Myanmar junta urges ASEAN envoy not to engage with ‘terrorist’ groups

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4 years ago

February 21, 2022

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to jail

Myanmar’s military government has criticised calls for a special envoy to meet bodies that opposed last year’s coup

It comes as representatives from ASEAN seek to meet all parties involved the conflict.

Malaysia is leading calls to meet with the National Unity Government a group made up of members of the ousted administration and other opponents.

But the Junta are calling these opponents “terrorists” and has urged leaders not to engage with them.

Myanmar’s Junta has had control over the nation for over year, after ousting the previous leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

More than 1,500 civilians have been killed in a crackdown against Junta opponents.

India and EU strike major trade agreement with big gains on exports and jobs

India and the EU finalize a major trade deal to cut tariffs, boost exports, and enhance migration opportunities.

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12 hours ago

January 28, 2026

Harvey Vargas

India and the EU finalize a major trade deal to cut tariffs, boost exports, and enhance migration opportunities.

India and the European Union have finalised a major trade agreement after nearly two decades of negotiations, marking one of the most significant global trade breakthroughs in recent years.

The deal will see Indian tariffs on 30 per cent of EU goods removed immediately, with duties on more than 96 per cent of traded products either eliminated or reduced over time. This includes sharp tariff cuts on European cars and alcoholic beverages.

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U.S. Naval Strike Group moves into Middle East as Iran protests escalate

US carrier group deployed to Middle East amid escalating Iran tensions and ongoing protests with high casualties. #IranProtests #MiddleEastCrisis #USMilitary

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12 hours ago

January 28, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US carrier group deployed to Middle East amid escalating Iran tensions and ongoing protests with high casualties. #IranProtests #MiddleEastCrisis #USMilitary

A US aircraft carrier group has arrived in the Middle East as tensions rise over a potential strike against Iran. President Donald Trump says he hopes military action will not be necessary, but has deployed a strike group to the region. The Iranian currency has plunged to a record low, trading at 1.5 million against the dollar.

Reports indicate over 6,100 confirmed deaths from the crackdown on protests in Iran, with thousands more fatalities under investigation. The unrest has been fuelled by economic hardship, sparking widespread demonstrations against authorities.

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