The Indian Navy's Western Naval Command on Wednesday said it intercepted suspicious vessels and seized over 2500 kg of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean. Watch to know more!

Indian Navy's INS Tarkash seizes over 2,500 kg of narcotics

Myanmar: The ruling military government has announced a temporary ceasefire and operations against armed opponents from the 2nd of April until the 22nd of this month. The ceasefire comes following the deadly earthquake of 7.7 magnitude.

Myanmar govt ceases ops against armed groups; ceasefire to facilitate rehabilitation after earthquake

And after much debate, India's lower house of parliament has cleared the Waqf amendment bill after an over 12 hours of that debate. This debate saw a sharp exchange of views between the government and the opposition. The lower house passed the legislation with 288 in favor and 232 against it.

Waqf Bill: Centre vs Opposition | Fiery debates in Lok Sabha over amendments in bill

Rescuers race against time after 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar.
Thailand too has been affected by the earthquake.
As of 2nd April, the death toll has crossed 2800. Many experts believed the death toll could touch 10,000.
How did it have such a powerful effect so far away in Thailand? 
What is the Sagaing Fault?
How vulnerable are Myanmar and Thailand to earthquakes?
Watch Wion Wideangle

Inside Deadly Myanmar Earthquake | Living On A Fault Line | WION Wideangle

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that his military is dissecting the Gaza Strip and seizing territory to pressure Hamas into freeing hostages still held there.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli army 'dissecting' Gaza to retrieve hostages

Donald Trump has said that he will stop Russia's war on Ukraine as his administration continues intensified troop efforts and Trump said during the tariff announcement event that the war would have never happened if he was president.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin says Putin open to peace, will continue work with Americans

Donald Trump has unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs ranging from a minimum of 10% to as high as 49% targeting countries across the globe. Well, the US president said he will impose a 10% universal tariff on all imported goods being imported into the US and these are in addition to the reciprocal tariffs on a few dozen countries.

Donald Trump tariff announcement: Universal tariffs to begin April 5, reciprocal from April 9

Donald Trump tariff announcement: 34% tariff on Chinese imports; 20% on goods from the European Union

Russia has unleashed a deadly attack on Ukraine. Three people have died in the central Ukrainian city of Kyiv. This is while one person died in a drone attack on Kharkiv.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv says Russia drone strikes on Ukraine kill one, wound 10

South Korea is bracing for possible blowback from the impending verdict on suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. Acting President Han Duck-Soo has urged political leaders across party lines to accept the verdict and not make statements that trigger violence.  Watch in for more details!

South Korea: More security for judges ahead of Friday verdict on Yoon

The US president Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, including a 10% flat tax on all US imports. Many other nations with the largest trade imbalances with the US face higher rates, even as Trump said he had sweetened the deal by only imposing about half of what other countries charge. Watch in for more details!

Trump's reciprocal tariffs likely to escalate trade war

Trump tariffs spare no country, many in Asia, Europe hit

Ecuador heads to the polls on April 13 for a decisive presidential runoff between incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist candidate Luisa González. As Noboa makes his final pitch, meeting university students in Quito, both candidates gear up for a crucial showdown. Watch for more details!

Ecuador elections: Incumbent Prez Daniel Noboa to face leftist Luisa Gonzalez

Donald Trump has unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs ranging from a minimum of 10% to as high as 49%, targeting countries around the world. The US president said he will impose a 10% universal tariff on all imported foreign goods in addition to reciprocal tariffs on a few dozen countries.

Trump tariffs: Tariffs of 10%-49% imposed on nations across the globe

US President Donald Trump has launched what he calls a "liberation day" event. He announced an executive order that will introduce new "retaliatory tariffs" aimed at countries imposing trade barriers on the United States.
Trump also confirmed his plan to sign an executive order implementing “reciprocal tariffs” on various countries. “Reciprocal, that means they do it to us and we do it to them. Very simple. Can't get any simpler than that,” he said.

Trump tariffs: Highlights of Trump's announcement on reciprocal tariffs

The United States has deployed a third of its B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia, escalating its military presence after President Trump’s warning to Iran. With tensions high in the Middle East, experts see this as a strategic move to counter Iran and the Houthis.

US deploys B-2 bombers to Diego Garcia amid rising Iran tensions

Heavy rainfall caused flashing flooding on Greece's Paros island on Monday, 31 March. Drone footage captures the scale of destruction in the capital, Naousa, with damage to vehicles and authorities working to clear mud from the streets. Watch to know more!

Powerful storm brings flooding to Greek islands Paros and Mykonos

US President Trump is set to roll out a fresh wave of tariffs, dubbed 'Liberation Day' measures, with immediate effect. The White House confirmed the tariffs will begin right after the announcement, sparking global reactions. Watch this report for more details!

White House: Trump tariffs to start immediately after announcement

NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4, initially feared to be heading toward Earth, is now on course to hit the Moon. While Earth is safe from impact in 2032, scientists are closely monitoring the asteroid’s trajectory. What does this mean for future space threats?

Asteroid that threatened to hit Earth, could collide with Moon

Ecuador prepares for high-stakes Presidential runoff between Noboa and Gonzalez

#GRAVITAS |  After thousands of pages of government documents on JFK's assassination were released, the director of the controversial 1991 film Oliver Stone who called for a renewed investigation into the President's murder.  Stone's film had portrayed the assassination of President John F. Kennedy as the work of government conspiracy. Watch this video to find out more.

Who killed JFK? A question that divides Republicans and Democrats

China has started laying the groundwork for the reunification of Taiwan, carrying out live simulations for a full-scale invasion of the island. Beijing has also deployed new hypersonic anti-ship missiles as a potential deterrent to the U.S.

China rehearses Taiwan war

The U.S. is increasing its military presence in West Asia amid rising tensions with Iran. The Pentagon has deployed the USS Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group to the region, joining the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. Meanwhile, U.S. forces have conducted strikes in Yemen, and the Houthis have released footage of a downed American MQ-9 drone in Marib.

US sends warships, jets to West Asia amid Iran tensions

#Gravitas According to the United Nations, all bakeries in Gaza have shut down due to an acute shortage of flour and cooking gas.  Attributing it to the continued blockage of aid by Israel.

Israel’s blockade starves Gaza: Bakeries shut, famine looms

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