30 March 2025
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Bangkok in Crisis: State of Emergency Declared After Devastating 7-7-Magnitude Quake

Wendy R.

Thai authorities have declared a state of emergency in the capital after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck neighboring Myanmar, causing significant structural damage across the city. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the emergency measures on Friday as reports emerged of widespread destruction, including the collapse of a 30-storey skyscraper under construction in northern Bangkok. Officials are assessing the full extent of the damage, with emergency teams mobilized to ensure public safety and assist those affected. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant as aftershocks pose continued risks. Rescue efforts are underway, and structural inspections are being conducted to prevent further…

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Mass Panic as 7-7-Magnitude Quake Rocks Myanmar, Felt Across Southeast Asia

Wendy R.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, sending tremors as far as Bangkok, Thailand, and causing widespread panic across the region. The quake’s epicenter was in Sagaing Region, near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, home to one million people and historic temple complexes. Videos circulating online show terrified residents fleeing swaying buildings, while city streets in Bangkok and Myanmar’s commercial hub, Yangon, saw traffic grind to a halt. Witnesses in Yangon—located nearly 380 miles from the epicenter—described intense shaking lasting about a minute, prompting mass evacuations. Infrastructure Collapse and Communication Disruptions Footage obtained by CNN from Myanmar shows a…

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Minister Tuggar Leads Talks with Spanish Firm UROVESA on Green Energy Transition

Wendy R.

In a strategic push for sustainable energy solutions, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, led a high-level delegation to UROVESA, a Spanish firm known for its cutting-edge military and industrial vehicle production. The visit was aimed at exploring potential collaborations on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology for Nigeria’s defence and industrial vehicle fleets. The minister was joined by key officials, including Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo; Presidential CNG Initiative representative, Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi; and Engr. Henry Oki. Their discussions with UROVESA executives centered on leveraging CNG-powered vehicles to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in…

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U.S. Condemns Deadly Attack on Cameronian Soldiers in Nigeria

Wendy R.

The United States has strongly condemned the deadly attack on Cameroonian soldiers serving in the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin. In a statement released Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé denounced the March 24 assault as a “heinous” act of terrorism and expressed condolences to Cameroon. “The United States Embassy in Yaoundé condemns the heinous March 24 terrorist attack against Cameroonian soldiers serving in Nigeria in support of the Multinational Joint Task Force in the Lake Chad Basin,” the statement read. The embassy acknowledged the sacrifice of the fallen soldiers, emphasizing their dedication to regional…

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KOICA Expands Education Project to Four Nigerian States, Boosting STEM, Vocational Training

Wendy R.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has selected four Nigerian states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to benefit from the second phase of its education project. The additional beneficiaries—Nasarawa, Katsina, and Ekiti—will join the initiative aimed at enhancing science, technology, technical, and vocational education in Nigeria. The first phase of the KOICA education project, launched in 2021 in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), covered six states and is set to conclude this year. During an assessment visit to the UBEC Model Smart School in Lafia, Nasarawa State, KOICA Country Director Mr. Kim Eunsuil led a delegation…

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Nigeria Partners, Brazil in $2.5 Billion Deal to Revolutionize Livestock Industry

Wendy R.

In a bid to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector, the federal government has partnered with Brazil under a $2.5 billion bilateral agreement to establish a large-scale modern ranch in Niger State. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, disclosed this during a site inspection tour in Minna alongside a delegation of Brazilian investors. The landmark agreement was signed on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil last year, where President Bola Tinubu led the Nigerian delegation. This marks the second visit by Brazilian investors to Niger State as both parties work towards project realization. Under the arrangement, the Niger State…

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Canada’s PM Calls Snap Election, Framing Vote as a Showdown with Trump

Wendy R.

Canada’s newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for an early election on April 28, framing his campaign as a battle to defend the nation’s sovereignty against U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric and trade policies. Carney, a former central banker who recently replaced Justin Trudeau as leader of the centrist Liberal Party, announced Sunday that he had requested the dissolution of Parliament, moving elections forward from their originally scheduled date in October. “I’ve just requested that the governor general dissolve Parliament and call an election for April 28. She has agreed,” Carney declared in a televised address, referring…

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Trump Moves to Dismantle Department of Education, Pledging Power to the States

Wendy R.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, a long-standing goal of conservatives who argue that education should be controlled by individual states rather than the federal government. Surrounded by schoolchildren in the East Room of the White House, Trump held up the signed order with a broad smile. “We’re going to shut it down and shut it down as quickly as possible,” he declared. “We’re returning education back to the states where it belongs.” A Longtime Conservative Goal The Department of Education, established in 1979, cannot be formally abolished without congressional…

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Tunisia’s Political Turmoil Deepens as Saied Fires Prime Minister

Wendy R.

Tunisian President Kais Saied has dismissed Prime Minister Kamel Madouri, the presidency announced Friday, in a move that underscores the country’s ongoing political instability and economic challenges. Madouri, a technocrat appointed in August 2024 as part of a cabinet reshuffle, has been replaced by Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, the former Minister of Public Works. Zaafrani, 62, becomes Tunisia’s second female prime minister after Najla Bouden, who served from October 2021 to August 2023. The leadership shakeup comes as Tunisia faces mounting economic hardship, with sluggish growth, high unemployment, and increasing debt. The country’s economy expanded by just 0.4% in 2024, while…

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Nigeria’s Global Influence Rises: Minister Highlights Diplomatic, Economic Gains

Wendy R.

Nigeria is making significant strides in reshaping its global image, attracting foreign investments, and ensuring the welfare of its citizens abroad, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has said.   Speaking at a ministerial briefing in Abuja, Tuggar outlined key diplomatic achievements under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing the country’s renewed international standing and economic diplomacy.   “We have worked to restore Nigeria’s respect on the global stage,” Tuggar stated, highlighting strengthened diplomatic relations and a reinforced commitment to protecting Nigerians overseas. He reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance policy on the mistreatment of its citizens, citing successful interventions…

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