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Burmese politician Aung San Suu Kyi skips court

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4 years ago

September 13, 2021

She was once seen as a beacon for human rights and a prominent activist who gave up her own freedoms to challenge the military who ruled Myanmar for decades

After being captured and detained back in February following the military takeover, deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi failed to appear in court today.

The Burmese politician’s lawyers stated she unable to attend a scheduled court hearing for health reasons, describing her condition as “dizziness caused by motion sickness”.

Reports state that the former Myanmar leader did not have the COVID-19 but felt sick having not traveled in a vehicle “for a long time”.

Myanmar’s National Unity Government which is formed by the opposition of military rule, has conformed a strategy to oppose the junta

The military, which took over control of the country in February has been under pressure to end its rule.

Myanmar’s National Unity Government, formed by opponents of military rule, unveiled the new concept that is aimed at targeting and pressuring the junta, including through action by militias and ethnic forces and urging bureaucrats to leave government posts.

The acting president of the National Unity Government, Duwa Lashi La, confirmed in a speech outlining the organisations plans that the shadow government, which is made up of members in exile or in hiding, was declaring a state of emergency.

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Trump weighs U.S. role in Iran as Middle East conflict escalates

Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

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9 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump consults advisers on U.S. strategy post-Iran conflict as regional tensions escalate amid military actions.

President Trump is consulting with top advisers on how the U.S. should respond once the conflict in Iran subsides. Decisions on military, diplomatic, and regional strategies are reportedly being finalised amid the ongoing conflict.

Meanwhile, Iran has targeted multiple regional sites while Israel intercepted a jet fighter over Tehran, signalling a dangerously volatile situation. International concern grows as conflicts risk wider escalation.

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U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka

U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

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9 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. video of Iranian warship sinking escalates tensions, confirms submarine responsible near Sri Lanka, sparks geopolitical concerns.

A dramatic video showing the sinking of an Iranian warship has been released by the United States, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. While the exact date and full details of the footage remain unverified, the images have quickly gone viral across global platforms.

U.S. Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a U.S. submarine was responsible for sinking the Iranian vessel off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The development marks a significant flashpoint in maritime security across the Indo-Pacific.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister identified the ship as the IRIS Dena, raising fresh geopolitical questions about Tehran’s naval movements and Washington’s strategic response.

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