Myanmar denies UN “claims” its military bombed a hospital

Friday, December 12, 2025

Areal view of Rakhine State

PanOrient News

YANGON- Friday 12 December. 2025: Myanmar officials denied a UN report that criticized the military for carrying out airstrikes in Rakhine State on December 10th, hitting the main hospital in Mrauk-U Township. The report said at least 30 civilians were killed and over 70 others were injured, including patients, caregivers, and medical staff.

The report quoted the World Health Organization as saying that this is the 67th verified attack this year.

“Regarding the Mrauk-...

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...

Turkish defense companies eye Japanese market

Monday, June 9, 2025

PanOrient News

TOKYO: Turkish defense companies such as Otokar and Nurol Makina are eyeing the Japanese market as Japan increases its defense budget.

Global land systems manufacturer Otokar participated in DSEI (Defense and Security Equipment International) Japan 2025 in Chiba between May 21-23 and exhibited armored vehicles COBRA II, equipped with the KESK?N Turret and ARMA 8x8, equipped with the 30 mm MIZRAK Turret at its stand.

Sedef Vehbi, Otokar’s Military Cluster Head, said: ...

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