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Topic: Myanmar

Why ICJ order asking Myanmar to stop Rohingya ‘genocide’ is binding but not enforceable

The world court has asked Myanmar govt to exercise control over its military and prevent it from causing further harm to Rohingya Muslims in the country.

China’s Xi courts an isolated Myanmar in his first state visit of the year

The itinerary of the Chinese president’s first overseas trip of the year is seen as a signal about his long-term strategic goals.

Nobody to claim them, 250 houses India gifted Myanmar for Rohingyas lie vacant

The 250 prefabricated houses were built as part of an agreement signed between India and Myanmar in 2017.

ICJ begins hearings against Myanmar on genocide charges, Aung San Suu Kyi heads defence team

The trial marks a low point for the reputation of Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi who has often been compared to the likes of Nelson Mandela.

What is the Rohingya genocide accusation that Aung San Suu Kyi will defend at UN court

A lawsuit has been filed by Gambia at International Court of Justice accusing Myanmar of carrying out mass killings, rapes and arson against Rohingyas.

How Arakan mosque symbolising Muslim-Buddhist unity was destroyed to rewrite Myanmar history

Habiburahman is a Rohingya who escaped detention, torture and persecution in Myanmar on a boat. He recounts how the Rohingya identity was erased.

Burma was once toast of the world. Now, it is on list of top 10 places to avoid

The cost of Burma, now Myanmar’s withdrawal from the world has been material and intellectual impoverishment on a scale unmatched in Asia.

Israel’s ‘battle tested’ weapons on sale as a Trump blimp steals the show

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors of ThePrint.

India helps Myanmar destroy 10 insurgent camps that ‘were a threat’ to its Kaladan project

Code-named Operation Sunrise, the military action involved India ensuring massive mobilisation along its border. No Indian soldier crossed the border.

Bangladesh wants India to pressure Myanmar on Rohingya refugees

Bangladesh Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen is set to visit India next month.

On Camera

Nancy Tyagi at Cannes is instantly iconic. Commenting on Aishwarya Rai is so last decade

Her saree could easily give Sabyasachi’s Met Gala creation a run for his money. Alia Bhatt’s ‘Garden of Time’ saree was a product of 163 artisans, Tyagi is a one-woman show.

What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?