Finland has announced it will close its embassies in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Myanmar next year due to operational and strategic reasons. The Finnish Foreign Ministry said these missions will shut in 2026 as part of a broader diplomatic review. The closures follow changes in local political situations and limited trade relations with these countries. According […]
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Hundreds missing after migrant boat sinks near Thailand-Malaysia border
KUALA LUMPUR – Hundreds of people were reported missing on Sunday after a boat carrying migrants sank near the Thailand-Malaysia border, Malaysian maritime authorities said. Ten survivors and one body have been recovered so far. According to First Admiral Romli Mustafa, director of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for Kedah and Perlis, the vessel […]
Trump’s travel ban deepens refugee crisis for afghans in Pakistan
In a significant setback for thousands of Afghan nationals awaiting resettlement in the United States from Pakistan, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation reinstating a travel ban on citizens from 12 countries, including Afghanistan. The banned countries are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Trump cited concerns […]
Trump reinstates travel ban on 12 countries, citing national security concerns
President Donald Trump has announced a new travel ban on 12 countries, set to begin Monday at 12:01 a.m. The list includes Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Additionally, travelers from seven other countries like Cuba, Venezuela, and Turkmenistan will face stricter entry restrictions. Trump […]
Strong earthquake expected in Pakistan next week
Shahbaz Leghari, head of the Earthquake Quick News & Research Center, issued a warning about potential earthquakes. He predicted seismic activity in several countries, including Turkey, Greece, Myanmar, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, in the coming week. This alert was shared during an interview on Thursday. Leghari forecasted that Pakistan and Afghanistan would experience a 5.4 magnitude […]
China pledges $137 million to support Myanmar earthquake recovery
China has pledged $137 million in emergency aid to help Myanmar recover from its devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake on March 28. The powerful quake killed 3,645 people and left thousands without food, water, or shelter. According to China’s embassy in Myanmar, the funds will be used for food, medicine, temporary housing, and medical services. Expert […]
India delivers food aid to Myanmar after devastating earthquake
On April 5, India’s navy delivered 442 tonnes of food aid to Myanmar, following a deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake on March 28. The aid, which included rice, cooking oil, noodles, and biscuits, arrived at Thilawa port on the Indian navy ship INS Gharial. The food will help provide relief to the survivors, who are still struggling […]
Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 2,900, search efforts ongoing in Thailand
The death toll from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 has risen to 2,900, with officials fearing it could surpass 3,000. Myanmar’s military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, confirmed the rising number of fatalities. The earthquake injured at least 4,521 people, and 441 remain missing. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, including […]
Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 1,600, aftershocks expected
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, killing over 1,600 people. The quake caused severe damage in cities like Mandalay, collapsing buildings and sparking fires. Myanmar’s military government has requested global aid to assist in rescue efforts. Rescue operations have been challenging, with survivors in Mandalay digging through rubble with their bare hands. […]
India responds to Myanmar’s tragedy with immediate earthquake aid
An Indian aid flight landed in Myanmar on Saturday after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country. The quake, which caused widespread destruction, has left at least 694 people dead and over 1,600 others injured. Myanmar’s junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing, issued an unprecedented call for international help, highlighting the severe damage. The Indian government […]