Disaster in Myanmar: Earthquake Leaves Devastation and Chaos
Disaster Unfolds
A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake. At least 1,600 people have been killed, and 3,400 injured, according to the...
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Garuda Passenger Caught Vaping in Business Class, Triggers Public Outcry -- Jakarta Globe
A business class passenger aboard a Garuda Indonesia flight from Jakarta to Medan was caught vaping in the cabin, sparking public outrage...
Australia's Grocery Sector: A Concentrated Market
Price Gouging Crackdown
In a bid to ease the cost of living, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to outlaw supermarket price gouging with the threat of heavy fines. This move comes ahead of...
US Citizen Faye Hall Released by Taliban Administration
Release Announcement
American citizen Faye Hall was released by the Taliban administration after being detained in Afghanistan last month. In a video posted by President Donald Trump on Truth Social, Hall expressed her...
Eid al-Fitr Celebrations Across Most Arab Countries
Eid al-Fitr to be Celebrated on Sunday
ISTANBUL, March 30 (Bernama-Anadolu) - Muslims across most Arab countries will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, on Sunday.
New Crescent Sightings...
Brazilian President's Visit to Vietnam
Economic Cooperation
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited Vietnam, where he announced significant economic cooperation agreements between the two countries. According to Lula, Vietnam may purchase as many as 50 planes from Embraer, the...
Eid Celebration in Indonesia
Indonesia, the country with the world's largest Muslim majority, is gearing up to celebrate Eid. The announcement was made by Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar, who confirmed that 1 Syawal 1446 Hijri will fall on...
Amsterdam Stabbing: Suspect Identified, Motive Still Unclear
Suspect's Background and Arrest
A 30-year-old Ukrainian national from the eastern Donetsk region has been identified as the suspect in the recent stabbing rampage in central Amsterdam. The man, who had checked into an...
Massive Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Affects China's Ruili City
The homes of 847 households in Ruili City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, which borders Myanmar, were damaged in a massive earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, reported Xinhua. The earthquake has had...
Severe Storms in Texas: Heavy Rain and Flooding Cause Death and Destruction
Introduction
A severe storm system brought heavy rain and flooding to the region near Texas' border with Mexico, resulting in at least four fatalities. The storms, which lasted for...