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Indonesia's Battle Against Rising Female Obesity Rates
Across the nation, unhealthy foods have become more readily available, whether in fast-food restaurants or sugary drinks on store shelves.
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UN Rights Chief Warns of "Never-Ending Nightmare" in Myanmar
Türk highlighted the use of heavy weaponry against civilians, including airstrikes, resulting in a significant rise in civilian casualties, with women and children bearing the brunt of the violence.
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Modi to visit Kashmir valley Ahead of Elections
The visit holds immense political and symbolic weight, especially as India gears up for national elections scheduled by May.
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Air Pollution Crisis: Over 10 Million Thais Sought Treatment
The NESDC data highlights a concerning trend, with the number of people seeking treatment for pollution-related illnesses seeing a surge at the start of 2024.
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‘First we killed her mother’ : Myanmar Soldier Admits Horrific Crimes
The 33-year-old victim, the last casualty in the village, initially survived a bullet before her throat was slit. Ko Ko Aung, a member of the junta's Light Infantry Battalion 205, admits to being one of the five soldiers involved in raping the woman after killing an elderly man and her mother.
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Indonesia Introduces Indigenous Terminology for Jesus
The breakthrough was formalized in January through a joint decree signed by three government ministers: Minister of Manpower Ida Fauziyah, Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform Abdullah Azwar Anas, and Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Quomas.
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Myanmar Military Regime Enforces Martial Law in 61 Townships
The regime declared martial law in Mantong, Namhsan, and Namtu townships in Shan State, all currently under the control of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA).
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Sri Lanka Aims to Repay Debt, President Assures
The island nation encountered a financial crisis in May 2022, prompting a default on its foreign debt due to severe foreign exchange shortages. Subsequently, negotiations commenced with creditors following a $2.9 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in September 2022.
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India Arrests Three Men Suspected of Gang-Rape on Foreign Tourist
Law enforcement has identified four additional suspects and established a specialized investigative team to pursue them. The legal representation status of the arrested individuals remains undisclosed.
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Myanmar Junta Loses Territory and Troops in Ongoing Resistance Attacks
Reports indicate that at least three more strongholds fell to anti-regime forces, resulting in casualties on both sides. The incidents occurred in various regions, including Kachin and Rakhine states, as well as Mandalay, Sagaing, Magwe, and Tanintharyi regions.
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PM Hasina Highlights Rohingya Repatriation Challenges Amid Myanmar Conflict
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, PM’s speechwriter M Nazrul Islam shared the prime minister's concerns over the burden placed on Bangladesh by the influx of Rohingyas.
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Indonesia Reinforces Rice Reserves with Import Increase
Out of the initially allocated 2 million tonnes for this year, approximately 500,000 tonnes have already been imported, with the remaining 2 million tonnes expected to arrive soon, managed by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
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India's Strategic Naval Move Near Maldives
The move is driven by India's aim to counter President Muizzu's pro-China policy and strengthen its presence in the Indian Ocean.
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India Raises Concerns Over Myanmar Crisis
The ongoing crisis in Myanmar has not only led to a humanitarian emergency but has also fueled an upswing in criminal activities in the northeastern states of India.
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Shehbaz Sharif Re-Elected Prime Minister by Pakistan's Parliament
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq announced on Sunday that Mr Sharif secured 201 parliamentary votes, surpassing the 169 needed for election.
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Ringgit likely to strengthen against Dollars
Factors like unemployment data and Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicators suggest a tight US job market, impacting wages and inflation.
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Another 1,250 Rohingyas Set Off for Bhasan Char from Cox's Bazar Camps
Commander of Armed Police Battalion-14, Additional DIG Md Iqbal, stated that this marks the 24th phase of the relocation process to Bhasan Char.
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Threats and Violence Cast Shadow Over Indonesia's Election -Amnesty Reports
Amnesty International Indonesia's findings highlight the urgency to safeguard democratic processes, emphasizing that free and fair elections are fundamental to any democratic society.
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Artillery shelling kills 12 in Myanmar market, injures 80
Among the wounded, 31 individuals sustained severe injuries, as confirmed by the AA in a statement issued Thursday evening.
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Kachin Independence Army Targets Myanmar Junta Strongholds
The conflict escalated as the KIA targeted junta troops and police in Hsengtaung village, located within the Seikmu village tract, during the night of Tuesday, February 27, 2024.