China’s influence on Myanmar insurgents only goes so far
A shaky agreement to end fighting in northern Myanmar has served to highlight concerns in Beijing over the ongoing unrest – and the limits of China’s power to influence the ongoing civil war.
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India’s Modi opens Ram temple built on site of demolished mosque in Ayodhya
Temple’s consecration marks an unofficial start to the Hindu nationalist leader’s re-election campaign in polls later this year.
A temple to one of Hinduism’s holiest deities is opening in India. What’s its significance?
AYODHYA, India (AP) — About 80 chartered flights have landed at the new international airport of India’s holy city of Ayodhya for Monday’s partial opening of the controversial grand temple for one of Hinduism’s most revered deities, Lord Ram.
More than 300 journalists around the world imprisoned because of their work, report says
NEW YORK (AP) — An estimated 320 journalists around the world were imprisoned because of their work toward the end of 2023, according to a report issued Thursday by the Committee to Protect Journalists, which called it a disturbing attempt to smother independent voices.
Closing of India-Myanmar border will not restore peace in Manipur
Angshuman Choudhury is an associate fellow with the Centre for Policy Research in New Delhi.
Myanmar military losing grip near Chinese border
BANGKOK/YANGON -- Clashes between Myanmar's military and armed ethnic groups appear to be continuing days after the announcement of a Chinese-brokered truce, raising concerns over a breakdown in the military chain of command.