Myanmar’s military rule is crippling hope for young people like never before
In February 2024, Myanmar’s junta declared mandatory military service for men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27. Those who do not comply face up to five years in prison.
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Myanmar Junta’s Farcical Plans for Elections
Myanmar’s junta leader, Sr. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, announced during a visit to Belarus that the country would hold national ...
The Irrawaddy3d
Myanmar Junta Chief Says Election to be Held by January
Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing vows Myanmar elections in Dec 2025 or Jan 2026, but critics warn of a sham vote amid ongoing ...
The Diplomat7d
Federal Social Democracy: The Right – and Only – Path Forward for Myanmar
History suggests that resistance will not end when the military falls. It will only end when real systemic justice is achieved.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser15d
Proposed tax on foreign ships could increase costs in Hawaii
The Disney Cruise Line ship Disney Wonder, above left, which sails under the flag of the Bahamas ... “We are closely monitoring this and other proposed taxes and tariffs that may impact energy ...
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80 years ago Marines raised flag over Iwo Jima in iconic moment
On Feb. 23, 1945, six Marines teamed up for what would become one of the most iconic photos in American history. Marines fighting on Iwo Jima scaled Mount Suribachi and worked together to push up ...
Chinook Observer16d
Committee proposed to lead state flag redesign
Is Washington’s state flag a relic of days gone by and should it be redesigned ... The Washington State Journal is a nonprofit news website operated by the WNPA Foundation. To learn more, go to ...
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A proposed UN resolution on Myanmar condemns military attacks on civilians and urges peace efforts
The proposed resolution warns that the current situation ... The draft resolution urges renewed efforts by the ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar, Alounkeo Kittikhoun, and new U.N. special envoy, Julie ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore18d
Myanmar returns more than 100 Chinese scam centre workers
Chinese citizens suspected of involvement in fraud are escorted by Chinese police after being repatriated from Myawaddy in Myanmar via Thailand on arrival at the airport in Nanjing in eastern ...
Al Jazeera English19d
Hundreds of Chinese airlifted home after crackdown on Myanmar scam centres
As many as 1,000 Chinese nationals rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar are due to return home following an international crackdown on the illegal operations. They are among the thousands ...
The Hill19d
Hegseth’s proposed Pentagon cuts, firing of generals: What to know
The proposed cuts ... to terminate, The New York Times reported Wednesday, citing a senior military official. Hegseth is considering firing a number of military generals and flag officers, NBC ...
Toronto Star19d
Trudeau government proposes new CBC mandate that includes big funding boost, a ban on some ads
OTTAWA—Federal Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge has proposed a series of sweeping ... based reporter for the Star covering breaking news. Reach him via email: [email protected] ...