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Myanmar's leader to face court after deadly crackdown

By AFP 12 hours ago

Myanmar's leader to face court after deadly crackdown

Dozens of leading Hong Kong democrats charged with subversion

By Reuters 1 day ago

Dozens of leading Hong Kong democrats charged with subversion

Myanmar police crackdown on protests for second day; one dead, several hurt

By Reuters 1 day ago

Myanmar police crackdown on protests for second day; one dead, several hurt

Australia lifts ban on Boeing 737 MAX, first in Asia-Pacific region

By Reuters 3 days ago

Australia lifts ban on Boeing 737 MAX, first in Asia-Pacific region

India unveils tougher rules for social media such as Facebook, Twitter

India unveils tougher rules for social media such as Facebook, Twitter

Facebook bans Myanmar military from its platforms with immediate effect

Facebook bans Myanmar military from its platforms with immediate effect

Myanmar protesters gather again after worst day of violence

Myanmar protesters gather again after worst day of violence

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Our kidneys are failing but we want to be mums

Our kidneys are failing but we want to be mums

Gatonye Gathura 20 hours ago

How borehole water hurts your health

How borehole water hurts your health

Gatonye Gathura 20 hours ago

Does it matter what cooking oil you use?

Does it matter what cooking oil you use?

Nancy Nzalambi 20 hours ago

Why GDP statistics aren't reliable enough

Why GDP statistics aren't reliable enough

Ken Gichinga 20 hours ago

Australian PM warns of 'culture problem' after allegations of rape in parliament

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Australian PM warns of 'culture problem' after allegations of rape in parliament

Morrison apologises to Higgins for the way her complaint was handled at that time, ordering a probe into the government’s workplace culture

Reuters 9 days ago

Kim Jong Un’s wife makes first public appearance in a year

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Kim Jong Un’s wife makes first public appearance in a year

The NIS believes Ri and Kim have three children. Little is publicly known about the trio.

Reuters 12 days ago

Explainer: Why Indian police arrested a 22-year-old climate activist

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Explainer: Why Indian police arrested a 22-year-old climate activist

Disha Ravi, who was detained in the southern city of Bengaluru on Sunday and then moved to the capital New Delhi, is currently in police custody.

Reuters 13 days ago

Anger over arrests in Myanmar at anti-coup protests

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Anger over arrests in Myanmar at anti-coup protests

More than 350 people, including officials, activists and monks, have been arrested in Myanmar since the February 1 coup

Reuters 16 days ago

Myanmar military rulers shut Twitter, Instagram 'until further notice'

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Myanmar military rulers shut Twitter, Instagram 'until further notice'

In a statement, Telenor expressed “grave concern” about the directive and said it had challenged its necessity to authorities

Reuters 23 days ago

South Korea calls for caution on AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine for elderly

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South Korea calls for caution on AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine for elderly

The country has cleared the vaccine for those older than 18 but advised caution on its use for those over 65

Reuters 24 days ago

Myanmar military seizes power, detains elected leader Suu Kyi

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Myanmar military seizes power, detains elected leader Suu Kyi

Myanmar’s military seized power on Monday in a coup against the democratically elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi,

Reuters 1 month ago

Explainer: All eyes on Myanmar army chief Min Aung Hlaing as military seizes power

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Explainer: All eyes on Myanmar army chief Min Aung Hlaing as military seizes power

Myanmar’s military is notoriously reclusive and even sophisticated observers know little about its inner workings.

Reuters 1 month ago

CHECKPOINT

No, Tanzania has not rejected "appointed" Zambian diplomat

No, Tanzania has not rejected "appointed" Zambian diplomat

Judah Ben-Hur 1 day ago

Was Raila Odinga statement on MCAs’ car grant true?

Was Raila Odinga statement on MCAs’ car grant true?

Jael Mboga 6 days ago

Vaccine passports: Path back to normality or problem in the making?

Vaccine passports: Path back to normality or problem in the making?

Reuters 25 days ago

Fact Check: How much do these CEOs really earn?

Fact Check: How much do these CEOs really earn?

Fredrick Obura 1 month ago

Factbox: The origins of COVID-19

Factbox: The origins of COVID-19

Reuters 1 month ago

China sharpens language, warns Taiwan that independence 'means war'

China sharpens language, warns Taiwan that independence 'means war'

Reuters 1 month ago

Japan PM apologises after lawmakers' night club outings

Japan PM apologises after lawmakers' night club outings

Reuters 1 month ago

Top Iran leader posts Trump-like golfer image, vows revenge

Top Iran leader posts Trump-like golfer image, vows revenge

Reuters 1 month ago

Indonesia probing whether faulty system contributed to Sriwijaya Air crash

Indonesia probing whether faulty system contributed to Sriwijaya Air crash

Reuters 1 month ago

China hopes for better ties

China hopes for better ties

Reuters 1 month ago

China concerned over locked Twitter account of its United States embassy

China concerned over locked Twitter account of its United States embassy

Reuters 1 month ago

Thai woman sentenced to 43 years in jail for insulting monarchy

Thai woman sentenced to 43 years in jail for insulting monarchy

Reuters 1 month ago

Aftershock rocks Indonesia quake zone as search continues

Aftershock rocks Indonesia quake zone as search continues

Reuters 1 month ago

Strong quake kills at least 10, injures hundreds in Indonesia

Strong quake kills at least 10, injures hundreds in Indonesia

Reuters 1 month ago

Thai police arrest student after king's portraits defaced

Thai police arrest student after king's portraits defaced

Reuters 1 month ago

South Korea court upholds jail for ex-president Park, clearing way for chance of a pardon

South Korea court upholds jail for ex-president Park, clearing way for chance of a pardon

Reuters 1 month ago

Indonesian Sriwijaya Air plane missing after taking off from Jakarta

Indonesian Sriwijaya Air plane missing after taking off from Jakarta

Reuters 1 month ago

Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo area as Covid-19 cases surge

Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo area as Covid-19 cases surge

Reuters 1 month ago

Jack Ma's disappearing act fuels speculation

Jack Ma's disappearing act fuels speculation

Reuters 1 month ago

Why Indonesia is vaccinating its working population first, not elderly

Why Indonesia is vaccinating its working population first, not elderly

Reuters 1 month ago

Alibaba's Jack Ma missing

Alibaba's Jack Ma missing

AFP 1 month ago

India holds vaccine drills ahead of mass inoculation drive

India holds vaccine drills ahead of mass inoculation drive

AFP 1 month ago

Different efficacy data for Chinese COVID-19 vaccine 'real and valid'

Different efficacy data for Chinese COVID-19 vaccine 'real and valid'

Reuters 1 month ago

AstraZeneca COVID vaccine set to become first one approved in India - sources

AstraZeneca COVID vaccine set to become first one approved in India - sources

Reuters 1 month ago

Bangkok to close schools for two weeks as Covid-19 cases rise

Bangkok to close schools for two weeks as Covid-19 cases rise

Reuters 2 months ago

India finds six cases of new coronavirus variant in UK arrivals

India finds six cases of new coronavirus variant in UK arrivals

Reuters 2 months ago

US bolsters support for Taiwan and Tibet, angering China

US bolsters support for Taiwan and Tibet, angering China

Reuters 2 months ago

China jails citizen-journalist for four years over Wuhan virus reporting

China jails citizen-journalist for four years over Wuhan virus reporting

Reuters 2 months ago

Chinese youth bags UN's prestigious award for promoting water quality

Chinese youth bags UN's prestigious award for promoting water quality

Xinhua [Sponsored Content] 2 months ago

China, AU break ground on landmark project to advance Africa's public health

China, AU break ground on landmark project to advance Africa's public health

Xinhua [Sponsored Content] 2 months ago

Myanmar settles on Indian submarine

Myanmar settles on Indian submarine

Agency 2 months ago

India-US partnership needed to solve big problems, says State Department

India-US partnership needed to solve big problems, says State Department

Agencies 2 months ago

Mystery illness that hospitalised 600

Mystery illness that hospitalised 600

Reuters 2 months ago

Female journalist killed by gunmen in Afghanistan

Female journalist killed by gunmen in Afghanistan

Reuters 2 months ago

Everest 'Grows' As China, Nepal Agree New Height

Everest 'Grows' As China, Nepal Agree New Height

AFP 2 months ago

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