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Myanmar’s Internal Displacement Rises to Nearly 3.8m by June: UNICEF
UNICEF reports surging displacement in Myanmar, with over 4 million internally displaced people facing food insecurity, conflict, and funding gaps in 2026
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Myanmar changes home affairs minister amid military setbacks
Myanmar’s military regime has replaced Home Affairs Minister Nyunt Win Swe with General Ko Ko Oo as resistance forces maintain pressure in Kachin and Rakhine states
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Bangladesh’s UNGA presidency focuses on restoring trust, AI safeguards and Rohingya crisis
Bangladesh’s UNGA presidency will focus on restoring trust in the UN, institutional reform, AI safeguards, conflict resolution and the Rohingya crisis
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US Delegation Visits Myanmar to Secure Release of Detained Citizen
A US delegation travelled to Myanmar and held talks with the military-backed government over the release of detained US citizen Adam Castillo
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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing signals compromise if armed groups agree to talks
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has signaled a willingness to compromise with armed groups willing to engage in peace negotiations, emphasizing realistic demands amid ongoing nationwide conflict
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India faces 100% tariff threat over Russian oil after US House vote
The US House has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, granting President Donald Trump the authority to impose up to 100% tariffs on major Russian energy buyers like India
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Rooppur nuclear plant to supply 300MW to national grid next month: Russian Ambassador
Russian Ambassador Alexander Grigoryevich Khozin announces that the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is expected to supply 300MW of electricity to Bangladesh’s national grid next month, alongside new bilateral trade initiatives
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OIC to support Bangladesh for speedy Rohingya repatriation, says new secretary general
Newly elected OIC Secretary General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed pledges robust support for Bangladesh's efforts toward the safe and speedy repatriation of Rohingyas, warning against prolonged regional security risks
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Dhaka asks Delhi to hand over fugitives to improve bilateral ties
Bangladesh's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman states that India's handover of former PM Sheikh Hasina and convicted fugitives is a crucial condition for easing bilateral relations
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Bangladesh’s sovereign outlook raised to stable by Moody’s
Moody’s shifts Bangladesh's sovereign outlook to stable on rising reserves and eased pressures, as the WTO warns LDCs of global trade fragmentation risks
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Bangladesh repatriates 168 nationals detained in Libya
Bangladesh brings back 168 nationals detained in Libya's Ganfuda Centre via Buraq Air with support from the IOM and foreign ministries
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Norway announces investigations into telecom Telenor’s work with Myanmar junta
Telenor Headquarters in Finland / Collceted
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Bangladesh, China discuss economic corridor, energy and infrastructure cooperation
Bangladesh and China discuss cooperation on the proposed economic corridor, infrastructure, energy, Mongla Port, Chinese Economic Zone and human-resource development
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Myanmar challenges UN envoy’s legitimacy ahead of UN credentials decision
Myanmar challenges the legitimacy of UN envoy Kyaw Moe Tun as the UN Credentials Committee prepares to revisit the country’s representation at the world body
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Cash shortage drives withdrawal fees higher in Myanmar’s Rakhine
A worsening cash shortage in Myanmar’s Rakhine State has pushed money withdrawal fees to as high as 6% as conflict disrupts banking, trade and cash flows
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Chevron keen to invest more in Bangladesh gas sector
Chevron has expressed interest in expanding investment in Bangladesh’s gas sector, including exploring new fields and increasing investment in existing gas assets
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Myanmar military airstrikes in Bago region kill two civilians, shelling injures displaced person
Recent military artillery, drone, and airstrikes in Myanmar's Bago and Sagaing regions have left two civilians dead and a displaced person injured
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Indonesian passenger ship sinks in Java Sea, 140 people missing
Rescuers are searching for 140 missing people after the Virgo Transport 8 passenger ship sank in the Java Sea. Operations are heavily hampered by rough weather and 2.5-metre waves
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Myanmar revokes UN envoy Kyaw Moe Tun’s status
Myanmar government has formally revoked the status of UN permanent representative Kyaw Moe Tun, accusing him of illegal activities, fund misuse, and ties to the parallel National Unity Government
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BRICS Drops Common Currency Plan, De-Dollarization with Local Currencies
BRICS nations confirm no current proposal for a common currency, choosing instead to expand local-currency trade settlements and integrate digital payment networks