- Myanmar's deadly earthquake may bring diplomatic payoff for junta chief Reuters
- Myanmar leader heads to Bangkok as quake deaths climb to 3,000 BBC
- Ignoring Protests, Thailand Opens Door to Myanmar’s Military Leader The New York Times
- Junta chief to leave quake-striken Myanmar for summit, aid groups clamour for access Reuters
- Myanmar's troubled situation looms over Bay of Bengal regional summit Nikkei Asia
World leaders call Trump tariffs ‘wrong’ and ‘unjustified’
Italy's Giorgia Meloni says the US's tariffs on the EU are "wrong", while Australia's Anthony Albanese calls them "unjustified."
Republicans join Democrats in Senate vote to rescind Trump Canada tariffs
Resolution that would block tariffs passes 51-48 in Senate, in vote that shows Republican unease over president’s plans
Several Republican senators joined Democrats to pass a resolution that would block Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, a rare rebuke of the president’s trade policy just hours after he announced plans for sweeping import taxes on some of the country’s largest trading partners.
In a 51-48 vote, four Republicans – Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and both Kentucky senators, the former majority leader Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul – defied Trump’s pressure campaign and supported the measure. Democrats used a procedural maneuver to force a vote on the resolution, which would terminate the national emergency on fentanyl Trump is using to justify tariffs on Canada.
Continue reading...Thousands march against gangs in Haiti as Vatican is notified of murder of two nuns – Miami Herald
- Thousands march against gangs in Haiti as Vatican is notified of murder of two nuns Miami Herald
- Thousands of Haitians take to streets to protest surging gang violence Reuters
- Haiti gangs storm town and release 500 inmates from jail BBC
- Journalists in Haiti defy bullets and censorship to cover unprecedented violence ABC News
- ‘We are at war’: Why Haiti’s leaders are turning to a rogue brigade to help fight gangs Miami Herald
Canada Trump tariff exemption ‘like dodging a bullet into the path of a tank’, says business leader
Automotive industry and prime minister Mark Carney note that 25% tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles will still come into effect within hours
Canada’s exemption from Donald Trump’s global tariffs was “like dodging a bullet into the path of a tank”, say business leaders as other levies are poised to hit key industries that drive the country’s economy.
In a theatrical unveiling of tariffs on countries with “unfair” practices on Wednesday afternoon, Canada was noticeably absent, alongside trade ally Mexico.
Continue reading...Trump goes full gameshow host to push his tariff plan – and nobody’s a winner
There were charts and scores, as if The Price Is Right had come to Washington. The big prize? A global trade war
It was Jeopardy!, or The Price Is Right, come to Washington.
On an unseasonably chilly day in the White House Rose Garden, Donald Trump stood with a giant chart listing which reciprocal tariffs he would impose on China, the European Union, the United Kingdom and other hapless contestants.
Continue reading...Hamas ready to free all hostages at once for end to war — Palestinian official – The Times of Israel
- Hamas ready to free all hostages at once for end to war — Palestinian official The Times of Israel
- Hamas will not respond to Israel's counter Gaza ceasefire proposal, official says Reuters
- Netanyahu: Israel is ‘dissecting the Gaza Strip’ Al Jazeera
- Israel PM says 'dissecting' Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages Yahoo
- What We Know About Talks for a Renewed Gaza Cease-Fire The New York Times
Marine Le Pen’s ban outraged France’s far right – and they may well take revenge
Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?
Marine Le Pen’s ban has outraged France’s far right – and they may well seek revenge
Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?
Samoa suffering energy crisis after weeks of power outages
Pacific country this week declared state of emergency over power cuts that have caused huge disruption to businesses and daily life
Samoa is in the grip of an “energy crisis” prime minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa said this week, as she declared a state of emergency over power outages that have swept the country for weeks, causing huge disruption to businesses and daily life.
The government is scrambling to provide relief to affected businesses and households, with temporary power generation units due to arrive next week.
Continue reading...Healthy but lonely gen Zers drive UK gym membership to record high
More health-conscious young people take total to 11.5m memberships, report finds, as experts cite social aspect alongside fitness
Record numbers of Britons are going to the gym, as the desire of many gen Zers to socialise while getting fit instead of drinking in the pub drives an unprecedented surge in membership, a report shows.
In all, 11.5 million people aged 16 and over– a new high – now belong to a gym in the UK, a rise of 1.6 million from 2022. It means one in six people have taken out a membership.
Continue reading...Doctors urge government to fight poverty after rise in patients with Victorian diseases
Survey finds vast majority of doctors are concerned at impact of health inequalities on their patients
Doctors have reported a rise in the number of patients with Victorian diseases such as scabies, as the Royal College of Physicians urged the government to do more to fight poverty.
The survey of 882 doctors found 89% were concerned about the impact of health inequalities on their patients, while 72% had seen more patients in the past three months with illnesses related to poor-quality housing, air pollution and access to transport.
Continue reading...‘A historic moment’: Donald Trump unveils sweeping ‘reciprocal’ tariffs
Experts say the tariffs are likely to transform the global trade relations, with some warning of a possible recession.
US judge throws out corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Judge ruled that the case could not be revived, condemning what he described as an apparent quid pro quo arrangement.
Barcelona beat Atletico to set up Real Madrid final in Copa del Rey
Barcelona will face Real Madrid in an El Clasico final in Spain's Copa del Rey after 5-4 aggregate defeat of Atletico.
Liverpool beat Everton in feisty derby to keep title charge on track
Diogo Jota scored the only goal of the game in heated Merseyside derby to restore Liverpool's 12-point lead at the top.
How aid becomes a weapon in Myanmar’s war zone
Rescue and relief workers seeking access to some of the worst quake-hit areas are being blocked by the military.
How aid becomes a weapon in Myanmar’s war zone
Rescue and relief workers seeking access to some of the worst quake-hit areas are being blocked by the military.
Israel launches air attacks on Syria’s Damascus and Hama
In latest wave of attacks, Israel strikes Damascus's Barzeh neighbourhood and 'military capabilities' in Hama and Homs.
Why is Pakistan deporting Afghans?
Islamabad says about three million Afghans must leave the country this year.