Donald Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency

Southeast Asian nations have called on Myanmar`s military leadership to abandon its plans for elections and focus instead on ending the ongoing civil conflict in the country. 

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained by police Wednesday, marking an historic first for a sitting leader of the country, the state news agency Yonhap reported.

Iran has expanded its ongoing military drills to include two additional nuclear facilities located in the western and central regions of the country, according to state media reports on Sunday.

The ongoing civil conflict in Myanmar, now entering its fourth year has provided fertile ground for drug cartels to expand their operations. The Shan State, in particular, has become a key hub for the production of illicit narcotics, posing significant challenges to neighboring countries, especially Bangladesh.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he plans to resign in the coming months after nearly a decade in power. The decision follows mounting pressure from lawmakers concerned about the Liberal Party`s poor performance in pre-election opinion polls.

A devastating earthquake struck China`s Tibet region on Tuesday morning, leaving at least 95 people dead and many others injured, as reported by the state-run Xinhua News Agency.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is anticipated to announce his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party as early as Monday, according to The Globe and Mail, citing three informed sources.

The United States has announced fresh sanctions against Russia and Iran, accusing both nations of attempting to interfere in the 2024 US elections.

Chinese President Xi Jinping declared on Tuesday that China’s reunification with Taiwan is inevitable and cannot be obstructed.

Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the US Treasury Department`s computer security guardrails this month and stole documents in what Treasury called a `major incident,` according to a letter to lawmakers that Treasury officials provided to Reuters on Monday.

China and Iran’s top diplomats on Saturday reiterated the need to resolve the Palestinian issue by restoring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and bringing an end to the occupation.

US President Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to bolstering Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression following recent aerial strikes on Ukrainian territory.

Israel has violated all the rules of war in the Gaza Strip, the commissioner-general of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said Sunday.

China has expressed strong opposition to US President Joe Biden`s recent approval of 571.3 million US dollar in military aid for Taiwan, calling it a violation of its sovereignty and security interests.

The United States has raised serious concerns about the ongoing conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, warning of its potential to destabilize the surrounding region.

Myanmar’s military junta has actively suppressed information about the country’s escalating hunger crisis by pressuring aid organizations and researchers to withhold data.