Attacks by the Myanmar troops against Karen forces have impacted villages and civilian infrastructure in Thailand, resulting in people wounded and property damage. For the Thai government, which hosted Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok in August, this presents a difficult diplomatic challenge.
While the trial against the democracy leader continues in the capital, cases of Covid-19 and fighting between the army and anti-regime militants are on the rise in the rest of the country. Yesterday, 2,969 new cases were recorded, while in Sagaing, residents reported 25 casualties in clashes.
The Home Affairs minister mentioned the figure in his response to a parliamentary question. Race-related incidents are cause of concern as the country’s economic crisis raises tensions with ethnic minorities in one of the most overcrowded places in the world.
New viral outbreaks are threatening the recovery. The service sector is still in trouble, with high unemployment prospects. China pledges funding for new infrastructures in ASEAN countries. But it has not yet fulfilled its commitments to the Philippines.
The culprit has already been arrested. The building suffered minor damage, but residents complain of acts of intolerance against Christians and the lack of support from the authorities.
Due to causes still to be clarified, the aircraft missed the landing strip and crashed. Forty-seven military personnel and three civilians died. The passengers were mainly army graduates newly assigned to battalions fighting terrorism. The Minister of Defence orders an investigation.
Here is the scandal: The incarnation of God reveals his concreteness, his 'everydayness'. God became man, a fellow traveller, one of us. And he understands us, accompanies us and forgives us". From September 12 to 15 he will travel to Slovakia and on the 11 afternoon he will preside the concluding Mass of the International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest.
The Covid-19 emergency has not stopped charitable activities and the community has asked the authorities for a list of the poorest people to help. Faithful of all ages mobilised. Pastor Joseph Phạm Bá Lãm: "Our secret? Prayer and listening to the word of God".
Francis released a video message about the World Meeting of Families scheduled for 22-26 June 2022, centred on “Family love: a vocation and a path to holiness”. “I would like to invite diocesan communities to plan initiatives based on the theme of the meeting, and to use the symbols being prepared by the Diocese of Rome.”
In a video message released on the occasion of the Science for peace meeting, Francis calls for “a new culture capable of building society by promoting the dignity and development of every man and woman.” A press conference presents the conclusions reached by the International Round Table on Vaccinations, organised by the Pontifical Academy for Life, the World Medical Association and the German Medical Association.
Some 229 illegal immigrants are found and arrested at a metal disposal company. For the authorities, the situation is "under control", but the US State Department, in its human trafficking report, downgraded Malaysia to the bottom tier.
Minister of Justice: we need an estimate of the damage caused by the ship's fire at sea. More than a month after the accident, still damage to marine flora and fauna. Serious problems for local fishermen.
The Day of Reflection and Prayer for Lebanon began with a prayer and the lighting of a candle in front of Saint Peter's tomb. The day for peace, which includes three consultations behind closed doors, will end in the evening, in the Vatican Basilica, with an ecumenical prayer.
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