Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with British and French military leaders in Kyiv to discuss strengthening Ukraine’s military and post-war support strategies, reporting “tangible progress” after the talks.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un test-fired a newly developed sniper rifle while visiting special forces, highlighting enhanced combat readiness and weapon capabilities. Kim’s visit follows reports of North Korean troop deployment to Russia.
A major earthquake on March 28 in Myanmar has resulted in over 3,300 deaths, destroying infrastructure and injuring over 4,500 individuals. State media confirmed the figures and the United Nations aid chief urged for international support to aid the disaster-struck country. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing, with local and international efforts focused on providing medical care and rebuilding efforts.
Three Filipino nationals were arrested in Beijing for alleged espionage, causing concern among Philippine officials as those detained were described as ordinary citizens with no military background. Tensions rise amid ongoing maritime disputes between China and the Philippines.
A Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, resulted in 18 deaths, including nine children, and injured over 40 people. The attack destroyed residential buildings near a children’s playground, marking one of the deadliest incidents in the city since the 2022 invasion.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed President Yoon Suk-yeol from office on April 3, 2025, upholding his impeachment over the imposition of martial law. The unanimous decision marked a historic moment in South Korean politics, ending months of turmoil triggered by Yoon’s declaration of martial law in December 2024, which led to one of the country’s worst political crises.
China has arrested three Filipino nationals on suspicion of espionage, claiming to have dismantled an intelligence network linked to the Philippines. The arrests come amid escalating tensions between the two countries over maritime disputes in the South China Sea. The identities of the suspects remain undisclosed as China investigates further.
Filipino migrant advocacy groups criticize the Philippine government for alleged inaction in response to the detention of Filipino Americans by ICE in the U.S. Community advocates highlight specific cases and raise concerns over the rights of detained individuals, urging government intervention.
A Philippine humanitarian team has arrived in Myanmar to assist in disaster relief following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake. The mission, consisting of 91 members, aims to provide search and rescue support, medical aid, and logistical assistance. The earthquake, which struck on March 28, 2025, resulted in over 2,000 deaths and significant injuries, marking a critical need for international aid in the region. The team will engage in a two-week operation to support the affected communities.
The UN reports that Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian medics amid escalating tensions. The Palestinian Red Crescent calls for accountability. International attention focuses on the safety of medical personnel in conflict zones and adherence to humanitarian laws.