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'Chinese projects in Myanmar only benefit Beijing, enable military regime to remain in power'
"After the military coup, it was easier for the junta to start new investments and resume projects that were paused during previous military regimes... because there are no more public protests against the projects like before," Yein Lian Han, the head of the Shan Human Rights Front, told RFA.
Coalition of Pakistan jihadi groups resurfaces after lying dormant for many years
During the "emergency meeting", without naming any particular political party, the outfit talked about a "conspiracy by politicians to bring chaos and anarchy" in the country allegedly at the behest of the global powers. Saturday's meeting was not attended by senior leaders of Jamaatud Dawa and the Jamaat-i-Islami, Dawn reported.
China sends dozens of warplanes towards Taiwan
Taiwan's defence ministry said it was monitoring the movements of China's missile forces, as the US said it too was on alert, The Guardian reported. China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) sent 58 war planes, including fighter jets, reconnaissance planes, and refuellers, into Taiwan's air defence identification zone.
Shehbaz says President Alvi is 'beholden' to Imran more than Constitution
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif castigated President Arif Alvi for returning the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023, unsigned and calling him a worker of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), according to a media report. "President Alvi returning the Supreme Court Bill duly passed by Parliament.
2019 Easter attacks: Sri Lankan president assures justice for victims
In a message to mark Easter, Wickremesinghe on Saturday said that legal proceedings related to the Easter Sunday attacks are being processed independently and impartially, without any influence, Xinhua News Agency reported. The necessary groundwork towards this end has been laid, to ensure justice.
Chad orders German ambassador to leave country
"This decision of the government is motivated by the discourteous attitude and the non-respect of diplomatic practices by the German ambassador," Saleh said in the statement released late Friday, Xinhua news agency reported. There were no further details relating to the expulsion. Kricke has been the German ambassador.
Saudi Arabia's team arrives in Iran to discuss embassy reopening
Citing the Saudi Press Agency, Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) said that the trip comes following the agreements reached between the two countries in Beijing on the normalization of bilateral ties, Xinhua news agency reported. It added during the trip, the Saudi delegation will visit Tehran to discuss the mechanism.
Balochistan faces mounting public frustration pertaining to enforced disappearances: Pakistan human rights body
A fact-finding mission led by HRCP has observed a palpable sense of anger among ordinary citizens, many of whom went so far as to refer to Balochistan as a 'colony' of the state during meetings with the organisation. The team spoke to a wide range of civil society members, including human rights defenders, lawyers, journalists, and members of the fisherfolk community, as well as political leaders and members of the administration in Gwadar, Turbat, Panjgur and Quetta.
Ukraine minister to visit India on April 9, likely to seek humanitarian aid
Dzhaparova will be on an official visit to India from April 9-12, during which, she is likely to seek humanitarian aid for her country.
During the visit, she will hold talks with Sanjay Verma, secretary (West) in the External Affairs ministry, where both sides are expected to discuss bilateral relations, and exchange views on the current situation in Ukraine and global issues of mutual interest.
Suspicious Afghan man sneaks into Pak PM's house
The sources said that the security personnel deputed at the PM's house reportedly didn't know from where did the suspect enter, Geo News reported. The suspect was immediately taken into custody by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Islamabad Police and has been shifted to an unknown place.
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