Thai PM Condemns Myanmar Navy’s Use of Force
BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra criticized Myanmar’s navy after it fired on Thai fishing boats on November 30, killing one fisherman, injuring two, and detaining dozens. The vessels were reportedly 7.4-10.6km inside Myanmar’s waters near Ranong, though Ms. … Continue reading Thai PM Condemns Myanmar Navy’s Use of Force
ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Military Leader
THE HAGUE – The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced today on its intent to issue an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, for crimes against humanity, citing evidence of the systematic persecution and deportation of the Rohingya. … Continue reading ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Myanmar Military Leader
ASEAN Seeks Myanmar-Resolution at Lao conference
VIENTIANE – In a significant gathering in Vientiane, Laos, ASEAN diplomats convened to deliberate on the pressing South China Sea disputes and the escalating conflict in Myanmar. As the chair of ASEAN for the current year, Laos has been at … Continue reading ASEAN Seeks Myanmar-Resolution at Lao conference
Myanmar: Appeals for International Flood Aid
YANGON – In the wake of Typhoon Yagi’s devastating passage, Myanmar is grappling with a humanitarian disaster of alarming proportions. The remnants of the typhoon have unleashed severe flooding and landslides, displacing over 230,000 citizens and inflicting significant damage across … Continue reading Myanmar: Appeals for International Flood Aid
Southeast Asian countries experience extreme heat wave
BANGKOK – Southeast Asia is currently grappling with an unprecedented extreme heat wave, leaving millions of people sweltering under scorching temperatures. As the mercury soars, the region faces significant challenges, and the consequences for its inhabitants are dire. The Heatwave’s … Continue reading Southeast Asian countries experience extreme heat wave