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More Myanmar quake survivors pulled from rubble

At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia

Zimbabwe: March 31 Protests - Wicknell Chivayo Shields Mnangagwa From Militant War Veteran Blessed 'Bombshell' Geza

[New Zimbabwe] After sustaining a barrage of threats from combative war veteran Blessed 'Bombshell' Runesu Geza and his acolytes, Zanu PF-linked tenderprenuer Wicknell Chivayo has jumped to shield President Emmerson Mnangagwa from the planned nationwide protests.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica

Hosting the UN climate summit is far from ‘madness’ – here’s how Australia stands to benefit

Peter Dutton says co-hosting the 2026 UN climate summit is ‘madness’. But Australia would be mad to miss out on the benefits, including investment in renewables.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia)

China Conducts South China Sea Patrol as US Defense Chief Visits Philippines

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pledged to bolster Manila's capacity to push back against Beijing's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat

Uzbekistan: Free Blogger from Forced Psychiatric Detention

Click to expand Image Uzbek blogger Valijon Kalonov at a psychiatric hospital in Jizzakh, Uzbekistan, where he has been forcibly detainedsince 2021 for criticizing the president. Aleksey Garshin 2022 (Berlin, March 31, 2025) – The Uzbekistan government should immediately release and compensate the blogger and activist Valijon Kalonov who has been forcibly detained in a psychiatric hospital since December 2021, the...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch

Hang Seng tech index slides into correction territory after strong rally as tariff worries sour mood

China's technology stocks fell into correction territory after purported profit taking by investors and trade war uncertainties.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: CNBC International

Iran: Unconditionally Release Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi

Click to expand Image Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights defender Narges Mohammadi, Tehran, Iran, April 2, 2021. 2021 Reihane Taravati/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images (Beirut) – Iranian authorities are threatening to return the human rights defender and Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi to prison to serve the remainder of her unjust sentence as a means to pressure her to cease her rights advocacy,...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch

Trans Rights in Mexico: Progress and Challenges

Click to expand Image A demonstrator throws colored papers shaped like butterflies during a protest demanding a law to protect the rights of the transgender community outside of the Congress building in Mexico City, March 31, 2024. 2024 AP Photo/Fernando Llano March 31 marks the International Day of Transgender Visibility, a moment to celebrate the achievements and resilience of trans people around the world, while...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch

In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?

The harpies were not nice people. They existed in myth to dish out punishments from the gods.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia)

Voice of America Shutdown: Trump’s Gift to China

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat

The best space telescope you never heard of just shut down

An astronomer says goodbye to Gaia, the satellite that mapped the galaxy.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia)

China's factory activity growth at 1-year high, official survey shows, as stimulus measures kick in

Chinese policymakers pledged to step up stimulus push to achieve a growth target of "around 5%" this year and cushion the impact of an escalating trade war.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: CNBC International

Trump says 'very angry' with Putin over Ukraine truce talks

American broadcaster NBC has reported that President Trump said he was "pissed off" with the Russian president over Ukraine ceasefire negotiations, and threatened to hit Moscow with secondary tariffs on Russian oil.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW)

The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target

Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate

School phone ban one year on: our student survey reveals mixed feelings about its success

The phone ban was meant to improve learning by reducing distractions. But students report feeling left out of decisions, and some have found ways around the rules.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia)

Southeast Asia’s Growing Maritime Security Agenda Challenge

From undersea cables to grey zone coercion, the region's states face challenges in managing intensifying strategic competition while addressing comprehensive maritime security issues.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat

In Laos, USAID Freeze Hampers Vital Bomb Removal Efforts

With its sweeping aid cuts, the Trump administration has effectively ended U.S. efforts to address a deadly legacy of the Vietnam War.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat

Death Toll from Myanmar Earthquake Tops 1,700 as Aftershocks Hit

The country's civil war has hampered relief efforts, while junta controls have made it hard to gauge the quake's impact in remote regions.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat

PNG’s first ‘glassman’ sorcery conviction: can it ‘stop madness’ of mob justice?

After a horrific machete killing, a landmark ruling in Papua New Guinea aims to curb deadly sorcery accusations driven by jealousy and greed.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post

Hutchison says it is evaluating a potential spin-off of its worldwide telecoms business

“From time to time, the [group] receives proposals and explores and evaluates opportunities that may be available,” Hutchison said in a statement.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post

Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles

Long-time attendees and newcomers alike praise stadium’s modern facilities and cleanliness but some say there’s also room for improvement.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post

Why retirees are the future of China’s outbound tourism market

Over-65s make up a fast-growing segment of China’s vast outbound travel market – and they tend to be big spenders.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post

Step length, a devastating finish and ‘springs in his spikes’: the science behind Gout Gout’s speed

Gout Gout is challenging some conventional sprinting paradigms – namely that raw power and muscle mass are the primary determinants of speed.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia)

Oliver Stone to testify at US House panel JFK assassination files hearing

Director’s 1991 film JFK faced criticism for suggesting Kennedy’s death was result of high-level conspiracies. Stone will testify on Tuesday.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post

Election 2025 live: Dutton avoids putting dollar value on gas plan savings; Bob Brown Foundation to fight salmon farming law in court

Opposition leader says there will be more detail after being pressed by journalists on how much power prices would drop under Coalition plan. Follow today’s news liveInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning from...

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia

Tiny towns jump on plan to create Southern Hemisphere's largest rail trail

Tourists are discovering inland Queensland tiny towns and staying longer thanks to success of rail trails.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia

Trump planning to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May: reports

Saudi Arabia has been taking a more prominent role in US foreign policy. News website Axios reported the trip on Sunday, citing US officials.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post

Mount Gambier is tipped to boom, but leaders say infrastructure is lacking

More than 18,000 people are expected to move to SA's Limestone Coast in the next 25 years, but local leaders say a mountain of work needs to be done.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia

Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of immigration scammers

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa

Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of immigration scammers in Africa

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa

Ukraine marks third anniversary of Bucha's liberation from Russia

Commemorations and celebrations took place in the Ukrainian town of Bucha on Sunday on the eve of the third anniversary of the city’s liberation from Russian occupation.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews

'Impossible to get taken down': Eddie McGuire responds to deepfake scams

Scammers have used footage of football and media personality Eddie McGuire to try to snag victims on YouTube.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia

US will never 'get' Greenland, new PM says

Days after officially taking office, Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen rejected the US' attempts to take control of the resource-rich Arctic island.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW)

UK tech scheme includes AI tool to mark homework as ministers weigh selling data

Public records my be monetised as part of National Data Library within a decade, says science secretary Peter Kyle

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World

UK cladding fund fix would enable 90,000 affordable homes, councils say

Letter to ministers points out that schemes to reimburse dangerous material removal exclude social housing

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World