Thousands marched for democracy in Myanmar. Some died in prison

Jan 31 (Reuters) - Shwe Theingi was instantly drawn to Wutt Yee Aung when they met at the start of their second year at ...
WGAU Radio

At top UN court, Myanmar denies deadly Rohingya campaign amounts to genocide

Myanmar insists its military campaign against the Rohingya ethnic minority was a legitimate counter-terrorism operation, not genocide ...
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ASEAN should adhere to rule of law in face of ‘unilateral actions,’ Philippines’ top diplomat says

Southeast Asian countries should steadfastly maintain restraint and adhere to international law as acts of aggression across ...
The New York Times

Trump Pulls Out of Global Climate Treaty

The action could make it more difficult for a future administration to rejoin the Paris climate accord, the agreement among most nations to fight climate change. By Somini Sengupta and Lisa Friedman ...
The New York Times

At the U.N., Even Allies Condemn U.S. Action in Venezuela

The deputy French U.N. ambassador said it chipped “away at the very foundation of international order.” By Farnaz Fassihi Farnaz Fassihi has covered the United Nations for a decade under four American ...
The Irrawaddy

Myanmar Junta Purges Air Force Top Brass Ahead of New Government

Zaw Win Myint and Myo Moe Aung have been dispatched as envoys to Russia and China as punishment for military popularity and scam ties, respectively, say analysts ...

Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses against Uyghurs is granted asylum to remain in U.S.

A judge ruled for Guan Heng, who feared persecution in China after secretly filming detention facilities in Xinjiang, in a ...
NPR

U.S. faces broad condemnation for actions in Venezuela during U.N. emergency meeting

During a U.N. Security Council emergency meeting, the U.S. called its intervention in Venezuela a law enforcement operation. Venezuela disagreed, calling the raid an illegitimate armed attack. Many ...
Wall Street Journal

Russia and China Condemn U.S. at U.N. Emergency Meeting

Russia and China vociferously denounced U.S. action in Venezuela at an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council on Monday, calling for the immediate release of Venezuela’s deposed ...
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ONE Championship: Vero Nika vows to carry Myanmar's torch after Aung La N Sang's farewell

Vero Nika says she wants to continue the legacy of her hero Aung La N Sang in ONE Championship - and become the new face of Myanmar martial arts on the world stage. The 29-year-old striker returns to ...
The Hill

Watch: UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on Venezuela

The United Nations Security Council held a meeting Monday morning to discuss the U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who now faces trial in New York over charges ...
Time

U.S. Criticized Over Venezuela by Allies and Adversaries Alike at U.N. Meeting

The United Nations Security Council holds an emergency meeting to discuss recent U.S. actions in Venezuela at U.N. headquarters in New York on January 5, 2026. Editorial Fellow The Trump ...