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The Myanmar junta’s highly publicised crackdown on cyberfraud hubs near its borders is less a law enforcement statement than a calculated performance, analysts say, aimed at placating China and shoring up credibility ahead of an election widely seen as illegitimate. Observers said the operation reflected the military’s need to project control in the face of domestic insurgency and foreign pressure, …

Leadership in military technology is a top priority, the president told leaders of the Collective Security Treaty Organization Battle-tested Russian weaponry will be available to fellow members of a key regional security alliance, President Vladimir Putin has said. Members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), which also includes Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, can benefit from Russia’s combat-proven …

The death toll from a massive fire that broke out at a residential apartment complex in Hong Kong has risen to 55, as firefighters continued to battle the blaze, among the deadliest in the city’s modern history. Hong Kong authorities said Thursday 51 people had been found dead on the scene, bringing the death toll to 55, including four others …

As bilateral relations between Beijing and Tokyo continue to spiral, China’s embassy in Japan has advised citizens to put travel plans on hold “in the near term”, citing a recent spike in unprovoked assaults and discrimination. In a security warning issued on WeChat, the embassy reported a “significant” surge in requests for help since July. “Recently, several Chinese citizens in …

India has protested what it calls China’s “arbitrary actions” in detaining a woman born in a state claimed by Beijing India said on Wednesday that it registered a strong protest with China over what it considers the “arbitrary” detention of an Indian citizen at Shanghai’s Pudong Airport, adding that moves such as this are “most unhelpful” amid efforts to rebuild …

Sino Group and New World Development announced on Thursday that the sale of 150 units at One Park Place in Yau Tong, and 63 units at the Austin Bohemian project in Tsim Sha Tsui, respectively, would be deferred. Both Sino Group and NWD did not disclose the reason for the postponement or when the sales would be rescheduled. The fire …

President Donald Trump said the suspect in the shooting of National Guardsmen had entered the country thanks to Biden-era policies The US has suspended the processing of all immigration requests from Afghan nationals after an Afghan asylum-seeker was identified as the suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC. The decision came after Secretary of Homeland …

Police are set to consult with experts to identify the species of the shark involved. The beach at Crowdy Bay National Park has since been closed to swimmers. The park is popular for beach camping and fishing. In a separate incident, a man in his fifties was fatally mauled by a shark off a Sydney beach in September. Two pieces …

Netflix users were hit by widespread streaming problems on November 26, with more than 10,000 reports logged on Downdetector at the height of the disruption. The issues emerged just as anticipation builds for the release of the final season of Stranger Things. According to Downdetector, 51 percent of users said they were unable to stream video, while 41 percent reported …

Italian TV personality Alberto Mondi has apologised for comments that sparked controversy over historical distortion involving South Korea and Japan. Posting on his social media on Wednesday, Alberto said, “I sincerely apologise for causing concern with my remarks in the recently released Team354 video. I deeply reflect on the discomfort and disappointment my shortcomings have caused.” He added that historical …