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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, the youngest son of Prince Robert and Princess Julie, passed away at the age of 22 from POLG mitochondrial disease, a rare genetic condition. His father announced the tragic news on the POLG Foundation's website, revealing that Frederik died on March 1, having played a pivotal role in founding the organization aimed at researching and finding a cure for the illness. Describing his son as the family's "Superhero," Prince Robert highlighted Frederik's positivity, emotional intelligence, and compassion. On February 28, Rare Disease Day, Frederik gathered his family to say goodbye, sharing heartfelt messages with his siblings and cousins. Although he was born with the condition, symptoms only became apparent at 14. While treatments can alleviate symptoms, no cure currently exists for POLG disease, which primarily affects vital organs and can impair vision. 
Published: Mar 10 2025, 12 pmeznews.inThe evolving relationship between India and China, often described as a "dragon-elephant dance," remains fraught with complexity and tension. China's recent increase in its defence budget to $249 billion, coupled with assertive military posturing, underscores the challenges India faces in safeguarding its sovereignty, particularly along their 3,380-kilometre border. Despite efforts at diplomacy, including high-level summits, past clashes along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) have strained bilateral ties. As India grapples with a significantly smaller defence budget of Rs 6.81 lakh crore compared to China's Rs 21.9 lakh crore, caution is essential. While China claims India poses no significant threat, it has ramped up surveillance capabilities, raising security concerns for New Delhi. To navigate this complex landscape, India must adopt a pragmatic approach, focusing on aligning its economic and security interests with China's objectives while fostering cooperation amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 5 pmeznews.inAir India flight AI-126, a Boeing 777-300ER, was forced to return to Chicago on March 5 after most of its 12 lavatories malfunctioned due to blockages caused by flushed items. Images from NDTV show a large cloth being extracted from the aircraft's plumbing system, alongside other debris, including polythene bags and clothing. The flight, carrying 300 passengers, had been airborne for approximately five hours when the crew reported issues with the toilets. Air India confirmed that the decision to divert was made for passenger comfort and safety, as night operations restrictions at European airports limited diversion options. Upon landing, passengers received accommodations and alternative travel arrangements to Delhi. The airline emphasized the importance of using lavatories appropriately, citing previous incidents involving inappropriate items being flushed on other flights.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 6 pmeznews.inA Polish man with terminal cancer chose to celebrate life with his loved ones by hosting a farewell party, challenging traditional post-funeral customs. Instead of a "stypa," a customary gathering held after funerals in Poland, he organized a vibrant send-off attended by 50 close friends and family members, as documented by his daughter, Bibi Brzozka, in a now-viral video. "His idea was to skip the post-funeral celebrations, where he wouldn't be present," Ms. Brzozka explained, praising her father as a "legend" for his courageous decision. The event featured music, poetry, and a special presentation filled with cherished memories. Attendees expressed their admiration online, with comments highlighting the beauty of celebrating life before death. This poignant gathering echoes a similar event held earlier this year by a UK doctor, both serving as reminders of the importance of appreciating life while we can.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 6 pmeznews.inAbout 100 cubic metres of radioactive coolant leaked from Finland's Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor, the largest in Europe, during maintenance on Friday, operator TVO reported on Monday. The leak occurred while filling the reactor pool, with the coolant flowing into containment rooms and the floor drain system. TVO assured that the incident posed no risk to personnel, the environment, or nuclear safety, attributing the leak to human error due to a hatch being improperly closed. The company emphasized that the significance of the event to radiation safety was low, thanks to safety measures implemented. The annual outage, which is set to last until May, will not be affected by this incident. Olkiluoto 3, a next-generation European pressurised water reactor built by the Areva-Siemens consortium, generates over 10 percent of Finland's electricity, despite facing construction delays and cost overruns.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 6 pmeznews.inNASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to return to Earth after an extended 10-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), following complications with their original mission on Boeing's Starliner. Initially launched on June 5, 2024, the Starliner faced thruster malfunctions, leading to a decision by NASA to return the spacecraft without its crew in September. Subsequently, Williams and Wilmore were integrated into SpaceX's Crew-9 mission, which had launched with a reduced crew. NASA has now cleared the launch of Crew-10, scheduled for March 12 from Kennedy Space Center, carrying new astronauts Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Takuya Onishi, and Kirill Peskov. If all goes as planned, Crew-9 will undock on March 16 after a two-day handover, though delays could push their return to March 17 or 18.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 6 pmeznews.inIn the lead-up to legislative elections in Greenland, Prime Minister Mute Egede expressed concerns over US President Donald Trump's unpredictable nature, particularly regarding his interest in acquiring the vast Arctic territory. Speaking to Danish public radio, Egede highlighted a faltering world order and the insecurity it breeds, exacerbated by Trump's recent remarks to Congress, where he reiterated his belief that Greenland is vital for US national security. The election campaign has focused on Greenland's potential independence from Denmark, with Egede emphasizing that Greenlanders wish to determine their own future, asserting, "We are Greenlanders," in response to Trump's comments suggesting they could join the US. He criticized the lack of respect from the American president, indicating that recent events have led Greenlanders to reconsider their relationship with the US.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 4 pmeznews.inPrime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Mauritius for two days starting Tuesday, where he will be the chief guest at the island nation's 57th national day celebrations. The visit aims to strengthen economic and security ties between India and Mauritius, with several agreements set to be signed, including a technical pact to enhance maritime cooperation and combat illegal activities. Modi's counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, expressed gratitude for the visit, highlighting the close relations between the two nations, particularly given that around 70% of Mauritius' population is of Indian descent. The Indian armed forces will also participate in the celebrations, alongside the signing of memorandums to combat financial crimes and promote bilateral trade. Modi's visit underscores India's role as a key development partner for Mauritius, especially as the island navigates its relationship with China in the Indian Ocean region.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 4 pmeznews.inRussia has expelled two British diplomats, accusing them of espionage and giving them two weeks to leave the country, further straining diplomatic ties with Europe amid ongoing negotiations to restore relations with the United States. The British Foreign Office dismissed these allegations as "baseless," highlighting the tensions exacerbated by Britain's military support for Ukraine and recent statements from Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding potential peacekeeping forces in the country. This move follows the conviction of three Bulgarians in London for espionage linked to a Russian spy unit. The expulsions mark the first of Western diplomats since talks began between Moscow and Washington to replenish embassy staff affected by previous expulsions. The Russian Federal Security Service claimed the diplomats had provided false information and engaged in activities detrimental to national security. Both nations have indicated a readiness to respond to any escalation in the situation, reflecting the deep freeze in relations since the Ukraine conflict began.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 5 pmeznews.inPope Francis, 88, spent a restful night in hospital on Monday, as the Vatican reported slight improvements in his health following over three weeks of treatment for pneumonia. The pontiff, who has not been seen in public since his admission to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14, expressed gratitude to his medical team in a written message during Sunday’s Angelus prayer, which he missed in person. Despite experiencing several respiratory crises that raised concerns about his recovery, the Vatican described his condition as "stable" with "slight improvements" noted. However, doctors are cautious, seeking more positive developments before providing a prognosis. Supporters continue to gather outside the hospital, leaving flowers and prayers for the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Another medical update is anticipated later today.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 3 pmeznews.inIn Myanmar's eastern Shan state, displaced farmer Aung Hla has turned to opium production as a last resort amid escalating conflict and poverty following the military coup in 2021. Once a rice farmer, Aung Hla now scrapes opium resin from poppy seedpods, describing the crop as his only means of survival in a country beset by a "polycrisis" of war and environmental degradation. The United Nations recently reported that Myanmar has surpassed Afghanistan as the world's largest opium producer, with the opiate economy valued between $589 million and $1.57 billion. Many farmers, like Aung Naing, who previously abandoned opium cultivation, have returned to it due to the dire economic situation. Despite the risks of violence and instability, they feel compelled to grow poppy as it offers a marginally better profit than food crops, with no viable alternatives available in the war-torn region.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 3 pm
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