Rakhine, Rohingya leaders should take immediate steps to defuse tensions: International Crisis Group

With the war in Myanmar escalating as both Junta and rebels make gains and losses. The Rohingya people have once again been caught in the crossfire. Despite the Arakan Army(AA) attempting to improve relations with the Rohingya before November 2023, however, recent events have put that peace at risk. The Myanmar military has most actively […]

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Russia to build Central Asia’s first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan

Russia will build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, the first such project in post-Soviet Central Asia, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said on Monday at a meeting with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin. The nuclear deal, if implemented, will showcase Russia’s ability to export not only energy, but also high-tech products to new Asian […]

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US Lawmaker Assures Taiwan of Imminent Weapons Deliveries Amid Rising Tensions with China

In a significant visit to Taipei, a senior US lawmaker confirmed that long-awaited weapons destined for Taiwan are on the way, emphasizing the urgency of bolstering the island’s defense capabilities in light of China’s recent military maneuvers. Rep. Michael McCaul, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, underscored the importance of these deliveries during a […]

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India Condemns Terrorism Double Standards at SCO, Emphasizes Regional Connectivity

In a forceful address at the Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers in Astana, Kazakhstan, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary for Economic Relations, Dammu Ravi, underscored India’s unwavering stance against terrorism and the necessity for uniform standards in its condemnation. This stance highlights India’s ongoing concerns about inconsistent […]

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India Advocates for Enhanced African Leadership in Global Security and Development

In a stirring address to the United Nations Security Council, India’s Permanent Representative, Ruchira Kamboj, asserted India’s dedication to enhancing African states’ influence in global security and development. This commitment is part of India’s broader strategy to foster a more inclusive and multipolar world order. Focus on Shared History and Solidarity Kamboj’s address underscored the […]

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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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China says war games around Taiwan to test ability to ‘seize power’

China’s military has begun its second day of war games around Taiwan, with drills that it said were to test the armed forces’ ability to “seize power” and control key areas of the self-ruled democracy. As the first day of exercises, codenamed Joint Sword-2024A, got under way on Thursday, China described them as “punishment” following […]

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North Korea’s Kim seeks to shore up nuclear force, oversees missile test, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered accelerated production to strengthen the country’s nuclear force more rapidly, on the same day he oversaw a test of tactical ballistic missiles with new guidance system, state media KCNA said on Saturday. While visiting an arms factory on Friday, Kim made the production order “to cope with …the […]

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Russo-Chinese Power Play in Central Asia: A Global Concern with Far-Reaching Implications

By M Masum Billah In the geopolitical theater of Central Asia, the ongoing power play between Russia and China is not just a regional affair but a global concern with far-reaching implications. As Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Beijing underscores, the alliance between these two giants, rooted in shared suspicion of the West […]

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Western volunteers join Myanmar’s anti-regime fight

Western volunteers, including a former British soldier and an American fighter, have joined the battle against Myanmar’s military regime, inspired by the bravery of the anti-coup resistance. These individuals have independently traveled to Southeast Asia to support the local forces in their struggle against the junta. Jason (a pseudonym used due to security concerns), an […]

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