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Buildings, a church and landscape in Sednaya & Maaloula, Syria.

Asia

March 9, 2025

Hundreds of Minorities, Including Christians, Killed in Syria’s Deadliest Clashes Since Assad’s Ousting

Syria – March 2025 – Syria is facing its deadliest period since the ousting of longtime President Bashar al-Assad three months ago, as intense clashes between government forces and pro-Assad fighters have erupted this week, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilians and combatants. Among the victims are members of religious minorities, including Christians […]

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Ambulance and fire truck of Dongducheon Fire Department in Korea

Asia

March 7, 2025

4 Thai Nationals Injured in South Korean Fighter Jet Bombing Accident

BANGKOK, March 7 (TNA) – A joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States turned disastrous when two South Korean fighter jets mistakenly released a barrage of MK-82 bombs over a civilian area in Pocheon City. South Korea Air Force Jets Accidentally Drop Bombs on Civilian Area, Injuring 15 The unexpected bombardment resulted […]

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Fire truck and firefighters at Yongsan Fire Department in South Korea.

Asia

March 6, 2025

South Korea Air Force Jets Accidentally Drop Bombs on Civilian Area, Injuring 15

Pocheon, South Korea – In a shocking incident during military exercises, eight Mk82 bombs dropped by South Korean Air Force fighter jets accidentally landed in a civilian district in Pocheon on Thursday, injuring 15 people and damaging homes and a church. The bombs, each weighing 500 kilograms, were intended for a designated shooting range but […]

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Thanbyuzayat. a town in the Mon State of south-eastern Myanmar

Asia

February 13, 2025

Myanmar Prepares to Repatriate 7,000 Call Center Scam Victims

BANGKOK, Feb 13 (TNA) – Myanmar is preparing to repatriate an additional 7,000 victims of call center scams, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai. Thailand receives 260 foreigners rescued from Myanmar scam gangs Phumtham said on Wednesday that 261 individuals, tricked into working for call center gangs in Myanmar, had been […]

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Young people hardworking at Jade mine in Kachin State, Myanmar

Asia

February 10, 2025

Karen rebels give Chinese gangsters deadline to leave Myanmar

KANCHANABURI – Karen rebels have issued an ultimatum to Chinese nationals illegally operating scam centres and other illicit businesses – leave all areas under their control by the end of this month. Thai police investigate ‘call-centre beating’ video in Myanmar border Thai authorities have, meanwhile, intensified the crackdown on the smuggling of fuel into Myanmar, […]

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Protest against Myanmar military coup in front of Kayin State Hluttaw

Asia

February 9, 2025

Myanmar protesters call for ban on Thai goods

Burmese residents of the Myawaddy border township held a protest march today against Thailand’s utility supply cuts, which they claim are causing hardships, especially to hospital patients. Thailand cuts power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres They also threatened to boycott goods from Thailand. Police and members of the Border Guard Force of […]

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Arial View of Kumbh Mela at Triveni Sangam, India.

Asia

January 29, 2025

Many Feared Dead After Stampede at India’s Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival

In a tragic incident that has shocked the nation, a deadly stampede occurred during the Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, held in India. Preliminary reports suggest that dozens of people are feared dead, with many more injured, as thousands of devotees gathered to participate in the sacred festival. The […]

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Asia

January 28, 2025

China-Taiwan: A dangerous relationship

The relations between China and Taiwan are constantly tense since their de facto separation in 1949 and are causing tension in relations between Beijing and Washington. China starts military drills near Taiwan after US visit, ‘encircled the island’ On October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People’s Republic of China in Beijing. […]

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