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UNOSAT Emergency Mapping Service in Myanmar - Thailand Earthquake Response (March 2025)
UN International Training and Research Center
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June 29, 2025
The partnership between UNOSAT and OCHA in Myanmar yielded several significant outcomes that demonstrate the exceptional return on investment that satellite imagery mapping services provide to humanitarian operations: 1.Enhanced Assessment...
Three months on: Myanmar communities lead earthquake recovery
UN Human Settlements Program
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June 20, 2025
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Cornish Metals Announces Results of Its 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cornish Metals Inc. (AIM/TSX-V: CUSN) (“Cornish Metals” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the results of its 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting of the shareholders of the...
Rare Earth Exchanges™ Unveils Global Heavy Rare Earth Project Rankings
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
New Rare Earth Exchanges rankings expose China's fragile dominance in the heavy rare earth element (HREE) sector SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an era where one gram of terbium can mean the difference...
Myanmar: Junta sentences journalist to five years in jail
National Union of Journalists
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May 6, 2025
Than Htike Myint sentenced on terrorism charges for contacts on his mobile phone The NUJ is joining the International Federation of Journalists and the Myanmar Journalists Network in calling for the release of reporter Than Htike Myint, who has...
From Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
President of Azerbaijan
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May 21, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, May 21 - 21 May 2025, 12:57 His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Excellency, On behalf of the people of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and on my own behalf, I would like to extend our warm...
Myanmar, one month on
UN Volunteers
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April 27, 2025
On 28 March, a 7.7 earthquake hit along the Sagaing Fault in Myanmar, causing widespread destruction in the Sagaing and Mandalay regions. Around five million people have been affected, especially those in remote areas. The earthquake damaged roads...
Education Above All Foundation Condemns Recent Bombing Of Myanmar School As Grave Violation of International Law
EIN Presswire
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May 14, 2025
Education Above All Foundation Condemns Recent Bombing Of Myanmar School As Grave Violation of International Law DOHA, QATAR, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and...
Northern Thai Capital, Chiang Mai Shines Selected Host City of 6 International Conferences in 2025
EIN Presswire
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May 6, 2025
BANGKOK, THAILAND, May 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The northern Thai capital of Chiang Mai enhances its performances as a MICE destination when the city wins trust to host 6 international conferences in 2025 and makes another stride in...
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Written Reply to Parliamentary Question, 8 April 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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April 8, 2025
QUESTION Mr Christopher de Souza: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) what assessment has ASEAN made of the current status of the civil war in Myanmar; and (b) whether there are plans to enhance assistance, including humanitarian...
International Relations sends message of condolences to Thailand and Myanmar following earthquake
South African Government
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April 3, 2025
The Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses its deepest condolences to the peoples of Thailand and Myanmar following the devastating earthquake that has resulted in significant loss of life and extensive damage to property. Minister...
Myanmar Earthquake: Devastating Crisis, Immediate Response Underway
Oxfam
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April 2, 2025
Oxfam in Myanmar has activated its Emergency Response Team and is providing hygiene, dignity and family kits in the areas affected by the strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake on 28 March. More than 1600 people are reported to have been killed and over...
Myanmar: ICRC calls for courageous decisions to bring respite to suffering communities
International Committee of the Red Cross
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April 4, 2025
“The devastating earthquake and the massive needs it generated must push the parties to agree on a path forward to bring critical respite to communities severely weakened by long years of conflict and violence,” Regis Savioz, regional director for...
International Relations and Cooperation on alleged South African victims of human trafficking activity successfully being repatriated from Myanmar
South African Government
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March 28, 2025
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirms that 23 South Africans were rescued from Myanmar. They formed part of 7 000 other individuals from various countries. Our citizens returned to South Africa a few hours ago,...
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's participation in the Special Emergency Meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers in the Aftermath of the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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March 30, 2025
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan attended the Special Emergency Meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers in the Aftermath of the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand on 30 March 2025. The meeting was convened by ASEAN Chair Malaysia,...
Anthony Bellanger, addresses DM as this year’s international speaker
National Union of Journalists
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April 26, 2025
“The NUJ is a pillar of the IFJ, a voice that counts within the IFJ” said the International Federation of Journalists’ general secretary. Anthony Bellanger © Jess Hurd Expressing ‘great honour’ at being with NUJ members today, Bellanger...
Minister Nomakhosazana Meth participates in 353rd session of ILO Governing Body, 17 to 20 Mar
South African Government
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March 17, 2025
The Minister of Employment and Labour, Ms Nomakhosazana Meth, will participate in the 353rd session of the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Governing Body at the ILO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The current session began on 10...
Myanmar: Finding hope, strength, and food security
International Committee of the Red Cross
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March 20, 2025
Although the country is rich in resources, conflict and displacement—compounded by a political crisis, economic downturn, pre-existing poverty, and climate-related shocks—are making it increasingly difficult for its people to meet basic needs....
Myanmar: Operational Facts and Figures – January to December 2024
International Committee of the Red Cross
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March 4, 2025
Armed conflict escalated in several parts of the country and the ongoing situation forced people to be displaced and live in precarious conditions. There was continuance in the shortage of food and clean water, limited access to healthcare and...
President Lai attends ceremony marking 78th anniversary of 228 Incident
Taiwan President News
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February 28, 2025
TAIWAN, February 28 - Details 2024-12-10 President Lai attends 2024 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award ceremony On the morning of December 10, President Lai Ching-te presented the 2024 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award to Bangladesh-based...