China says it brokered a ceasefire between Myanmar army and an ethnic rebel group
China says it has brokered a ceasefire between Myanmar’s military government and a major ethnic rebel group in the country’s ...
Myanmar military, minority armed group agree ceasefire, China says
The Myanmar military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) signed a formal agreement for a ceasefire that ...
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Aspirations for democracy, human rights and civilian rule must shape Myanmar’s future
Myanmar remains one of the region’s most pressing challenges, demanding ASEAN’s collective attention and decisive action to ...
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ASEAN tells Myanmar to prioritise ceasefire over elections
Southeast Asian foreign ministers told Myanmar's junta to prioritise a ceasefire in its civil war over fresh elections during a meeting in Malaysia on Sunday. The Myanmar military seized power in ...
Southeast Asian foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes
Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, ...
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World on the Brink of Doom (or Maybe Not)
As you would expect, it makes for some grim reading. In much of the world, government repression has expanded and deepened, ...
After cable damage, Taiwan to step up surveillance of flag of convenience ships
Taiwan will step up the surveillance and management of ships carrying flags of convenience, including boarding them, after a ...
Yakuza crime boss pleads guilty in the U.S. to trying sell Iran nuclear material
A leader of Japan's Yakuza crime syndicate who tried to sell Iran weapons-grade plutonium has pleaded guilty to charges of ...
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Myanmar releases 6,000 prisoners, reduces sentences for 77th Independence Day
In the capital Naypyitaw, Myanmar’s military government celebrated the anniversary with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall. Read breaking news, latest ...
Foreigners among 6,000 prisoners to be freed under Myanmar junta’s annual amnesty
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of Myanmar’s military regime, granted pardons for 5,864 domestic prisoners and 180 ...
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Why are US flags being flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day?
Flags can also be ordered lowered in other circumstances, including a national tragedy or on Memorial Day. Since U.S. flag code states that no flag should fly higher than the American flag on the ...