“Glory to Hong Kong” Protest Anthem Removal Raises International Legal and Free Speech Concerns

The Hong Kong protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” has been removed from various streaming platforms by UK-based digital music distributor EmuBands following a court injunction in Hong Kong. The move, which was confirmed by DGX Music, the mostly anonymous group of musicians behind the song, has sparked a debate over the injunction’s reach and […]

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International Community Urges Enhanced UN Role in Myanmar Conflict

In a united call for action, Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States have collectively urged all nations to halt the flow of arms and military materials, including aviation fuel, to Myanmar. This appeal comes in response to the escalating humanitarian crisis […]

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South Asia’s Escalating Nuclear Risks Pose Severe Threats to Bangladesh

Rising tensions in South Asia heightens the possibility of leaders resorting to tactical nuclear weapons with potentially catastrophic consequences for Bangladesh. When India detonated its first nuclear device in Pokhran, India in 1974 (code-named ‘Smiling Buddha’), under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto proudly proclaimed, “We will eat […]

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Chinese Military Concludes Two-Day Exercises Around Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions

China’s military concluded a two-day series of war games around Taiwan on Friday, showcasing a significant increase in military activity that has heightened tensions in the region. The “Joint Sword – 2024A” exercises involved simulated attacks with bombers and ship-boarding drills, taking place just days after Lai Ching-te’s inauguration as Taiwan’s president, a leader Beijing […]

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45 thousand Rohingya have taken shelter at the border: United Nations

About 45,000 Rohingya have fled to the border with Bangladesh as fighting escalated in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, killing and burning homes. The United Nations Human Rights Office reported this information on Friday. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have reportedly been displaced by clashes between junta forces and rebels in the towns of Buthidang and Maungdu […]

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South Korea-Japan sanctions on Russia and North Korea

South Korea and Japan have imposed sanctions on Russia and North Korea over arms trade. The two countries imposed a series of sanctions on certain individuals, organizations and ships of Russia and North Korea. The decision to procure Russian arms from North Korea was made in violation of a Security Council resolution on Friday. British […]

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Anwar calls for more empathy, open dialogue between faiths

TOKYO: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (May 24) called for heightened empathy and open dialogue between people of different faiths and backgrounds as he addressed the growing threats of obscurantism, bigotry and intolerance that threaten to divide societies and undermine peace. In his commemorative speech honouring the late Professor Toshihiko Izutsu at Keio University […]

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