Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 01/04/2026

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Jan 04, 2026 01:29 pm What we know about the US attacks on Venezuela After months of threats and pressure tactics, the United States on Saturday bombed Venezuela and toppled authoritarian left-wing leader Nicolas Maduro, who was seized to face trial in New York. read on website

Jan 04, 2026 01:11 pm Myanmar junta says to release over 6,000 prisoners in annual amnesty Myanmar's junta said on Sunday it would release more than 6,000 prisoners as part of an annual amnesty to mark the country's independence day. read on website

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