Helsinki redirects resources to 'strategically more important' nations as part of a major global diplomatic network reform; closures include missions in Islamabad, Kabul, and Yangon
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UN Condemns US Decision to End TPS for Rohingya Fleeing Myanmar as ‘Inhumane’
UN Special Rapporteur Warns Decision is Based on 'Cruel Fiction,' Puts Thousands at 'Grave Risk'
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UN Warning on Desperate Migration Highlights Plight of Rohingya in South and South-East Asia
A new UN Human Rights Office report warns that millions in South and South-East Asia are forced into 'unsafe migration' due to poverty, weak services, and climate pressure
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Myanmar Fleeing citizens abroad ‘welcome to return’: Junta Chief
Decision to end Temporary Protected Status for nearly 4,000 Myanmar citizens cited by US for 'improvements' and 'safe return' ahead of planned national election
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Rohingya Issue Returns to World Stage Under Interim Govt: Press Secretary
Speaking at a media briefing at the Foreign Service Academy, Alam noted that the Rohingya issue had largely faded from global attention since 2017, but regained prominence following the interim administration’s efforts. Senior Assistant Press Secretary Foyez Ahammad was also present.