Russia lawmakers pass bill to confiscate assets of those who discredit army | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia lawmakers pass bill to confiscate assets of those who discredit army | Russia-Ukraine war News

It allows seizure of money, valuables, other assets of those convicted of spreading ‘false information’ about military. Lawmakers in Russia’s lower house of parliament have approved a bill that will allow authorities to confiscate the assets of those convicted of spreading “deliberately false information” about the military. The State Duma…

Myanmar’s NUG says anti-coup forces ‘edging closer’ to defeating generals | Military News

Myanmar’s NUG says anti-coup forces ‘edging closer’ to defeating generals | Military News

Myanmar’s anti-coup forces say they are moving closer to victory over the generals who seized power in a coup three years ago, energised by the successes of a major offensive that began at the end of October. Speaking from an undisclosed location inside Myanmar at an online forum, NUG Acting…

Hate crime tracker Hindutva Watch blocked in India ahead of national vote | Censorship News

Hate crime tracker Hindutva Watch blocked in India ahead of national vote | Censorship News

New Delhi, India – The website of Hindutva Watch, a United States-based independent research project that documents hate crimes against religious minorities in India, is no longer accessible in India, days after government officials warned its founder that they might block it. The website of India Hate Lab, another initiative…

‘Slank U’: Indonesian presidential candidates try to harness power of music | Elections News

‘Slank U’: Indonesian presidential candidates try to harness power of music | Elections News

Medan, Indonesia – On a blisteringly hot and thundery day in the city of Medan, fans peeled off their T-shirts and hoisted each other up onto shoulders to get a better view of one of Indonesia’s most famous rock bands. “Don’t forget to spread the virus of peace across Indonesia”…

Malaysia prepares for ‘hands-on’ king as Johor Sultan takes the throne | Politics News

Malaysia prepares for ‘hands-on’ king as Johor Sultan takes the throne | Politics News

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The last time a Sultan from the state of Johor was on the throne of Malaysia in the late 1980s, the country was embroiled in a constitutional crisis as then-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad sought to clip the wings of the judiciary. Now, as the current Johor…

N Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles in third test in less than a week | Weapons News

N Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles in third test in less than a week | Weapons News

Pyongyang is ramping up arms testing as it seeks to develop more sophisticated weaponry. North Korea has carried out a third test of its cruise missiles in less than a week, firing the weapons into the waters off its west coast. South Korea’s military “detected several unknown cruise missiles launched…

ASEAN urges ‘Myanmar-owned and led solution’ to crisis triggered by coup | ASEAN News

ASEAN urges ‘Myanmar-owned and led solution’ to crisis triggered by coup | ASEAN News

Southeast Asian foreign ministers have called for a “Myanmar-owned and led solution” to the crisis in Myanmar that began when the military seized power in a coup three years ago, and has left thousands dead. The call from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) followed a meeting on Monday…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 705 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 705 | Russia-Ukraine war News

As the war enters its 705th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Fighting Russia claimed to have taken control of Tabaivka, a tiny village on the front line in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region. Ukraine denied the claim and said fighting continued….

US, Britain announce sanctions on network that targeted critics of Iran | Politics News

US, Britain announce sanctions on network that targeted critics of Iran | Politics News

The United States and the United Kingdom have imposed sanctions on a network of people who targeted Iranian opposition activists for assassination under Iran’s orders, the US Treasury Department has said. The US Treasury said the network was directed by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security and put sanctions on…