After the Baltimore plant destroyed 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, the US has decided to halt the production of AstraZeneca there. Meanwhile, people continued partying despite repeated warnings from the authorities, defying coronavirus restrictions.

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A little after three months of the deadly Capitol riot, another attack took place at the US Capitol building leaving one officer dead and another injured. Meanwhile, Joe Biden has decided to lift sanctions on top Hague prosecutor.

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India has condemned the use of lethal violence by Myanmar's military troops which has caused bloodshed and loss of life.

Myanmar Coup: India condemns use of violence in Myanmar

Ten days after seizing power in Myanmar, the generals issued their first command to journalists: Stop using the words “coup,” “regime” and “junta” to describe the military’s takeover of the government.

Myanmar soldiers, aiming to silence protests, target journalists

Myanmar activists held candle-lit protests overnight and scrambled to find workarounds for a new internet shutdown on Friday, as opponents to the military`s bloody crackdown on dissent vowed no letup in efforts to unseat the ruling generals.

Myanmar protesters urge 'guerrilla strikes' as internet blackout widens

The US President Joe Biden held his first cabinet meeting since taking the office in January and mainly discussed the newly-proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal.

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The Indian government in its first ever official response to the influx of refugees from Myanmar has said that it is dealing with the situation "as per our laws and humanitarian considerations".

Dealing with influx from Myanmar as per laws, humanitarian consideration: India

After over two months since the military coup in Myanmar, the country's detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been slapped with another charge on Thursday under the official secrets law. Suu Kyi is facing a total of five charges, including the latest one.

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi faces new charge under official secrets law

Myanmar's deposed leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been charged with breaking a colonial-era official secrets law, her lawyer said on Thursday, the most serious charge against the veteran opponent of military rule.

Suu Kyi faces new charge under Myanmar's secrets act; wireless internet suspended

Warning of a risk of civil war and an imminent bloodbath in Myanmar, the UN envoy has implored the security council to take action on the escalating crisis in the country. More than 520 people have died across Myanmar in daily demonstrations as the hunter continues to violently repress pro-democracy protests.

UNSC envoy warns of 'civil war, bloodbath' in Myanmar

In an exclusive conversation with WION's Palki Myanmar's Special Envoy to the UN Dr Sasa has urged India to pressure UNSC for a resolution as it assumes the chairmanship.

Straight Talk: Myanmar's Special Envoy to UN speaks to WION

US President Joe Biden unveiled the much-awaited $2.3 trillion plan to rebuild America's crumbling infrastructure. Meanwhile, a US-based factory destroyed 15 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.

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Myanmar activists burned copies of a military-framed constitution on Thursday, two months after the junta seized power, as a UN special envoy warned of the risk of a bloodbath because of an intensified crackdown on anti-coup protesters.

Myanmar protesters burn military's constitution two months after coup

UK, US, Australia and 11 other countries have come together to criticise WHO's report on coronavirus origin and have accused China of not providing full information on the pandemic.

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After an air raid on the border province of Karen, the region's ethnic groups have mobilised against the Myanmar military. With around 135 distinct ethnic groups, the threat of insurgency is omnipresent in the country. Is Myanmar staring at a civil war?

Gravitas: Myanmar descending into civil war?

As the number of casualties by Myanmar's military coup is alarmingly increasing, the US State Department has ordered its non-essential diplomats in Myanmar to return to the US.

US orders non-essential diplomats in Myanmar to return: State Department

Activists in Myanmar have been protesting against the military coup since it overtook the country’s establishments on February 1. In the aftermath of violent face-offs which have killed over 500 people in the country so far, activists are now finding creative ways to make their voices heard.

Protesters in Myanmar launch 'garbage strike' as death toll crosses 500

After Myanmar witnessed its bloodiest day since the Feb1 Coup, questions have emerged on the efficacy of sanctions. Are they working? Or should the world take a cue from India and adopt a practical approach?

Gravitas: How should the world deal with Myanmar?

More than 500 people have been killed in the Myanmar junta's brutal crackdown on protests against its coup to oust civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi

More than 500 protesters killed since military coup in Myanmar

US President Joe Biden on Sunday called the bloodshed against anti-coup protesters in Myanmar "absolutely disgraceful", saying security forces killed more than 100 people, including at least seven children.

Biden denounces escalating violence in Myanmar, EU steps up action against Military

US President Joe Biden has decried the bloodshed unleashed against anti-coup protesters in Myanmar as "absolutely outrageous," after security forces killed more than 100 people including at least seven children on a single day.

Myanmar bloodshed 'absolutely outrageous', US working on sanctions: Biden

In an unimaginable act of cruelty, Myanmar security forces on Sunday opened fire at a funeral, witnesses said. This comes just a day after security forces killed 114 protesters.

Myanmar: Security forces open fire at a funeral

The Defence Chiefs from 12 leading Democracy have now issued a joint statement condemning the deadly use of force by Myanmar Security Forces against the protesters and civilians.

Myanmar Coup: Defence Chiefs of 12 nations condemn violence by Junta

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Protesters in Myanmar launch 'garbage strike' as death toll crosses 500

Gravitas: How should the world deal with Myanmar?

More than 500 protesters killed since military coup in Myanmar

Biden denounces escalating violence in Myanmar, EU steps up action against Military

Myanmar bloodshed 'absolutely outrageous', US working on sanctions: Biden

Biden denounces escalating violence in Myanmar, EU steps up action against Military

Myanmar: Security forces open fire at a funeral

Myanmar Coup: Defence Chiefs of 12 nations condemn violence by Junta