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Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they shot down another US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Marib governorate as American airstrikes pound rebel-held areas. US President Donald Trump warned the Houthis and Iran, declaring the group has been ‘decimated’ and vowing to continue strikes until their regional threats are neutralized.
Search and rescue operations continued on Tuesday (April 1) at the collapsed building site in Bangkok, where 74 people remain missing. With realistic chances of survival diminishing after 72 hours, rescue teams scaled the wreckage, with search dogs on standby to detect any signs of life. Despite the relentless efforts, some relatives have begun to accept the grim reality of the situation. Meanwhile, officials from the K9 Unit and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) hope that bringing their dogs to meet the relatives of the victims will bring them some kind of comfort. A powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 has led to 20 confirmed deaths across Thailand, with 13 of them from the collapse site as of 9:00 am according to officials. Myanmar has reported nearly 2,000 deaths following the devastating March 28 earthquake.
Liberal MP from the Toronto area, Paul Chiang, is stepping down from the federal race just hours after Canadian police announced an investigation into his remarks about Conservative opponent Joe Tay. In January, Chiang stated that people should take Tay to the local Chinese consulate 'to collect a bounty.' Despite this, Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney had ruled out dropping Chiang from the race. Conservative leader and PM candidate Pierre Poilievre said the comments had left Tay 'afraid for his life.'
Inflation in the eurozone slowed to 2.2 percent in March, down from February's 2.3 percent, largely due to lower energy tariffs and service sector prices. The European Central Bank, responding to these economic conditions, recently cut its benchmark deposit rate to 2.5 percent to stimulate growth, though potential US trade tariffs might pose new risks.
A heart-stopping video of two nurses in China's Yunnan province has gone viral. Amid a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, the nurses risked their lives to protect newborns in the maternity ward. As the tremors shook the hospital, they scrambled to prevent the cradles from tipping over, showing incredible courage and dedication.
Senator Cory Booker delivered a marathon all-night speech on the Senate floor, attacking Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The New Jersey Democrat condemned the Trump administration’s ‘recklessness’ and vowed to continue speaking as long as he was ‘physically able.’
Days after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake, Myanmar experienced a powerful 4.7 magnitude aftershock. The death toll from Friday's quake is nearing 3,000, with continued aftershocks and ongoing civil unrest complicating recovery efforts. The rare call for international aid by Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing underscores the crisis's severity.
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyitaw, has killed more than 2,700 people, with many areas severely damaged and survivors facing shortages of essentials. Rescue operations continue amid a humanitarian crisis worsened by civil war. International aid is being pledged, but challenges persist due to ongoing conflict and limited access.
Iran has threatened to launch a preemptive strike on the US-British military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, a key outpost for US bombers. The move is part of Iran's strategy to deter President Trump from military action. Tehran’s military commanders have been instructed to target the base if Trump's threats escalate. The base supports strategic bombers and houses around 4,000 military personnel. Iran has warned that its missiles are ready to target any area from which it could be threatened, including Diego Garcia and Bahrain.
US President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that India will soon drop its tariffs substantially, ahead of the approaching deadline for reciprocal tariffs on April 2. Speaking from the White House Oval Office, Trump assured that the move would align India with other US allies, promising what he termed a “Liberation Day” for American trade. “I heard that India is going to be dropping its tariffs substantially. A lot of countries are going to drop their tariffs,” Trump said. Despite ongoing concerns about potential shifts in US allies toward China, Trump expressed confidence in his strategy, pointing to recent examples like the European Union’s reduction of car tariffs to 2.5%. Trump, who has previously called India a “tariff king” and “tariff abuser,” is looking to make a significant shift in trade relations. Both countries have begun negotiations toward finalising an early trade deal to resolve the ongoing tariff standoff.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Moscow. Yi is on a two day visit to the Russian capital. The leaders are likely to discuss trade, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Swati Thapa of RPP advocates for the return of Nepal's constitutional monarchy and reinstatement as a Hindu state, asserting widespread public support. Despite withdrawing from the coalition government, RPP continues to back peaceful protests, highlighting growing public discontent with the current republic's instability.
Two senior Rastriya Prajatantra Party leaders, Dhawal Shumsher Rana and Rabindra Mishra, face possible treason charges and have had their passports revoked after being implicated in pro-monarchy violence. Compounding the situation, Rana's medical treatment has been disrupted. Accusations against the two leaders pertain to crimes against the state amidst ongoing investigations.
China has launched a massive military drill around Taiwan, deploying 19 warships and over 50 fighter jets in a show of force aimed at Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-Te. Beijing claims these drills are a “stern warning,” accusing Lai of provoking tensions by calling China a "foreign hostile force." In a chilling propaganda video, the PLA depicted Lai as a "parasite" and warned that “independence means war.” The exercises simulate full control of strategic zones, with Taiwan now on high alert. Taipei has condemned the maneuvers as destabilizing and reaffirmed its commitment to self-determination. As tensions rise, experts fear the risk of confrontation is growing, with the Taiwan Strait once again at the brink.
Anna Paulina Luna, Florida GOP representative, announced her resignation from the House Freedom Caucus in a letter to fellow conservatives on Monday, marking a new chapter in her ongoing battle with House GOP leaders and a faction of hard-right members over the issue of proxy voting.
Mandalay (Myanmar) April 01: The streets of Mandalay lay in ruins on March 31, lined with precariously tilted buildings and mountains of rubble, as the city struggled to come to terms with the devastation wrought by a massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar. Rescue teams with excavators and bulldozers, were seen digging through rubble late into the night, in desperate search for survivors trapped beneath the debris.As the rescue efforts unfolded, residents sought safety in open areas, gathering under the shade of trees with their belongings carefully laid out on mats. The death toll in Friday's (March 28) earthquake in Myanmar has reached 2,065 with more than 3,900 injured and over 270 missing, the country's state television channel MRTV said.
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