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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Kyiv has formally received a proposal from Washington regarding a new minerals deal, which would grant the United States access to Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for increased military support. “I would like to note that officially, and this is important, the Ukrainian side—specifically, the cabinet of ministers of Ukraine and my office—has received US proposals today,” Mr. Zelensky stated during a press conference in Kyiv. The arrangement aimed at…

Prime Minister Mark Carney Addresses Tariffs in Call with President Trump In a significant move, Canada's newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney has informed US President Donald Trump that Canada will be implementing retaliatory tariffs on American goods starting April 2, coinciding with the introduction of sweeping US levies. During their inaugural conversation since Mr. Carney took office earlier this month, both leaders engaged in what was described as a "very constructive conversation," according to a statement…

In a surprising turn of events, Britain's Ministry of Defence has initiated an urgent investigation following the discovery of sensitive military documents scattered across a street in northern England. This unexpected incident took place when Newcastle United supporter Mike Gibbard stumbled upon the papers while en route to a football match on March 16th. Gibbard recounted his experience, describing how he found the army documents spilling from a black bin bag, with papers "spread all the way up the road." He shared his…

Elon Musk has announced that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is acquiring his social networking platform, X, in a deal that values the company, formerly known as Twitter, at an impressive $33 billion. In a recent post on X, Musk shared, "This combination will unlock immense potential by blending xAI's advanced AI capability and expertise with X's massive reach." With more than 600 million users, the future of X is described as "intertwined" with xAI, which was launched two years ago. “Today, we officially take…

A devastating earthquake, centered in Myanmar, has caused widespread destruction across Southeast Asia, leading to the loss of over 140 lives in the region, as reported by state media sources. Buildings have been toppled, and the impact has reverberated far beyond Myanmar's borders. Thailand also felt the quake's tremors, resulting in at least nine fatalities in Bangkok alone. According to Bangkok's Deputy Governor, eight individuals were tragically killed when a building under construction collapsed, while the ninth victim…

The Arctic sea ice peak for this year has reached an unprecedented low, marking the lowest extent in the 47-year satellite history, according to the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). As we face the growing impacts of human-induced climate change, these findings serve as a stark reminder of the challenges our planet is confronting. At the start of this year, we experienced record-breaking warmth, with January being the hottest on record, followed closely by the third-warmest February. Notably, polar regions are…

Tragedy struck off the shores of the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of Hurghada, where a viewing submarine, the "Sindbad", sank, resulting in the loss of six lives and the rescue of 39 others. The local governor's office confirmed that the deceased were Russian nationals, whereas those successfully rescued comprise a group of foreign tourists. Fortunately, no passengers or crew members remain unaccounted for. The submarine was carrying a total of 50 individuals: 45 tourists from various nationalities, including Russia,…

In a recent announcement, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his intent to respond with undefined trade actions if U.S. President Donald Trump moves forward with new auto tariffs. These tariffs have not only escalated a global trade war but have also severely impacted stock markets. Last night, President Trump introduced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, igniting international backlash and promises of retaliation from U.S. allies. Such measures have drawn considerable criticism, highlighting concerns over their…

A powerful earthquake has devastated a major hospital in Myanmar's capital, transforming it into a "mass casualty area." Tragically, at least three individuals lost their lives, and dozens more found themselves trapped when a skyscraper collapsed in neighboring Thailand. The tremor, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, struck northwest of the city of Sagaing, in central Myanmar. Just minutes later, a 6.4-magnitude aftershock followed, resulting in the collapse of buildings, ruptured roads, and the destruction of the iconic…

Devastating wildfires are currently sweeping through South Korea, having doubled in size within a single day. Authorities are now calling this disaster the most severe natural fire incident the nation has ever faced, with at least 27 lives lost and historic temples reduced to ashes. So far, over 33,000 hectares have been scorched, predominantly in Uiseong county, marking it as the largest forest fire in South Korea's history. The previous record stood at 24,000 hectares during a fire in March 2000. Acting President Han…