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Why is Myanmar's junta holding an election during a civil war?
Reuters, Published on 13/01/2026
» NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar's military-led government is holding a phased general election amid a civil war convulsing large areas of the Southeast Asian nation.
South Korea sends plane to fetch detained workers from US
AFP, Published on 10/09/2025
» SEOUL — A chartered plane left Seoul for the United States Wednesday to repatriate hundreds of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid, flag carrier Korean Air told Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Trump, EU chief to meet Sunday in push for trade deal
AFP, Published on 26/07/2025
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump said Friday they would meet in Scotland this weekend in a decisive push to resolve a months-long transatlantic trade standoff.
Muslim pilgrims 'stone the devil' as hajj concludes in Saudi
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» MINA (SAUDI ARABIA) - Pilgrims were set to perform the last major ritual of the hajj -- the "stoning of the devil" -- on Friday, as Muslims around the globe celebrated the beginning of the Eid al-Adha holiday.
Muslim pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat in hajj apex
AFP, Published on 05/06/2025
» MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia - Muslim pilgrims prayed atop Mount Arafat on Thursday during the high point of the annual hajj pilgrimage, as Saudi officials called on participants to refrain from being outside during the hottest hours of the day.
No permit, no hajj, says Saudi Arabia
AFP, Published on 30/05/2025
» RIYADH - Saudi Arabia is ramping up a crackdown on unregistered worshippers at next week’s hajj pilgrimage, a year after hundreds perished in scorching conditions.
Number of non-local pregnant women refused Hong Kong entry surges by 5 times
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/04/2025
» The number of non-local pregnant women refused entry at Hong Kong's borders for failing to have a local hospital booking has surged by five times since 2020, official figures show.
Car permit sales help swell Singapore surplus
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/02/2025
» The Singapore government sourced billions of dollars more than it initially expected from the auction of near-record high car permits, as well as income tax and contributions from its state wealth funds, according to budget data released this week.
Armed group says it takes control of Myanmar rare earth mining hub
Reuters, Published on 23/10/2024
» An armed group fighting Myanmar's ruling military said it has taken control of a mining hub that is a major supplier of rare earth oxides to China, likely disrupting shipments of elements used in clean energy and other technologies.
Bangladesh army to form interim govt after PM Hasina quits
Bloomberg, Published on 05/08/2024
» Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned Monday after weeks of deadly protests, while the nation’s army chief announced he would help form an interim government.