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Myanmar hit by 5.1-magnitude aftershock following Friday’s earthquake

Myanmar hit by 5.1-magnitude aftershock following Friday’s earthquake. A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit near Myanmar’s second-largest city on Sunday, the latest in a string of aftershocks following Friday’s devastating temblor. People in the streets of Mandalay screamed as the aftershock – which was recorded by the United States Geological Survey – hit. Emergency rescue teams have […]

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US vice president urges Greenland to cut ties with Denmark, citing security concerns

US vice president urges Greenland to cut ties with Denmark, citing security concerns. JD Vance claims Denmark fails to invest in island’s defense, saying Washington will respect Greenlandic sovereignty, in continuing push to acquire island. Continuing the controversial US push to acquire Greenland, Vice President JD Vance has called on the island to cut off

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Saudi Arabia welcomes formation of new Syrian government, looks forward to cooperation

Saudi Arabia welcomes formation of new Syrian government, looks forward to cooperation. Saudi Foreign Ministry expresses hope for mutual cooperation and strengthens ties with Syria. Saudi Arabia on Sunday welcomed the announcement of the new Syrian government and expressed its desire for cooperation with the newly formed cabinet. In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry

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In pictures: Eidul Fitr celebrations in various parts of the world

In pictures: Eidul Fitr celebrations in various parts of the world. Muslims in several countries are celebrating Eidul Fitr — one of Islam’s most significant holidays, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramazan and is typically celebrated by feasting and gift-giving — on Sunday. Among other notable personalities, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio

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120,000 perform Eid prayers at Al-Aqsa as West Bank mosques rally for Gaza.

120,000 perform Eid prayers at Al-Aqsa as West Bank mosques rally for Gaza. Around 120,000 worshippers gathered at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday morning to perform Eid al-Fitr prayers, according to the Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem, amid tight Israeli restrictions and growing calls across the occupied West Bank for solidarity with Gaza. Despite the heavy presence of Israeli

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MOD highlights strategic value of UK space launch facilities

MOD highlights strategic value of UK space launch facilities. The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it continues to assess the strategic and economic benefits of developing a domestic space launch capability, citing both national and NATO priorities in the evolving space domain. In a written question to the Secretary of State for Defence, James

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Myanmar’s Civilian NUG Announces Military Pause for Quake Response.

Myanmar’s Civilian NUG Announces Military Pause for Quake Response. Myanmar’s civilian National Unity Government (NUG) has announced a temporary halt to offensive military operations in areas affected by the devastating 7.7-magnitude quake that struck northwest of Sagaing on Friday, in order to allow for humanitarian relief and rescue efforts. The disaster caused widespread destruction and

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Museveni to meet Bamasaaba cultural leaders at Munyonyo Summit

The Bamasaaba community in the diaspora is pressing to meet President Yoweri Museveni over the issue of Bugisu University, which has stalled for a while. Steven Masiga, the spokesperson for the Bamasaaba Cultural Institution, says that of all the major regions of Uganda—Buganda, Busoga, Acholi, Ankole, Teso, Bunyoro, and Bukedi—it is only Bugisu region without

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI SECURES MEGA OIL REFINERY DEAL WITH UAE INVESTORS

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI SECURES MEGA OIL REFINERY DEAL WITH UAE INVESTORS On Saturday, 29th March 2025, Uganda signed a historic oil refinery agreement with Alpha MBM Investments LLC, a UAE-based firm, paving the way for the construction of a 60,000-barrel-per-day crude oil refinery in Kabaale, Hoima District. The deal, witnessed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, at

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Hundreds of thousands join Istanbul Protest – DW

Hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered in Istanbul for a mass rally called by Turkey’s Main Opposition Republican Party (CHP) against the arrest of the city’s mayor and top figure Ekrem Imamoglu. The March 19 arrest of IMOGLU on corruption charges sparked one of the largest street demonstrations against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan . The opposition figure is believed to be the only

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