UN chief condemns Myanmar airstrike that reportedly killed at least 50 at market
The UN chief on Tuesday strongly condemned an airstrike in Myanmar's Rakhine state that reportedly killed at least 50 people at a market. The statement described the attack as deadly and placed the reported toll at a minimum of 50. The source identifies the location only as a market in Rakhine state. It does not name any actor responsible for the strike, provide a precise date beyond Tuesday, or give details on weapons used, the condition of the wounded, or any wider operational effects. The UN chief called for those responsible to be held to account. No further information is... [Continue Reading]
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Day News Recap: Myanmar strike kills dozens as Middle East tensions and Europe sanctions widen
An airstrike near a market in Myanmar's Rakhine state has killed at least 49 people, according to the Arakan Army and a senior rescue official, in one of the deadliest recent attacks in the conflict zone. ๐In the Middle East, Iran said it is still waiting for a formal US response to its proposal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Qatar warned that the Iran war is putting an unbearable strain on the global economy as mediation efforts continue in New York. ๐ ๐Tehran is also facing pressure at home, with residents stocking up on food and medicine amid... [Continue Reading]
Malaysia begins repatriating Myanmar asylum seekers under controversial deal
Malaysia has begun repatriating around 5,000 asylum seekers from Myanmar in a move that has drawn criticism from human rights groups and renewed scrutiny of the country's approach to refugees. The first departures are scheduled to leave later today on three Myanmar navy ships, carrying 1,476 returnees. The operation marks a significant shift in Malaysia's handling of a long-running refugee issue that has been politically sensitive for years.The repatriation is taking place under an agreement reached with Myanmar's military ruler, Min Aung Hlaing, according to the supplied material. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said the returnees will include Rohingya,... [Continue Reading]
Breakfast News Recap: Myanmar strike toll climbs as Ukraine, Nepal and Iran tensions deepen
At least 49 people have been killed in an airstrike near a market in Myanmar's Rakhine state, according to the Arakan Army and a senior rescue official, in one of the deadliest recent attacks reported from the conflict zone. ๐In Ukraine, Russian drone and missile strikes hit Kyiv and Dnipro on 28 September, killing at least seven people and wounding more than 80, while a separate rescue effort is under way to extract teenage boys from Russian controlled territory. ๐ ๐Nepal is also dealing with a severe weather emergency after storms triggered fresh landslides, flooding and an avalanche, leaving at... [Continue Reading]
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Myanmar airstrike kills at least 49 near market in Rakhine state
The death toll from an airstrike near a market in Myanmar's Rakhine state has risen to at least 49, according to the Arakan Army and a senior rescue official. The attack took place in Kyauktaw township, in territory controlled by the armed group, and injured 58 others. The strike hit a busy civilian area around noon local time, according to the accounts provided.The Arakan Army said a fighter jet dropped two bombs near the local market, killing vendors, shoppers and pedestrians. Wai Hun Aung, a senior rescue official in Rakhine, confirmed the casualties and said the market was the region's... [Continue Reading]

