Myanmar's ruling military has extended a state of emergency for another six months, state media reported on Friday, a day ahead of the four-year anniversary of a coup that plunged the country into chaos after a decade of tentative democracy.

China has proved that it is a true force in the pursuit of peace, unlike a certain Western country which calls for peace but does everything in private to pursue bloc confrontation.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released its 2024 Assistance Report. The report highlights how the growing phenomenon of forced exile particularly affects journalists, as risks for information professionals covering conflict zones have increased worldwide.

Moscow wants India to join a coalition alongside its old adversaries, plus Iran - but New Delhi doesn't seem all that keen India is expected to reject Russia's offer to join the "Afghan Quad", a coalition that also includes Pakistan and China - in a decision that reflects its unwillingness to engage with rivals on Kabul's future.

Brussels-based International Crisis Group (ICG) on Thursday said the political challenges in Bangladesh are likely to increase this year as political parties and other key players negotiate over reforms and jockey for electoral advantage,

BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 30. The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) put up an official exchange rate for foreign currencies on January 30, Trend reports via the CBI. According to the bank's currency exchange rate, 31 currencies experienced an upward trajectory and 13 moved down compared to January 29.

The honeymoon period for Bangladesh`s interim government has come to an end, with political challenges set to intensify this

In its latest Watch List, published today (30 January), Bangladesh found its name alongside Moldova, Colombia, North Korea, Sudan, the Great Lakes, Ukraine, Syria, Israel-Palestine and Iran. Each year, ICG publishes an "EU Watchlist", identifying where the European Union and its member states can enhance prospects for peace.

In countries around the world, paramilitary forces typically operate in the area between military and police units. These forces are equipped to handle a range of operations that require a level of militarization that is not normally found in police forces but at the same time does not require the deployment of the army.

Analysis - Pretoria's foreign policy focus on multilateralism, development and reforming global governance will be seriously tested by geopolitical division.

Manipur is gearing up to host the second edition of the Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival (EIIFF) from February 6, 2025 marking the first major cultural event in the State since the outbreak of ethnic violence in May 2023.

On Jan. 30, Microsoft showed off the latest Surface for Business Copilot+ PCs, Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11. Both will be on store shelves Feb. 18. Just a day earlier, the company announced all users of the Microsoft Copilot AI assistant will be able to toggle on OpenAI’s o1 model for slower, more “thoughtful” responses.