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Days after military coup, detained Myanmar President taken to 'unknown loc
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 5 (ANI): Myanmar President U Win Myint, who was detained after the military coup, has been taken to an unknown location along with his family, said a spokesman for the National Democratic League (NLD) on Friday.
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Indonesia, Malaysia seek special meeting of ASEAN following military coup
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], February 5 (ANI): Indonesia and Malaysia on Friday said that they are trying to set up a special meeting of foreign ministers of Southeast Asian nations to discuss the situation in Myanmar following the military coup.
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Chennai couple ties knot 60 feet underwater
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 5 (ANI): A couple, in a very unusual style, tied the knot 60 feet underwater off the coast of Neelankarai on Monday. This is reportedly India's first underwater Hindu traditional marriage.
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China making cautious moves to save its investments in Myanmar after coup
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Chiang Mai [Myanmar], February 5 (ANI): After a military coup in Myanmar on February 1, China is again poised to be the "friend in need" it has always been in times of crisis for the country, reported Asia Times.
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UNSC calls for release of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, politicians
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], February 5 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council on Thursday (local time) expressed deep concern over the military coup in Myanmar and called for the immediate release of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Myint and others leaders who were arbitrarily det
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Biden calls on Myanmar military to relinquish power, release detainees
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): US President Joe Biden, on Thursday (local time), called on the military in Myanmar, that took control of the country earlier this week through a coup, "to relinquish seized power "and free all officials and advocates detained.
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Myanmar rights group says at least 133 officials detained in military coup
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 5 (ANI): Myanmar's Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), a human rights group said on Thursday that 133 people in the country's leadership positions were detained in the military coup that took place earlier this week.
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India to continue humanitarian assistance to Myanmar
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): India on Thursday said that it will continue its humanitarian assistance to Myanmar and is monitoring the situation.
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How the Pandemic has changed the way people celebrate Valentine's Day in 2
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 4 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Due to the COVID pandemic, most couples are choosing to celebrate Valentine's Day 2021 indoors rather than stepping out. Add to it 'lockdown fatigue', many couples this year need innovative ways of expressing and communicati
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Trajectory of Sino-US relations rests with Xi
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong, February 4 (ANI): Many thought newly minted US President Joe Biden's first test in Asia would revolve around China. Interestingly, his first Asian challenge is instead a military coup in Myanmar. Nonetheless, the world should not expect a kiss and make-up between China and the USA
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Myanmar military blocks Facebook, social media as anger simmers against co
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 4 (ANI): Myanmar Army has temporarily blocked Facebook and other messaging services in the name of public interest and state stability, Xinhua reported citing a statement issued by Telenor, one of the four operators running in the country.
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Over 2,500 UN personnel in Myanmar amid coup
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], February 4 (ANI): The United Nations continues to closely monitor the situation in Myanmar and has over 2,500 personnel on the ground engaged in providing support to the population following the recent military coup in the country, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Wed
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