Myanmar looks more like ASEAN’s Syria than a democracy-in-waiting
Over the past three years since the Myanmar military seized power, the armed conflicts have morphed into a civil war, with anti-junta groups fighting for their own interests…
Conflict/War
Iran says response hinges on cease-fire
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran would temper its response to the recent Israeli attack on its military sites if Israel accepts a cease-fire in Gaza and Lebanon.
Indian PM Modi breaks silence on Canada, condemns targeting of Indian diplomats
PM Modi was reacting to violence at the Hindu Mahasabha Mandir or temple in Brampton in the Canadian province of Ontario on Nov 3. Videos, verified by Canadian media, had shown…
20-year-old Malaysian fighting in Ukraine injured in drone strike but still alive
The Inspector-General of Police said intelligence gathered showed the man applied online to join the Ukrainian army.
Israeli strikes kill 10 people in Gaza, keep up pressure on north
The Hamas-run Gaza government media office put the number of Palestinians killed since October 5 at 1,800.
PM Modi condemns ‘deliberate attack’ on Hindu temple in Canada, asks Ottawa to uphold rule of law
Amid severe strain in bilateral ties, India asked Canada to ensure that all places of worship are protected from attacks and prosecute those indulging in violence.
Bangladeshi killed in Beirut: Body can’t be brought home as flight ops suspended
This is the first incident of a Bangladeshi being killed in the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah war.
Relentless wait for a Nepali’s missing brother’s return from Israel
Seventeen-year-old Pushpa Joshi awaits the return of her brother Bipin, who went missing after a Hamas attack in Israel last year.
$200m a year, 700,000 tons of rice, space tech: The deal for North Korea in joining Russia’s war
South Korea's National Intelligence Service also reported to the Assembly last week that each North Korean soldier sent to fight for Russia would be paid a monthly wage of around…
Taiwan detects 37 Chinese aircraft near island
Taiwan’s military responded by deploying aircraft, naval vessels, and shore-based missile systems, the ministry said.