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Admiral Paparo Sounds Alarm Over U.S. Defense Posture in Asia
Paparo highlighted an alarming escalation in Chinese military activity, describing the scale of recent exercises as unprecedented in his decades-long career.
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116 Rohingya refugees rescued off Indonesia : UN
"We received a report from the East Aceh government that there are 116 refugees in total," said Faisal Rahman of UNHCR, speaking to AFP.
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31 crew of Thai fishing vessels held in Myanmar, one dead
Suwat revealed that several Thai fishing boats were operating within Myanmar’s waters during the incident, and the deceased "jumped into the water during the attack."
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Who Is Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar?
The prosecutor, Karim Khan, requested an arrest warrant for Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, who in 2017 led the country’s military on a deadly rampage against Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingya minority.
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EC Warns Against Rohingyas Illegally Attempting to Obtain NID Cards
Rohingyas have been attempting to acquire National Identity (NID) cards from election offices across the country.
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Bangladeshi Fisherman shot in Gunfire by Myanmar Navy Near St Martin's Island
Nezam Uddin, one of the fishermen, confirmed that the Myanmar Navy opened fire from a ship while they were near St Martin's Island. Ershad was struck in his right arm during the attack.
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ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar's Military Leader
The crimes reportedly occurred between August 25 and December 31, 2017, carried out by Myanmar Armed Forces with support from the national police, border guard police, and non-Rohingya civilians, according to the prosecutor.
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G7 Foreign Ministers Pledge Cooperation on Indo-Pacific Challenges
Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi emphasized Japan’s intention to collaborate with like-minded nations to uphold a free and open international order grounded in the rule of law.
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Foreign Investment stagnant in Myanmar Amid Ongoing Junta conflict
Myanmar's economy has contracted by nearly 20% since the coup, according to the World Bank, and its projected GDP growth for 2024 has been slashed to just 1%.
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Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
Myanmar has been engulfed in turmoil since the military ousted an elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021, triggering a resistance movement that escalated from peaceful protests to armed rebellion across the country.
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Rohingya in World's Largest Refugee Camps Mobilize for Myanmar’s war: Reuters
According to Reuters, thousands of Rohingya fighters are believed to have joined the conflict, with estimates ranging from 3,000 to 5,000.
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Bangladesh urges WFP to boost food aid for Rohingyas
During a meeting with WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain on November 22, following the ambassador’s presentation of credentials as Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the WFP in Rome, Haque highlighted the growing number of displaced individuals due to births in camps and continued unrest-driven arrivals.
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Record Drug Seizure of 5 Tonnes in Andaman waters
Defence officials confirmed the scale of the haul, highlighting its significance as a historic milestone in the force's anti-narcotics operations.
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Pope Francis calls for end the violence in Myanmar
Highlighting the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, the Pope noted that the country would commemorate a significant milestone on Monday (November 25), marking the anniversary of the first university student strike in 1920 was a pivotal moment in Myanmar's journey toward independence.
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Turkey to help Bangladesh resolve Rohingya crisis
The pledge came during a meeting on Sunday with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the BNP chairperson's Gulshan office.
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China’s Security Proposal in Myanmar Sparks Sovereignty Concerns
A Myanmar Gazette report on November 8 revealed that the junta formed a 13-member committee on October 22 to evaluate China’s proposal and draft a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
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Tauhid appeals for National Consensus to Address Rohingya Crisis
Foreign affairs advisor Md Touhid Hossain stressed the importance of developing a minimum level of deterrence not for conflict but to showcase Bangladesh’s strength and facilitate multilateral negotiations.
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Government Committed to Promoting Harmony and Cultural Preservation in Bangladesh: Adviser Supradip Chakma
His remarks came during the celebration of the traditional Nabanna Festival 2024, organized by the Garo community at Banani Model School and College grounds in Dhaka on Thursday (November 22).
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Over 40% of Displaced Population Are Children in Myanmar Crisis, UNICEF Reports
The country has been in turmoil since the military deposed Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government in 2021.That triggering a violent crackdown and sparking an armed resistance against the junta.
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Myanmar's behavior risks undermining ASEAN position : Singapore Defence Minister
Dr. Ng described Myanmar's lack of cooperation as ‘errant behavior’ and stressed the urgent need for the bloc to address the crisis effectively.