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Paraglider bombing kills five at Myanmar festival

A devastating aerial assault using a paraglider carrying explosives has struck a religious celebration in eastern Myanmar, leaving multiple casualties and raising security concerns across the region.

US sanctions Myanmar military over Rohingya crisis

The United States has taken decisive action against Myanmar's military leadership, imposing sanctions on four commanders and one army unit accused of ethnic cleansing against Rohingya Muslims.

France seizes Russian oil tanker in Channel sanctions raid

In a dramatic enforcement of EU sanctions, French officials have impounded the Boracay tanker carrying Russian oil products near Cherbourg. The vessel, linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch, highlights Europe's tightening grip on Moscow's energy exports

Russian shadow fleet captain faces trial in France

The captain of a Russian-linked oil tanker from the so-called 'shadow fleet' will stand trial in France, marking a significant escalation in Western efforts to enforce sanctions against Moscow.

Myanmar Junta's Rakhine Massacre: New Evidence

Exclusive investigation reveals mounting evidence of Myanmar military's deliberate airstrike on Pazigyi village, killing 170 civilians including children, as global accountability efforts intensify.

US declares Myanmar Rohingya persecution genocide

In a landmark decision, the United States has officially determined that Myanmar's violent campaign against Rohingya Muslims amounts to both genocide and crimes against humanity, marking a significant escalation in international pressure on the military r

Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Human Rights Award

The Independent has revoked its prestigious Human Rights Award from Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi following her silence on Rohingya atrocities, marking a significant fall from grace for the once-celebrated democracy icon.

China sentences 11 to death in Myanmar fraud case

A Chinese court has sentenced eleven individuals to death for operating massive online scam networks from Myanmar, targeting thousands of victims in sophisticated financial fraud operations worth millions.

Myanmar Junta's Power Play: Brutal Tactics Revealed

An in-depth analysis of the Myanmar military regime's brutal tactics to maintain control, from economic coercion to digital surveillance, and the international community's faltering response.

UK and US impose sweeping new sanctions on Iran

The UK and US have unleashed a formidable new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's drone production and military apparatus, intensifying pressure over its expanding nuclear activities and regional aggression.

EU Imposes Major New Sanctions on Russian Oil & Gas

The European Union unveils its most aggressive sanctions package yet, directly targeting Russia's critical oil and gas sectors. The move aims to cripple Putin's ability to fund the ongoing war in Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the West's eco

Trump Threatens Russia Sanctions Over NATO Oil Purchases

Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump declares he will impose severe sanctions on Russia if NATO member states refuse to halt purchases of Russian oil, signalling a major shift in US foreign policy approach.

Myanmar Junta Forcibly Recruiting Rohingya Men: UN

Exclusive reports reveal Myanmar's military regime is coercing Rohingya men into its ranks amidst a fierce offensive against ethnic insurgents, raising international alarm over human rights abuses.

UK sanctions target Russian metals and diamonds

The UK government announces a new wave of sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's war economy, banning imports of Russian metals and targeting the lucrative diamond industry in coordination with G7 allies.

Cyber Slavery Epidemic: Brutal Scam Centres Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking rise in forced online fraud, with victims lured by fake job ads and held captive in brutal compounds across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia.

Trump's New Russia Sanctions Threat: Impact on Ukraine War

Ex-President Donald Trump signals a major foreign policy shift, declaring readiness to impose stringent new sanctions on Russia. This analysis examines the potential impact on Vladimir Putin's war machine in Ukraine and global geopolitics.

Myanmar Junta Chief Isolated at China Summit

General Min Aung Hlaing's awkward participation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting highlights Myanmar's deepening diplomatic isolation and China's cautious engagement.

Ailing Aung San Suu Kyi Held in Solitary by Myanmar Junta

The deposed leader of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, is being held in harsh solitary confinement by the military junta, despite suffering from a serious heart condition and other ailments, sparking international outrage.

Aung San Suu Kyi Hospitalised from Myanmar Prison

Exclusive: Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred to hospital from prison for urgent medical treatment, raising serious concerns about her health and detention conditions under the military junta.

NJ Lawyers Face Action for Misleading US Government

Two New Jersey attorneys have been sanctioned for submitting falsified documents to US authorities in a high-stakes international fraud and money laundering investigation involving billions, sparking outrage in the legal community.

Russia Blocks Iran Nuclear Sanctions at UN

Russia has blocked a UN resolution to reimpose sanctions on Iran's nuclear programme, creating a significant rift with Western powers and raising fears about the collapse of the 2015 deal.

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