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Nepal-India Border Security Meeting highlight on Third Country Movement Concerns
Key topics on the agenda included the movement of individuals from nations such as China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar across the open Nepal-India border.
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Manipur Burns Again, Crisis Threatens India’s Unity
The Congress Party leader, Mallikarjun Kharge, has openly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for neglecting the crisis, accusing him of being more concerned with maintaining his political power than addressing the escalating violence in Manipur.
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Tulsi Gabbard Nominated as Director of National Intelligence, Sparking Controversy
Gabbard would oversee the United States' 18 intelligence agencies, including the CIA, FBI, and NSA, with a combined budget exceeding $70 billion (£55 billion).
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Thailand Arrests 70 Suspected Rohingya Immigrants, Including 30 Children
The group, discovered on a beach on an island in southern Thailand, claimed they were Muslims from Myanmar attempting to reach Malaysia or Indonesia, according to Somkane Phothisri, commander of the Phang Nga provincial police.
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China, India Fall Short in Addressing Rohingya Crisis, Says Dhaka
“Unless the Rohingya crisis is resolved, it is going to become an issue for the rest of the world,” Foreign Affairs Adviser warned.
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Indonesia, US condemn violence against civilians in Myanmar
The White House underscored Biden’s commitment to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in addressing the Myanmar crisis.
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India and China Compete for Influence in Myanmar's Civil War
With Western countries largely absent from any significant intervention in the chaos, India and China, along with ASEAN nations, have emerged as the key international players, given their shared borders with Myanmar and the potential spillover effects of the conflict.
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Cyclonic Circulation Over Bay of Bengal to Bring Rain and Gusty Winds to Andhra Pradesh
According to reports from the Cyclone Warning Centre, the system over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, near north Tamil Nadu and south coastal Andhra Pradesh, has weakened but remains active.
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India Faces Higher Poverty Than Nigeria, With 160 Millions More Living in Poverty
The report highlights the impact on children, indicating that 584 million people under 18 are experiencing extreme poverty, making up 27.9% of the world's children, while 13.5% of adults are similarly affected.
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France Pledges Continued Support to Bangladesh on Rohingya Crisis
During a meeting held on Wednesday (November 13) with Bangladesh's Foreign Secretary Md. Jasim Uddin, discussions focused on the protracted issue of the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals (FDMN) and the worsening conflict situation in Myanmar.
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Amit Shah Vows to Evicted Every Bangladeshi, Rohingya from Mumbai
This statement comes following a recent resolution by the newly-elected Jammu and Kashmir Assembly.
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Myanmar Military Airstrike on Teashop in Shan State dies 11 Civilians
Four additional civilians were injured and are receiving hospital care. Local media confirmed the deaths and reported that numerous others were killed in the attack.
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Economic Challenges for Myanmar Freelancers as Key Payment Services Halt Operations
According to reports from Myanmar Now, the withdrawal is a significant blow to Myanmar’s online earners, including freelancers, e-commerce merchants, and content creators who rely on these platforms for receiving international payments.
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Decline in Internet Access and Credibility in Myanmar : Report Finds
The Freedom House report, representing approximately 87% of global internet users, reveals how Myanmar’s military has escalated online censorship and surveillance.
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ILO Initiates Action Against Myanmar Junta on Rights Violations
The decision comes after the junta failed to meet the conditions of a 2021 ILO resolution and subsequent 2023 recommendations from the ILO’s Commission of Inquiry.
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India's Ultimatum ; Myanmar Refugees Ordered to Leave Manipur Within 30 Days
The unrooted individuals, many of whom lost their homes in attacks, are now preparing to go back to Sagaing, where rebuilding efforts are anticipated to be challenging due to destroyed infrastructure.
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81 Rohingyas held by locals while entering Bangladesh
Security forces intercepted 24 to 26 individuals at various checkpoints, while another 57 were held at the Alikadam Bus Stand by local residents, who then notified the upazila administration.
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Balancing Power: Bangladesh's Strategic Role in the Bay of Bengal
During the colonial era, the bay evolved from a centre of trade to a key element in British naval strategy. Its ports and routes became critical for maintaining the British Empire’s control over India, Burma, and Southeast Asia, laying the groundwork for contemporary geopolitical dynamics.
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Myanmar Civil Society coalition Urges ASEAN to Cut Junta Ties, Support Democracy
Addressed to ASEAN leaders and Myanmar's Acting President Duwa Lashi La, the letter condemns the military junta's ongoing human rights abuses
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Dhaka raises security concerns along Myanmar border
“These incidents have heightened tensions among Bangladeshi border communities, impacting their daily lives,” the foreign secretary remarked, emphasizing the adverse effects on local residents near the border.