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Deadly anthrax bacteria is dwelling in soil in 43 states... as scientist warns disturbing it could lead to 'aggressive' outbreak Most Americans assume they will never be exposed to anthrax. [1]

Shubham Dwivedi is an affiliate researcher at Science, Technology, and International Affairs (STIA); Georgetown University. Ambuj Sahu is a PhD candidate at Indiana University. [2]

Soon Cheong Poon is a PhD candidate at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS). Guanie Lim is an Associate Professor at GRIPS. [3]

This article was written with support from the Pulitzer Center. On July 17 last year, an American businessman named Adam Castillo visited the White House. Speaking to advisors of Vice President J.D. [4]

Burma’s challenges lie beyond the attainment of a civilian-led government, said researchers at the 12th International Burma Studies Conference at Northern Illinois University (NIU) over the weekend. [5]

Diabetes and dementia: The surprising link revealed by new research - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear. [6]

The Democrat Party unveiled its three prime ministerial candidates today ahead of the registration of election candidacy, which begins tomorrow. [7]

One morning in October I met with a leader of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan who I have known since he was a cabinet minister in the then Democratic Party government more than 20 years ago. [8]

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[1] MM dailymail.co.uk · 2026-03-26 · 50% match

Deadly anthrax bacteria is dwelling in soil in 43 states... as scientist warns disturbing it could lead to 'aggressive' outbreak

Deadly anthrax bacteria is dwelling in soil in 43 states... as scientist warns disturbing it could lead to 'aggressive' outbreak Most Americans assume they will never be exposed to anthrax.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-09-03 · 71% match

The Quad can break China's mineral stranglehold

Shubham Dwivedi is an affiliate researcher at Science, Technology, and International Affairs (STIA); Georgetown University. Ambuj Sahu is a PhD candidate at Indiana University.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-08-08 · 71% match

New 'flying geese' are coming to Southeast Asia with capital and waste

Soon Cheong Poon is a PhD candidate at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS). Guanie Lim is an Associate Professor at GRIPS.

[4] TH mekongeye.com · 2026-03-09 · 40% match

‘Not for sale’: Rare earths pitch ignites debate over US-Myanmar engagement

This article was written with support from the Pulitzer Center. On July 17 last year, an American businessman named Adam Castillo visited the White House. Speaking to advisors of Vice President J.D.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-10-11 · 71% match

Burma Studies Conference Highlights Limits to Democratic Change

Burma’s challenges lie beyond the attainment of a civilian-led government, said researchers at the 12th International Burma Studies Conference at Northern Illinois University (NIU) over the weekend.

[6] MM independent.co.uk · 2025-09-13 · 40% match

Diabetes and dementia: The surprising link revealed by new research

Diabetes and dementia: The surprising link revealed by new research - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear.

[7] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2025-12-26 · 35% match

Abhisit, Korn, and Karndee announced as Democrat PM candidates

The Democrat Party unveiled its three prime ministerial candidates today ahead of the registration of election candidacy, which begins tomorrow.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-10-30 · 32% match

Looking to the future after a 60-year journey: Gerald Curtis (30)

One morning in October I met with a leader of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan who I have known since he was a cabinet minister in the then Democratic Party government more than 20 years ago.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-05-06 · 31% match

The rise of the middle powers

Richard Heydarian is a senior lecturer at the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines and author of "The Indo-Pacific: Trump, China and the New Struggle for Global Mastery." Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Philippine President Fer

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-06-09 · 40% match

YCDC Welcomes New Members to Executive Board

RANGOON — Since the beginning of June, new faces have been seen on the executive board of the Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC).

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