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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin "will die soon," a statement he believes could signal the end of the ongoing conflict between their nations. Speaking to European journalists in Paris on March 26, Zelensky's comments come amid speculation regarding Putin's health and follow a recent US-brokered partial ceasefire agreement concerning energy infrastructure attacks and hostilities in the Black Sea. Zelensky emphasized the importance of the US maintaining pressure on Putin, warning against any moves that could alleviate Russia's global isolation. He described the current geopolitical climate as "one of the most dangerous moments," highlighting Putin's ambitions that extend beyond Ukraine and pose a potential threat to the West. Despite expressing gratitude for US support, Zelensky criticized Washington for being swayed by Russian narratives, insisting Ukraine must continue to fight for its truth and sovereignty. 
Published: Mar 27 2025, 2 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 pmeznews.inIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted on Sunday that Israel's intensified military actions against Hamas in Gaza are yielding results, insisting the group must disarm for negotiations to progress. Speaking during a cabinet meeting, he noted signs of weakening demands from Hamas amid ongoing mediation efforts led by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States to secure a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages. A senior Hamas official revealed the group's acceptance of a new ceasefire proposal, which Israel has acknowledged while submitting a counterproposal, though specifics remain undisclosed. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's willingness to negotiate but reiterated that Hamas must surrender its weapons, allowing its leaders to leave Gaza. Meanwhile, violence escalated, with an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis reportedly killing at least eight people, including five children, following the collapse of a fragile truce earlier this month.
Published: Mar 30 2025, 4 pmeznews.inThe FDA has announced a recall of Our Family Traverse City Cherry Artificially Flavored Decaf Light Roast Ground Coffee due to potential mislabeling that may result in the presence of caffeine in a product labeled as decaffeinated. The recall, initiated on March 13, affects 12 oz. packages with a UPC of 070253110801 and a best-by date of August 3, 2025. Classified as a Class II recall, the FDA noted that while exposure might lead to temporary health issues, the risk of serious consequences remains low. The coffee was distributed across 15 states, including Ohio. Consumers are advised to either discard the product or return it for a refund. Our Family has assured customers that all other products are safe and expressed commitment to health and safety standards, apologizing for any inconvenience caused by the recall.
Published: Mar 30 2025, 4 pmeznews.inIn New Delhi, Indian and US officials engaged in trade discussions this week amid President Donald Trump's threats of reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on April 2. The talks, which took place from March 26-29, focused on tariff reductions and easing non-tariff barriers, with both sides aiming to sign an initial bilateral trade agreement by autumn. The goal is to more than double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, up from over $190 billion currently. India's commerce ministry noted that expert-level sectoral discussions would commence virtually soon, paving the way for in-person negotiations. As the US grapples with a $45.6 billion trade deficit with India, Trump has called India a "tariff king," yet he recently praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great friend," suggesting a potential softening stance on trade tensions.
Published: Mar 30 2025, 5 pm
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