Myanmar resistance announces partial ceasefire to facilitate rescue efforts
The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar on Friday has claimed the lives of at least 1,644 people and injured 2,376, according to the country’s ruling military junta.…
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Denmark slams Trump day after JD Vance underinvestment in Greenland claims
During a visit to the Pituffik Space Base on Friday, Vance told US troops that Denmark has ‘underinvested’ in Greenland’s security and demanded that Copenhagen change its approach. Read more…
Italy approves new decree to use Albania migration centres as repatriation hubs
Under the new decree, two centres in Albania will now also house migrants who arrived in Italy, had their asylum request rejected and received a deportation order. Read More
Original E.T. model from 1982 film goes up for auction at Sotheby’s
An original three-foot E.T. model, created by special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi, is up for auction at Sotheby’s, with bids running until 3 April. Read More
Kyiv says Moscow preparing new military offensive to increase pressure on Ukraine
The claim from Kyiv comes after Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine killing at least four people, according to authorities. Read More
Thousands attend CHP rally in Istanbul against mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu’s arrest
İmamoğlu, widely seen as the main political challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s 22-year rule, was jailed on 23 March pending trial on corruption charges. Read More
Federal judge blocks Trump’s efforts to dismantle Voice of America radio service
The White House called the service, which has existed since 1942, ‘The Voice of Radical America’ and said Trump’s order would ‘ensure that taxpayers are no longer on the hook…
Turkey arrests Swedish journalist over ‘insulting the president’ and ‘terrorism’
Reporters Without Borders condemned the arrest and criticised what they call the erosion in press freedom in Turkey. Read more at Read More
EU delegation visits jailed Erdoğan rival Ekrem İmamoğlu in Istanbul prison
Katarina Barley, Vice President of the European Parliament, was among the delegation that visited the jailed politician in Istanbul’s Silivri prison. Read more at Read More