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The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which vanished nearly 11 years ago with 239 people aboard, continues to perplex investigators. The Boeing 777, en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, lost contact shortly after takeoff on March 8, 2014, with its last transmission occurring about 40 minutes into the flight. Despite extensive underwater searches covering vast areas of the southern Indian Ocean, no significant wreckage has been found, although three wing fragments have been confirmed as belonging to the aircraft. A 2018 report suggested the plane's controls were likely manipulated to divert it off course, but the identities of those responsible remain unknown. In December 2023, Malaysia's transport minister announced plans to resume the search, with Ocean Infinity set to explore a new area for wreckage, pending final contract approval. The search is expected to take place between January and April. 
Published: Feb 26 2025, 5 pmeznews.inIran's stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity, close to weapons-grade levels, has surged significantly since December, according to two reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This increase, which rose by 92.5 kg to a total of 274.8 kg, raises concerns among Western powers, who argue there is no civilian justification for such high enrichment. The IAEA noted that this amount is theoretically sufficient for six nuclear bombs if further enriched. Despite this alarming escalation, the agency reported a lack of progress in resolving outstanding issues, including the unexplained presence of uranium at undeclared sites. The reports highlight a diplomatic impasse, as Iran maintains it has declared all relevant nuclear materials, contradicting the IAEA's assessments. Following the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal under President Trump, European nations are now exploring options to either negotiate new limits or re-impose sanctions on Iran.
Published: Feb 26 2025, 10 pmeznews.inUS President Donald Trump held his first Cabinet meeting since returning to office last month, with billionaire adviser Elon Musk in attendance. Musk, who has no formal ministerial role but is designated a "special government employee" and "senior adviser to the president," leads the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His influence comes amid turmoil within DOGE, as one-third of its staff resigned in protest following Musk's directive to the federal workforce, demanding justification for their roles or facing termination. In response, many government departments advised employees to disregard Musk's email or minimize its implications. Since Trump's inauguration, the administration has seen thousands of primarily probationary employees—those recently hired or promoted—terminated, raising concerns about the impact of Musk's aggressive management style on federal operations.
Published: Feb 26 2025, 10 pmeznews.inUS President Donald Trump has announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Washington on Friday, confirming the meeting during his first cabinet session. The visit comes as discussions progress regarding a potential deal that would grant the United States access to valuable mineral resources in Ukraine. Trump's statement highlights the importance of this diplomatic engagement, indicating a focus on strengthening ties between the two nations amid ongoing negotiations. The meeting is expected to address not only the mineral deal but also broader issues affecting US-Ukrainian relations. This visit marks a significant moment in the bilateral relationship, underscoring the strategic interests of both countries.
Published: Feb 26 2025, 10 pmeznews.inBangladesh Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has expressed grave concerns over the nation's deteriorating law and order, attributing the crisis to ongoing political turmoil and societal infighting. Speaking at an armed forces event, he noted that the current state of anarchy is a self-inflicted issue, with citizens increasingly engaged in mutual vilification. He criticized the inefficiency and fear within the police force, emphasizing that the military now bears greater responsibility for maintaining order. General Zaman warned that continued societal conflict threatens the country's sovereignty and urged for national unity. He highlighted the risks to recent political gains following the student-led revolution that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Amid rising violence, the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, is working towards elections anticipated in late 2025 or early 2026, despite recent resignations from key figures like telecom minister Nahid Islam.
Published: Feb 26 2025, 9 pmeznews.inMunich Re, the German reinsurance giant, announced on Wednesday that the recent wildfires in Los Angeles are projected to be the costliest in the history of the insurance industry, with estimated loss claims reaching around 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion). The company, which insures other insurers, acknowledged a high degree of uncertainty in these estimates due to the complexity of the losses. The fires, which raged for three weeks, devastated areas including Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Altadena, forcing thousands to evacuate. Private firm AccuWeather has estimated total damages could range between $250 billion and $275 billion. Despite these challenges, Munich Re reported a net profit of 5.7 billion euros for 2024 and anticipates a rise to six billion euros in 2025, asserting its preparedness to absorb costs from such natural disasters.
Published: Feb 26 2025, 9 pmeznews.inApple's iPhone dictation feature has come under scrutiny due to a peculiar bug that causes the word "Trump" to appear when users dictate "racist." This glitch, which has ignited controversy on social media, has led to accusations of political bias against Big Tech from conservative circles. Apple attributed the issue to its speech recognition models, which can misinterpret words with phonetic similarities before self-correcting. However, experts, including Peter Bell from the University of Edinburgh, express skepticism, suggesting that the words are not phonetically close enough for such errors to occur naturally, indicating possible tampering with the software. A former Apple employee described the situation as resembling a "serious prank." This incident underscores the ongoing challenges related to AI accuracy as companies increasingly depend on artificial intelligence for their functionalities. Meanwhile, Apple announced a $500 billion investment in the US, which includes the establishment of a new data center in Texas.
Published: Feb 26 2025, 8 pmeznews.inA White House official has expressed skepticism regarding the potential invitation for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to meet with President Donald Trump, citing Zelensky's recent comments indicating that a minerals deal between the two nations is not finalized. The official noted that if Zelensky believes the agreement is still in the preliminary stages, it would be illogical to extend an invitation, which would imply a completed negotiation. Zelensky himself stated that he has reached a "preliminary" deal with the US, which contrasts with Trump's earlier remarks suggesting an expectation for a signing on Friday. The official's comments highlight the uncertainty surrounding the deal and the implications for diplomatic relations between the US and Ukraine.
Published: Feb 26 2025, 8 pmeznews.inHundreds gathered in southern Israel on Wednesday to mourn Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, who were killed while in captivity in Gaza, becoming poignant symbols of the hostages' plight. The Bibas family was abducted by Palestinian militants on October 7, 2023, and their remains were returned last week as part of a ceasefire deal. During the emotional funeral, Yarden Bibas, who was freed earlier this month, expressed his sorrow for not being able to protect his family, stating, "Shiri, I love you and will always love you." The family was buried together in a single coffin, adorned with flowers, while mourners in Tel Aviv watched the ceremony live, dressed in orange to honor the children. Shiri's sister-in-law called for accountability from Israeli officials, asserting that the family could have been saved. The Bibas family's tragedy has resonated deeply with the Israeli public, symbolizing the broader impact of the ongoing conflict.
Published: Feb 26 2025, 6 pmeznews.inMilorad Dodik, the president of Bosnia's autonomous Serb Republic, has been sentenced to one year in prison by a Bosnian court for defying the orders of international peace envoy Christian Schmidt. The indictment, issued in 2023, stems from Dodik's signing of laws that effectively suspended rulings from both the constitutional court and Schmidt. Dodik has dismissed the charges as politically motivated. Under Bosnian criminal law, individuals facing a sentence of one year or less have the option to pay a fine instead of serving time. This ruling raises concerns of a potential crisis in Bosnia, a country still grappling with the aftermath of a brutal ethnic conflict in the 1990s, which resulted in its division into two autonomous regions: the Serb Republic and the Federation shared by Croats and Bosniaks.
Published: Feb 26 2025, 6 pmeznews.inUS President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against authors and media outlets that utilize anonymous sources, following the release of a new tell-all book by journalist Michael Wolff that has incensed him and his team. The book alleges that Trump, after surviving an assassination attempt during the election campaign, displayed signs of mental strain, including difficulty completing sentences and frequent outbursts. In a social media post, Trump condemned these "fake books and stories," asserting that he plans to sue to expose the nonexistent sources behind them, which he claims are defamatory fiction. This latest controversy emerges as the Trump administration intensifies its confrontational stance towards the media, with the president continuing to label mainstream outlets as "fake news." Additionally, the administration has recently altered press access protocols, allowing the White House to select which media representatives can engage closely with the president.
Published: Feb 26 2025, 7 pm
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