Myanmar Military Base Loss to Rebels

Myanmar's junta lost communication with senior officers at a major military base near the Chinese border after rebels took control, marking a significant defeat for the ruling generals.

Turkish President Erdogan's plan to invite Syrian dictator Assad

Turkish President Erdogan plans to invite Syrian dictator Assad to mend relations strained by Turkey's support for rebel groups during the Syrian civil war. Erdogan hints at restoring relations to past levels, but Assad wants Turkey to stop supporting opposition groups and withdraw troops from Syria.

Escape from Chaos-Ridden Haiti

Bestselling author Mitch Albom and his group had to flee chaos-ridden Haiti on a helicopter due to violence by armed rebels. They were trapped in Port-au-Prince and eventually escaped to the Dominican Republic with the help of two congressional members.

Attack by Rebels in Burundi

Nine people were killed in an attack by rebels in Burundi, with the government accusing neighboring Rwanda of supporting the armed group. The rebel group RED-Tabara claimed responsibility for the attack, which resulted in casualties among civilians and security officials. Tensions between Burundi and Rwanda have escalated due to these allegations.