The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas extended on Monday. The two sides agreed to a six-week ceasefire as the first step towards ending the war that began in October 2023. So…
Month: January 2025
International Embassies Commemorate Martin Luther King Day
Today, January 20, is the day to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr., who dedicated his life to fighting for civil rights in the United States. Many American embassies in Asia, including Myanmar,…
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Officially Arrested
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was officially arrested early Sunday after being detained at the presidential palace in Seoul for several days. The Seoul Western District Court, after hours of hearings,…
Russia, Iran to boost strategic partnership
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Peshmerga signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement in Moscow on Friday. The two leaders discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in politics, trade, security, transport and…
Impeachment Should End (President Biden)
President Joe Biden said the United States should end impeachment of the president. Biden, who is just days away from the end of his term, made the remarks in his final address…
Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal
A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel has been reached that will see the release of some hostages held by the militant group for more than a year, negotiators and U.S. officials…
Secretary of State proposes post-war reconstruction and governance for Gaza
The US Secretary of State presented a proposal for post-war reconstruction and governance in Gaza on Tuesday. It is our responsibility to sustain the strategic gains made in the past 15 months…
Thai troops clash with drug gangs on Thai-Myanmar border
A clash between 20 drug gangs and Thai border guards occurred on January 13 in a valley just 600 meters from the Myanmar border near Ban Pang Mahan village in Mae Pha…
New restrictions on AI exports
The Biden administration announced Monday that it will impose new restrictions on the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips. It will also set out guidelines for AI system owners to follow when…
Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks make progress
Negotiators seeking a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas reached a deal late on Wednesday that could lead to a ceasefire, people familiar with the talks said on January 13. The talks,…