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[ UPI ] Anti-government protests erupt in Cuba
The communist island nation of Cuba erupted into anti-government protests on Sunday as people took to the streets against a deepening economic crisis amid the coronavirus pandemic. The protests, the largest seen in decades, saw thousands march the streets from its famed Malecon in Havana to Santiago de Cuba at the nation’s southeastern tip as…
[ Today ] Cash-rich Singapore Airlines aims for regional dominance as rivals pull back
Singapore Airlines, flush with US$16 billion (S$21.63 billion) raised since the start of the pandemic thanks to help from a state investor, is in a position of dominance among its Southeast Asian rivals as they downsize and restructure. The crisis threatened the survival of hub carriers that lack domestic markets such as SIA, Hong Kong’s…
[ Nikkei Asia ] US does not support Taiwan independence: Kurt Campbell
U.S President Joe Biden’s point man on Asia is “astonished” by China’s determination to play the leading role on the global stage and will “step up” its engagement in Southeast Asia to hold back such a trend. But the administration does not support Taiwan independence and understands the sensitivities involved, Indo-Pacific Coordinator Kurt Campbell said…
[ MEMO ] Turkey is major competitor in armoured vehicle production, Russia maker says
Turkey is one of Russia’s main competitors in the manufacture of armoured vehicles for the foreign market, Igor Zarakhovich, chief designer of the Russian company AO Remdizel (JSC), said in an interview with Sputnik. “Today, the situation has emerged that in whatever country we would like to promote our vehicles, there are already Turkish enterprises which…
[ Reuters ] Indonesia, Thailand consider booster shots amid doubts over Sinovac vaccine
But the challenges facing Southeast Asia are much bigger. Many countries in the region rely heavily on Chinese vaccines due to tight supplies of Western products, and have low vaccination rates of less than 10%. They are also battling a record-breaking surge in new cases and deaths, led by the highly contagious Delta variant, while…
[ EastAsiaForum] Why are Chinese troops assembling on the Myanmar border?
Source: https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2021/07/03/why-are-chinese-troops-assembling-on-the-myanmar-border/ There is now potential for international escalation as Chinese troops are reported to be assembling in Jiegao, an important border town, which is not unexpected during periods of elevated tension. The troops are said to have rapid response capabilities if it is deemed necessary to guard the Kyaukpyu pipelines. The pipelines are a significant part…
[ UKDJ ] UK to help Japan develop engine for F-X fighter
Japanese media has reported that Japan has decided that it will develop the engine for the F-X fighter with help from Britain. Rolls-Royce will partner with Japan’s IHI Corporation and both will also offer the engine for the export market. Japan expects production of the first fighter prototype to begin in 2024, with flight tests…
[ SCMP ] National security law: students and university employee among 9 arrested over alleged terrorist plot to bomb streets, courts, transport networks
Hong Kong’s national security police have arrested nine people, most of them teenagers, over an alleged terrorist plot by a pro-independence group to bomb courts, tunnels and streets in a series of attacks in the coming week. The suspects included six students – four boys and two girls aged between 15 and 18 – and…
[ Funker530 ] (NSFW) Taliban Execute 10 Afghan SOF Troops After Surrender In Leaked Video
Source: https://funker530.com/video/nsfw-leaked-video-shows-taliban-executing-afghan-soldiers-after-surrender/ Unconfirmed footage was submitted to Funker530 from an anonymous source today, claiming that this is recent footage of Taliban executing 10 Afghan Ktah Khas (Afghan special forces) in Faryab Province, after they surrendered. At this time the Taliban have not taken responsibility for the war crime which is claimed to have taken place…
[ SCMP ] Taiwan asserts island’s sovereignty after US restates opposition to independence
“We support a strong unofficial relationship with Taiwan. We do not support Taiwan independence,” Kurt Campbell, the White House Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, said in response to the question “how much love is too much?” when it came to stronger US ties with Taiwan. The comment, at an event hosted by the Asia Society, was…
[ Today ] Singapore to reclaim land around Pedra Branca to build facilities to improve maritime safety and security
The Housing and Development Board will reclaim land around Pedra Branca The development work will improve facilities on the island, let vessels berth and allow more facilities to be set up It will take a few years to complete The work, announced in 2019, had been postponed owing to a sovereignty dispute with Malaysia Pedra Branca…
[ National Interest ] South Korea Now Has a Second Mini-Aircraft Carrier
The flattop was designed by Hanjin Heavy Industries (HHIC), and can be utilized in amphibious assaults but also in military operations other than war (MOOTW), which can include disaster relief, promoting peace and supporting civil authorities in response to domestic crises. The warship had been launched in May 2018 and began sea trials last year.…
[ Tolo News ] 11 Districts Fall to Taliban in 24 Hours: Sources
Sources said that 11 districts have fallen to the Taliban in the last 24 hours – seven districts in Badakhshan, two districts in Kandahar, one in Parwan and one in Helmand. The districts are Maimai, Nusai, Shuki, Khwahan, Ishakashim, Shuhada and Yawan in Badakhshan, Nish and Mianshin in Kandahar, Nawa in Helmand and Shinwari in…
[ Mizzima ] Arms for Chin State intercepted in India’s Mizoram
In one of the major arms recoveries in recent times in Mizoram, the Assam Rifles on Tuesday seized a large haul of war-like stores being smuggled to Myanmar and apprehended two individuals, The Hindu reported. “These explosives are believed to be transported from Mizoram to Myanmar for use by the Chin national Army (CNA) against…
Kachin Independence Army (KIA) attacked joint checkpoint (21-mile gate) near Maliyang village, Myitkyina, Kachin State ; 1 police killed, 1 police injured
Lwin Mar Aye@LwinMarAye14 It is confirmed that the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) opened fire on a 21-mile joint checkpoint above the Mayang village in #Myitkyina at around 5 am today.All vehicles entering and exiting the gate have been closed after the shooting at the 21-mile gate. #June30Coup ZeeKwat@ZeeKwat23 Kachin Independence Army (KIA) attacked #MyitKyiNa 21…
Tatmadaw helicopter “bombed” Kachin Independence Army’s 11th Battalion (KIA) positions in Mogaung, Kachin State
Myat Phyo@MyatPhy29652597 #Kachin State , The Kachin Independence Army’s (KIA) 11th Battalion area in #Mogaung Township was bombed by the military council at 1.30 pm today. #NoFlyZoneInMyanmar #June30Coup #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar pic.twitter.com/tJ44ecGxlJ Eh@mei41155581 #NoFlyZoneInMyanmar At around 1:00 PM today , a military helicopter bombed the Battalion area (11) of Kachin Independence Army (KIA ) . According to…
Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and PDF (People Defense Force) Sagaing attacked the military force across 3 locations in Sagaing
Jaw Tu Hkawng@JawTuHkawng The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and People Defence Force-Sagaing joined forces to attack the military council within 24 hours in three parts of Sagaing division. The local resident said, “two army officers and two soldiers were killed on the spot.” 3/7/21 @KachinNewsGroup
Fighting between the Tatmadaw and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) near Manlong, Kyaung Pyan villages between Kutkai and Muse, Shan State
Aung Zaw@AungZaw_AZ July 4, Northern Shan State Fighting broke out between the dictator’s Military and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) at around 8 am on July 4 near Manlong and Kyaung Pyan villages in Kutkai Township. Artillery shells were fired from the military base. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar Gerizem TH@ThitHto66015306 Clashes occured between the Kachin Independence Army (KIA)…
Shan Army – South (RCSS/SSA-S) clashes with Shan Army – North(SSPP/SSA-N) + Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) in Kyaukme, northern Shan State
Hnin Oo Wai@HninOoWai55 Clashes between RCSS/SSA and SSPP/SSA,TNLA happened in Village of KyaukMe,Northern Shan State.Nearly 800 Villagers are fleeing and urgent need of food,Medical supplies and other humanitarian aids. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #July2Coup
Fighting broke out in Kyethi Township, Loilem District, Shan State between Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) / Shan State Army – South and Shan State Progress party (SSPP) / Shan State Army – North; Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) & United Wa State Army (UWSA) troops reportedly is in the fight as well.
Matt W@mattyrwalsh According to local media and CBOs, fighting continued in Kyethi Township yesterday, June 30, between RCSS & SSPP (plus TNLA & UWSA troops allegedly in the mix). Thousands have been displaced in the area since earlier in June. The intro of UWSA troops is notable, and has been reported on by Mizzima and…
[ Shan News ] Is a proxy war starting in Shan State?
Source : https://english.shannews.org/archives/22884 The Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army ( SSPP/SSA- Wanhai) and the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army ( RCSS/SSA- Loi Tai Leng) have been fighting against each other for the control of areas in northern Shan State since 2017. Thousands have lost their lives and livelihoods due to the fighting.…
Fighting between Tatmadaw and Karenni Army reportedly broke out near Loikaw, Kayah State
Two clashes between the military council’s troop and the Karenni Army took place six kilometers from the south of Loikaw in Karenni (Kayah) on July 3. Nearby IDPs reportedly relocated. Karenni Information Center (KnIC) quoted on the ground sources as saying because troops entered the area where IDPs live KNPP opened fire on them. The…
[ WeeklyBlitz ] Rohingya militancy group ARSA silently gets organized
Dhaka Post reporters Adnan Rahman and Joshim Uddin in their report said, Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) has already recruited over two thousand members from the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, where it has approximately 150 female jihadists. Majority of the ARSA recruits are based in Kutupalong and Balukhali areas in Cox’s Bazar and Teknaf district. According…
[ Reuters ] After pressuring telecom firms, Myanmar’s junta bans executives from leaving
Senior foreign executives of major telecommunications firms in Myanmar have been told by the junta that they must not leave the country without permission, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. A confidential order from Myanmar’s Posts and Telecommunications Department (PTD) in mid-June said senior executives, both foreigners and Myanmar nationals, must seek…