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Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir faces anticorruption probe
Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), stated on Thursday that Mahathir was “among those being investigated.”
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Narendra Modi increases anti-Muslim rhetoric in India election campaign
During a series of rallies since the commencement of India's general election on April 19, Modi has drawn criticism for referring to the country's Muslim minority as "infiltrators" and accusing his political opponents of favoring Muslims over Hindus.
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Myanmar junta kills 97 in Sagaing Region in 2 months : Report
From February 1 to April 25, the committee reported that at least 97 individuals were killed in Kale, a strategically important township bordering Chin State, where the junta has faced substantial resistance and incurred heavy troop casualties.
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Karen Troops Capture Another Myanmar Junta Base Near Thai Border
The township is situated near the northern border of the state, adjacent to Thailand.
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Thailand Urges ASEAN to Play Proactive Role in Resolving Myanmar Crisis
Thai authorities have engaged in discussions with Laos, the current ASEAN chair, along with Myanmar, to address the escalating situation.
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Bangladesh and Thailand Pledge Joint Efforts on Rohingya Crisis
The meeting between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Prime Minister Shretha Thavisin took place at the Government House, the office of the Thai Premier, as part of Prime Minister Hasina's six-day official visit to Bangkok.
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India and China Vie for control of Indian Ocean Archipelago
President Mohamed Muizzu's party's landslide triumph, securing 70 out of 93 parliamentary seats, signals a potential shift towards a pro-China foreign policy.
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6 Independents Join Maldives President's Party, after Big Election Win
The PNC's "super majority" in parliamentary elections is being seen as a strong endorsement of his pro-Beijing foreign policy, as both India and China closely watched the outcome of the polls in the strategically-located archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean.
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Nearly 300 Myanmar Junta Personnel Repatriated from Bangladesh
Bangladeshi authorities had earlier disclosed that the repatriation would be facilitated by the Myanmar naval vessel UMS Chindwin. This group, which comprised soldiers, Border Guard Police (BGP) members, and immigration officials, had sought refuge in Bangladesh following clashes with the ethnic Arakan Army (AA).
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Bangladesh Prime Minister in Thailand to Strengthen Ties
Bangladesh has prioritized enhancing relations with neighboring countries since 2009, with Thailand being a key focus.
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Indonesia officially declares Prabowo Subianto as president
This declaration comes after the constitutional court rejected appeals from two defeated presidential candidates regarding a dispute over the February presidential polls.
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Bangladesh and Qatar Elevate Bilateral Ties with Signing of 10 Cooperation Documents
The signed agreements cover cooperation in the legal field, promotion and protection of mutual investments, avoidance of double taxation, maritime transport, and the establishment of a Joint Business Council (JBC) between key business chambers.
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173 Bangladeshi nationals to return home from Myanmar
According to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), administration, and police sources, the returnees will embark on their journey from Rakhine State's Sittwe prison on Wednesday (April 24) and Thursday (April 25).
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US report: ‘Ethnic cleansing’ of Rohingya took place last year
The annual US human rights report also says that Uyghurs remain in internment camps in China.
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Thousands gather at Bangladesh border seeking refuge: Rohingya leader
About 1.2 million Rohingya from Myanmar are residing in congested refugee camps in southeastern Cox's Bazar who fled crackdowns by the Myanmar military in August 2017.
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Implementation of CAA will violate Indian Constitution: CRS
Amending India's Citizenship Act of 1955, it came into effect in March this year. It paves the way for granting citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants who came to India from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan before December 31, 2014.
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The Bottom is Falling out for Myanmar’s Junta
The Myanmar army is experiencing a rapid rise in defections and military losses, posing questions about the continued viability of the junta’s grip on power.
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2 Bangladeshi fishermen allegedly shot by Myanmar Navy
Mohammad Faruk's condition, in particular, was critical, as he suffered from three bullet wounds. Consequently, he was swiftly transferred to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital for urgent medical attention.
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Hope Shines Within the Motley Resistance in Myanmar
The insurgents' momentum is evident despite the difficulties; they are taking control of towns and military bases with increasing frequency.
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Landslide win for Muizzu's party in Maldives vote
The results of the election highlight the tremendous support that Muizzu's pro-China position has received from voters, marking a break from the conventional influence of India, a regional power.