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Myanmar's Economy Struggles Post-Coup
The 2021 military coup has left scars, resulting in a meager 2 to 3 percent growth in 2023, failing to recover from the junta-induced double-digit economic contraction.
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Tribal Quota Tensions Escalate in Kashmir
Protests by tribal community groups are intensifying, and concerns are rising about potential repercussions on the national elections.
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China Expands State Secrets Law
Last April, China updated its anti-espionage law, raising concerns internationally that routine business activities might face penalties.
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Junta Calls on Students to Join University Corps
As part of the junta's recruitment measures, students are now offered the option to defer mandatory military service by joining the UTC.
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Alarming Rise of Anti-Muslim Hate Speech in India
Throughout 2023, hate speech events peaked between August and November, coinciding with political campaigning and polling in four major states, according to the IHL report.
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Forty Civilians Killed in Myanmar Junta's Offensive on Pa-O Region
The Pa-O Youth Organization (PYO) reported these casualties, shedding light on the dire situation in the region.
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George Yeo Urges Bangladesh to Consider ASEAN Perspective on Rohingya Crisis
Describing the Rohingya crisis as a profound human tragedy, Yeo stressed that finding a solution is complex due to historical roots. He highlighted that ASEAN did not condemn the Rohingya genocide as it viewed it primarily as an internal political matter, preferring to separate humanitarian concerns from political issues.
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Indonesia calls for end to military support, weapons sales to Israel
Assuming the rotating presidency for a four-week term until March 15, Indonesia has taken the lead in the conference's high-level proceedings in Geneva this week.
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Rohingyas being forcibly recruited by the Junta : Irrawaddy
Initial reports indicate that over 400 Rohingya men from villages and IDP camps were compelled to undergo two weeks of basic military training, raising concerns about their exploitation as human shields by the junta's forces.
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China’s Involvement in Myanmar’s Civil War
Zin Mar Aung reveals that China exerts pressure on all actors involved in the civil war, seeking to prevent further escalation and maintain order along its border with Myanmar.
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EU agrees first sanctions on Chinese and Indian companies for Russia war links
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the necessity of maintaining pressure on the Kremlin, stating, "We must keep degrading [Vladimir] Putin’s war machine… [and] keep the pressure high on the Kremlin." She highlighted the focus of these measures on impeding Russia's access to drones.
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More than half a million Rohingyas waiting to infiltrate Bangladesh
In the past two weeks, no Rohingya could enter through Tumbru, Ghumdhum, Rahmater Beel in Ukhiya, Whykong and Kherankkhali in Teknaf due to strict monitoring by BGB and the Coast Guard.
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Lion Names Stir Religious Controversy in India
The controversy arises from the juxtaposition of the names, as Akbar is associated with a 16th-century Mughal emperor who expanded Muslim rule in the Indian subcontinent, while Sita is a revered Hindu deity.
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Myanmar's Junta Reveals Weakness through Enforced Conscription Law
The junta has already recalled retired soldiers, jailed troops, and pro-military militias to bolster its ranks.
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Bureaucrat Admits Election Rigging in Pakistan
His confession revealed the manipulation of votes, converting losing candidates into winners by reversing margins of up to 70,000 votes in 13 national assembly seats.
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Burmese Junta's Institutions Decaying, Ineffective by 2024 : Sui Khar of Chin National Front
When asked about the possibility of the Myanmar army becoming inactive, he said, their (junta) installations are constantly being occupied. Much of central Burma is under the control of the People's Defense Forces.
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ASEAN and Cambodia Collaborate to Elevate Ecotourism Initiatives
At the 27th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers (M-ATM) in Vientiane, the ministers approved the draft ASEAN Ecotourism Standard, set to be adopted at the upcoming 44th ASEAN Summit.
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Activists Protest Ex-General's Presidential Win in Indonesia
Allegations of electoral fraud have overshadowed the results, leading to widespread outrage among activists who argue that Subianto's presidency would undermine democratic principles and justice.
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Rohingya crisis may deepen for Bangladesh, India in coming days : Donald Lu
Speaking at a discussion hosted by the US Institute for Peace to commemorate the second anniversary of the country’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, Lu emphasized the significance of considering Bangladesh and the Rohingya refugees within the broader regional context.
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Indian Navy to host mega naval exercise, 50 navies to participate
Navies from the US, Japan, Australia, France, Bangladesh, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia are set to be among the participating nations in the 'Milan' exercise to be conducted off Visakhapatnam from February 19 to 27 next year, officials said on Friday.