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Min Aung Hlaing transitioned from commander-in-chief to president in Myanmar. Five years after mounting a coup that ousted an elected civilian government, Min Aung Hlaing has overseen tightly staged elections transitioning him from commander-in-chief to president. Foreign governments should ensure interaction with Naypyitaw is calibrated, so as not to confer unwarranted legitimacy on the administration.
Sachin Ahir joined the Eknath Shinde faction in Maharashtra. The episode takes a look latest political developments in Maharashtra as another Sachin Ahir joins Eknath Shinde’s camp; Haldia Petrochemicals in West Bengal; the rollout of the SIR of electoral rolls across four States and Delhi; rising political tensions over the Ram Temple donation case, and more.
Thai police are investigating if an Australian man charged with the murder of 17- Police say there are similarities but no evidence of links between Thunchanok Donhomla’s alleged murder and two other deaths in past two years in same regionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThai police are investigating whether an Australian man charged with murdering a 17-year-old girl could be linked to two unsolved cases in the region. Police colonel Anek Srathongyoo, a.
Armenia will hold its first general election since 2021 on 7 June Armenians will head to the polls on 7 June for the country’s first general election since 2021. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Joshua Kucera explains why foreign policy has dominated the campaign and what the results may mean for Yerevan’s external relations.
Alan spoke with Samson Abebe Bezabeh, Assistant Professor of African Studies at the This week on The Horn, Alan speaks with Samson Abebe Bezabeh, Assistant Professor of African Studies at the University of Hong Kong, about Djibouti’s history, politics and efforts to navigate turmoil and shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.
Following the 28 February bombings of Iran by the United States and Israel, Pakistan began presenting proposals to end the conflict. Islamabad has taken on the role of mediator. Pakistan views the stakes as sufficiently high to continue its efforts. Soon after the U. S. and Israel began bombing Iran on 28 February, Pakistan started conveying proposals for ending the war.
The European Union's upcoming seven-year budget may jeopardize funding for conflict prevention The European Union’s next seven-year budget could put spending on conflict prevention and aid to fragile states at risk. In this Q&A, Crisis Group experts Lisa Musiol and Dylan Macchiarini Crosson explain the potential consequences.
Japanese opposition lawmaker Chikage Koga stated on June 15 that economically disadvantaged children enlist in the Self-Defense Forces. He said children from well-off families do not. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi objected to Koga's remark during an upper house committee meeting. Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. On June 15, Japanese opposition lawmaker Chikage Koga said during a committee meeting in the upper house that children from economically disadvantaged families enlist in the Self-Defense Forces (SDF), while children from well-off families do not.
Anti-foreigner protests swept South Africa after an arbitrary deadline for undocumented migrants More than 2,000 anti-foreigner protesters march through Durban city centre as the arbitrary deadline passes for undocumented migrants to leave the countrySouth Africa was holding its breath on Tuesday as mass anti-immigration protests were held across the country. They come after a weeks-long campaign against foreigners that has seen at least four killed and tens of thousands fleeing for safety. In.
A 60-day diplomatic window between the United States and Iran is faltering Despite a US-Iran memorandum that opened a 60-day diplomatic window, missile exchanges and maritime threats suggest the negotiations are faltering under growing military pressure. RFE/RL spoke with Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Mary Kissel about whether diplomacy can deliver lasting security.
Russia faces a deepening gasoline crisis. One region lacks fuel for ambulances. There’s no gasoline for ambulances in one region. In another, they’ve suspended garbage pickup because there’s no fuel for trucks. There’s a robust black market where you can pay someone to hold your place in endless lines of drivers hoping to fill up cars. Russia’s gasoline crisis is deepening.
A report by the Asia Group concluded China emerged as the sole winner in Asia from the Strait Beijing, whose stockpiles and renewables industry allowed it to withstand energy shock, is now gaining from global solar and EV pushChina has emerged as the sole winner in Asia from the strait of Hormuz crisis, by the geopolitical consulting firm Asia Group concluded that China had weathered the storm of the global commodities crisis resulting.
South African authorities deployed police units to towns and cities nationwide. Government fears repeat of anti-migrant violence in 2008 that led to looting and resulted in deaths of 62 peopleSouth African authorities have deployed police units to towns and cities around the country before planned demonstrations against undocumented foreign nationals. Security personnel were seen patrolling the central business district in Johannesburg, the economic capital, where many shopkee.
Iran exited the tournament after drawing all three Group G matches. Iran barely missed out on reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament; they drew all three of their matches in Group G and finished as the ninth-best third-place team after Austria scored a last-minute goal against Algeria in the final group-stage match.
A 4. Caracas and La Guaira affected by 4.6-magnitude tremor as death toll passes 1,700 and humanitarian crisis growsA strong aftershock has rattled northern Venezuela, sending terrified residents racing on to the streets five days after the twin earthquakes that killed 1,719 people, left tens of thousands missing and triggered a growing humanitarian emergency. The aftershock early on Monday – which the.
Sudan extended its aid corridor with neighboring Chad. The United Nations welcomed this decision. The United Nations has welcomed Sudan’s decision to extend the opening of an aid corridor with neighbouring Chad and continues to express concern over the ongoing escalation in El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan state.
Strikes involving the United States and Iran occurred over the weekend. With another weekend of strikes involving the United States and Iran, renewed diplomatic efforts on Monday have eased immediate fears of escalation, but the economic shockwaves are already taking a heavy toll on some of the world's poorest countries.
U. K. Prime Minister Starmer unveiled a new Defence Investment Plan. In one of his final big-ticket policy interventions after he announced his resignation last week, Mr. Starmer said the ‘Defence Investment Plan’ will be backed by £298 billion of investment across the next four years. PM Starmer unveils defence funds to boost drone warfare capabilities.
Donald Trump's eldest sons are set to profit from a taxpayer-funded A published report detailing how President Donald Trump’s eldest sons stand to profit from a tungsten mining deal negotiated by their billionaire father has sparked outraged calls for accountability, with Democratic lawmakers characterizing the taxpayer-funded project as yet another example of the administration’s unchecked and unprecedented corruption., Trum.
European transport officials are addressing melting train tracks and buckling roads during a heatwave. As European transport officials scramble to deal with melting train tracks and buckling roads amid a crushing heatwave, a UN report released Tuesday warns of more extreme weather in the decades ahead for Europe, Central Asia and North America.
Over 100 Venezuelans deported from the United States are missing after a hotel collapsed More than 100 people removed on ICE flight were being held in hotel in La Guaira when earthquakes struckMore than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, Miami arrived in Venezuela hours before Wednesday’s e.
Venezuela continues search efforts for earthquake survivors. At least 1,450 people are confirmed dead, with numbers expected to increase. The education ministry closed all schools until June 6 due to extensive damage. More search and rescue teams have arrived in the country. At least 1,450 are known to have died but the number is expected to riseAll schools in Venezuela will remain closed until at least 6 June due to the extensive damage caused by the earthquakes that struck last week, the country’s education ministry has said. The government has urged families to follow official channels to keep informed about the latest developments.
The World Health Organization published new guidance. The World Health Organization (WHO) has published new guidance to help countries confront the rising burden of fungal disease and antifungal resistance - one of the most neglected global health threats, yet still largely absent from national health plans.
Users in Kazakhstan have faced denied access to RFE/RL's Kazakh and Central Users have been denied access to the websites of the Kazakh and Central Asian Russian-language services of RFE/RL since a May 18 investigative story was published. The government denies it's behind the mysterious denial of service.
Russia's energy sector disruptions, stemming from its war with Ukraine, are causing fuel prices to rise across Central Asia. Governments in the region are now seeking alternative energy sources to meet demand. The disruptions to Russia's energy sector due to its war with Ukraine are having a ripple effect in Central Asia, with fuel prices rising across the region and governments scrambling to find alternative sources to meet demand.
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