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· Bryan Ke
Bear Rescued By Monks in Myanmar Has Operation to Remove 7 Pounds of Tongue
Nyan htoo, a bear rescued by monks in Myanmar, is now recovering after going through a 4-hour operation to remove 3 kilograms (around 7 pounds) of his tongue due to a mysterious illness, according to the veterinarians who operated on him. Nyan htoo — meaning “bright” — and his…
· Carl Samson
Horrific Stories of Rape and Murder Leak Out of the Rohingya Ethnic Cleansing in Myanmar
“I can’t explain how it hurts to no longer hear my son call me ‘ma.’” These are the heartbreaking words of Rajuma, who watched her helpless baby get thrown into a fire.
· Kyle Encina
Bodies of Children From the Rohingya Genocide in Myanmar Are Washing Up on Bangladesh’s Shores
Shocking footage shows distressed civilians picking up multiple lifeless bodies of infants and toddlers, believed to be Rohingya genocide victims from Myanmar, washed ashore in Bangladesh. Nearly 300,000 Rohingya villagers have crossed the Naf River into Bangladesh since August,…
· Ryan General
Myanmar’s ‘First-Ever HD Porn Film’ Sparks Immediate Government Criminal Investigation
A day after the trailer for Myanmar’s first HD porn film was uploaded on social media, the authorities in the Buddhist-majority country immediately launched an investigation. “Myanmar police are now in the process of investigating to take action, especially the crime…
· King Malleta
Man in Myanmar Faces 3 Years in Jail After Calling His Mom a ‘Prostitute’ on Facebook
A mother in Myanmar gave her son a serious lesson when she decided to sue him after he called her a prostitute. Police recently arrested a 21-year-old male named Wana Oo after his mom, Tin Tin Hla, decided to sue him over a Facebook post. According to Yahoo, the dispute happened…
· Ryan General
U.N. Reveals Shocking Details of Mass Murder and Rape of Muslim Group in Myanmar
Myanmar’s military forces have been waging a brutal crackdown against a particular Muslim group in the country’s Rakhine State, a new U.N. report revealed on Friday. Burmese army and Border Guard Police were reportedly involved in extrajudicial killings, widespread rapes,…
· Editorial Staff
Father Posts Heartbreaking Photo of Dead Son to Highlight Myanmar’s Rohingya Crisis
A photo of Zafor Alam’s dead 16-month-old son lying face down in the dirt after attempting to escape Myanmar has gone viral in an effort to raise awareness around the Rohingya refugee crisis. The Rohingya people claimed they have been persecuted by the Myanmar military and many…
· King Malleta
Myanmar Could Soon Put Men in Jail if They Don’t Marry the Women They Get Pregnant
A new law being considered in Myanmar may put men behind bars if they refuse to marry a woman they got pregnant. According to AsiaOne, a senior official announced that the government is drafting a new law that will punish men who refuse to marry a woman after impregnating her.…
· Ryan General
Anti-Muslim Monks in Myanmar Really Like Donald Trump For Some Reason
Prominent Muslim-haters in Myanmar have expressed their love and support for Donald Trump following his recent victory in the United States presidential election. Monk Ashin Wirathu, who is known for his hate-laden speeches against Muslims, has recently posted a four-line poem…
· Editorial Staff
Asian Martial Arts Heroes That Will Change MMA in the United States
Mixed martial arts is an immensely popular sport on a global scale. Just like professional basketball, football, and soccer, it’s a mainstream sport with fans from all demographics. It’s one of the fastest rising sports today. According to various studies, the mixed martial arts…
· Editorial Staff
6 Perfect Actors and Actresses That Could Play MMA Legends In Biopics
Athletes and their journeys to success are often great subjects for biopics. Sometimes the toughest part of bringing these stories to the screen is casting the right person in the lead role. Casting experts around the world, rest easy. Your job has been done for six of the most…
· Editorial Staff
Top 5 Asian MMA Stars With the Most Unique Nicknames
The world of martial arts can be a bit redundant when it comes to nicknames. However, there are a few prominent figures in the combat sports world whose nicknames are distinct, and just plain cool. The following five stars have unique monikers in martial arts: Martin “The…
· Editorial Staff
MMA Champ Brandon Vera Met With The Rock to Talk About Fighting in New ‘Fast and Furious’ Film
Filipino-American mixed martial arts star Brandon “The Truth” Vera was in Hollywood recently to talk to action superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson about his upcoming film, “Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.” When two supreme athletes collide, however, naturally, the…
· Carl Samson
Disturbing Photos of Elephant Abuse Warn Tourists in Thailand Not to Ride Elephants
Tourists planning to ride elephants in Thailand are being urged to think again as photos of the alleged abuse towards the animals have gone viral on Twitter this week. While the Thai government discourages elephant rides, these attractions reportedly persist in some tourist…
· Editorial Staff
The Top 5 Asian Americans Dominating Mixed Martial Arts Right Now
When you think of mixed martial arts, you think of guys like Conor McGregor, or Jon Jones. But did you know that Asia is also well-represented in the world of MMA? There are actually a plethora of Asian-American superstars. Here are the five top Asian-American athletes who are…
· Jin Hyun
Burmese Doctor Loses Medical License for Posting ‘Sexy’ Photos on Instagram
A 29-year-old Burmese doctor, Nang Mwe San, was stripped of her medical license after sharing racy photos of herself on her Facebook and Instagram accounts. San became a physician at the age of 22 but reportedly always dreamt of becoming a “sexy model.” After years of working…
· Ryan General
Exhausted Baby Elephant Collapses Next to Mom Giving Rides to Tourists in 104 Degree Heat
A heart-wrenching video of a baby elephant collapsing out of exhaustion in eastern Thailand has angered many animal-lovers online. Believed to be around a year old, the elephant calf was tied to its mother which was giving rides to tourists as temperatures reached 104°F near…
· Ryan General
Hundreds of Young Pakistani Christian Girls are Being Sold to China as Child Brides
Sex traffickers targeting impoverished Christian communities in Pakistan have reportedly sold hundreds of young girls to China as brides. Christians, who make up only 2.6 % of the population in Pakistan, have become easy prey for the massive operation due to the help of pastors.
· Ranier Maningding
Why MMA Champ Aung La ‘The Burmese Python’ Nsang Says He’s Just A ‘Regular Guy’
If you visit the Kachin National Manau Park in Myitkyina, Myanmar you’ll find a statue of a man holding two championship belts. The people of Myanmar visit the statue for inspiration and hope, but on special occasions, they get to see him in person. That’s because the man…
· Ryan General
Thai Mom With Dementia Leaves House to See Son Nearby, Walks 400 Miles to China
Eight months ago, a 59-year-old Thai woman with dementia left her house to see her son who lived nearby, but ended up walking 400 miles to China. The woman, identified as Kaeomanee Arjaw, belongs to the ethnic Akha hill tribe. She lives in Chiang Rai, which is situated in the…