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FirstUp: Italy’s Giorgia Meloni to meet Trump in US, Xi Jinping visits Cambodia… The news today

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will meet US President Donald Trump during her visit to the United States. The talks are expected to focus on the ongoing tariff dispute between the US and the European Union. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping will continue his tour of Southeast Asia with a visit to Cambodia. This comes amid China’s ongoing trade tensions with the United States over tariffs

Who was trying to mislead IAF aircraft taking aid to Myanmar?

The Indian Air Force's C-130J Hercules, tasked with delivering aid to Myanmar after the March 2025 earthquake, fell victim to GPS spoofing, raising suspicions about the involvement of foreign actors in the disruption

Indian Air Force aircraft faced massive cyberattacks in Myanmar airspace during aid mission: Report

GPS spoofing is a normal wartime tactic in active conflict zones. Similar GPS spoofing incidents have been cropping up closer to the Line of Control as well. Since November 2023, 465 cases have been reported near Amritsar and Jammu

5.5 magnitude tremor rattles central Myanmar just two weeks after earthquake that killed over 4,400

The quake, one of the strongest aftershocks since the catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake on March 28, occurred as civil war-ravaged Myanmar continues to grapple with a massive humanitarian crisis

China on edge: Scientists warn of growing magnitude-8 earthquake threat

In a study published just days before the devastating magnitude 7.9 earthquake hit Myanmar, the scientists have identified patterns linking seismic cycles to fluctuations in the Earth’s rotation

Rain and ruin: Myanmar earthquake survivors face threats as aid lags and ceasefire crumbles

The latest blow to relief efforts comes as heavy rains, unusual for this season, compound the misery of thousands living in makeshift camps. Aid agencies have sounded the alarm over the potential spread of waterborne diseases, including cholera

US says ‘rich nations’ like India, China must pitch in during crises like Myanmar earthquake

Just hours after the powerful earthquake hit Myanmar on March 28, India stepped in as one of the first responders, launching Operation Brahma to provide urgent help

India, Quad nations send over $20 million in humanitarian aid to Myanmar after deadly earthquake

India and other Quad nations have come together to support Myanmar and Thailand after a powerful earthquake struck on 28 March. The group — which includes India, the US, Australia, and Japan — has pledged over $20 million in humanitarian aid and is working with ASEAN and others to provide urgent help.

Deadly Myanmar earthquake mainstreams junta leader, ends 4-year diplomatic isolation

A deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, which killed nearly 2,900 people, has unexpectedly strengthened the position of ruling general Min Aung Hlaing by reopening diplomatic channels that had been closed since his junta seized power in 2021.

Operation Brahma: India sends 50 tonnes of ‘first-responder’ aid to earthquake-hit Myanmar

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on 25 March, causing widespread devastation and over 2,000 deaths. In response, India has launched Operation Brahma, sending humanitarian aid through naval ships and aircraft.