Eid Al Fitr 2025: These Countries Have Announced March 30 as the First Day of Festivities

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March 30 – Muslims across the world are eagerly preparing for Eid Al Fitr, a sacred and joyous festival that marks the conclusion of Ramadan. As one of the most important Islamic celebrations, Eid Al Fitr is observed after a month of fasting, prayers, and spiritual reflection. The exact date of Eid varies every year … Read more

Syria’s President Sharaa Sparks Hope with New Transitional Government

Syria's leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, during his meeting with Italy's foreign affairs minister in Damascus, Syria, 10 January 2025.

March 29 – Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has taken a significant step in reshaping the country’s political landscape by announcing the formation of a new transitional government. The appointment of 23 ministers marks a pivotal moment in Syria’s shift away from decades of rule under the Assad family. This new government is expected to play … Read more

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 as International Aid Begins Arriving

Rescue personnel work at the site of a building that collapsed, following a strong earthquake, in Bangkok, Thailand, March 29, 2025.

BANGKOK, March 29 – Myanmar is reeling from a devastating earthquake that has left over 1,000 people dead, with rescue efforts intensifying as foreign aid teams arrive to assist. The disaster, which struck on Friday, has caused widespread destruction, leveling infrastructure and worsening the challenges faced by a country already struggling due to ongoing conflict. … Read more

Musk’s AI Firm xAI Acquires X in $33 Billion Deal, Strengthening AI Integration

Elon Musk sells social media platform, X to his AI startup for $33 billion

March 28 – Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has officially acquired X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, in a strategic deal that values the platform at $33 billion. This acquisition is expected to further integrate AI-driven advancements within X while also allowing xAI’s value to be shared with its co-investors. A Move … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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