The people of Myanmar have suffered two full years of chaos and bloodshed, with fears now that the situation could grow even worse. The military junta that seized power in…
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Myanmar military junta rebuffed but still standing
The military junta which seized power in Myanmar two years ago remains in power. But it is increasingly challenged by both its own citizens and targeted economic sanctions. Now a…
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In Myanmar, journalists raise media voices against the bloody coup
Myanmar’s journalists are rebuilding independent media with one foot in the country, and one foot out, writes Laure Siegel. As Myanmar’s bloody coup ticks over into its third year, local…
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South Korea, US, Japan Focus on North Korea’s Nuclear Threat at Trilateral Meeting
The countries reaffirmed their trilateral coordination to cope with North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats. Cho Hyun-dong, the first vice minister of the South Korean Foreign Ministry, met his U.S.…
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Republic of Korea First Vice Minister Cho
by Iam Sannby Iam SannThe below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Republic of Korea (ROK) First Vice Minister Cho Hyundong today in Washington, D.C. They…
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Marcos: Security triad must not provoke South China Sea tension
An appropriate visiting forces agreement (VFA) with Japan will benefit the Philippines, but the proposed military agreement with Tokyo as well as the planned trilateral security and defense pact with…
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South Korean defence minister denies Vietnam War massacres
Minister said the court ruling dishonoured South Korean soldiers by finding them responsible for the massacre of Vietnamese villagers. South Korea’s defence minister has said his country’s soldiers did not…
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Is your name Ju Ae? You have to change it to something else
North Korean authorities force anyone sharing name with Kim Jong Un’s daughter to pick new one The parents of 12-year-old Ju Ae were summoned to the local government office and…
