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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Meets Red Cross Representative After Years of Isolation

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Meets Red Cross Representative After Years of Isolation

Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's former leader, met with Arnaud de Baecque, the International Committee of the Red Cross's representative, marking her first contact with a foreign official since her detention following the 2021 military coup. The meeting took place in Naypyitaw, the capital, and was conducted under ICRC's standards for visiting detainees. Suu Kyi's son, Kim Aris, expressed hope that this meeting could lead to further humanitarian progress, including direct family contact and her eventual release. The meeting comes amid ongoing international concerns about her health and the political situation in Myanmar.
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Aung San Suu Kyi Meets Red Cross Official Amid Ongoing Detention

Aung San Suu Kyi Meets Red Cross Official Amid Ongoing Detention

Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) representative, marking her first publicized meeting with a foreign official since her ousting in a 2021 military coup. Suu Kyi, who was deposed and jailed by the military, has been under house arrest since April. The meeting with Arnaud de Baecque, the ICRC's Resident Representative to Myanmar, was confirmed by the president's office. Images from the meeting show Suu Kyi in good health, providing proof of life amid concerns about her well-being. Her detention has been a point of contention internationally, with calls for her release and concerns about Myanmar's political situation.
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Myanmar civil war nears a rare opening for talks as diplomacy gains ground

Myanmar civil war nears a rare opening for talks as diplomacy gains ground

BANGKOK, Aug 4 (Reuters) - After more than five years of fighting, a rare window for talks over Myanmar's devastating civil war is appearing, driven by a shift on the battlefield where the military has regained ground and mounting regional pressure to engage.
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Singapore's Grab lifts annual forecasts as AI, incentives drive growth

Singapore's Grab lifts annual forecasts as AI, incentives drive growth

By Deborah Mary Sophia Aug 4 (Reuters) - Singapore's Grab raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Tuesday, encouraged by strong demand for its ride-hailing and delivery services driven by promotional offers, driver incentives and its AI initiatives.
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Italy's Active Role in 61st UNHRC Session Highlights Human Rights Priorities

Italy's Active Role in 61st UNHRC Session Highlights Human Rights Priorities

During the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Italy played a significant role in addressing key global issues. The session, which concluded on March 31, 2026, took place amidst a complex geopolitical context, including conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan, and Myanmar. Italy actively participated in discussions on the rights of children, people with disabilities, and freedom of religion and belief. The country emphasized the importance of protecting religious minorities and promoting peaceful coexistence. Italy also addressed the need for accountability for war crimes and the protection of cultural rights. The session highlighted Italy's commitment to human rights and its efforts to promote dialogue and concrete action on these issues.
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Top US admiral warns against coercion, says no nation will dominate Indo-Pacific

Top US admiral warns against coercion, says no nation will dominate Indo-Pacific

The U.S. Pacific Command chief, Admiral Samuel Paparo, is warning that coercive actions by China and others are challenging regional stability in the Indo-Pacific
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Myanmar says detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official

Myanmar says detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official

Aug 3 (Reuters) - Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday, a spokeswoman for the Myanmar government said, as regional countries press for access to the 81-year-old.
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Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official

Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official

Aug 3 (Reuters) - Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday, after years of questions over the health and well-being of the 81-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner.
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Myanmar says detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met Red Cross official

Myanmar says detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met Red Cross official

Aug 3 (Reuters) - Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday, a Myanmar government spokeswoman said, following years of questions over the health and well-being of the 81-year-old.
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Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has rare meeting with International Red Cross

Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has rare meeting with International Red Cross

Myanmar’s military government says detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met with the International Committee of the Red Cross’ representative in the capital on Monday in a rare moment of contact with the outside world
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Belarusian President Lukashenko's Agricultural Diplomacy Expands to Myanmar with Potato Trials

Belarusian President Lukashenko's Agricultural Diplomacy Expands to Myanmar with Potato Trials

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has initiated a significant agricultural collaboration with Myanmar, focusing on the introduction and trial of Belarusian potato varieties. During his second official visit to Myanmar, Lukashenko facilitated the air shipment of large, fleshy potato seed varieties from Belarus to Myanmar. These potatoes, noted for their size and fuller flesh compared to local varieties, are currently being tested and grown in Myanmar. The initiative aims to enhance Myanmar's agricultural output by potentially redistributing these potatoes for wider cultivation. Additionally, Myanmar has sent agribusiness staff to Belarus for training under agricultural scholarship programs, which could lead to nationwide replanting efforts. This collaboration is part of a broader strategy to boost agricultural trade and technical cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on crop production and Belarusian cotton cultivation techniques.