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India steps up border security after Bangladesh crisis : BBC
India has not officially addressed the developments yet, but the federal government has called opposition parties for a meeting.
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Myanmar Junta Extends State of Emergency, Delays Elections Again
Myanmar has been in a state of turmoil. Three and a half years later, the junta is still battling widespread armed resistance and has recently faced notable defeats against an alliance of ethnic minority armed groups.
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$1.5 Billion Received in Remittances in Bangladesh
The year-over-year comparison reveals a decrease in remittances, with expatriates sending $1.97 billion in July 2023. This drop was highlighted in Bangladesh Bank’s updated report, raising concerns about the current economic climate.
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Devastating Landslides in Kerala Claim 123 Lives, Hundreds Still Trapped
Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala's Chief Minister, addressed the press, saying, "This landslide has wiped out an entire area." He reported that local hospitals are currently treating at least 123 injured individuals, while over 3,000 residents have been evacuated to 45 relief camps."
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VPN Demand dropped from 5016% to 2500% in Bangladesh Amid Internet Restrictions
On July 22, 2024, vpnMentor reported a staggering 5016% increase in VPN demand in Bangladesh. Although this figure dropped to over 2500% by July 25 following the partial restoration of broadband internet, the demand remains significantly high.
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Former Myanmar Navy Chief Arrested for Disobeying Junta Orders in Rakhine State
Admiral Zwe Win Myint, who had served as the Navy Commander-in-Chief, submitted his resignation after defying an order from Min Aung Hlaing to attack Arakan Army (AA) troops stationed in hotels at Ngapali Beach in Thandwe Township without the use of artillery.
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Rohingya a security threat, we want to push them back: MEA official in Tripura
Ankan Banerjee, a Joint Secretary in the MEA, highlighted the security threat posed by illegal immigration of Rohingya into Tripura and other northeastern states.
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200 Myanmar Junta Positions Seized in Four Months : KIA
"Among the over 200 junta positions taken, more than 10 were of significant strategic importance to the military and are now vital to the KIA," Colonel Naw Bu told The Irrawaddy.
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US deported 48 Indian students without explanation; India seeks clarification
The issue of Indian students being sent back from the US without clear reasons came to the forefront during a Lok Sabha session when BK Parthasarathi inquired about the number of students deported by the US in the last three years.
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Australia FM calls on Myanmar junta to ‘take different path’
Wong made these remarks at a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers, where the crisis in Myanmar, a member state, has caused significant division within the bloc.
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Myanmar’s army chief named acting president
State-run MRTV television broadcast the announcement, stating that Min Aung Hlaing received an official letter from the acting president's office on Monday.
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Return to Myanmar Uncertain as Global Attention Fades
Tun Khin, president of the Burmese Rohingya Organization UK, highlighted that those Rohingya still in Myanmar's internally displaced persons (IDP) camps face targeted attacks by the military and fatalities from anti-junta forces amidst the ongoing civil war.
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Political Interference Disrupted the movement
In an address to the nation yesterday (July 17), Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked to wait until the court's verdict. She announced a judicial inquiry into the terrorist attack and casualties on protesting students.
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TNLA and Allies Enter Mongmit Town, Launch Attack on Junta Battalion
Mongmit, with a population of approximately 65,000, is a significant target for resistance forces. It was briefly captured by the Kachin Independence Army and its allies in January before being retaken by junta troops.
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Myanmar Junta Deploys Newly Trained Soldiers to Conflict Zones Amidst Controversy
This deployment marks a significant step in the junta's efforts to bolster its forces amidst substantial losses against various ethnic armies and rebel groups since seizing power in 2021.
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Repatriation only solution for Rohingya crisis: Chinese Ambassador
During a press briefing at the Chinese Embassy, Ambassador Yao reiterated that repatriation is the only solution and confirmed China’s commitment to supporting this process.
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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina prefers India to execute the $1 bn Teesta project
Hasina revealed that China had made some proposals and conducted a feasibility study regarding the Teesta project. Similarly, India has also put forward offers and plans to conduct its own feasibility study.
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Between War and Refuge, The Uncertainty of the Rohingya
Bangladesh finds itself in a precarious position, sheltering over a million Rohingya refugees while occasionally harboring those fleeing from the regimes accused of persecuting the Rohingya.
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Two BGP Trawlers Aim to Enter Bangladesh After Drifting in Naf River
Amid escalating conflict, Myanmar's Border Guard Police attempt to flee to Bangladesh, halted by Bangladesh Coast Guard and Border Guard Bangladesh.
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Myanmar alliance says agreed 4-day ceasefire with junta in Shan state
The region has experienced significant conflict since late last month, when the Three Brotherhood Alliance renewed its offensive against junta forces on the road to China's Yunnan province.