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Charles E. Morrison retweeted
Indonesia's foreign ministry has warned the defense ministry that an American proposal to give its military "blanket" permission to fly over Indonesian territory risked entangling Jakarta in potential South China Sea conflicts, sources said. Our scoop: reuters.com/world/china/indo…
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Today’s Russian newspapers on the old world order unraveling: “Will Greenland become Nato’s cemetery? The transatlantic partnership has begun to crack & crumble.” Another paper: “The architecture of the world order is collapsing before our very eyes.” #ReadingRussia
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🚨 NEW: One of the largest COVID-19 vaccine studies ever (28 MILLION people in France) just dropped.
Results?
• 74% lower risk of death from severe COVID-19
• 25% lower risk of all-cause mortality
• No increase in 4-year mortality
• Vaccinated people had lower risk of death from any cause.
In short: mRNA vaccines weren’t just safe — they were protective across the board. 🔥📉
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Justice for Myanmar said nine of 14 junta-appointed election commission members, including chair Than Soe, have been sanctioned by the EU and Canada since 2021 for their roles in illegally annulling the 2020 election results without evidence of fraud. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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These Scam Centers Were Blown Up. Was It All for Show? @suilee nytimes.com/2025/11/28/world…
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A team comprising officials from the junta and allied Karen militias arrested over 30 Chinese nationals in Myawaddy who reportedly fled scam compounds recently raided by the regime, according to locals close to Karen armed groups. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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The 2025 edition of the @LowyInstitute Pacific Aid Map is out now, authored by @rjduke, @AlexandreDayant, Nasirra Ahsan and @RolandMRajah.
You can read the Key Findings Report and explore the Map here:
pacificaidmap.lowyinstitute.…
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The Yale Budget Lab closely monitors the price effects of all US #tariffs and foreign retaliation implemented this year. As of mid-August, the Lab estimates that US consumers will face an overall average effective tariff rate of 18.6%, the highest since 1933. The price increase from all 2025 tariff rises amounts to an average per household income loss of US$2,700. We asked Visual Capitalist to depict the Lab’s #findings on where the tariffs will hit hardest. Download the #infographic here: buff.ly/xjlZGAk
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Sixteen Thais who were deceived by a scam center and detained in Myawaddy, Myanmar, have been rescued and safely returned to Thailand through the Mae Sot–Myawaddy border crossing in Tak Province.
According to Nikorndej Balankura, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the operation was carried out in close coordination between the Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon, the Office of the Police Attaché, the Royal Thai Police, and the Naresuan Task Force.
The 16 victims had been lured to work in a scam operation in the Shwe Kokko–Myawaddy area. Following their return, they were screened under the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) to determine whether they were victims of human trafficking. Those identified as victims will receive protection and assistance from relevant agencies.
The rescue came after civil society groups petitioned for help.
#Thailand #Myanmar #แก๊งคอลเซ็นเตอร์
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Indonesia's Prabowo to meet Putin in Russia for talks straitstimes.com/asia/se-asi…
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No movement on Cook Islands-China deals months after signing buff.ly/bbroWxj
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Please share this fact sheet on Ukraine with anyone who needs it.
understandingwar.org/backgro…
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Zelensky: Russia planned to occupy Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy in 2024, but Ukraine thwarted the operation – one of the year's key achievements. He added that the hot phase of the war may end quickly, with the front stabilizing in January. The East has the highest concentration of Russian troops, and Ukraine is focusing on stabilizing this front. Zelensky emphasized that Putin fears Trump and highlighted the importance of strong security guarantees involving the U.S., similar to U.S.-Israel cooperation. A just peace, he noted, includes EU membership, strong security guarantees, and NATO as the best option.
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Australia is providing an additional $5 million in practical humanitarian assistance to the people of Vanuatu following Tuesday’s tragic earthquake.
Our emergency rescue and medical teams were proud to deploy to Port Vila so quickly after the earthquake.
Their work continues.
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Australian emergency crews are on the ground in Vanuatu.
With our search and rescue teams working with local authorities to assist those trapped in collapsed buildings.
And our medical assistance teams helping treat the injured.
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Kuala Lumpur - - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday appointed Thailand's billionaire political heavyweight and former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as his personal adviser for when he becomes chair of Southeast Asia's regional bloc next year.
Anwar said Thaksin's role during his leadership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will be in an informal capacity, alongside advisors from several of the bloc's 10 member states.
Anwar made the announcement during a visit to Malaysia by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thaksin's youngest daughter and fourth member of their family to hold Thailand's top political post.
Read more: world.thaipbs.or.th/detail/m…
#ThaiPBSWorld #ASEANNews #Thailand #Malaysia #AnwarIbrahim #ThaksinShinawatra #ทักษิณชินวัตร
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"An escalation over #Taiwan would be a complete disaster for the global economy – almost half of the world’s shipping transits the Taiwan Strait and, by tonnage, it’s even higher.” - @rorrydaniels in @DowJones dowjones.com/professional/ri…
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The Republic of Korea, led by #KOPRI, will be hosting the Joint SCAR @SCAR_Tweets -
IASC Polar Conference 2030 in Incheon! 🇰🇷
The conference will foster global collaboration in polar research, crucial for preparing for the #IPY 2032-33.
🌐 iasc.info/news/iasc-news/139…
