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    USA-India hails significant progress in Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA)

    By Wyatt Mingji Lim | April 23, 2025

    Here’s a focused summary of the latest developments between the U.S. and India during U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s four-day visit to India (April 21–24, 2025), emphasizing trade, energy, defense, and strategic ties, based on the most recent and reliable information available. The response integrates relevant details from web sources and X posts, with X…

    USTR Section 301 Action’s New Maritime Fee Structure against China

    By Wyatt Mingji Lim | April 19, 2025

    The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) introduced a new maritime fee structure in April 2025 to counter China’s dominance in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors while promoting U.S. shipbuilding. The initiative stems from a Section 301 investigation, prompted by five U.S. labor unions in March 2024, which concluded that China’s state subsidies and policies unfairly…

    [ Trade War SITREP: 13-16 April 2025 ] CHINA SIGNS 40 AGREEMENTS W VIETNAM; Trump to help car industry; decoupling continues…

    By Wyatt Mingji Lim | April 16, 2025

    KEYSTONE DEVELOPMENT US probes into imports of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors Federal Register filings reveal probes into imports of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors as part of a bid to impose tariffs on both sectors on grounds that extensive reliance on foreign production of medicine and chips is a national security threat. The filings announce 21-day public comment periods…

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    [ SCMP ] Malaysian king says urgent parliamentary debate needed on Covid-19 exit strategy

    June 18, 2021
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    Statement, which follows meeting of the heads of the country’s nine royal families, appears to contradict Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, who said legislature could not sit until September Muhyiddin’s administration is under fire for its failure to control a third wave of the coronavirus despite having assumed vast powers by declaring a state of emergency

    [ BusinessWorld ] The European Union and ASEAN are natural partners and have a common agenda

    June 16, 2021
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    “The EU launched in April 2021 an Indo-Pacific strategy, with one key message: we want to step up our engagement and work with our partners to boost trade and investment, economic openness, and a sustainable approach to connectivity in the region. Besides being an economic powerhouse, the EU is also ready to be a political…

    [ Politico ] Pentagon considering permanent naval task force to counter China in the Pacific

    June 16, 2021
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    The Pentagon is considering establishing a permanent naval task force in the Pacific region as a counter to China’s growing military might, according to two people familiar with internal discussions. The plan would also involve creating a named military operation for the Pacific that would enable the defense secretary to allocate additional dollars and resources…

    [ Yonhap News ] S. Korea to conduct Dokdo defense drill

    June 16, 2021
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    South Korea was to stage an annual military exercise around its easternmost islets of Dokdo on Tuesday after Japan protested the planned drill and called off an agreed-upon summit between the two countries. The drill, named the East Sea Territory Protection Exercise, will involve the Navy, the Air Force and the Coast Guard, and be…

    [ Radio Free Asia ] More Than 10,000 Displaced by Renewed Fighting in Myanmar’s Battle-Ravaged Chin State

    June 16, 2021
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    More than 10,000 people have fled their homes in Myanmar’s Chin state amid renewed fighting between junta troops and anti-coup militias in the region, according to sources, who reported casualties from clashes on Tuesday. A refugee told RFA that thousands had fled Mindat township to the surrounding mountains and jungle to escape the fighting, which resumed…

    Explosion near Pa-O National Organisation (PNO) Office in Taunggyi

    June 16, 2021
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    Eleanor@Uniquenectar There was a bomb blast incidence near PNO office in Taunggyi today. These days there are alot of bomb blast attack in Taunggyi and SAC propagate them to accuse the innocent locals from Myanmar. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June16Coup

    Ward admin of Hlaing Tharyar township, Yangon shot. Military forces set up road blocks to check passerbys and cars in the township in reaction

    June 16, 2021
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    Zin Nwai Phyu@zin_n_zin HlaingTharYar After Ward Admin of #HlaingTharyar tsp was shot dead this morning, SAC thugs checked the by passers and cars now in most places in #HlaingTharYar tsp now. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June16Coup#UnfetteredAccessForAids

    Military forces allegedly tossed grenades and fired into a school in Myitkyina, Kachin State

    June 16, 2021
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    Moe Myint Maw@MoeMyintMaw10 At BEHS 11, Myitkyina, Kachin state, SAC terrorists blew up three hand grenades and opened three gunfire at 12:45pm today. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June16Coup#UnfetteredAccessForAids

    Artillery shelling by the military reported in Loi Kan, Shan State; villagers evacuated to Kutkai township’s refugee camp in Pangku

    June 16, 2021
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    Lin Lett Thu@xxlltzz Following continuous heavy artillery firing by SAC terrorist forces, more than 120 Loi Kan villagers & 48 houses have fled to the Pangku IDPs camp in Kutkai Township. #UnfetteredAccessForAids#June16Coup#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

    The military is reported to be recruiting 20 people (between 18 to 35 years old) per village to enlist to form local militia in Wakema, Ayayarwady. Enlisted men reportedly will be provided with one week military training.

    June 16, 2021
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    hninwaithin@Hninwaithin95 Wakema, Ayeyarwady: SAC’s been demanding 20 people per village to enlist in their terrorist group. This is alarming as SAC might use them as Human Shields or forced them to kill fellow civilians for Junta’s benefit. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June16Coup Ro Nay San Lwin@nslwin WAKEMA, Ayeyarwady Region: SAC Terrorist Group has recruited 20 people (between 18 to…

    [ Today ] Singaporean Dickson Yeo, who spied for China in the US, tried to gather info on Singapore for foreign handlers: ISD

    June 16, 2021
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    A 40-year-old Singaporean who was previously jailed in the United States for spying for China has been served with a detention order under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for acting as a paid agent of a foreign state. He was arrested by ISD on Dec 30 last year upon his deportation from the United States,…

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    [ News18 ] Chief minister of Myanmar’s Chin state, Salai Lian Luai, among 9,247 people taking refuge in Champhai, Mizoram, India

    June 16, 2021
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    The chief minister of Myanmar’s Chin state, Salai Lian Luai, is among 9,247 people who have taken refuge in Mizoram following a military coup in the neighbouring country in February, a senior police officer said on Tuesday. Chin, a state in Western Myanmar, shares its Western border with Mizoram. “The Chin state chief minister crossed…

    [ Reuters ] Myanmar militia group halts attacks on troops; Suu Kyi ‘confident’ in court

    June 16, 2021
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    A militia group in Myanmar’s conflict-torn Kayah State announced a halt to attacks on military targets on Tuesday, after appeals from local communities to cease fighting that had damaged homes and displaced more than 100,000 people. The Karenni National Defence Force (KNDF), one of the largest of several civilian militias formed in recent weeks to…

    Karreni army confirmed to have fought in the battle between Myanmar military and the Karreni PDF in Demoso on Jun 11

    June 16, 2021
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    AMee@MayZawHtoo2 The funeral of Karenni army’s Lt. Col. Shaw Reh (B) Shaw Phe, killed during a clash between Myanmar’s military junta and the Karenni People’s Defence Force in Demoso, Kayah, on Jun 11, was held today (June 14) in the KNPP-controlled area. Photo: KnIC #WhatsHappengingInMyanmar

    Artillery shelling reportedly around Hapkant township

    June 16, 2021
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    Thet Hnin@ThetHnin091 At around 6 PM, Hpakant Township, #LoneKhin Village Tract; It is reported that heavy artillery shelling was heard in #Kansei village.(#Myanmar security forces). #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar#June15Coup

    2 x Hind attack helicopters spotted in Shwegu township, Kachin (June 14)

    June 16, 2021
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    Sandra@Sandra96792067 Attention At around 12 PM noon, Two military planes were flying in #Shwegu township, #Kachin state today.(#Myanmar security forces). #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June14Coup#MilkTeaAlliance

    SAC Soldiers spotted forcing refugees to return to their home in Demoso and near by towns

    June 15, 2021
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    Wutt Yee Mon – Save Myanmar @wuttyeemon32#HelpKayah @FreeBurmaRangrs said SAC Terrorists’ve been forcing War Refugees to go back homes at Demoso & other towns. Irony that it’s them who destroyed the villages and religious places and killing whoever on sight. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June15Coup

    Fighting between local PDF forces and military forces broke out in the forests near Thantlang; 100 villagers crossed the border into India for refuge

    June 15, 2021
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    kha_kha@Kha_kha744 As the terrorists (#Myanmar security forces) advances into the forests near Thantlang and shoot at IDPs shelters and raid villages, clash broke out with local people defense force and about 100 villagers cross border into #India for safety #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June15Coup

    “80” insurgents attacked a government vehicle killing 3 village administrators in Gangaw, Magway

    June 15, 2021
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    Sk Boz@skkboz Gangaw Myanmar – 80 armed insurgents blocked road with tree branches, and stop a govt vehicle, set in on fire and shoot 3 village administrators. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

    Military forces attack Thantlang Township; allegedly shooting anyone in sight; all 13 villages evacuating

    June 15, 2021
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    kha_kha@Kha_kha744 13 whole villages in Thantlang township had to move to safety as #Myanmar junta’s troops advanced search into the woods and villages, and shoot at every one they sees #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June14Coup#ASEANrejectSAC

    Military conducted airstrike and ground assault on MinTath village

    June 15, 2021
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    Kyaw Sagawa@sagawa_kyaw @POTUS Humanitarian Crisis… The Myanmar Millitary Terrorist airstrike to the MinTath village. The villagers’, children had to run into the forest. Some villagers which the military Terrorist captured and the shoot them down. Presently it is raining now. Please see the photo.

    SAC Forces (Military Junta) attacked and pillaged Taung Dwin Chaung Village, Mingin, Sagaing Region

    June 15, 2021
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    Ro Nay San Lwin@nslwin MINGIN, Sagaing Region: SAC Terrorists destroyed the houses, properties and looted cash in Taung Dwin Chaung village. They looted at least 4.2 million Kyats from 7 houses including Pagoda money. A motorcycle 7 a rice mill destroyed. 4 were beaten & robbed.  #June15Coup

    KinMa village, Pauk Township, Magway, attacked and burned by SAC forces; villagers displaced

    June 15, 2021
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    Burmese@Myanmar@BurmeseMyanmar1 Pauk Tsp, Magway: SAC Terrorists committed arson attack to the whole village of KinMa right after firing indiscriminate gunshots. Villagers are currently being displaced. Many villages are being attacked recently. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June15Coup Min Soe@MinSoeminbu6 @TostevinM kin Ma Village , Pauk Township , was destroyed in an arson attack orchestrated by Myanmar Military terrorists !

    [ Reuters ] Erdogan says Turkey can work with France on Syria, Libya

    June 15, 2021
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     Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Monday that their two countries could work together to tackle conflicts in Syria and Libya. Erdogan was speaking at a news conference after a NATO summit in Brussels where he met the French president and other leaders. The two countries have disagreed…