ASEAN leaders express growing concern for Myanmar’s peace commitment

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4 years ago

October 6, 2021

South-east Asian nations have called out Myanmar’s military for a lack of progress and failure to commit to peace

ASEAN leaders are expressing their concerns about the continued military presence in Myanmar.

Foreign leaders have previously met to discuss the worsening situation in Myanmar, which has been rocked by months of turmoil since the military seized power in February.

Malaysia’s Foreign Minister warns the nation could be excluded from this month’s ASEAN Summit if it refuses to cooperate with a special envoy to resolve the crisis.

Saifuddin Abdullah stated that Malaysia was “disappointed” at the lack of cooperation with Erywan Yusof, Brunei’s second foreign minister, who took on the job in August.

“Unless there is progress, it would be difficult to have”
Myanmar’s military leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing at the ASEAN summit later this month said.

The UN Secretary-General warns the opportunity to prevent the army from entrenching its rule could be narrowing.

The military has reportedly used force to prevent protests and a mass disobedience movement, which emerged in the wake of the coup.

Over 1,000 people have been allegedly killed.

Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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18 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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