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Russia and India are set to elevate their bilateral relations as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for an upcoming visit to India, confirmed by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a televised address. Lavrov noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had previously visited Russia following his re-election, and now it is Russia's turn to reciprocate, although he did not disclose specific dates for Putin's visit. This will mark Putin's first trip to India since the onset of the Ukraine war in February 2022. The visit aims to advance a "new economic roadmap" for 2030, with both nations targeting a doubling of bilateral trade to over $100 billion annually. Key initiatives include expanding trade routes, notably the Chennai-Vladivostok maritime corridor, which will enhance supply chains. Lavrov emphasized Moscow's commitment to redefining its partnership with New Delhi, aiming for a "special and privileged strategic partnership." 
Published: Mar 27 2025, 3 pmeznews.inUS President Donald Trump expressed his anger towards Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call with NBC's Kristen Welker, marking a notable shift in his tone as efforts to resolve the ongoing war in Ukraine continue. Trump was particularly upset over Putin's recent remarks questioning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's leadership. He threatened to impose secondary tariffs on Russian oil if a deal to halt the conflict is not reached, stating, "If Russia and I are unable to make a deal... I am going to put secondary tariffs on all oil coming out of Russia." Despite his frustrations, Trump maintained that he has a "very good relationship" with Putin. Meanwhile, Russia has intensified its military actions, with recent strikes in Ukraine resulting in casualties and territorial advances. Zelensky criticized the lack of response from Russia to calls for a ceasefire, emphasizing the need for stronger international pressure on Moscow.
Published: Mar 30 2025, 10 pmeznews.inAn armed resistance movement in Myanmar has condemned the military junta for conducting airstrikes on civilian areas amid the devastation of a recent earthquake that has claimed approximately 1,700 lives. The Karen National Union, one of the country’s oldest ethnic armed groups, criticized the junta for prioritizing military assaults over humanitarian relief efforts, highlighting the suffering of the population. Following the 7.7-magnitude quake, military jets reportedly launched attacks in Karen state, despite the widespread destruction affecting both junta-held and resistance-held territories. In response, the opposition National Unity Government announced a temporary halt to offensive actions by its anti-junta militias for two weeks. However, Richard Horsey from Crisis Group noted that fighting persists in other regions and emphasized that the military's absence in providing support for quake relief efforts is glaring, as local organizations step in to fill the void left by the junta.
Published: Mar 30 2025, 11 pmeznews.inUS President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening military action and the imposition of secondary tariffs if the nation fails to negotiate a new agreement regarding its nuclear program. In a recent NBC News interview, Trump confirmed that discussions are ongoing between US and Iranian officials but did not provide further details. He emphasized, "If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing," while also hinting at potential tariffs akin to those imposed during his previous term. Trump previously withdrew the US from the 2015 nuclear deal, which had imposed strict limits on Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief, and has since reinstated extensive sanctions. Iran, which has exceeded the uranium enrichment limits set by the original agreement, has dismissed Trump's ultimatum. Meanwhile, Tehran maintains that its nuclear program is strictly for civilian energy purposes, despite Western concerns over its potential military dimensions.
Published: Mar 30 2025, 9 pmeznews.inThe Nepalese government has reduced the security detail for former king Gyanendra Shah from 25 to 16 personnel following violent pro-monarchy protests in Kathmandu that resulted in two deaths and over 110 injuries. The unrest erupted as demonstrators clashed with police, demanding the reinstatement of a Hindu monarchy, leading to vandalism of various properties, including businesses and government buildings. In response to the chaos, the Home Ministry has reshuffled the security team and heightened surveillance on Gyanendra's activities. The ruling Nepali Congress party has called for the former king to be held accountable for the violence, while the opposition CPN-Maoist Centre accused him of orchestrating the protests. Meanwhile, the pro-monarchy Rastriya Prajatantra Party has demanded the release of two of its leaders arrested during the demonstrations, threatening further protests if their demands are not met within 24 hours.
Published: Mar 30 2025, 8 pmeznews.inA test rocket designed to initiate satellite launches from Europe exploded shortly after takeoff on Sunday, 40 seconds into its flight from Norway's Andøya Spaceport. The uncrewed Spectrum rocket, developed by German startup Isar Aerospace, was intended to mark the first orbital flight from Europe as nations like Sweden and Britain seek to enter the burgeoning commercial space market. Although Isar Aerospace had anticipated the possibility of an unsuccessful launch, they emphasized that the test yielded valuable data for future developments. The Spectrum is engineered to carry small to medium-sized satellites weighing up to one metric tonne, though it did not have a payload on this maiden flight. The mission served as a comprehensive evaluation of the company's launch vehicle systems, according to Isar Aerospace.
Published: Mar 30 2025, 5 pmeznews.inA massive earthquake struck Myanmar's Mandalay region on Friday, registering a magnitude of 7.7 and resulting in at least 1,700 fatalities, with thousands more injured or missing. Rescuers raced against time to find survivors amid the devastation, as the aftershocks continued to rattle the area, prompting many residents to sleep in the streets for safety. The quake severely damaged critical infrastructure, including airports and bridges, complicating relief efforts. Satellite images revealed significant destruction, notably at Naypyitaw International Airport, where rescue flights from India and China were diverted due to damage. Myanmar's ruling junta has issued a rare appeal for international assistance, highlighting the disaster's severity amid ongoing civil conflict. Meanwhile, in neighboring Thailand, at least 17 people died after a skyscraper collapsed in Bangkok due to the tremors, with rescue operations ongoing for those trapped.
Published: Mar 30 2025, 6 pmeznews.inIn a shocking case from South Africa, 37-year-old Hugo Ferreira has confessed to the brutal rape and murder of his eight-day-old daughter in June 2023. Ferreira admitted to inflicting severe physical and sexual abuse on the infant, resulting in fatal head injuries, driven by anger after the child's mother, Maureen Brand, left them alone to sell clothes for nappies. Upon her return, Brand discovered the baby critically injured, and despite efforts to save her, the newborn succumbed to her injuries. Ferreira callously stated that he wanted to give the baby "something to cry about" and expressed regret only for the act's brutality, acknowledging his intent to cause harm. He also revealed that he had hidden the child's injuries from Brand and made death threats against his ex-wife. Ferreira, who claims methamphetamine use did not impair his judgment, now awaits sentencing for this horrific crime committed in a railway house near Welverdiend.
Published: Mar 30 2025, 6 pmeznews.inChatGPT, the AI chatbot by OpenAI, experienced significant outages on Sunday as its servers were overwhelmed by a surge in demand for a newly launched image generation feature inspired by Studio Ghibli. Reports of the service disruption began on Saturday evening, escalating by Sunday afternoon, leading to widespread user frustration expressed on social media. Many encountered error messages indicating that the application had reached its available rate limit. OpenAI confirmed the server issues, stating that impacted services had been fully restored by Sunday evening. Downdetector reported a spike in outage reports, with 219 incidents noted around 4:19 PM. OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, humorously urged users to reduce their image generation activity, highlighting the strain on the team. The outage affected users globally, hindering various tasks, from content creation to coding assistance, with a detailed root cause analysis expected within five business days.
Published: Mar 30 2025, 6 pmeznews.inA magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Tonga Islands on Sunday, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred 90 kilometers southeast of Pangai at a depth of 10 kilometers. In response, the US Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert, warning that hazardous waves could impact coastlines within a 300-kilometer radius of the epicenter. Authorities are currently monitoring the situation, advising residents to remain vigilant, although there are no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Tonga, a Polynesian kingdom in the South Pacific, consists of over 170 islands known for their stunning natural beauty. This seismic event follows a recent uptick in geological activity in the region, including a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on Friday, which caused significant destruction and damage to infrastructure.
Published: Mar 30 2025, 6 pmeznews.inA woman has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines, claiming a cabin crew member ignored her complaints after a male passenger allegedly masturbated next to her for nearly an hour during a flight from New York to Milan on May 27. Neel Elsherif, CEO of a luxury vegan leather brand, alleges that the man, identified only as "John Doe," was intoxicated and began the inappropriate behavior as the cabin lights dimmed. Despite her pleas for help, Ms Elsherif claims the flight attendant dismissed her concerns, suggesting she move to coach instead, and allegedly made a comment about men behaving that way. The lawsuit also alleges racial bias, asserting that her report was not treated seriously due to her Arab descent. Her attorneys are seeking damages for negligence and emotional distress, while American Airlines stated they are reviewing the allegations.
Published: Mar 30 2025, 4 pm
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