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Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

April 17 (Reuters) - Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months.  The names of those included in the amnesty were not disclosed in the announcement on MRTV.
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At least 250 people missing, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea

At least 250 people missing, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, after boat sinks in Andaman Sea

The United Nations says at least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, are missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea recently
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Zelenskyy receives international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience

Zelenskyy receives international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is receiving the prestigious International Four Freedoms Award
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What to know about Cameroon's separatist violence that the pope seeks to end

What to know about Cameroon's separatist violence that the pope seeks to end

Pope Leo XIV has led a peace meeting in Cameroon’s northwestern city of Bamenda, which is part of a region battered by a separatist violence
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Prosecutors in Bahrain file charges over the death of a man detained by domestic spy agency

Prosecutors in Bahrain file charges over the death of a man detained by domestic spy agency

Prosecutors in Bahrain have filed charges over the death in custody of Mohamed al-Mousawi, who was detained by the domestic spy service
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They scour the Mexican cartel lands for the missing — and for closure

They scour the Mexican cartel lands for the missing — and for closure

The Guerreros Buscadores and dozens of other groups in Mexico scour the country for people who are missing
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Pope arrives in Cameroon as separatists announce 3-day pause in fighting

Pope arrives in Cameroon as separatists announce 3-day pause in fighting

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in the central African nation of Cameroon on the second leg of his Africa tour
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Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain

Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza sets sail from Spain

Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza have set sail from the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona
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The 'becoming Chinese' meme shows China's soft power moment is here

The 'becoming Chinese' meme shows China's soft power moment is here

Young Western social media users are embracing a “very Chinese time” of their lives, and China’s government is keen to use this moment to boost the country’s cultural influence worldwide
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Zelenskyy to receive international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience

Zelenskyy to receive international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is receiving the prestigious International Four Freedoms Award
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UN Agencies Report 250 Rohingyas Missing After Boat Capsizes in Andaman Sea

UN Agencies Report 250 Rohingyas Missing After Boat Capsizes in Andaman Sea

A boat carrying approximately 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshi refugees capsized in the Andaman Sea, leaving many missing. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration reported that the tragedy was caused by rough seas, heavy winds, and overcrowding. The refugees were fleeing persecution in Myanmar and overcrowded camps in Bangladesh, seeking safety in neighboring countries like Malaysia. This incident highlights the ongoing plight of the Rohingya people and the lack of sustainable solutions for their displacement.
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Rohingya Refugee Boat Capsizes in Andaman Sea, Hundreds Missing

Rohingya Refugee Boat Capsizes in Andaman Sea, Hundreds Missing

A boat carrying over 250 Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, leaving hundreds missing. The vessel, which departed from Bangladesh, sank due to rough seas and overcrowding. Survivors reported being lured by traffickers with promises of jobs in Malaysia. The incident highlights the ongoing plight of Rohingya refugees fleeing persecution in Myanmar and overcrowded camps in Bangladesh. The UNHCR and International Organization for Migration have called for increased international support for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh.