Myanmar’s Foreign Minister Urges Restraint Amid Border Town Takeover

MAE SOT, Thailand – Thailand’s foreign minister called for restraint from Myanmar’s military authorities following the loss of an important border trading town to their opponents. The minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, emphasized the need to avoid violence and ensure peace in the region during his visit to Mae Sot, which sits adjacent to Myanmar’s Myawaddy town. In recent events, army troops abandoned their last defensive position in Myawaddy, relinquishing control of the trading town to guerrillas …

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Border Trading Town in Myanmar Falls to Guerrillas: Thai Foreign Minister Urges Restraint from Military

MAE SOT, Thailand – The Foreign Minister of Thailand emphasized the importance of peaceful resolution in Myanmar as tensions escalate following the loss of an important border trading town to opposition forces. The town of Myawaddy, located across the river from Mae Sot, fell into the hands of guerrillas from the ethnic Karen National Union and the People’s Defense Forces, marking a significant blow to Myanmar’s military regime. The once-powerful armed forces of Myanmar have …

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Border Dispute: Thai Foreign Minister Urges Myanmar Military to Avoid Violence after Loss

Bangkok, Thailand – Amid escalating tensions between Myanmar’s military and Thailand, the Thai Foreign Minister has issued a call for peace and urged Myanmar’s military to refrain from launching a violent attack on a border town recently lost by its army. The border town in question, Maesot, has been a point of contention between the two countries for years. Following a recent skirmish, Myanmar’s military lost control of the town, prompting concerns of retaliatory violence. …

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Violence Erupts at Gujarat University Hostel as Foreign Students Attacked

Ahmedabad, India – Two weeks after a violent attack on foreign students offering namaz during Ramzan at Gujarat University, questions remain unanswered about the assailants who were able to escape. The incident left a bad taste in the mouths of the international students, who not only endured the assault but also the alleged police inaction that allowed some attackers to flee. The attack, carried out by a mob of 20 to 25 people, unfolded at …

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Student Attacks Lead to Arrests in Gujarat, India – Backlash Against Praying Foreign Muslims Injures International Students During Ramadan

Gujarat, India – Police in the state of Gujarat have made arrests following a violent attack on international students at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad. The attack occurred as the students were offering special prayers during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan outside their hostel. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident, where a group of individuals reportedly assaulted students from various countries, leaving some severely injured and in need of hospitalization. The incident has …

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Assault on Foreign Students During Ramadan Prayers Sparks Outrage in Gujarat University Campus

Ahmedabad, India – Foreign students studying at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad were subjected to a violent attack during their evening Ramadan prayers, resulting in injuries and property damage. The assailants, who remain unidentified, engaged in stone-throwing and disruptive behavior within the Block A hostel premises on Saturday night. Some students alleged that individuals from the Block B hostel prevented them from conducting their Ramadan prayers within the hostel area, leading to a confrontational situation. The …

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Attack on Foreign Students Over Namaz Erupts Into Violent Brawl at Gujarat University – 5 Injured

Ahmedabad, India – Foreign students from Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka were involved in a violent altercation at Gujarat University, sparking concerns over religious tensions on campus. The clash erupted when a group of individuals confronted the students while they were peacefully offering namaz in their hostel rooms. Reports indicate that the confrontation quickly escalated into a physical brawl, resulting in severe injuries to the foreign students. The incident took place at Block …

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Jordan Foreign Minister Warns of Explosion Over Israeli Restrictions on Al-Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan

AMMAN, JORDAN – The ongoing restrictions imposed by Israel on Muslim worshippers’ access to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the holy month of Ramadan have caused growing tensions in the region, warned Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi during a recent news conference. Safadi expressed grave concerns over Israel’s decision to limit access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, citing security reasons due to the conflict in Gaza. Jordan, which oversees the holy site, condemned the move …

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Ceasefire in Israel-Gaza Conflict Urgently Needed Before Ramadan, Warns Jordan’s Foreign Minister

Amman, Jordan – Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi issued a warning on Sunday, expressing concern about the potential escalation of tensions in the region if a ceasefire in Gaza is not in place before the start of Ramadan in two weeks. This statement comes amidst conflicting reports regarding the progress of international efforts aimed at securing a truce. The Foreign Minister emphasized the urgent need for the international community to intervene to halt the ongoing …

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MTA Conductor Attacked with “Foreign Substance” in Latest Violent Incident on NYC Subway

NEW YORK, NY – An MTA conductor in the Bronx was attacked with a “foreign substance” on a 4 train, marking the latest violent incident in the city’s subway system. The attack took place on Monday just before 7:15 p.m. at the 167th Street Station, when an unruly passenger threw the unknown substance at the 48-year-old conductor. As a result, the train had to stop at the E 149th Street Grand Concourse Station, and the …

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