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Geopolitics June 24, 2021[ Daily Mail ] REVEALED: Google FUNDED virus research carried out by Wuhan-linked scientist Peter Daszak for over a decade, new report reveals, amid accusations Big Tech has silenced COVID lab leak theory
Geopolitics June 23, 2021[ CNA ] Self-radicalisation main terror threat in Singapore; far-right extremism an emerging concern: ISD report
Internal Affairs June 22, 2021[ HKFP ] Hong Kong’s Apple Daily may halt publication this Sat, pending Fri board meeting
War & Conflict June 22, 2021Car explosion on Nat Mauk Street, near United Nations office in YangonWar & Conflict June 22, 2021Explosion reported at No.1 High School in Nyaungshwe
War & Conflict June 22, 2021Explosion outside of a middle school in Kaning Kamo village, Ye township
War & Conflict June 22, 2021Explosion at a bank in Tangyan, Shan State
War & Conflict June 22, 20212 bomb explosion on Ma U Kone street in Tamwe township
Internal Affairs June 22, 2021[ The Irrawady ] Chinese-Backed New City Project on Myanmar-Thai Border Under COVID-19 Lockdown
War & Conflict June 22, 2021A mosque in Ahlone township, Yangon is got burnt down. Allegedly an arson attack by the military.War & Conflict June 21, 2021Military fired at group of youths on motorcycle on Aung Sang Road, Kyaukme town, Shan state; 2 youths are shot and taken.
War & Conflict June 21, 2021Military forces raided and pillaged Kawe Chaung village, Yinmarbin District, SagaingMilitary & Defense June 21, 2021[ Eurasian Times ] China Admits Its Top Air Force Pilots Defeated By ‘Adversaries’ In Fighter Jet Dogfight
Military & Defense June 21, 2021[ National Interest ] F-35: How This Stealth Fighter Dominates Every Wargame It ‘Fights’ In
Geopolitics June 21, 2021Canada to begin negotiations with Indonesia on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership AgreementGeopolitics June 21, 2021[ CNA / AP ] Debate over Myanmar upends start to UN rights body session
Geopolitics June 21, 2021[ The ASEAN Post ] Myanmar Leader In Moscow For Security Conference
Geopolitics June 21, 2021[ SCMP ] China tells its nationals to leave Afghanistan urgently as violence spirals
Geopolitics June 19, 2021[ Politico ] White House freezes Ukraine military package that includes lethal weapons
Geopolitics June 19, 2021UN General Assembly voted 199-1 (36 abstain) to call for an end to arms sales to Myanmar’s military junta.
War & Conflict June 19, 20212 bombs exploded near Tamwe Market, Yangon
War & Conflict June 19, 2021A Toyota Vitz taxi exploded on the 155th street in Tamwe Township, Yangon
War & Conflict June 19, 2021Explosion near the “Welcome Bridge” in Hpapun Township, Kayin StateWar & Conflict June 19, 2021Explosion near Mingalar Bridge beside Htin Shi Chang School in Eastern Mogok, Pyin Oo Lwin district, Mandalay
Internal Affairs June 19, 2021[ Myanmar Now ] Anti-regime group bombs condo project linked to junta cabinet member
War & Conflict June 18, 2021[ The Irrawaddy ] Myanmar Military Truck With Soldiers on Board Blown Up in Yangon
Geopolitics June 18, 2021[ The Irrawaddy ] Time Is Right for India to Step In and Help Solve Myanmar Crisis
War & Conflict June 18, 2021Explosion reported at a bridge connecting Daw Se-Nang Hu and Daw Ko Lo Khu in Demoso township, Kayah State – 1 villager killed
War & Conflict June 18, 2021Military forces pillaged Kyun Gyi village near Monywa, SagaingWar & Conflict June 18, 2021Explosion reportedly occurred at Administration Office in South Dagon
Geopolitics June 18, 2021[ Eurasianet ] In Karabakh, Turkish and Azerbaijani leaders cement alliance
Geopolitics June 18, 2021[ Middle East Monitor ] UAE resumes flights to Syria
Internal Affairs June 18, 2021[ Myanmar Now ]Armed USDP supporters destroy homes of pro-NLD villagers in Kanbalu
Internal Affairs June 18, 2021[ SCMP ] Malaysian king says urgent parliamentary debate needed on Covid-19 exit strategy
Geopolitics June 16, 2021[ BusinessWorld ] The European Union and ASEAN are natural partners and have a common agenda
Military & Defense June 16, 2021[ Politico ] Pentagon considering permanent naval task force to counter China in the PacificMilitary & Defense June 16, 2021[ Yonhap News ] S. Korea to conduct Dokdo defense drill
Internal Affairs June 16, 2021[ Radio Free Asia ] More Than 10,000 Displaced by Renewed Fighting in Myanmar’s Battle-Ravaged Chin StateWar & Conflict June 16, 2021Explosion near Pa-O National Organisation (PNO) Office in Taunggyi