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29 Mar

Foreign Aid Arrives in Myanmar as Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBangkok collapse, foreign aid, Myanmar earthquake, rescue teams

Yangon, March 29, 2025 – International rescue teams began arriving in Myanmar on Saturday to assist in the search for survivors after a devastating earthquake claimed more than 1,000 lives. The 7.7-magnitude quake has crippled infrastructure in the conflict-ridden Southeast Asian nation.Myanmar's military government confirmed 1,002 fatalities on Saturday, a sharp rise from initial reports of 144. The disaster also impacted neighboring Thailand, where nine people died, and a partially constructed skyscraper in Bangkok collapsed, trapping at least 30 people under debris. Authorities reported 49 individuals missing.The U.S. Geological Service estimated that Myanmar’s death toll could exceed 10,000, with economic…

28 Mar

Myanmar Earthquake Disaster: 144 Dead, Hundreds Injured as Tremors Shake Asia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsMyanmar disaster, Myanmar earthquake, Sagaing earthquake

Myanmar, March 28, 2025: A series of six devastating earthquakes, including one of 7.7 magnitude, struck central Myanmar on Friday at 12:50 PM local time, killing at least 144 people and injuring 732, according to state-run broadcaster MRTV.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the epicenters were northwest of Sagaing city, with depths ranging from 10 to 30 km. In response, Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing has declared an emergency and appealed for international aid.Casualties and Damage in MyanmarRescue workers are struggling to cope as the death toll rises. In Naypyidaw, at least 20 people have died in a…

27 Mar

Putin to Visit India Soon, Says Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNarendra Modi, Russia-India relations, Vladimir Putin India visit

New Delhi, March 27, 2025: Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India, and preparations for the visit are underway, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed on Thursday.In a video address at the “Russia and India: Toward a New Bilateral Agenda” conference hosted by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), Lavrov said, "Arrangements are currently being made for Putin to visit India." The state-run TASS news agency also quoted him as saying that the visit is in the works, though no dates have been announced.Lavrov pointed out that Prime Minister Modi's first foreign visit…

26 Mar

Laura Loomer Suggests ‘China Link’ in Signal Chat Leak, Offers No Proof

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAlex Wong, Laura Loomer, Signal chat leak, Trump administration

Washington, March 26, 2025 – Right-wing commentator Laura Loomer has stirred controversy by suggesting a potential “China link” in the recent Signal chat leak involving the Trump administration. However, she did not provide any concrete evidence to support her claims.Loomer pointed to principal deputy national security advisor Alex Wong’s wife, Candice Chiu Wong, claiming her family ties to Hong Kong could be significant. She noted that Chiu Wong’s parents worked in Hong Kong, and that she previously served as a U.S. Attorney under both Obama and Biden, including work on prosecuting January 6 rioters.Her social media post came after The…

25 Mar

US Mediates Partial Ceasefire Talks as Ukraine and Russia Continue Attacks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBlack Sea Conflict, Ceasefire Talks, Ukraine-Russia War, US Mediation

National Times Bureau, March 25, 2025: US negotiators pushed for a 30-day partial ceasefire in Ukraine, holding talks with Russian representatives in Riyadh on Monday, a day after separate discussions with Kyiv’s team. Despite an agreement "in principle" last week, hostilities persist as both sides continue drone and missile strikes.Ceasefire Disputes and Nuclear Plant ProposalA key dispute is over which targets should be off-limits. The US insists on protecting energy and infrastructure, while Russia limits it to energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks additional safeguards for railways and ports.Former US President Donald Trump, overseeing the negotiations, proposed the US…

24 Mar

South Korea’s Constitutional Court Overturns PM Han Duck-soo’s Impeachment

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsConstitutional Court, Han Duck-soo, impeachment, South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol

National Times Bureau, March 24, 2025: South Korea’s Constitutional Court has reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, overturning his impeachment while the court has yet to decide on the separate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.Han’s reinstatement does not necessarily indicate the fate of Yoon, as Han played no role in the controversial martial law declaration that led to Yoon’s impeachment. However, the ruling is expected to energize Yoon’s supporters and escalate political tensions with the opposition.Yoon was impeached by the opposition-controlled National Assembly after imposing martial law on December 3, which triggered a massive political crisis. Han, who became acting…

23 Mar

Pope Francis to Be Discharged After Month-Long Hospital Stay for Pneumonia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDouble Pneumonia Recovery, Health Update, Pope Francis, Vatican news

Vatican City, March 23, 2025 – Pope Francis will be discharged on Sunday from Gemelli Hospital, where he has spent over a month receiving treatment for double pneumonia, according to Sergio Alfieri, the head of his medical team.Alfieri confirmed that the 88-year-old pontiff is in a stable clinical condition but will need to continue partial drug therapy and undergo a two-month recovery period. Despite his hospitalization since February 14, the Pope is expected to make his first public appearance on Sunday, greeting well-wishers from the hospital's balcony before returning to Casa Santa Marta, his residence since 2013.The Vatican press office…

22 Mar

Twitter’s Iconic Bird Logo Sells for Nearly $35,000 at Auction

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsElon Musk, RR Auction, Twitter bird logo, X rebranding

San Francisco, March 22, 2025 – Twitter’s famous blue bird logo, removed from its former San Francisco headquarters after Elon Musk rebranded the platform as X, has been sold for $34,375 at an auction.Boston-based RR Auction, known for selling rare collectibles, confirmed the sale of the 254 kg, 12-foot by 9-foot sign but did not disclose the buyer’s identity.This isn't the first time Musk has auctioned off memorabilia from the old Twitter. Previously, he sold office furniture, kitchen equipment, and various signs from the company’s past.Other high-profile tech collectibles also fetched impressive prices in the auction. An Apple-1 computer with…

21 Mar

Israel Eliminates Senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad Figures Amid Renewed Conflict in Gaza

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCeasefire, Gaza, Hamas, IDF, Israel, Netanyahu

Tel Aviv, March 21, 2025 – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) confirmed on Thursday the elimination of three senior operatives from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.Rashid Jahjouh, head of Hamas’s General Security Apparatus, was killed alongside Ayman Atsila, who led Hamas’s security operations in Khan Yunis. Their department played a crucial role in safeguarding Hamas leadership, eliminating suspected collaborators, and gathering intelligence for terrorist activities against Israel. Jahjouh was also responsible for Hamas propaganda efforts.In a separate operation, Israeli forces killed Ismail Abd al-Aal, a key figure in Islamic Jihad’s weapons smuggling network. He…

21 Mar

Trump Signals Limits to Musk’s Role in US Strategic Affairs Over Business Interests in China

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChina, Elon Musk, National Security, Trump, U.S. Government

Washington, March 21, 2025 – President Donald Trump hinted at limits to Elon Musk’s involvement in U.S. government strategic matters, citing Musk’s business interests in China as a potential conflict of interest. During an Oval Office meeting on the development of a new fighter jet, Trump addressed reports suggesting that Musk would be briefed on U.S. military strategies, particularly regarding China.Trump, acknowledging Musk’s business dealings in China—where the billionaire operates manufacturing facilities for his Tesla vehicles—indicated that such ties could make Musk susceptible to Chinese influence. “Elon has businesses in China,” Trump remarked, “and he would be susceptible, perhaps, to…