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Time to revitalize the transformative power of democracy
“Is this the end of the beginning or the beginning of the end?” This mind-boggling question lingered in my mind when I departed Myanmar in December 2021......»»
Myanmar junta enforces mandatory military service for young people
All men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27 must serve for up to two years, while specialists like doctors aged up to 45 must serve for three years.....»»
Japan Court Finds Rohingya Ethnicity Grounds for Refugee Status
The Nagoya High Court last month ordered the Japanese government to grant refugee status to an ethnic Rohingya asylum seeker from Myanmar. A lower court had previously ruled that 44-year-old Khin Maung Soe was a Rohingya, but that his eth.....»»
Man jailed for stealing items from school
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 26-year-old man landed in jail after being caught stealing from an elementary school in Barangay Langtad, Naga City, Cebu, early Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024. The suspect was identified as Angelito Cudias Apeliano, 26, an unemployed resident of Barangay Pasil, Santander, Cebu. In a phone interview with CDN Digital, Police.....»»
Two men jailed after fistfight in Kamputhaw
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two men landed in jail after a fistfight along Juana Osmeña Street in Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City in the early hours of Friday, March 8, 2024. One of the suspects is identified as Jhoniel Almodiel Olita, 32, hailing from Barangay Ebabao, Mandaue City, while the other suspect is identified as Jose.....»»
Jailed militant serves as key bargaining chip in Israel-Hamas hostage negotiatio
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Jemboy mom: ‘Cop will only be jailed for years, but my son is gone forever’
The police suspects in the killing of Jemboy Baltazar all received lighter penalties. The sanctions range from acquittal to imprisonment of up to six years......»»
No Khan do: With the favorite in jail and violence rising, Pakistan s elections look like a problem not the solution
National polls held last week resulted in no party securing a clear majority. However, forming a government is not the key challenge Independent candidates linked to the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party led by former cricketer and prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan - who was jailed weeks before the elections, on.....»»
Compostela fratman jailed for possession of unlicensed K-9 submachine pistol
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities nabbed a fraternity member for allegedly possessing an unlicensed KG-9 submachine pistol during a raid in his residence in Purok Saging, Upper Guiwanon, Barangay Poblacion in Compostela, Cebu on Friday morning, February 9. The suspect was identified as Gleen Cobrado Gestopa, 40. According to a report, Gestopa came under scrutiny.....»»
Jailed former PM Imran Khans Supporters Stir Election Upset: Pakistan Election Results Unveiled – The Daily Guardian
Title: Imran Khan’s PTI Party Defies Expectations, Gains Significant Seats in Pakistani Parliament In a surprising turn of events, former cricket star Imran Khan, along.....»»
Pope skips Good Friday procession ‘to preserve his health’
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis cancelled at the last minute his attendance at the Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum, in what the Vatican described as a bid “to preserve his health” ahead of more Easter week engagements. Francis’ agenda for the next two days consists of an Easter Vigil service on Saturday evening and.....»»
Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla in Chinese auto market with $29,870 electric car
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched a sporty electric car on Thursday with styling cues drawn from Porsche and priced below Tesla’s Model 3, highlighting the stiff competition from new entrants in an already crowded EV market in China. During the two hour-long event, Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun told a packed.....»»
EXPLAINER: Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse and what is the death toll?
(Reuters) -Divers recovered the remains of two of the six missing workers more than a day after a cargo ship smashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. The bodies of two men were found in a red pickup truck submerged in the icy waters of the Patapsco River. Rescuers pulled two workers from the water.....»»
China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea
MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»
Duterte puts Philippines under quarantine, says we are in the fight of our lives
Duterte puts Philippines under quarantine, says 'we are in the fight of our lives' Reuters.....»»
Trump predicts the end of U.S. democracy if he loses 2024 election
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump said on Saturday if he does not win November’s presidential election it will mean the likely end of American democracy. The Republican presidential candidate, speaking to supporters in Ohio, made the claim after repeating his baseless assertion that his 2020 election defeat to Democratic President Joe Biden was the result.....»»
Rift intensifies between Philippines president and Duterte family
Rift intensifies between Philippines president and Duterte family Reuters.....»»
Philippines conducts marine patrols to check presence of Chinese research ships
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines on Monday deployed a coastguard vessel to carry out a two-week patrol mission in waters north and east of the country to intensify its maritime presence and check on Chinese research vessels that were spotted in Benham Rise. Benham Rise, which sits off the Philippines’ east coast, is a vast.....»»
LeBron James becomes first player to score 40,000 points
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – LeBron James on Saturday became the first NBA player to score 40,000 career points, hitting a scoop layup off the glass in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers home game against the Denver Nuggets. James, who entered the game needing nine points to reach the milestone, used a spin.....»»
Global oil demand to grow by 1.9 million bpd in 2024
LONDON (Reuters) -Global oil demand will grow by 1.9 million barrels per day (bpd) this year, according to a prediction by energy research company Wood Mackenzie, a forecast close to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) estimate for 2024. In remarks shared with delegates at a Wood Mac briefing on Wednesday during the.....»»