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01/07/2025

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Storming past guards, 60 foreigner workers escape from casino

Wielding metal rods, nearly 60 foreigner workers –- many from Nepal and Pakistan –- stormed past security guards to escape from a northern Cambodian casino complex that’s home to an online scam operation, police said. Armed with rods fashioned from bed frames, the workers forced their way out ...

01/04/2025

A turbulent South China Sea: 5 things that may happen in 2025.

https://ij-reportika.com/south-china-sea-5-things-to-watch-in-2025/

The has become one of the world’s most perilous geopolitical hot spots in recent years, with stepping up the reinforcement of its expansive claims and countries from outside the region getting increasingly involved.

TAIPEI, Taiwan/MANILA – The South China Sea has become one of the world’s most perilous geopolitical hot spots in recent years, with China stepping up the reinforcement of its expansive claims and countries from outside the region getting increasingly involved. Here are five areas to watch in 20...

01/02/2025

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Year in photos: Lens of empathy captures stories of resilience across borders

WASHINGTON — Radio Free Asia photojournalist Gemunu Amarasinghe has had a distinguished career capturing images across Asia. His ability to access intimate moments sheds new light on the stories behind the struggle for freedom and human rights. In the special report, “In Washington, Myanmar demo...

01/01/2025

🌏 Will Xi Jinping Annex Taiwan in 2025?

In his New Year’s speech, Xi Jinping doubled down on his aggressive rhetoric, declaring Taiwan's reunification with China "unstoppable." With escalating military maneuvers and the shadow of authoritarian expansion looming, Taiwan stands as a beacon of resistance.

🇹🇼 How will this clash shape the Indo-Pacific?
🇨🇳 What lessons can we learn from Tibet and Hong Kong?
🌐 Can democracies stand united against Beijing's ambitions?

Explore the full analysis here: https://ij-reportika.com/will-xi-jinping-annex-taiwan-in-2025/
💬 Share your thoughts below—what’s next for Taiwan?

In a chilling New Year’s address for 2025, Chinese President Xi declared that “no one can ever stop” China’s reunification with Taiwan!

01/01/2025

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monk leaves Laos, enters

A Vietnamese Buddhist monk who became an internet sensation earlier this year has crossed from Laos into Thailand on his way to India. Thich Minh Tue, who gained fame in Vietnam after his ascetic lifestyle attracted a following as he traveled by foot across Vietnam, began a pilgrimage to Buddhist si...

12/31/2024

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After 2024 setbacks, junta forces now control less than half of Myanmar

Myanmar’s junta forces now control less than half the country after suffering major battlefield setbacks in 2024 -– including the loss of command headquarters in Shan and Rakhine states, several rebel groups said. In June, the Three Brotherhood Alliance of ethnic armies resumed offensive operati...

12/30/2024

Notebook found on soldier outlines tactics for countering drones A North Korean soldier’s notebook described tactics for shooting down Ukrainian drones, including diagrams and details on how a three-person team should be used to lure and destroy the unmanned devices, the Ukrainian Special Forces said on Telegram.

https://ij-reportika.com/notebook-found-on-north-korean-soldier-outlines-tactics-for-countering-drones/

12/29/2024

PLANE CRASH VIDEO (Graphic)

TAIPEI, – A plane carrying 181 people crashed in a ball of flames as it was attempting to land in , and all but two of those on board are presumed to have been killed, authorities said.

Witnesses said they heard explosions and saw flames in an engine of the as it was trying to land at about 9:07 a.m. in the city of , and authorities were investigating the possibility that its landing gear failed after a bird strike, the Yonhap News Agency reported.


https://ij-reportika.com/almost-all-181-on-board-killed-in-south-korean-plane-crash/

12/29/2024

🚨 Explosive Interview with Sam Cooper

"Canada’s lack of military spending in recent decades—particularly under the current Liberal government—has eroded trust among our allies." : Sam Cooper

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In this exclusive interview, investigative journalist Samdives deep into the geopolitical tensions between and , the role of corruption, and the fight against transnational crime.

Explosive : Sam Cooper of The Bureau shares insights into global corruption, geopolitical conflicts, the fentanyl crisis, and hybrid warfare.

12/27/2024

Global Talent from , and : Will They Build the USA or Prove Hypocrites?

Investigative journalism Reportika's survey highlights varying career aspirations of international students in the USA: (https://ij-reportika.com/how-likely-are-foreign-students-to-stay-in-the-usa/)

✅ Very Likely to Stay:
India: 40% driven by opportunities and success stories.
South Korea: 32% seek tech careers and growth.
China: 11% value advanced tech and MNCs.

🤔 Somewhat Likely:
South Korea: 45% undecided, appreciating convenience and familiarity.
India: 21% exploring global options or returning to India for US-based roles.
China: 13% weighing prospects in the USA, Europe, or Australia.

🏠 Not Likely to Stay:
China: 76% aim to return and contribute to national growth.
India: 39% prefer shaping India's development journey.
South Korea: 23% plan to return to build careers at home.

Complete Survey: https://ij-reportika.com/download/10499/?tmstv=1717829688

After completing the course in the USA, how likely are foreign students to stay in the USA and work towards their career aspirations

12/26/2024

Christians, wary of airstrikes, celebrate in a cave.

Many members of Myanmar’s Christian minority celebrated Christmas in fear this year, worried that the military would unleash airstrikes on them, with some worshippers taking to the safety of a cave deep in the forest for Christmas Eve mass.

Predominantly Buddhist Myanmar has been engulfed in conflict since the military overthrew an elected government in 2021, with fighting particularly heavy in ethnic minority areas where many Christians live and where generations have battled for self-determination.

“Christmas is a very important day for Christians, it’s also important to be safe,” said Ba Nyar, an official in an ethnic minority administration in eastern Myanmar’s Kayah state in an area under the control of anti-junta insurgents.

Many members of Myanmar’s Christian minority celebrated Christmas in fear this year, worried that the military would unleash airstrikes on them, with some worshippers taking to the safety of a cave deep in the forest for Christmas Eve mass. Predominantly Buddhist Myanmar has been engulfed in confl...

12/25/2024

Tensions Rise Between and the

Pakistan rejects U.S. claims labeling its missile program as an "emerging threat."

calls the allegations baseless, emphasizing its focus on national defense and regional stability.

Read the full story here: https://ij-reportika.com/pakistan-rejects-us-concerns-over-missile-program/

Pakistan dismisses U.S. concerns over its missile program, calling them "unfounded" and emphasizing its focus on national defense.

12/23/2024

The Index & Flawed Metrics

The Food Insecurity Experience Scale ( ) used in the GHI asks questions like:
👉 "Did you eat only a few kinds of foods?"
👉 "Did you skip a meal?"
👉 "Were you hungry but did not eat?"

While these self-reported questions reflect experiences, is it enough to measure something as complex as ?

Our investigation also uncovered how limited sample sizes and regional imputation further distort hunger rankings globally.

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12/15/2024

Breaking News from South Korea: The National Assembly has voted to impeach President Yeol following his controversial martial law declaration.

Full story here: https://ij-reportika.com/south-korea-votes-to-impeach-president-yoon-over-failed-martial-law-bid/

The impeachment now heads to the Constitutional Court, which will decide whether to remove him from office. If upheld, this will be 's second presidential impeachment in history.

Protesters and supporters remain divided, while Beijing reacts strongly to accusations of espionage involving nationals.

South Korea’s National Assembly voted on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed bid to impose martial law.

12/15/2024

🌍 The Corruption Perceptions Index: A Flawed Tool

Key Issues:

Reliance on perceptions rather than tangible evidence.

Lack of transparency in private data sources.

Overlooking private sector and systemic corruption.

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Example: 🇨🇳(Rank 76) & Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 (Rank 76) share the same score, yet their corruption dynamics are worlds apart. Similarly, 🇷🇺 (Rank 141) & 🇺🇬 (Rank 141) face vastly different challenges that aren’t reflected in their rankings.

Discover critical flaws in Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International. Learn how it fails to accurately measure corruption.

12/13/2024

https://ij-reportika.com/interview-an-ex-fbi-agent-helps-unravel-the-mysteries-of-a-spy-swap/

A secret deal between the and announced in November allowed Chinese nationals to be freed in exchange for the release of several Americans imprisoned in China.

One of the Chinese nationals who was freed, Xu Yanjun, had been serving a 20-year sentence. He had worked for China’s Ministry of State Security. One of the Americans in China, John Leung, reportedly an FBI informant, had been held in prison for three years.

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12/12/2024

https://ij-reportika.com/myanmar-to-organize-election-in-fewer-than-half-of-townships-parties-say/

is expected to organize an election next year in fewer than half of its 330 townships in the first phase of a staggered vote, with an insurgency by anti-junta forces likely to prevent the polls from opening in large parts of the country.

12/11/2024

A Cambodian reporter who was shot last week while investigating a forest-clearing operation in a wildlife sanctuary has died from his wounds, his wife told us.

A Cambodian reporter who was shot last week while investigating a forest-clearing operation in a wildlife sanctuary has died from his wounds, his wife told us. Chhoeung Chheng, 63, was shot on Dec. 4 as he rode on a motorbike toward the Boeung Per Wildlife Sanctuary in Siem Reap province. He was tak...