Myanmar approves death penalty for online scam operators in major crackdown on cybercrime

Myanmar approves death penalty for online scam operators in major crackdown on cybercrime

Myanmar has officially approved a new law that introduces the death penalty for individuals who force people to work in online scam operations through violence, threats, or unlawful detention. The decision marks one of the country’s toughest legal measures yet against the growing problem of organized cybercrime. The legislation, known as the Anti-Online Scam Bill, […]

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US to impose steep tariffs on generic drugs from 2028, raising concerns for global pharmaceutical exports

US to impose steep tariffs on generic drugs from 2028, raising concerns for global pharmaceutical exports

The United States is preparing to introduce significant new tariffs on imported generic medicines beginning in 2028, a move that President Donald Trump says is designed to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing back to American soil. According to Trump’s announcement on Truth Social, generic medicines imported into the United States will continue to enjoy a zero percent […]

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Much-awaited ULB polls in Jammu and Kashmir unlikely to be held in 2026

Much-awaited ULB polls in Jammu and Kashmir unlikely to be held in 2026

The long-awaited Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in Jammu and Kashmir are now expected to face further delays, with officials indicating that the electoral process is unlikely to take place in 2026. According to officials familiar with the matter, the primary reason behind the delay is the absence of an updated electoral roll. The revised […]

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Myanmar Conflict Death Toll Surpasses 100,000 as Families Continue to Endure Years of Heartbreaking Loss

Myanmar Conflict Death Toll Surpasses 100,000 as Families Continue to Endure Years of Heartbreaking Loss

More than five years after Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup, the country continues to suffer an unimaginable humanitarian crisis. According to the latest figures from conflict monitoring organization Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED), over 100,000 people have lost their lives in conflict-related violence since February 2021. The military takeover ended Myanmar’s […]

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WhatsApp rolls out usernames in major privacy shift to protect phone numbers

WhatsApp rolls out usernames in major privacy shift to protect phone numbers

Meta-owned WhatsApp is preparing a significant privacy-focused update that will change how people connect on the platform. Instead of relying on phone numbers, users will soon be able to create and share unique usernames when chatting with family, friends, businesses, and communities. The move is designed to reduce exposure of personal phone numbers, especially in […]

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