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Myanmar Junta Grants Amnesty, Frees Ex-President and Reduces Suu Kyi's Sentence
WorldReutersNYTAl Jazeera+34dr-dkyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatnostagesschaufazaftonbladetberlingske+26 more4d ago37 sources

Myanmar Junta Grants Amnesty, Frees Ex-President and Reduces Suu Kyi's Sentence

Myanmar's military junta announced a mass amnesty, releasing over 4,000 prisoners, including former President U Win Myint, and reducing the sentence of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The move comes as the country's new 'elected' president takes office.

Five former Andalusian socialist presidents to back Montero
Worldla-vanguardia6d ago

Five former Andalusian socialist presidents to back Montero

Five former socialist presidents of Andalusia, including Rafael Escuredo, José Rodríguez de la Borbolla, Manuel Chaves, José Antonio Griñán, and Susana Díaz, will show their support for the candidate for the Junta, Montero, at an event in Dos Hermanas this Saturday.

China's Strategic Role in Myanmar Civil War Examined
Businessnzz14d ago

China's Strategic Role in Myanmar Civil War Examined

China is reportedly playing a complex and self-serving role in Myanmar's ongoing civil war, supporting both the junta and various rebel armies to secure access to rare earth minerals and the Indian Ocean, while Myanmar faces division and destruction.

Trump Orders Payment for Unpaid DHS Employees Amid Shutdown
PoliticsAPReutersNYT+25wsjThe GuardianNPRFox Newsyle-uutisetcnbcruvtagesschau+17 more17d ago28 sources

Trump Orders Payment for Unpaid DHS Employees Amid Shutdown

A memorandum from President Trump directs officials to ensure all Department of Homeland Security employees, including those in the Coast Guard, FEMA, and CISA, receive pay after going without during a prolonged government shutdown.

Burkina Faso Junta Leader Rejects Democracy and Rules Out Elections
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianAl Jazeera+16le-figaron1-serbiaobservador24urhotnewsstraits-timesdanasklix-ba+8 more18d ago19 sources

Burkina Faso Junta Leader Rejects Democracy and Rules Out Elections

Burkina Faso's junta leader, Ibrahim Traoré, stated that the country's inhabitants should 'forget' democracy and not discuss elections, following the dissolution of the electoral commission and political parties. He declared that 'democracy is not for us' and 'democracy kills', signaling a firm rejection of democratic processes.

China and Pakistan Propose Five-Point Peace Plan for Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
PoliticsReutersBBCbloomberg+57NYTwsjle-mondewapoThe Guardiandr-dknzzukrainska-pravda+49 more21d ago60 sources

China and Pakistan Propose Five-Point Peace Plan for Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point peace plan for the Middle East, urging a ceasefire after a month-long war, as Iran's Revolutionary Guards continue to issue warnings against US companies like Apple, Google, and Meta, citing retaliation for 'targeted assassinations' of Iranian leaders.

Myanmar’s junta staged an election. It couldn’t stage legitimacy
PoliticsSCMP1mo ago

Myanmar’s junta staged an election. It couldn’t stage legitimacy

Myanmar’s new parliament will convene next week, following an election tightly stage-managed by the junta. The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) will enjoy a commanding majority and the party of former generals can be expected to preserve the interests of the military and its associates. It’s unclear just how closely these broader interests align with the political ambitions of junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. He does not formally lead the USDP, whose majority means it ...

Israel and Lebanon Hold First Direct Talks in US Since 1993
WorldAPBBCNYT+31The GuardianNPRAl JazeeraFox Newsyle-uutisetcbcruvaftonbladet+23 more7d ago34 sources

Israel and Lebanon Hold First Direct Talks in US Since 1993

Israel and Lebanon began their first direct talks in Washington D.C. since 1993, hosted by the United States. These discussions aim to address long-standing issues between the two nations.

Myanmar Junta Leader Assumes Presidency After Elections
Politicsberlingskele-figaro12d ago2 sources

Myanmar Junta Leader Assumes Presidency After Elections

After five years of authoritarian rule, Myanmar's junta organized legislative elections in December and January, which were presented as a return to democracy and a chance for reconciliation, with the junta leader now installed as president.

Burkina Faso Military Junta Accused of Killing Over 1,800 Civilians
PoliticsobservadorYahoo19d ago2 sources

Burkina Faso Military Junta Accused of Killing Over 1,800 Civilians

An NGO reports that Burkina Faso is embroiled in a conflict marked by 'murders and other serious abuses against civilians,' with at least 1,837 people killed in 11 regions over two years. A new report further states that the military junta is responsible for killing more than 1,800 civilians.

HRW Reports Over 1,800 Civilian Deaths in Burkina Faso Since 2023
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HRW Reports Over 1,800 Civilian Deaths in Burkina Faso Since 2023

Human Rights Watch released a report stating that more than 1,800 civilians have been killed in Burkina Faso since 2023, accusing the army and civilian militias of being responsible for more deaths than jihadists, and noting that military leaders and jihadists may be liable for the killings.

Myanmar Junta Chief Nominated for Presidential Vote Amid Transition
WorldBBCyle-uutisetDW+10SCMPdelfi-ltindex-hrnikkei-asiaTimes of Indiastraits-timesjapan-timesIrrawaddy+2 more23d ago13 sources

Myanmar Junta Chief Nominated for Presidential Vote Amid Transition

Myanmar's junta chief has been nominated for the presidential vote, a move that follows a controversial election held amidst ongoing conflict and signals an impending political transition.

PP Requests Electoral Board to Prohibit Digital DNI Voting
Politicsel-mundola-vanguardia26d ago2 sources

PP Requests Electoral Board to Prohibit Digital DNI Voting

Spain's Popular Party (PP) has asked the Electoral Board to prevent voting with digital DNI (national identity document) in upcoming elections, arguing that without a QR code, the document's authenticity cannot be guaranteed.

Imagem mostra Netanyahu morto em ataque iraniano?
Worldobservador1mo ago

Imagem mostra Netanyahu morto em ataque iraniano?

Netanyahu "teria morrido no local" após um míssil iraniano ter atingido um edifício onde estava juntamente com o líder da Mossad. Imagem mostra primeiro-ministro no meio de escombros. Será verdade?

India detains 6 Ukrainians, 1 American suspected of training Myanmar rebels
WorldSCMP1mo ago

India detains 6 Ukrainians, 1 American suspected of training Myanmar rebels

Indian investigators have arrested seven foreigners – six Ukrainians and an American – on suspicion of illegally crossing into neighbouring Myanmar to train armed militia groups, the public radio broadcaster reported on Tuesday. Myanmar descended into civil war after a junta seized power in a 2021 coup, with pro-democracy guerrillas and ethnic-minority armed groups fighting for control of large parts of the country. India has long been suspicious of certain Myanmar factions that have the same...

Urgência em Almada arranca sem data marcada
Healthobservador1mo ago

Urgência em Almada arranca sem data marcada

Ana Paula Martins recuou na previsão de março para a urgência regional da Península de Setúbal. Arranque depende das escalas conjuntas dos hospitais de Almada, Barreiro e Setúbal.

Myanmar Junta Chief Elected Vice-President
Worldle-figaroFrance 24observador+4straits-timeschannel-news-asiaIrrawaddyphnom-penh-post21d ago7 sources

Myanmar Junta Chief Elected Vice-President

The chief of Myanmar's military junta has been elected as the country's vice-president.

Finland Investigates Drones That Crashed in Its Airspace Amid Broader Baltic Incidents
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Finland Investigates Drones That Crashed in Its Airspace Amid Broader Baltic Incidents

Finnish authorities are investigating multiple reports of unidentified drones violating the country's airspace, including two suspected drones that crashed in Kouvola, which Prime Minister Petteri Orpo believes to be Ukrainian, alongside similar incidents reported in neighboring Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. Finland is now investigating drones that crashed in its airspace on Sunday.

Wolt Tightens Rules to Combat Grey Economy and Account Misuse
Businessyle-uutisethelsinki-times1mo ago2 sources

Wolt Tightens Rules to Combat Grey Economy and Account Misuse

Delivery platform Wolt is implementing stricter controls, including enhanced identity checks and a one-account policy, and establishing a dedicated enforcement unit to prevent illegal work and account misuse among its couriers, aiming to curb the grey economy on its platform.

'Solidarity Weekend' raises 32,700 euros for Leiria
Cultureobservador1mo ago

'Solidarity Weekend' raises 32,700 euros for Leiria

The CCB highlighted the 'importance of collaboration between institutions' in cultural support. The proceeds went to the Association of Philharmonic Societies of the Municipality of Leiria and Sport Operário Marinhense.