European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned US President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs, calling them a “major blow to the world economy.” Speaking in Uzbekistan, she warned of rising costs for consumers and businesses while signaling possible EU countermeasures if negotiations with Washington fail. The EU is preparing tariffs on up to €26 […]
The death toll from the 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude earthquakes in Myanmar has risen to 3,085, with 4,715 injured and 341 still missing. The UN reports over 28 million people affected. Amid ongoing conflict, armed groups and the military have declared a temporary ceasefire until April 22 to aid rescue efforts.
US President Donald Trump unveiled a new economic doctrine, imposing a 25% tariff on foreign-made automobiles and additional tariffs on various countries, including China (34%), the EU (20%), and Japan (24%). Calling past trade policies “unilateral surrender,” he vowed to revive US manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports, citing national security concerns. Trump warned foreign […]
Students at Columbia University staged a sit-in protest against the detention of pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil by US immigration officials. Protesters chained themselves together on campus, demanding his release and criticizing US policies. Security forces removed them, but the demonstration continued outside the university.
Israel launched airstrikes on Hama and Homs after targeting Damascus. Syrian media reported that the attacks hit a military airport in Hama and the T-4 Air Base in Homs. Earlier, Israeli forces struck a research facility in Damascus. No casualties or damage assessments have been reported yet.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that allies have committed over €20 billion in security aid to Ukraine for 2025. Speaking ahead of the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Brussels, Rutte reaffirmed continued support for Ukraine and highlighted ongoing coordination efforts from NATO’s Wiesbaden command. Rutte warned that Russia remains a threat, citing its ties […]
The Turkish search and rescue team GEA has rescued two people from the rubble in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyidaw, on the fifth day of the earthquakes. The team pulled a survivor from the collapsed Aye Chan Thar Hotel less than 24 hours after saving a 26-year-old hotel employee. The 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude earthquakes on […]
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a €25 billion defense investment by 2036, calling it the most significant transformation in the country’s military history. The plan includes advanced defense technologies, drone systems, cyber capabilities, and stronger participation from the Greek defense industry. Mitsotakis stressed that these investments are essential for national sovereignty and security, citing […]
A strike by cleaners in Birmingham, England, has left 17,000 tons of garbage piling up on the streets. The city council launched an emergency plan to deploy 35 additional vehicles and seek support from neighboring municipalities and the government. Mayor John Cotton stated that striking workers were blocking waste collection vehicles, making cleanup efforts difficult. […]
A 26-year-old man was pulled alive from the rubble of a hotel in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyidaw, five days after the 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude earthquakes. The rescue was carried out by Myanmar’s fire department and a Turkish search and rescue team. The earthquakes have caused widespread destruction, with the death toll rising to 2,886 and […]