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To make a friend happy, we cannot antagonize others: Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed yesterday said Bangladesh military does engage with its ...
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To make a friend happy, we cannot antagonize others
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Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: Myanmar's detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been ...
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Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
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In a rebel-held Myanmar town, fragile unity pushes junta to the brink: MYAWADDY, Myanmar: Myawaddy, a critical trading post in Myanmar that rebel forces seized ...
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In a rebel-held Myanmar town, fragile unity pushes junta to the brink
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EU imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers and youth groups: The EU has repeatedly condemned settler attacks in the West Bank - Now it is sending a clear signal: ...
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EU imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers and youth groups
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Chinese gamers can't RMA their RTX 4090s due to US sanctions — users are being very careful with how they treat their top-tier GPUs
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Chinese gamers can't RMA their RTX 4090s due to US sanctions — users are ...
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Israeli ‘diplomatic offensive’ urges sanctions against Iran: Push on partners to sanction Tehran comes as Israel mulls military retaliation for Iran’s weekend ...
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Israeli ‘diplomatic offensive’ urges sanctions against Iran
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
  • Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.

  • Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

  • Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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Reaction to Israel attack: USA imposes new sanctions against Tehran: Iran's direct attack on Israel at the weekend has consequences for the Islamic Republic: The ...
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Reaction to Israel attack: USA imposes new sanctions against Tehran
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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US slaps sanctions on entities that raised funds for West Bank settlers: The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on two entities that it said helped raise ...
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US slaps sanctions on entities that raised funds for West Bank settlers
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Myanmar anti-regime drones chase and attack military generals: BANGKOK/YANGON -- Senior generals of the Myanmar military have become the targets of drone attacks ...
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Myanmar anti-regime drones chase and attack military generals
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EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel: European Union leaders decided on Wednesday to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile ...
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EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel
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White House to announce new sanctions on Iran following Israel airstrike: White House will be imposing new sanctions on Iran, targeting Tehran’s missile and ...
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White House to announce new sanctions on Iran following Israel airstrike
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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Myanmar military faces humiliating rout on Thai border: BANGKOK -- Myanmar civil servants and officials of the military regime began evacuating the eastern town ...
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Myanmar military faces humiliating rout on Thai border
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After attack on Israel: EU plans new sanctions against Iran: Following Iran's attack on Israel, the EU is working on further sanctions against Tehran ...
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After attack on Israel: EU plans new sanctions against Iran
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EU summit decides on new Iran sanctions: The EU state and government leaders have decided to expand sanctions against Iran. They also promised Ukraine further ...
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EU summit decides on new Iran sanctions
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US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again: The U.S. and its allies planned fresh sanctions against Iran over its unprecedented ...
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US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again
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US seeks new mechanism to monitor North Korean sanctions: Washington looking for alternatives after Russia effectively halted UN monitoring mission.
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US seeks new mechanism to monitor North Korean sanctions
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Congress moving swiftly on bipartisan action to punish Iran after revenge attack on Israel
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Congress moving swiftly on bipartisan action to punish Iran after revenge ...
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Myanmar's embattled junta now wants help from Muslim Rohingyas: Several Rohingyas who have confirmed that army officers have been going around the camps and ...
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Myanmar's embattled junta now wants help from Muslim Rohingyas
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US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders: The United States on Friday issued sanctions aimed at a Hamas spokesperson and leaders of the ...
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US sanctions target Hamas spokesperson, drone program leaders
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Thailand Ready to Accept 100,000 Refugees, Foreign Minister Says: The impending fall of the border town of Myawaddy to ethnic Karen rebels has raised fears of ...
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Thailand Ready to Accept 100,000 Refugees, Foreign Minister Says
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US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns: Move in US election year could push up oil prices, but Washington says Maduro has not made ...
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US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns
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Despite sanctions: Iran sells more oil than it has in six years: The West is discussing tougher sanctions against Iran, but the mullahs' regime has managed to ...
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Despite sanctions: Iran sells more oil than it has in six years
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‘Share My Rage.’ Read Yulia Navalnaya’s First Interview Since Her Husband’s Death in Prison
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Quick Glance: The Legacy of Alexei Navalny: An Interview with Yulia Navalnaya
  • The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has shaken a revolutionary movement and deeply affected his family and friends.

  • Yulia Navalnaya continues her husband's commitment to fight against Putin's regime.

  • She discusses the tragedy, her decision to lead the opposition movement, and the ongoing threat posed by the regime.

  • The Russian opposition unites around the memory of Alexei Navalny and the struggle for a democratic Russia.
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French foreign minister suggests sanctions on Israel to get aid into Gaza: France's foreign minister said on Tuesday that pressure, and possibly sanctions ...
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French foreign minister suggests sanctions on Israel to get aid into Gaza
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RFA spoke with Kim Aris and Australian economist Sean Turnell, who was imprisoned with the jailed Myanmar leader, about the conditions of her confinement.
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Myanmar anti-regime forces close in on capital with drone attacks: BANGKOK/YANGON -- Myanmar's anti-military armed forces staged drone attacks on military ...
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Myanmar anti-regime forces close in on capital with drone attacks
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Arakan Army attacks another junta border outpost in western Myanmar: The push in Rakhine state follows an assault on a nearby outpost that caused several hundred ...
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Arakan Army attacks another junta border outpost in western Myanmar
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Ethnic Karen Rebels Complete Capture of Strategic Myanmar Border Crossing: The fall of Myawaddy, a major hub of overland trade between Myanmar and Thailand ...
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Ethnic Karen Rebels Complete Capture of Strategic Myanmar Border Crossing
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Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
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Quick Glance: US Alerts G7 about Iran Drone Attack: Israel Issues Final Warning
  • According to the Italian foreign minister, the United States informed the G7 foreign ministers that it received "last minute" information from Israel about a drone action in Iran.

  • The details were shared during a Friday morning session that was spontaneously modified to discuss the suspected attack.

  • Following the three-day meeting, the ministers urged in a statement for the parties to prevent further escalations and expressed support for Israel's security.

  • Additionally, the group cautioned Iran against transferring ballistic missiles and related technologies to Russia and called for the release of hostages and adherence to international and humanitarian law.
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EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel: The European Union is to deepen sanctions on Iran following its drone and missile attack against ...
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EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel
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UN taps ex-Australian foreign minister as special envoy for Myanmar: BANGKOK -- The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Julie Bishop ...
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UN taps ex-Australian foreign minister as special envoy for Myanmar
Quick Glance: Julie Bishop Assumes Key Role in Myanmar Conflict
  • Julie Bishop was appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the special envoy for Myanmar, filling a position vacant for 10 months.

  • Former UN Undersecretary-General for Singapore, Noeleen Heyzer, concluded her tenure after 20 months in June 2023.

  • Bishop brings extensive political experience and garnered support from Australia's current Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

  • The escalation of the conflict in Myanmar since the 2021 military takeover has resulted in a nationwide armed confrontation with ongoing devastating impacts.
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US to impose new sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program: The new sanctions and other measures will "continue a steady drumbeat of ...
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US to impose new sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program
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‘Stop list’: Russia sanctions ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews, 234 Australian state MPs
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‘Stop list’: Russia sanctions ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews ...
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Macron's double game: France imports Russian LNG like no other: France is taking a hard line in the Ukraine war, but at the same time is increasing its imports ...
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Macron's double game: France imports Russian LNG like no other
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The Best Toilet Paper: Using terrible toilet paper is a bummer. We meticulously compared 36 types to find sustainable and traditional options that are tops for ...
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Commentary: How the Myanmar regime is surviving: Despite some major wins by insurgent groups, the junta remains strong due to its control of arms and air power ...
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Commentary: How the Myanmar regime is surviving
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US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions: The U.S., South Korea and Japan are pushing for a new multi-national panel of experts ...
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US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions
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Anti-coup forces claim control of key Myanmar border town: Hundreds of troops reported to have surrendered in ‘major blow’ to generals who seized power in ...
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Anti-coup forces claim control of key Myanmar border town
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EU leaders vow to impose tougher sanctions against Iran as Ukraine's president pleads for support
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EU leaders vow to impose tougher sanctions against Iran as Ukraine's ...
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Consequences of Moscow trade: US Treasury Secretary Yellen threatens Chinese companies
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Quick Glance: China and U.S. to Engage in Intensive Talks on Economic Balance
  • US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced intensive talks with China to address America's competitive disadvantages.

  • Both sides will engage in intensive discussions on balanced economic growth and initiate exchanges on combating money laundering.

  • Yellen emphasized the importance of addressing American concerns regarding overcapacity in Chinese production.

  • The meetings will be held under existing economic and financial working group frameworks to address balanced growth and money laundering.
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Myanmar Resistance Forces Launch Drone Attack on Capital: The daring kamikaze drone attack did not cause much damage, but its political significance cannot be ...
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Myanmar Resistance Forces Launch Drone Attack on Capital
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US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
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US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month
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Thai Air Force planes patrol airspace near Myanmar border as fighting escalates: BANGKOK: In a Facebook post on Wednesday (April 10), the Royal Thai Air Force ...
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Thai Air Force planes patrol airspace near Myanmar border as fighting ...
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Iran gas pipeline: A solution to Pakistan's energy woes?: Energy-hungry Pakistan wants to proceed with a natural gas pipeline connecting it and neighboring Iran ...
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Iran gas pipeline: A solution to Pakistan's energy woes?
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House members propose sanctions on "under the radar" Gaza militant group
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Myanmar junta confirms troops 'withdrawn' from positions in trade hub: Fighting around the trading town of Myawaddy erupted earlier this week.
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Myanmar junta confirms troops 'withdrawn' from positions in ...
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Exclusive: US sanctions hamper Russian efforts to repair refineries: When engineers at Russian oil firm Lukoil discovered a turbine had broken at their largest ...
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Exclusive: US sanctions hamper Russian efforts to repair refineries
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Cyprus and U.S. to form partnership to combat financial crime - ICIJ: The two countries are finalizing an agreement under which the U.S. Justice Department and ...
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Quick Glance: Cyprus and U.S. Join Forces Against Financial Crimes
  • The United States and Cyprus are establishing a partnership to combat money laundering and other financial crimes.

  • Cypriot law enforcement agencies are set to sign a memorandum of agreement to collaborate with the U.S. Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

  • The initiative will also involve the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, along with Cyprus’ Justice Ministry and the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit.

  • The partnership was prompted by the findings of the Cyprus Confidential investigation, revealing Cyprus' involvement in moving illicit funds for Russian President Putin and other dictators.
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War in the Middle East: EU and USA plan new penalties after Iranian attack: Iran had targeted two specific targets in the airstrike on Israel on Sunday night ...
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War in the Middle East: EU and USA plan new penalties after Iranian attack
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US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...
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US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad ...
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Myanmar deaths from mines, ordnance tripled in 2023: UN: UN children’s agency says more than 20 percent of the victims were children.
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Myanmar deaths from mines, ordnance tripled in 2023: UN
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Qatar says it is reconsidering hostage talks mediator role after suffering ‘damage’
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Qatar says it is reconsidering hostage talks mediator role after suffering ...
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UAE property tycoon withdraws from sanctions-hit Belarus, collaborates with Kushner
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UAE property tycoon withdraws from sanctions-hit Belarus, collaborates ...
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Citizens' money: Employers demand “fundamental restructuring” with tougher sanctions
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Citizens' money: Employers demand “fundamental restructuring” with tougher ...