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31 Killed in Military Air Strike on Hospital in Myanmar: Escalating Violence Ahead of Controversial Elections
Dec 11, 2025 11:34 pm CST
A devastating military air strike on a hospital in Myanmar's Rakhine state killed 31 people including an infant, highlighting the escalating violence as the ruling junta prepares for contested December elections. The attack on Mrauk-U general hospital comes amid ongoing conflict with the Arakan Army rebels who control most of the region, exacerbating a severe humanitarian crisis.
SpaceX Disables Over 2,500 Starlink Terminals at Myanmar Scam Centers Amid Growing Southeast Asian Cyber Fraud Crisis
Nov 19, 2025 11:39 am CST
SpaceX has terminated service to more than 2,500 Starlink internet devices at Myanmar scam centers following an AFP investigation revealing their widespread use in fraudulent operations. Despite previous crackdowns, these online fraud compounds continue to flourish along Myanmar's poorly regulated borders, with victims worldwide losing up to $37 billion in 2023 alone. Recent military raids on notorious centers like KK Park represent only a fraction of the global cybercrime industry that exploits satellite internet technology and operates with tacit approval from local authorities.