Powerful Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Causes Widespread Damage A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck Myanmar on 28 March 2025 at 06:20:54 UTC. The quake was followed by a strong aftershock measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was located near the Sagaing-Mandalay border, at coordinates 22.013° N, 95.922° E, and at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres. The impact of the tremors was felt across much of Myanmar and extended into neighbouring countries. Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, bore the brunt of the earthquake. The city experienced severe infrastructure damage, with roads, buildings, and essential services affected. The…
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European Test Rocket Explodes Shortly After Takeoff in Norway A test rocket launched by German startup Isar Aerospace exploded just seconds after lifting off from a spaceport in northern Norway. The uncrewed rocket, named Spectrum, crashed back to Earth and exploded less than a minute after takeoff during what was described as its first major test. Isar Aerospace Rocket Suffers Failure Shortly After Liftoff The Spectrum rocket took off at 12:30pm local time (11:30am BST) on Sunday from the Andøya spaceport, located in the Arctic Circle. Within 30 seconds, it began smoking from the sides and was forced to terminate…
Elon Musk Merges xAI and X in $33 Billion All-Stock Deal Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm, xAI, has acquired his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in an all-stock deal valued at $33 billion. This latest move strengthens Musk’s hold over his expanding tech empire, which also includes Tesla and SpaceX. The acquisition is expected to make it easier for Musk to develop xAI’s AI model, Grok, by merging data, computing power, and distribution. Strengthening AI Ambitions Musk announced the merger on X, stating the combined value of the deal places xAI at $80 billion and X at…
Russia Offers Nuclear Power Support for Elon Musk’s Mars Mission Russia has proposed supplying a small nuclear power plant to support Elon Musk’s planned mission to Mars, according to a senior government official. The offer underscores Moscow’s interest in space cooperation, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Potential Collaboration on Martian Energy Needs Kirill Dmitriev, President Vladimir Putin’s envoy for international cooperation, made the proposal during an Arctic Forum in Murmansk. He suggested that Russia could hold discussions with Musk via video conference to explore collaboration opportunities. “Russia can offer a small-sized nuclear power plant for a mission to Mars and other…
Trump Administration Taps Spy Agencies and AI for Border Surveillance The Trump administration directed two major intelligence agencies to use satellite surveillance at the US-Mexico border. The move is part of a larger push to strengthen border security and crack down on illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Intelligence Agencies Mobilised for Border Monitoring The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), both under the Department of Defense, have been tasked with supporting the border mission. These agencies manage spy satellites and analyse imagery for defence and intelligence purposes. The NGA said it formed a task force to…
Firefly Aerospace Teams Up with Blue Origin’s Honeybee Robotics for 2028 Lunar Mission Firefly Aerospace has announced a partnership with Honeybee Robotics, a Blue Origin subsidiary, for its third lunar mission in 2028. The collaboration will focus on deploying a rover to explore the Gruithuisen Domes, a unique and geologically significant region on the moon’s near side. Studying the Moon’s Rare Volcanic Features The Gruithuisen Domes are considered rare formations due to their high silica content, which is uncommon on the lunar surface. Scientists believe that examining these domes could reveal valuable information about the moon’s volcanic past and possible…
China Identified as Top Military and Cyber Threat to the US China remains the most significant military and cyber threat to the United States, according to a report released on Tuesday by US intelligence agencies. The Annual Threat Assessment highlighted China’s advancements in military capabilities and cyber warfare, noting that Beijing is making “steady but uneven” progress on potential strategies to capture Taiwan. China’s Expanding Military and Cyber Capabilities The intelligence report warned that China has the capability to strike the US with conventional weapons, launch cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, and target American assets in space. Additionally, it stated…
Markets Rally Amid Signs of Tariff Relief The S&P 500 closed at its highest level in over two weeks on Monday (March 24), boosted by a rally in technology stocks, including Nvidia and Tesla. Investors responded positively to reports suggesting that the Trump administration may scale back planned tariffs on US trading partners. US President Donald Trump had initially proposed broad tariffs starting April 2. However, media reports over the weekend indicated that sector-specific exclusions are now being considered. A Trump administration official cautioned that no final decisions have been made, and the situation remains fluid. Tech Stocks Lead S&P…
Sudden Leadership Shift at Samsung, Han Jong-hee dies of Cardiac Arrest Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday that its co-CEO, Han Jong-hee, has died of a heart attack. His passing leaves newly appointed co-CEO Jun Young-hyun as the sole leader of the company. This transition comes at a critical time as Samsung works to revamp its struggling semiconductor division and navigate global trade challenges. Han, 63, had been with Samsung for nearly four decades, shaping the company’s global dominance in television manufacturing. He became CEO in 2022, overseeing the consumer electronics and mobile devices division. Challenges Ahead for Samsung Jun Young-hyun…
Swedish battery firm continues operations during reorganisation Northvolt court-appointed bankruptcy trustee has reported significant progress in talks to keep the company running. Negotiations with potential buyers are ongoing, aiming to preserve operations at the electric vehicle battery manufacturer, despite its recent collapse. The Swedish company filed for bankruptcy on 12 March, marking one of the most notable corporate failures in Sweden’s history. Once seen as Europe’s leading contender to compete with China in battery production, the downfall of Northvolt has raised concerns about the region’s ability to establish an independent battery industry. Northvolt Operations continue at key facility Following the…