A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, at 12:50 PM local time, with its epicenter near Mandalay. Occurring at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, the quake triggered violent shaking, devastating infrastructure and causing widespread panic. Tremors were felt across Southeast Asia, including in Thailand, China, Cambodia, Bangladesh, and India. […]
•The Tragic Journey of Margaret Nduta Hanoi, Vietnam| The tragic story of Margaret Nduta, a young Kenyan woman sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Vietnam, has sent shockwaves through her home country and beyond. What began as a hopeful journey in search of better opportunities abroad ended in a devastating fate, underscoring the dangers […]
Manila/The Hague| Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested and is now in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, facing charges of crimes against humanity related to his controversial war on drugs. The arrest marks a significant milestone in the ongoing international legal efforts to hold Duterte accountable for […]
•Diplomatic Efforts Intensify as 64 Kenyans Await Safe Passage at Thai-Myanmar Border The Kenyan government has intensified efforts to repatriate 64 of its citizens stranded at the Thai-Myanmar border after falling victim to an international human trafficking and cyber scam syndicate. The group is among over 7,000 foreigners, including individuals from South America and more […]
Rawalpindi, Pakistan| In a landmark ruling, former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were convicted on Friday in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. The verdict, announced by Judge Nasir Javed Rana in a makeshift courtroom at Adiala Jail, sentenced the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder to 14 years in prison and […]
In a dramatic and controversial move, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, citing an alleged threat from “pro-North Korean anti-state forces” purportedly conspiring to overthrow the government. The decision, announced amidst rising political tension, prompted the deployment of military personnel around the National Assembly in Seoul, creating widespread alarm and confusion among […]
