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Myanmar election delivers victory for military-backed party amid civil war
Reuters, Published on 30/01/2026
» NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar's military-backed party has completed a sweeping victory in the country's three-phase general election, state media said, cementing an outcome long expected after a tightly controlled political process held during civil war and widespread repression.
Myanmar junta asks rebels to stop fighting, join in elections
New York Times, Published on 27/09/2024
» For the first time in the three years since it staged a coup, the military in Myanmar has offered a major concession to the country's opposition forces, calling on them to heal the nation's rifts through "party politics" and prepare for the coming elections.
500 million children see twice as many hot days as grandparents
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/08/2024
» ABIDJAN - Almost 500 million children will experience double the number of extremely hot days than their grandparents’ generation, the United Nations (UN) said, with harmful consequences for their health.
Biden in Cambodia as global leaders join Asean summit
AFP, Bloomberg, Published on 12/11/2022
» PHNOM PENH: Southeast Asian heads of government were due to hold talks on Saturday with visiting global leaders, including United States President Joe Biden, as the region tries to navigate the growing rivalry between China and Western powers.
May Day marchers across Asia demand better working conditions
Associated Press, Published on 01/05/2019
» SEOUL, South Korea: Thousands of trade union members and activists were marking May Day on Wednesday by marching through Asia's capitals and demanding better working conditions and expanded labour rights.
Thais plan to cut sea debris by 50%
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/03/2019
» Thailand made a political commitment Tuesday to reduce marine debris by at least 50% by 2027, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.