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North Korea is evading sanctions by animating Max and Amazon shows: Thousands of exposed files on North Korean server tell the tale.
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Myanmar warlord at centre of battle for key border town: Armed soldiers loyal to a turncoat warlord patrol the streets of southeastern Myanmar's frontier town of ...
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Thailand urges bigger ASEAN role in resolving Myanmar conflict: Thailand called on Friday for the regional bloc ASEAN to take a more proactive role in trying to ...
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Myanmar’s Junta Recaptures Town That Was a Significant Gain for Rebels: Resistance soldiers were forced to leave Myawaddy, a key trading center on the border ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/asia/myanmar-junta-rebels-myawaddy.html
Myanmar transfers democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest: Citing the need to protect fragile detainees, including former PM Suu Kyi and ex-president ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/myanmar-transfers-democratic-leader-aung-san-suu-kyi-to-house-arrest_6668652_4.html
Trapped inside a Myanmar labour camp running online scams: Ravi was held in a labour camp run by Chinese-speaking gangsters, forced to run romance scams.
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How Alejandro Cao de Benós, North Korea’s Man in Spain, Ran Afoul of the US: Alejandro Cao de Benós has been accused of violating sanctions in connection with a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/how-alejandro-cao-de-benos-north-korea-s-man-in-spain-ran-afoul-of-the-us
UK condemns North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch: Britain said North Korea had breached multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions after it ...
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Some Amazon and Max cartoons may have been partially animated in North Korea: North Korean animators may have helped create popular cartoons for Amazon Prime ...
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North Korea has released a new song praising leader Kim Jong Un for being a ‘friendly father’ and a ‘great leader,’ in a move that appears to be part of a ...
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Quick Glance: New Song from North Korea Honors Kim Jong Un as 'Friendly Father'
- North Korea praises leader Kim Jong Un as a 'friendly father' and 'great leader' in a new song, part of a propaganda campaign to boost his image in the reclusive state.
- The music video for the song was broadcast on Wednesday on state-controlled Korean Central Television, showcasing North Koreans from various backgrounds enthusiastically singing lines like 'Let’s sing, Kim Jong Un the great leader' and 'Let’s brag about Kim Jong Un, a friendly father.'
- Moreover, a live performance of the song with orchestral accompaniment and in the presence of Kim was televised as part of a ceremony to mark the completion of constructing 10,000 new homes.
- The release of the cheerful song titled 'Friendly Father' coincides with recent changes by North Korean state media to the name of a holiday, sparking speculation that this move is aimed at consolidating Kim’s position.
Kim Jong Un Tests New North Korea Rockets to Strike Seoul, Perhaps Sell to Putin: Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of a new North Korean rocket system that could ...
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Quick Glance: Kim Jong Un's Rocket Tests and Possible Russian Assistance
- Kim Jong Un oversaw tests for a rocket capable of hitting Seoul in South Korea and potentially aiding Russia in the conflict with Ukraine.
- The 240-millimeter multiple rocket launcher has an estimated range of 40 to 60 kilometers and could enhance the artillery capabilities of the Korean People's Army.
- Experts suggest the rocket could be significant for export, such as to Russia, and useful in the war in Ukraine.
- Despite denials of an arms deal, reports indicate North Korea has been shipping military equipment to Russia, possibly indicating collaboration between the two countries.
Iran-Israel: Attack next with weapons from North Korea?: Former US security adviser John Bolton warns against North Korean help for Iran's nuclear program ...
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North Korea leader’s sister: US military drills drive regional security into turmoil
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/north-korea-leader-s-sister-us-military-drills-drive-regional-security-into-turmoil
Quick Glance: North Korea Leader's Sister Raises Concerns Over US Military Drills
- Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, emphasized the need to build a strong military power to protect the country's sovereignty and regional peace.
- She criticized the US military exercises in the region, particularly the collaboration with South Korea, which she claimed are dangerously destabilizing the regional security environment.
- The US and South Korea have been conducting a series of drills with greater scale and intensity in recent months to enhance their military readiness against North Korea's threats.
- North Korea views the US military exercises as preparations for a nuclear war, while Washington and Seoul assert that the drills are defensive in nature and are regularly conducted to maintain readiness.
North Korea fires missile off east coast, South Korea, Japan say: North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday towards the sea off its east coast ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-fires-missile-off-east-coast-south-korea-japan-say-2024-04-22/
North Korea Launches Suspected Ballistic Missile, South Says: North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile Monday, South Korea’s military and Japan’s Coast ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/north-korea-launches-suspected-ballistic-missile-south-says
Why China risks US sanctions arming Russia: Survival: US secretary of state Antony Blinken fired a warning salvo toward China during a G7 foreign ministers’ ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/why-china-risks-us-sanctions-arming-russia-survival/
North Korea conducts cruise missile warhead test on Friday, KCNA says: North Korea conducted a cruise missile warhead test and test launch of its new ...
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North Korea Sends Workers to Russia-Occupied Territory in Eastern Ukraine: Pyongyang made the decision after concluding that Russia had gained the upper hand in ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/north-korea-sends-workers-to-russia-occupied-territory-in-eastern-ukraine/
Myanmar rebels target stranded junta troops near Thai border: (Reuters) -- Fighting raged at Myanmar's eastern frontier with Thailand on Saturday, witnesses ...
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Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
- Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.
- The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.
- The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.
- Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
It Is High Time to Engage North Korea: The alternative is to do nothing and drift into an even more serious crisis as North Korea further builds up its nuclear ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/it-is-high-time-to-engage-north-korea/
Myanmar’s figurehead vice president, a rare holdover from Suu Kyi's civilian government, steps down
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North Korea leans on Russian ties to expand relations with Iran: SEOUL -- North Korea's minister for external economic relations is making a rare visit to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/N-Korea-at-crossroads/North-Korea-leans-on-Russian-ties-to-expand-relations-with-Iran
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North Korea accuses US of politicising human rights issues: SEOUL: North Korea accused the United States on Saturday (Apr 27) of politicising human rights in the ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/north-korea-accuses-united-states-politicise-human-rights-issues-4296836
After Iran's attack on Israel: the mullahs' terror regime is tottering: The mullahs are sending missiles against Israel - but what if they themselves are long ...
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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 says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
China harbors ship linked to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images show
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/china-harbors-ship-linked-to-north-korea-russia-arms-transfers-satellite-images-show
Myanmar troops withdraw from border town following clashes: Myanmar junta troops stationed in an embattled border town have withdrawn from their positions ...
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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 report: ‘Ethnic cleansing’ of Rohingya took place last year: The annual US human rights report also says that Uyghurs remain in internment camps in China.
rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/rohinya-ethnic-cleansing-04222024152550.html
World seeing near breakdown of international law amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Amnesty says
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Quick Glance: Israel's Assault on Gaza: Near Collapse of International Law
- Amnesty International warns of the breakdown of international law and global human rights due to government aggression and the rise of big tech.
- Israel is criticized for the war on Gaza, targeting civilian populations. The international community is accused of being inactive in holding Benjamin Netanyahu's government accountable.
- Amnesty also condemns Russia for the invasion of Ukraine and China for human rights abuses. The organization highlights the growing power of big tech companies and the misuse of AI.
- Calls for reforms in the UN Security Council and better regulation of technologies are made. Despite challenges, people globally continue to advocate for human rights and social justice.
Myanmar regime sends Russian aircraft to bomb lost territory: BANGKOK -- From their perch in Thailand, air force officers track radar blips of the busy skies ...
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European Commission proposes sanctions against ships transporting equipment from North Korea to Russia – Reuters
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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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North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media: Kim Jong Un threatens ‘the enemy’ will be dealt with a ‘death blow’ in case of an armed ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/11/north-koreas-kim-says-now-is-time-to-be-prepared-for-war-state-media
Insight: In a rebel-held Myanmar town, fragile unity pushes junta to the brink: Myawaddy, a critical trading post in Myanmar that rebel forces seized from the ...
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A Chinese official meets North Korean leader Kim in Pyongyang in highest-level talks in years
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Myanmar instability hampers India's bid to send home refugees: Fighting between Myanmar's rebel forces and the ruling junta has delayed India's effort to send ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/myanmar-instability-hampers-indias-bid-send-home-refugees-2024-04-18/
North Korea fires unidentified missile into sea in latest weapons launch, South Korea says
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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
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Myanmar rebels say they have repelled junta push to take back border town: A resistance group fighting Myanmar's military rule said on Sunday its fighters had ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/myanmar-rebels-say-they-have-repelled-junta-push-take-back-border-town-2024-04-15/
Myanmar Military Reoccupies Myawaddy Base as Karen Rebels Withdraw: The Karen National Union said that its forces were pulling back from the important border hub ...
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Why the War in Myanmar Matters: A devastating, yearslong civil war is heating up, but it still hasn’t attracted broad international notice.
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/asia/myanmar-civil-war-consequences.html
Myanmar’s junta is losing ever more ground: Our correspondent spent three days with one rebel group
economist.com/asia/2024/04/11/myanmars-junta-is-losing-ever-more-ground
Explainer: Why is Japan seeking a summit with nuclear-armed North Korea?: United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he supported his Japanese ...
reuters.com/world/why-is-japan-seeking-summit-with-nuclear-armed-north-korea-2024-04-11/
Quick Glance: Why Japan Seeks Summit with Nuclear-Armed North Korea
- Japanese Prime Minister Kishida aims to engage in talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to address the issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea in the 1960s and 1970s.
- North Korea has not definitively stated its position on a summit with Japan, with some statements suggesting a potential opening for closer ties.
- Past summits between Japan and North Korea had varying outcomes, with North Korea acknowledging some abductions in 2002.
- Kishida's efforts to arrange a meeting with Kim Jong Un carry political risks and could lead to a decline in his approval ratings given North Korea's reluctance, posing challenges for Japan.
A 99-million-year-old bedbug that lived in Myanmar discovered by Israeli researchers
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Safe-haven gold snaps record highs, heads for fourth weekly gain: Gold prices climbed on Friday to hit a historic peak as central bank purchases amid ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/gold-prices-hit-record-highs-safe-haven-demand-2024-04-12/
China says it is ready to work closely with North Korea to help relations reach higher level
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Myanmar refugees take shelter in Thailand's Mae Sot: Mae Sot has become an uneasy refuge for Burmese on the run, akin to Cold War-era Berlin or Casablanca.
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KDDI, Sumitomo Corp. announce loss in Myanmar telecom business: TOKYO -- Japanese telecommunication operator KDDI announced on Wednesday that its subsidiary in ...
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Paid articlePaid China counters closer U.S.-Japan-Philippines ties with diplomatic flurry: HONG KONG -- While U.S. President Joe Biden invited leaders from Japan and the ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/China-counters-closer-U.S.-Japan-Philippines-ties-with-diplomatic-flurry
Students, residents pressed into North Korean construction projects: Children as young as 12 are working long hours as part of Kim Jong Un's development plan.
rfa.org/english/news/korea/north-korea-construction-conscription-04232024135208.html
North Korea expands surveillance with Chinese cameras : To monitor its population even more closely North Korea is placing surveillance cameras in schools and ...
wionews.com/world/north-korea-expands-surveillance-with-chinese-cameras-712163
US Sees Hurdles to UN Vote to Monitor North Korea Nuclear Arms Development: Pushing through a United Nations General Assembly vote to continue expert monitoring ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/us-sees-hurdles-to-un-majority-on-monitoring-north-korea-s-nuclear-arms
Paid articlePaid Southeast Asians Don’t Really Care About the Myanmar Crisis: A recent survey of regional elite opinion shows a surprising lack of regional concern about the ...
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Burma: Military carries out heavy air strikes on town on border with Thailand: At least 130 bombs have reportedly been dropped on the rebel-held commercial town ...
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The Dire State of Women’s Rights in North Korea: While the country espouses an official commitment to gender equality, the reality for women is one of ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-dire-state-of-womens-rights-in-north-korea/
Reuters World News: Myanmar's rebels and other top stories: Iran signals to Washington that it will respond to Israel's attack on its Syrian embassy in a way ...
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ASEAN Calls Again for End to Myanmar Violence As Conflicts Flare: Foreign ministers from the Southeast Asian bloc have spoken out following the fall of Myawaddy ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/asean-calls-again-for-end-to-myanmar-violence-as-conflicts-flare/
Ethnic Mon groups announce anti-junta alliance in southern Myanmar: The Mon State Revolutionary Force and Mon State Defense Force were formed after the 2021 coup ...
rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/mon-groups-alliance-04172024161315.html
China's military plans more drills near Myanmar border: China will hold air defence and live-fire drills near its border with Myanmar from Wednesday ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-military-plans-more-drills-near-myanmar-border-2024-04-17/
Southeast Asians Don’t Really Care About the Myanmar Crisis: A recent survey of regional elite opinion shows a surprising lack of regional concern about the ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/southeast-asians-dont-really-care-about-the-myanmar-crisis/
Opinion | Be a Wary Reader in the 2024 Election: Disinformation from Russia and China is evolving and has even spread to Capitol Hill.
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Nature Quest: A fairy 'tail' from paradise: An adult male Indian paradise flycatcher spotted among the greenery in Salampur of Natore's Lalpur upazila ...
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China and ASEAN need to work together on Myanmar crisis: Observers: Beijing, for its efforts, has been unable to hold Myanmar’s military or armed groups to a ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-conflict-crisis-china-asean-mediation-4275096
OPINION | Donald Trump would be denied a federal security clearance if he tried to get one
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Myanmar’s New Taxation and Conscription Policies Are Likely to Increase Irregular Migration
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Photographer documents disappearing face tattoos of Myanmar's Chin women: BANGKOK --- The woman's eyes are closed. She looks content, perhaps there is a ...
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North Korea, Iran deepen partnership through missile tech exchange : North Korea and Iran are deepening their collaboration, sharing expertise and technology ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/103_373421.html
🔊 Thousands of people are crossing into Thailand from Myanmar as fighting intensifies between the army and rebel groups. Hear more on Reuters World News daily ...
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US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea : The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border ...
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Reuters World News: Myanmar's rebels and other top stories: Iran signals to Washington that it will respond to Israel's attack on its Syrian embassy in a way ...
reuters.com/podcasts/irans-message-foreign-leaders-plea-republicans-myanmars-rebels-2024-04-12/
CNN verifies gruesome videos: Myanmar's military burns men alive: Since the military seized power in Myanmar in 2021, opponents of the government have been ...
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