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UN mechanism warns of possible int'l crimes ahead of Myanmar military-run elections
UN Investigative Mechanism Cites Increased Arrests of Critics, Indiscriminate Airstrikes Targeting Civilians
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Nine children killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, Taliban says
The Taliban administration accuses Pakistan of launching overnight airstrikes that killed 10 civilians, including nine children, in bordering provinces
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Myanmar opens University of Agriculture and Livestock Breeding in Maubin to boost human resource development
The institution, under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, will address skilled labor shortages in sectors accounting for 23.7% of GDP
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Thailand declares state of emergency in southern province due to floods
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment sent helicopters to Hat Yai -- one of the worst-hit areas in Songkhla province near the Malaysian border -- to deliver emergency supplies and evacuate people
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South Korea Provides $5 Million to IOM for Rohingya Refugees in Cox’s Bazar
South Korea has provided the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with $5 million to fund vital Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH) and clean cooking fuel (LPG) for over 420,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
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New Policy to Protect Malaysian Children by Banning Under-16 Social Media Access
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announces a ban on social media accounts for children under 16, requiring mandatory e-KYC identity verification by 2026 for online safety
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Rohingya Activist Nur Azizah Honored with Marie Claire Award
Rohingya human rights and education leader Nur Azizah has been honored with the Marie Claire 'Voice of Now' award, recognizing her tireless work for her persecuted community
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Trump administration ends temporary immigration status for Myanmar citizens
DHS Secretary Noem Cites 'Improved Conditions'; Critics Warn of Humanitarian Disaster
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Suicide Blitz on Pakistan Paramilitary HQ Leaves Three Dead
Three paramilitary personnel were killed and five wounded after three suicide bombers attacked the Frontier Constabulary (FC) headquarters in Peshawar, Pakistan, amidst a surge in regional militant violence
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Commonwealth Secretary-General Reaffirms Commitment to Bangladesh's Democratic Transition
Botchwey Pledges Commonwealth's Firm Commitment to Bangladesh's Peaceful and Inclusive Electoral Process
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5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Myanmar Coast
Tremors Felt in Thailand; Shallow Event Raises Concern but Passes Without Major Incident
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Bangladesh, Bhutan Forge Deeper Ties with Health and Digital Pacts
Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus signed two MoUs on health workforce and international internet bandwidth trade, committing to fast-track a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
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Bangladesh intends to be a confident actor, not passive corridor: Foreign Adviser
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain outlines national interest-first approach, prioritizing stability, climate-security, and counter-misinformation at BoBC 2025
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Bangladesh warns UN it can no longer hosting of 1.3 million Rohingyas
The appeal came after the United Nations General Assembly’s Third Committee adopted by consensus a resolution on the situation of Rohingya Muslims, calling for renewed global efforts toward a durable solution and the safe return of the Rohingya to Myanmar.
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Global Rights Watchdog Demands Thailand Drop Precedent-Setting Charges Against Journalist Murray Hunter
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) warns that Thai courts are being weaponized to enforce foreign censorship, following the unprecedented indictment of Australian reporter Murray Hunter based on a complaint from a Malaysian regulator
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Horrific Arakan Army’s Drug Trade deal dismantled Following Massive 120 Billion Kyat Ice Seizure
Myanmar authorities seize 4,000kg of Ice worth 120 billion kyats, exposing a terror-funding nexus involving the Arakan Army. 24 arrested in nationwide raids
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to Sign Landmark Deal on Legal Status of Rohingya Muslims
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will sign a landmark agreement next week to regularize the legal status of Rohingya Muslims, improving access to jobs and education
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Myanmar Refugees Gain Legal Employment in Thailand’s Farms
In August, the Thai government approved employment for Myanmar refugees, a move described by the United Nations as a “landmark step” that could benefit more than 80,000 people.
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Bangladesh Shares Rice Harvest with Rohingya Refugees as Aid Shortages Deepen
According to a report by Arab News, Bangladesh has announced the donation of 400 metric tons of rice to the Rohingya population in Cox’s Bazar, coinciding with the Nabanna festival,a centuries-old celebration of the first rice harvest of the season.
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Mizoram Court Records Allege JSS Involvement in Drug Trafficking, 11 Detained
Aizawl Police investigation reportedly uncovers multi-layered network originating from Khagrachari and Rangamati, implicating PCJSS leadership