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Earthquake Fails to Quell Conflict as Violence Persists in Myanmar
Fighting has been reported in Myanmar despite a temporary ceasefire announced by the military junta and a rebel group alliance to support earthquake relief efforts. The military has carried out at least 14 attacks since the ceasefire, according to the UN Human Rights office, while the rebel group alliance accused the military of offensives, sparking further conflict in the region, where a civil war has been ongoing since 2021. Read the full story here
Gaza ‘Buffer of Blood’: Former Soldiers Expose Israel’s Strategic Scorched Earth Policy
Israeli soldiers have testified that they were ordered to destroy homes, factories, and farmland inside the Gaza perimeter to create a "buffer zone". The zone, which accounts for 15% of the Gaza Strip, is a "kill zone" where anyone who enters is a target, according to the soldiers' testimonies, with no clear rules of engagement. Read the full story here
Abandoned in Crisis: World Leaders Slammed for Failing Displaced Civilians in DRC
World leaders have been criticized for their neglect of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where violence has surged and 1.2 million people have been displaced. Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, stated that the level of global neglect should shame world leaders. The humanitarian situation in eastern DRC has deteriorated since the M23 rebellion launched in 2022, with overflowing latrines and subhuman conditions in displacement camps. Egeland warned that…
Eutelsat Concedes to Starlink’s Dominance in Ukrainian Market
Ukraine relies heavily on Elon Musk's Starlink network for secure satellite communications, with no viable alternative currently available. According to Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke, the company's limited service to Ukraine cannot match Starlink's scale. The Ukrainian government has been exploring alternative options, including Eutelsat's OneWeb network, which currently supports government operations with fewer than 1,000 active terminals. However, this remains far behind the estimated 50,000 Starlink terminals active across Ukraine, serving military, medical, and civilian…
Beijing Sees Surge in Foreign Holdings as Reserves Rebound in March
China's foreign exchange reserves increased in March, rising $13.44 billion to $3.241 trillion. The country's gold reserves also climbed to 73.7 million fine troy ounces, with a value of $229.6 billion, up from $208.64 billion in February. Read the full story here
Black Sea Ambitions: Russia’s Refusal to Ceasefire Driven by Desire to Maintain Naval Dominance
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is refusing to accept an unconditional ceasefire in order to continue launching missile strikes from the Black Sea, with the goal of preserving their ability to strike Ukrainian cities and ports. The Ukrainian president emphasized that a ceasefire at sea is crucial to preventing further escalation and called for continued pressure on Moscow, as Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want to end the war, but rather preserve…
Trump’s Tariff Tantrum: European Stocks Plunge as German Market Suffers 10% Freefall
European stock markets experienced a significant decline at the start of trading on Monday, with Frankfurt dropping as much as 10 percent due to a global sell-off triggered by US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Major indices, including Paris, London, Amsterdam, Oslo, and Milan, suffered losses ranging from over three percent to more than six percent, indicating a widespread market downturn. Read the full story here
Beijing Cuts Off Vital Resource Flow: US Faces Critical Shortage of Essential Minerals
China has imposed export licensing on critical minerals, including dysprosium, terbium, tungsten, indium, and yttrium, giving Beijing control over their supply and distribution. The move is expected to have significant impacts on the US, particularly in the defense and clean technology sectors, which rely heavily on these minerals for the production of electric vehicles, solar panels, and wind turbines. Read the full story here
Gaza Violence Spills Over: Ashkelon Under Fire as Hamas Rockets Hit Israeli City
Tension has escalated in the Middle East as Hamas launched a barrage of rockets toward southern Israel in response to
Investors Reel as Global Stocks Plummet in Ongoing Market Downturn
US President Donald Trump has stated that the European Union must purchase American cars and energy before a tariff exemption can be considered. The EU has proposed a bilateral tariff exemption for industrial goods, including cars, but Trump believes this is unworkable unless the EU buys more American goods, citing the EU's trade deficit with the US. Read the full story here