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A fractured nation fights for survival amid conflict, resistance, and international scrutiny.Three years have passed since Myanmar's military ousted its democratically elected government in a coup. Today, the junta struggles to maintain control, facing resistance at home and condemnation abroad.The State of MyanmarMyanmar remains in a dire state of crisis. Approximately two-thirds of the country …

A rare act of honesty sheds light on the struggles faced by Singapore’s hawkers.SINGAPORE: A heartfelt Facebook post by Ms. Yi Lin Sng has gone viral, recounting a rare and moving interaction with a stallholder at Geylang East Hawker Centre. The encounter highlighted the challenges hawkers face daily and left the hawker auntie visibly stunned.Ms. …

A case highlighting the challenge of combating radicalization in the digital ageSINGAPORE: A 16-year-old Singaporean student has been issued a restriction order under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for self-radicalization inspired by far-right extremist ideologies. This marks the second such case in Singapore, reflecting the reach of online radical content even in societies with stringent …

Beijing issues diplomatic reprimands over messages supporting Taiwan’s electoral process.China has criticized multiple nations, including Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the Philippines, for extending congratulations to Taiwan’s new president-elect, Lai Ching-te. The rebuke marks a continuation of Beijing’s firm stance on its One China policy.Speaking at a press conference, Chinese Foreign …

Beijing intensifies diplomatic tensions, warning nations against breaching its One China policy following Taiwan's election results.BEIJING: China summoned the Philippine ambassador on Tuesday (Jan 16) in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s congratulatory remarks for Taiwan’s president-elect, Lai Ching-te, following his recent election victory.China’s foreign ministry expressed dissatisfaction, condemning the Philippines and other countries like …

Knife attack at Akihabara Station disrupts busy Yamanote LineTOKYO: A knife attack aboard a train at Tokyo's Akihabara Station on Wednesday (Jan 3) left three men injured and hospitalized, according to Japanese police.The incident occurred just before 11:00 pm local time on the Yamanote loop line, one of Tokyo’s busiest transport routes. Police were alerted …

Beijing cautions Manila against miscalculations as military tensions mount in disputed waters.BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has warned the Philippines to resolve its maritime issues with China through dialogue, stressing that any "miscalculation" in the South China Sea could prompt Beijing to take firm defensive actions. Wang's warning came amid increasing tensions between the …

Coastal evacuations and aftershocks follow a magnitude 7.4 quake, killing one and causing minor damage.MANILA: Residents in the southern Philippines began returning to their homes on Sunday (Dec 3) following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the region, claiming one life and causing minor infrastructure damage.The earthquake, which struck on Saturday night, affected areas in …

The daring operation utilized "rat miners" and round-the-clock efforts to free laborers from a collapsed tunnel.SILKYARA, India – In a dramatic breakthrough, Indian rescuers reached 41 construction workers trapped for 17 days in a collapsed tunnel in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Tuesday (Nov 28).The workers, stuck since Nov 12, were confined in a …

The new framework ensures international appointments align with national interests while safeguarding official duties.SINGAPORE: Parliament has passed a constitutional amendment enabling the President and government ministers to hold roles in foreign and international organizations in their private capacities, provided these align with Singapore's national interests.The Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment No. 3) Bill …