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Thailand has reacted to a United States visa ban on officials involved in the deportation of Uyghurs back to China, stating it has received assurances regarding their safety. The Thai government faced international backlash after deporting at least 40 Uyghurs to China's Xinjiang region in late February, where they had been detained for years after fleeing China. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the visa restrictions on certain Thai officials on Friday, prompting Thailand's foreign affairs ministry to acknowledge the US decision while emphasizing its ongoing commitment to the well-being of the deported individuals. Despite the tensions, Thailand, the oldest US ally in Asia, maintains friendly relations with China, which the US accuses of genocide against the Uyghurs. China, however, denies these allegations, asserting that it is providing vocational education to improve the lives of the Uyghur population. 
Published: Mar 15 2025, 4 pmeznews.inUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has refuted claims that his troops are encircled in Russia's Kursk region, where Moscow has recently regained territory, including two villages. This assertion comes after former US President Donald Trump suggested on social media that Ukrainian forces were "completely surrounded." While Zelensky acknowledged the challenging situation in the Kursk area, he emphasized that Ukrainian troops are actively resisting Russian and North Korean forces. The conflict has intensified, with Russia claiming significant successes and releasing footage of destruction in areas previously held by Ukraine. Meanwhile, the UK hosted a virtual summit to discuss ceasefire protections, although Zelensky warned that Russia appears intent on prolonging the war. He also reported that Moscow is amassing troops near the Sumy region, raising concerns about a potential new offensive. In related developments, a drone strike attributed to Ukraine caused a fire at an oil depot in southern Russia.
Published: Mar 15 2025, 6 pmeznews.inHamas has stated that "the ball is in Israel's court" following its offer to release an Israeli-American hostage and return the bodies of four others as part of ongoing truce negotiations. This proposal, made on Friday, has been met with skepticism from Israel, which accused Hamas of failing to make any concessions. The initial phase of the truce, which began in January, ended on March 1 without a clear agreement on subsequent steps. A Hamas official revealed that the proposed exchange includes the release of 21-year-old soldier Edan Alexander, abducted during the October 7 attack, in return for Palestinian prisoners. The negotiations, taking place in Doha, are also linked to demands for the immediate opening of border crossings for humanitarian aid and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Philadelphi corridor. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office criticized Hamas's demands as manipulative, while the White House called them "entirely impractical."
Published: Mar 15 2025, 6 pmeznews.inItaly's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has ruled out the deployment of Italian soldiers to Ukraine, emphasizing the country's commitment to collaborating with European allies and the United States on security guarantees. Following a virtual summit hosted by the UK aimed at rallying support for a potential ceasefire, Meloni's government clarified that while Italy is dedicated to supporting Ukraine, it does not plan to participate in any military force on the ground. The statement reflects Italy's strategic approach to the ongoing conflict, prioritizing diplomatic efforts over direct military involvement.
Published: Mar 15 2025, 6 pmeznews.inEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged Russia to support a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine, emphasizing that such a move is essential for achieving a "just and lasting peace." Speaking after a virtual meeting with around 25 leaders, von der Leyen reiterated the EU's backing of Ukraine's call for a ceasefire and highlighted the need for Russia to demonstrate its willingness to engage in this process. She expressed gratitude to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for facilitating the leaders' discussion aimed at maintaining pressure on Russia and safeguarding any potential ceasefire. Furthermore, von der Leyen announced plans to enhance support for Ukraine's military capabilities and to bolster European defense initiatives through the ReArm Europe program, which aims to increase defense spending across the continent.
Published: Mar 15 2025, 6 pmeznews.inUkraine's air force reported on Saturday that it successfully intercepted 130 Iranian-made Shahed drones launched by Russia during nighttime attacks across 14 regions. Additionally, Moscow targeted Ukraine with two ballistic missiles. This comes on the heels of a Russian strike on President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown of Kryvy Rig, where the number of wounded has risen to 14, including two children aged two and 15. The attack, which struck a residential area, has drawn attention to the ongoing threat posed by Russian forces amid escalating international efforts to resolve the three-year conflict. Dnipropetrovsk region head Sergiy Lysak noted that the missile assault resulted in the destruction of more than a dozen large apartment buildings and ten private homes, further emphasizing the humanitarian toll of the war.
Published: Mar 15 2025, 4 pmeznews.inAt least 16 people were injured when a porch roof collapsed during a house party in Oakland, near the University of Pittsburgh, on Friday night. A viral video captured the moment the roof gave way, with witnesses estimating that up to 22 individuals were on top when the structure fell onto partygoers below. Among the injured, three were reported in serious condition, suffering from concussions and limb injuries. Eyewitnesses described the chaos, with one partygoer, Carlton Gbur, lamenting the sudden end to the festivities. Students helped rescue others trapped under the debris, expressing their shock and fear as the incident unfolded. Officials reported that between 300 and 500 students were present at the time, and while the building was deemed structurally sound, the rear porch area has been condemned. The University of Pittsburgh Police are collaborating with city officials to investigate the incident, reminding the public of the dangers of rooftop gatherings.
Published: Mar 15 2025, 4 pmeznews.inRussia announced on Saturday the recapture of two villages, Zaoleshenka and Rubanshchina, from Ukrainian forces in the Kursk border region, as part of its ongoing offensive to reclaim territory lost to Ukraine. The Russian Defence Ministry confirmed the gains, which include the main town of Sudzha, taken earlier this week. In a bid to demoralize Ukrainian troops, President Vladimir Putin urged them to surrender, promising them "life and dignified treatment." Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged the challenging situation in Kursk, as the Ukrainian army revealed on social media that its forces had retreated westward towards the border. The developments come amid heightened tensions, with former US President Donald Trump urging the Kremlin to show restraint towards Ukrainian soldiers.
Published: Mar 15 2025, 4 pmeznews.inFrench prosecutors have initiated a manslaughter investigation against oil giant TotalEnergies in connection with a deadly attack by Islamic State-linked terrorists in Mozambique in March 2021. The assault on the town of Palma resulted in the deaths of dozens, with some victims reportedly beheaded, and forced thousands to flee into nearby forests. Survivors and relatives of the victims have accused TotalEnergies of negligence, claiming the company failed to adequately protect its subcontractors during the violence near a major gas field in Cabo Delgado province. The inquiry, which includes charges of involuntary manslaughter and failure to assist a person in danger, was confirmed by the Nanterre prosecutor's office on Friday. TotalEnergies has yet to respond to the allegations.
Published: Mar 15 2025, 5 pmeznews.inAstronomers have discovered four small planets orbiting Barnard's Star, a dim red dwarf located just six light-years from Earth, making it one of our closest stellar neighbors. Despite its proximity, the star is too faint to be seen without telescopes, which were crucial in detecting the planets. Using precision instruments like the Espresso spectrograph on the Very Large Telescope in Chile and the Maroon-X instrument on the Gemini North telescope, researchers monitored the star's gravitational interactions over several years. The planets, likely rocky and too hot to support liquid water, have short orbital periods ranging from two to seven Earth days. While the search for longer-period planets in the star's habitable zone yielded no results, these findings contribute to our understanding of planetary formation around red dwarfs, which are the most common type of star in the galaxy. Future missions, such as ESA's Plato, aim to identify more planets further from their stars.
Published: Mar 15 2025, 2 pm
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