Coca-Cola, cat food, tampons. The missing goods of military-run Myanmar.
Myanmar’s military regime has tightened import restrictions, exacerbating the country’s economic crisis and sparking widespread hardship among the people.
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Kenyan job seekers were lured to Russia, then sent to die in Ukraine
The Post spoke to four Kenyans who fought in Ukraine and relatives of nine other recruits, as a secret pipeline funnels young Africans to Russia’s military.
Continue ReadingKenyan job seekers were lured to Russia, then sent to die in Ukraine
The Post spoke to four Kenyans who fought in Ukraine and relatives of nine other recruits, as a secret pipeline funnels young Africans to Russia’s military.
Continue ReadingOlympic ceasefire calls lay bare the scale of global conflict
The U.N. and IOC are asking for a pause in wars, an ancient Olympic tradition, amid the Winter Games. Athletes from countries beset by violence are set to compete.
Continue ReadingOlympic ceasefire calls lay bare the scale of global conflict
The U.N. and IOC are asking for a pause in wars, an ancient Olympic tradition, amid the Winter Games. Athletes from countries beset by violence are set to compete.
Continue ReadingNine killed as bus rolls in wet conditions in southern Turkey
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch The driver and eight passengers have died after an intercity bus rolled off a road in southern Turkey’s Antalya province on Sunday, a senior official said. Images from state […]
Continue ReadingPartial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues
Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids.
Continue ReadingRussia wants to continue war in Ukraine, Polish secretary of state tells Euronews
Polish Secretary of State for European Affairs Ignacy Niemczycki is “really hoping” that the US can “convince Russia to be more creative” in trilateral peace talks that will resume in Abu Dhabi this Wednesday – but that whereas “Ukraine made a significant effort to end the war”, Russia is “trying to prolong the discussion”. This […]
Continue ReadingCandidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election
Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.
Continue ReadingGermany’s public transport grinds to a halt amid nationwide strike
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email German commuters faced freezing temperatures and deserted platforms on Monday as a widespread public transport strike, orchestrated by the Verdi trade union, paralysed bus and tram services across most cities. The […]
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