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OPINION

Truth will prevail over Russia's war on Ukraine

Oped, Viktor Semenov, Published on 25/03/2026

» This recent February marked 12 years of armed aggression against my country and also marks five years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin has constructed a series of myths that revolve around Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, which Russia labels a "coup d'état by a junta," the alleged "threat from Nato", the so-called "protection of Russian-speaking population", and the sham referendums conducted at gunpoint in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, which are legally null and void.

OPINION

'Green China' story hides true energy picture

News, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 21/03/2026

» Many in the West gaze in awe at China's apparent dominance in green energy.

BUSINESS

Hong Kong Tourism Board to woo overnight big spenders, diversify visitor mix

South China Morning Post, Published on 20/03/2026

» The Hong Kong Tourism Board will allocate three-quarters of its resources to overseas markets this year in a strategic shift aimed at diversifying visitor demographics and attracting more overnight high spenders.

WORLD

Myanmar parliament convenes as army prepares for new era of rule 

Reuters, Published on 16/03/2026

» Myanmar's parliament convened on Monday for the ​first time since a coup five years ago, ‌in one of the final steps in a nominal return to democracy where its powerful military retains tight control.

THAILAND

Thailand backs ‘calibrated engagement’ with Myanmar government

Published on 29/01/2026

» CEBU, Philippines - Myanmar’s Southeast Asian neighbours ​should adopt a “calibrated engagement” with its military-controlled post-election government while still pressing for an end to conflict, Thailand said on Thursday, signalling a possible softening in stance.

THAILAND

Myanmar poll branded a sham

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/01/2026

» Four years after Myanmar's 2021 military coup, the junta's long‑promised general election has arrived not as a democratic renewal but as a source of anger, fear and rejection among many citizens, including those living abroad.

WORLD

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.

WORLD

Hong Kong court hears sentencing arguments for Jimmy Lai

AFP, Published on 12/01/2026

» HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court began hearing sentencing arguments on Monday for pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who was convicted of national security crimes that could land him in prison for life.

WORLD

Myanmar votes again in military's lopsided election 

Reuters, Published on 11/01/2026

» Voters in ​war-torn Myanmar cast ballots in the second stage of an election dominated so far by a party backed by the ruling military, as the junta sought to gloss over a low turnout in the initial round of a contest widely derided as a sham.

WORLD

Military-linked party has early lead in Myanmar poll

Published on 03/01/2026

» The military-backed ‌Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is leading after ​the first phase of a general election, early results cited by state media showed, in the first vote since the 2021 coup that overthrew the elected administration of Aung San Suu Kyi.