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Myanmar civilian leader vows 'revolution' against junta
The civilian leader of Myanmar’s government in hiding vowed to continue supporting a “revolution” to oust the military that seized power in last month’s coup, as security forces again met protesters with lethal forces, killing at least seven.
Sri Lanka to ban burqas, close over 1,000 Islamic schools
Sri Lanka on Saturday announced plans to ban the wearing of burqas and said it would close more than 1,000 Islamic schools known as madrassas, citing national security.
Fmr Indian Finance Minister joins Bengal's ruling party
India's former Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha joined West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress party on Saturday, a decision he claimed was influenced by the recent attack on the eastern state's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
S. Korea to ban military exports to Myanmar, mulls suspending development aid
South Korea has decided to restrict the export of military goods including tear gas to Myanmar, suspend bilateral defense exchanges and reconsider development assistance to the Southeast Asian nation amid its violent crackdown on citizens protesting a coup, the government said Friday.
Afghan bomb kills at least 8; UN slams high civilian deaths
A powerful car bomb killed at least eight people and wounded 47 in Afghanistan's western Herat province, officials said Saturday. Hours later, the U.N. condemned an “alarming” increase in attacks in the country targeting civilians.
4 killed as Myanmar forces continue crackdown on protesters
Security forces in Myanmar on Saturday again met protests against last month’s military takeover with lethal force, killing at least four people by shooting live ammunition at demonstrators.
China's transport plans to bolster global trade, connectivity
China's plan to expand and modernize its transport network will boost connectivity, the allocation of global resources, and trade across the globe, experts have said.
Myanmar court extends detention of AP journalist
A court in Myanmar on Friday extended the pre-trial detention period for an Associated Press journalist arrested while covering demonstrations against the military's seizure of power last month. He is facing a charge that could send him to prison for three years.
Thailand halts AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination over blood clots reports
Thailand announced Friday to temporarily halt the roll-out of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination after some European nations suspended the use of the vaccine due to concerns of blood clotting.
China legislature endorses reducing public vote in Hong Kong
China’s ceremonial legislature on Thursday endorsed the ruling Communist Party’s move to tighten control over Hong Kong by reducing the role of its public in picking the territory’s leaders.