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Powerful Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Killing Over 140 and Leaving Widespread Devastation

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People ride motorcycles past a damaged building after a strong earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 28.

BANGKOK, March 28 – A catastrophic earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, leaving more than 140 people dead and causing widespread destruction. The 7.7 magnitude quake, which hit around midday, devastated buildings, roads, and infrastructure, with Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city, suffering the most severe impact. The powerful tremor was followed by a series of aftershocks, … Read more

Trump Imposes 25% Auto Tariffs, Sparking Global Backlash

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Trump auto tariffs: President slaps 25% duties on car imports to US

WASHINGTON/TOKYO/BERLIN, March 27 – The latest decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a 25% tariff on imported vehicles has triggered strong reactions from global leaders, intensifying tensions in an already fragile international trade environment. The move, set to take effect on April 3, is aimed at addressing the widening U.S. trade deficit, but … Read more

Shocking Crackdown: Trump Administration Detains Turkish Student at Tufts, Revokes Visa

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In this image taken from security camera video, Rumeysa Ozturk, a 30-year-old doctoral student at Tufts University, is detained by Department of Homeland Security agents on a street in Sommerville, Mass., Tuesday, March 26, 2025.

BOSTON, March 26 – In a move that has sparked outrage among civil rights advocates and student groups, U.S. immigration authorities detained a Turkish doctoral student from Tufts University in Massachusetts, revoking her student visa. The arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Fulbright Scholar, has drawn attention as a possible crackdown on foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian … Read more

Russia, Ukraine Reach Sea and Energy Truce as U.S. Pushes for Sanctions Relief

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The United States reached deals on Tuesday with Ukraine and Russia on a truce in the Black Sea and a pause in attacks on energy facilities, with Washington also pledging to push for the lifting of some financial sanctions against Moscow.

Washington/Moscow/Kyiv, March 25 – The United States has brokered agreements between Russia and Ukraine to temporarily halt military operations at sea and refrain from attacking energy infrastructure. As part of the deal, Washington has pledged to advocate for easing specific sanctions on Russia, marking a significant diplomatic shift under President Donald Trump’s administration. These agreements … Read more

Trump Says If Any Country Buying Venezuelan Oil, It Will Face a 25% Tariff

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Trump says any country buying Venezuelan oil will face a 25% tariff

WASHINGTON/HOUSTON, March 24 – President Donald Trump has declared a new trade policy targeting Venezuela, stating that any country purchasing oil or gas from the South American nation will face a 25% tariff when engaging in trade with the United States. The announcement, made on Monday via Truth Social, is part of Trump’s broader strategy … Read more

Turkey Jails Istanbul Mayor Before Trial, Triggering Explosive Opposition Backlash

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People take part in a protest on the day Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed as part of a corruption investigation, near Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality building, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 23, 2025.

ISTANBUL, March 23 — In a move that has ignited political turmoil and public outrage, a Turkish court has ordered the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu ahead of his trial on corruption-related charges. The decision has led to one of the largest waves of protests seen in the country in over a decade, as … Read more

Global Flight Chaos as Massive Fire Forces Heathrow Airport Shutdown

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Heathrow Airport closed for at least 24 hours after substation fire

LONDON, March 21 – A massive fire at a power substation near Heathrow Airport plunged Europe’s busiest air hub into darkness, forcing its complete shutdown and stranding thousands of passengers worldwide. The unexpected closure on Friday has triggered a ripple effect, disrupting international flight schedules and leaving airlines scrambling to rework their operations. Flames and … Read more

American Citizen Freed After Over Two Years in Taliban Custody Amid Diplomatic Efforts

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US citizen George Glezmann (C) with US official Adam Boehler (C-L), former US envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad (C-R) and Qatari diplomats in Kabul, before heading for Doha

DOHA/KABUL, March 20 – After more than two years in captivity, an American citizen, George Glezmann, has been released by the Taliban. His freedom follows diplomatic negotiations facilitated by Qatar, with U.S. officials confirming his safe return. Glezmann, an airline mechanic from Atlanta, was detained in December 2022 while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist. … Read more