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Demonstrators have not been put off by security forces, who have escalated an increasingly brutal crackdown. Source: Deutsche Welle – Asia Read More: Myanmar: Defiant anti-coup movement returns to streets

Imran Khan put himself in the firing line after his finance minister lost a high-profile Senate seat. Source: Deutsche Welle – Asia Read More: Pakistan PM Imran Khan wins vote of confidence

UN special envoy Christine Schraner Burgener addressed a session on the crisis, urging the international community to act on the “desperate pleas” from Myanmar’s anti-coup protesters. Source: Deutsche Welle – Asia Read More: Myanmar:…

‘The military regime is worse than COVID-19,’ says one physician. Source: RFA Read More: Military Coup All But Halts Myanmar COVID-19 Testing Amid Fears of Next Wave

Source: RFA Read More: U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Proposes New Missile Capabilities to Deter China

Family members were not informed of the hearing date, learning about it only from the lawyers representing their relatives in court. Source: RFA Read More: Appeals Hearing For Dong Tam Land-Rights Activists Set For…

With no way to make money due to border closure, the North Korean traders turned to mahjong. Source: RFA Read More: Chinese Police Arrest North Korean Trade Workers for Illegal Gambling

The island’s government warns that it will respect the opinions of its 23 million people, and protect freedom and democracy. Source: RFA Read More: Taiwan ‘Will Defend Its Sovereignty’ Against China’s Ambitions

Source: US Pacific Fleet Read More: USS Lake Champlain Sailors receive COVID-19 vaccine