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BBC Faces Backlash Over Use of Term ‘Revert’ in Islam Coverage
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Trump Admin Ousts Aid Workers Amid Myanmar Quake Crisis
photo Myanmar rescue team Three U.S. aid workers have been abruptly fired by the Trump administration while on assignment in Myanmar, where they were helping coordinate relief efforts following a catastrophic earthquake that has killed over 3,000 people. The 7.7-magnitude quake struck near Mandalay on 28 March, becoming the country’s second deadliest on record. It left more than 4,800 injured and hundreds still missing. Myanmar’s government quickly requested international assistance, prompting several nations—Russia, China, India, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam among them—to send immediate aid. The United States, by contrast, sent only a small team of USAID staffers, who arrived days before being dismissed by email. The sudden firings have shocked humanitarian circles, coming at a time when Myanmar's need for foreign support is critical. According to colleagues who spoke anonymously to The New York Times, the decision left staff “furious” and diplomats deeply unsettled, fearing the move could signal further politicisation of foreign aid. The firings also appear to contradict earlier assurances by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had pledged continued U.S. support for crisis response, despite President Trump’s broader push to dismantle USAID’s independence. Under ongoing restructuring plans, USAID is to be absorbed into the State Department, with deep job cuts and reduced aid capacity expected. Though USAID staff had been warned about potential job losses later this year, the abrupt termination of field workers during a humanitarian mission was described by insiders as “especially cruel”. In the meantime, a joint statement from the U.S., Australia, Japan and India promised $20 million in assistance to Myanmar—though only $2 million will come from Washington. The relatively modest sum has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats, with several senators urging Rubio and USAID Director Bessent to “rapidly assess” what more can be done. The future of U.S. involvement in Myanmar’s recovery remains unclear, but the firings have cast a long shadow over Washington’s role—and reputation—in global disaster relief. -2025-04-07 -
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What is your idea of superfoods?
Most of the better pizzas I've had in the NYC metro area had chefs that either came from Italy or had relatives that did. -
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Need help: gas burner trouble after bottle change
Take the regulator of the bottle and give it a tap. I'm not a gas guy but worth a try. -
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What is your idea of superfoods?
Leos in Sisaket has good burgers. I see there's quite a few here that have a good reputation, and I'm guessing they're from the US and brought their skills from there, just like a few pizza joints. Haven't yet been to Chiang Mai but it's on the bucket list before I move back home. -
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Quake Hits Bangkok Condo Market: Sales to Plummet to 15-Year Low
I think it's plain and simple, Bangkok is vastly over supplied in the Condo market.
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