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Myanmar official questions effectiveness of Rohingya conference without Myanmar

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Muslims pray in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

YANGON ? PanOrient News
An official from Myanmar has downplayed the Rohingya conference being planned for New York, questioning its effectiveness without the participation of his country.

“Oddly enough, Myanmar has not been invited to participate in the September discussions at the United Nations in New York,” the official told PanOrient News, suggesting that Myanmar had been deliberately left out. “Realistically, without Myanmar the issue cannot be solved but rather will create mo...

Japanese group protests Israeli involvement in cybersecurityevent in Japan

Sunday, August 24, 2025

PanOrient News

TOKYO: A Japanese pro-Palestine protest group is organizing opposition to Israel’s involvement in CyberTech Tokyo 2025, an event endorsed by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) that covers technological innovations and solutions to combat threats within the global cyber arena.

BDS Bulletin Japan notes that Cybertech Tokyo 2025, which takes place on September 4, is sponsored by the governments of Japan and Israel, “and will feature many Israeli gover...

Sarwar Pedawi on building inclusive growth in the Middle East

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Dr. Sarwar Pedawi (ANJ)

PanOrient News

DUBAI: With the Middle East’s young population presenting what he calls “a historic opportunity for growth if harnessed wisely,” Dr. Sarwar Pedawi, Founder and Chairman of NorthLight Holding, says technology, inclusivity, and strategic investment can bridge divides.

Dr. Sarwar Pedawi reflected on his journey from launching businesses in a market with little infrastructure to leading a diversified group focused on telecommunications, sustainability and community develop...

Polisario to attend TICAD in Yokohama despite designations as ‘terrorist group’

Sunday, August 3, 2025

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PanOrient News
By Fadwa Garcia
TOKYO-DAMASCUS-WASHINGTON: Japan will host the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) this August, where African leaders will discuss economic, social, peace and stability issues. Japan’s Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi announced that the conference will feature participation from both public and private sectors, with nearly 200 events organized by companies and NGOs. TICAD9 aims to leverage artificial intelligence and advanced technolog...

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