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Indonesia school collapse death toll rises to 17, dozens still missing
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Indonesia school collapse death toll rises to 14
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Indonesia school collapse death toll rises to 13
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Myanmar's reclusive general turns jet-setter in quest for election backing
3 October 2025, 16:00 PM
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91 people possibly still under collapsed Indonesian school: official
1 October 2025, 04:47 AM
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UN warns Myanmar conflict blocking Rohingya return
30 September 2025, 15:15 PM
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Argentina court urged to include Arakan Army atrocities in Rohingya genocide case
3 September 2025, 13:03 PM
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Myanmar army chief denies systematic persecution of Rohingyas
Myanmar's army chief, who is facing international calls that he be prosecuted for genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority, denies any systematic army persecution and says such accusations are an insult to his country's honour.
16 February 2019, 04:49 AM
Rohingya Refugees: Aid agencies seek $920m for this year
The United Nations aid agencies and NGO partners yesterday launched a Joint Response Plan, seeking $920 million to meet the needs of over a million Rohingya refugees and vulnerable Bangladeshis in Cox's Bazar.
15 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Dhaka seeks OIC support for ‘safe zone’ for Rohingyas in Myanmar
State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam seeks the support of OIC member states for creating a conducive situation and safe zone in Myanmar for the Rohingyas’ safe and dignified return.
15 February 2019, 05:37 AM
'Be silent or you're next'
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa was freed on bail yesterday following an arrest that sparked international censure and allegations she is being targeted over her news site's criticism of President Rodrigo Duterte.
14 February 2019, 18:32 PM
Thai court to hear case against party
Thailand's constitutional court yesterday said it would hear a case to dissolve the party which proposed a princess for prime minister, an ill-fated candidacy which threatens to sink the election strategy of the powerful Shinawatra clan.
14 February 2019, 18:30 PM
Nasa bids farewell to lost Mars rover
During 14 years of intrepid exploration across Mars, it advanced human knowledge by confirming that water once flowed on the red planet -- but Nasa's Opportunity rover has analysed its last soil sample.
14 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Ride-hailing app drivers caught faking orders, earning Rp 10 million per day
The Jakarta Police arrest four suspects for allegedly placing fake orders on ride-hailing app GoJek over the course of two months.
14 February 2019, 08:18 AM
Row over divisive statue: Myanmar to drop charges against ethnic minority protesters
Myanmar will drop charges against dozens of ethnic minority protesters who demonstrated against a statue of independence hero General Aung San and will hold talks with them, state media says.
14 February 2019, 04:45 AM
'I'm sorry'
A Thai princess has apologised after her short-lived candidacy for prime minister earned a royal rebuke from her brother -- the king -- and sent jitters across the politically febrile country just weeks before elections.
13 February 2019, 18:00 PM
‘Asean stands ready to provide healthcare to Rohingyas’
Asean cannot discuss with Myanmar on how to provide citizenship to the Rohingya, but stands ready to provide healthcare and education, says Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
13 February 2019, 12:07 PM
Rohingya people sexually assaulted in Rakhine: Law minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq says Rohingya people were sexually assaulted in a tremendous extent when they had been in Rakhine State of Myanmar.
12 February 2019, 14:00 PM
Fresh rights violation in Myanmar: Amnesty
Amnesty International has reported of fresh human rights violations during the ongoing military operation in Rakhine State of Myanmar.
11 February 2019, 04:40 AM
PM Hasina saved world leaders from disgrace sheltering Rohingyas: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has saved the face of the global leaders from "ignominy and disgrace" by sheltering the persecuted people of Rakhine province of Myanmar.
10 February 2019, 09:47 AM
Princess' bid for PM scuttled
Thai Princess Ubolratana's unprecedented attempt to become the country's next prime minister was abruptly nixed yesterday after her party agreed to comply with a command from the king opposing the plan.
9 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Dhaka wants ‘safe haven’ for Rohingyas in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
Bangladesh wants a “safe haven” for the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals in Rakhine state by ensuring their safe, secured and dignified repatriation under the monitoring of India, China and other ASEAN nations.
9 February 2019, 10:01 AM
Scale of displacement across Myanmar ‘very difficult to gauge’
The United Nations refugee agency observes that the scale of displacement across Myanmar is very difficult to gauge, warning of further internal displacement and exodus of refugees.
9 February 2019, 04:43 AM
Rape of Rohingya Women: Myanmar sees no evidence
Myanmar has denied that its armed forces raped Rohingya women and girls in a campaign of ethnic cleansing that forced some 750,000 Rohingyas of Rakhine to flee to Bangladesh since August 2017.
8 February 2019, 18:00 PM
WHAT IT MEANS?
Shortly after the Thai Raksa Chart party announced Ubolratana's candidacy for premier, junta leader Prayut Chan-O-Cha said he would also stand for the post -- for a political grouping aligned
8 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Fighting could spread beyond N Rakhine: Arakan Army
In a video message, the Arakan Army (AA)’s deputy chief, Brigadier-General Nyo Tun Aung, tells ordinary Arakanese that if the current fighting in northern Rakhine State continues to worsen, it could spread to other places in the state.
8 February 2019, 15:18 PM
Malaysia deputy PM urged to quit
Malaysia's deputy foreign minister was urged to quit yesterday following allegations he lied about having a degree from Cambridge University, with an opposition lawmaker accusing him of "deceiving the people".
7 February 2019, 18:00 PM