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Myanmar Junta Killed Scores Of Muslims

At least 43 civilians were killed and 52 injured after airstrikes carried out by Myanmar's military junta targeted the village of Kyauk Ni Maw in Ramree Town in the Rakhine state.  Kyauk Ni Maw, a mostly Muslim hamlet in Myanmar, was bombarded by military junta warplanes on June 8, 2025. Over 502 dwellings were torched by fires produced by the aircraft bombardment, which also caused considerable damage and destruction to the region. Locals claim that many of the deceased were women, children, and senior citizens.  The Arakan Army (AA), an armed group based in Western Rakhine, controls the targeted village.  The Arakan Army, commonly known as the Arakha Army, is an ethno-nationalist armed group located in Rakhine State (Arakan). Founded in April 2009, the AA is the military branch of the United League of Arakan (ULA). The junta and the AA are fighting to control Rakhine, where the AA has already taken large land areas in the past year.
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Deadly Earthquake Rocks Tibet, killing About 126

According to CCTV, the devastating earthquake that struck China's remote Tibet region at approximately 9:00 AM on Tuesday has claimed the lives of at least 126 people. The Xigaze city or Shigatse city government said that more than 29,000 families have been moved and 407 people stuck have been rescued after an initial assessment revealed that more than 3,600 houses had collapsed. The earthquake's 6.8-magnitude tremors affected adjacent countries, India and Nepal.  China's state network CCTV displayed images and photographs of the enormous destruction caused by the quake, including walls being ripped apart, houses being reduced to rubble, and debris being spread all over the ruins.

Confrontation Involving SDF & Syrian Rebels Claimed 136 lives

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said on Friday that up to 136 people had been killed in a clash between Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed rebels.  The Observatory claimed that clashes between the SDF and rebels also claimed the lives of 20 innocent people.  Heavy armament and Turkish drone assistance have been applied in a conflict, which is focused on significant locations such as the Tishrin Dam and the Qaraqozak Bridge. Both sides claim gains. 35 SDF soldiers, 81 members of a Turkish-backed militia, and 20 civilians, including a Turkish journalist and two children, were killed in the crossfire in 15 days, according to SOHR. US troops have set up a temporary outpost in northern and eastern Syria to discuss and ease conflicts.  

1,500 Detainees Fled Mozambique Prison Amid Unfrest

Maputo, Mozambique -- At least 1,500 prisoners escaped after Mozambique's post-election unrest. The police chief reported that a confrontation with security forces brought about the deaths of 33 inmates and the injuries of 15.  Police head further added that 33 jail inmates were killed and 15 others were injured in a clash with the security personnel.  The inmates fled during violent riots that destroyed police cars, stations, and other public facilities after Mozambique's constitutional council declared the ruling Frelimo party the winner. Authorities claimed that a "demonstration" involving a "group of illicit protesters" sparked the breakout from Maputo's central jail, 14 kilometers southwest of the city, at approximately midday on Wednesday.

Brazil: 38 Killed As Speeding Bus Rammed Into Truck

A passenger bus and a truck collided early Saturday on a highway in Minas Gerais, a state in southern Brazil, killing 38 people, according to officials. At least forty-five people were on a speeding bus when it rammed into the truck and caught fire, according to witnesses who spoke to local police.  38 people on the bus, including the driver, Witnesses claimed the bus driver lost control and crashed into a truck after getting tyre burst.  According to certain people, the bus tire exploded after a piece of stone struck it. The bus reportedly hit a car as well carrying 3 passengers, however, all three were unhurt. while the driver of the truck fled the scene, according to the local police officer. Authorities said that all of the victims had been evacuated from the site and conveyed to the hospital; an investigation would decide the cause of the accident. 

Syria: US Revokes $10 Million Bounty For Detention Of Syrian New Leader

The United States $10 million prize for detention of Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the Rebel leader who led the rebellion against President Bashar al-Assad, has been scrapped. A senior U.S. diplomat said Friday that America is ending a current reward for Syria's new leader, citing "positive messages" from a first meeting that included a commitment to fight terrorism. The statement came after Barbara Leaf, the US's senior diplomat for the Middle East, met with Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, the first time U.S. officials have visited Syria's capital since the start of the civil conflict.  In a digital briefing to journalists on Friday, Barbara A. Leaf, assistant secretary of state for near eastern affairs, said that the decision to forgo the prize on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham commander Sharaa is a "policy decision" taken as Washington starts its engagement with the rebel group.

Afghanistan: More Than 100 Killed & Wounded In 2 Road Mishaps

KABUL, Afghanistan  —  Two different traffic incidents in southeast Afghanistan led to at least 52 deaths and 76 injuries. According to Ghazni province officials, a bus and oil tanker collided on the Kabul-Kandahar highway late Wednesday. The second accident happened on another area of the same roadway that links the south with the Afghan capital. A government spokeswoman said Thursday that 76 people were injured and 52 including women and children were killed in two separate traffic crashes in southeast Afghanistan.  The incident occurred late Wednesday on the same highway in Ghazni province, which connects southern Kandahar city to the capital, Kabul. "Every one of the victims has been identified and handed over to their families, while the survivors are now being treated at local hospitals," a local search and rescue agency branch correspondent confirmed.  Fatal road accidents like this are common in Afghanistan due to overspeeding, narrow roads, and poorl...