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Bulletins and News Discussion from March 31st to April 6th, 2025 - Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Hits Mandalay (hexbear.net)

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Image of destruction in Mandalay, Myanmar, from Al Jazeera.

As if the ongoing civil war wasn't enough, Myanmar has now been struck by a very powerful earthquake, resulting in 2000 deaths and thousands more injured as of the time of writing. Estimates are that the death toll could reach 10,000. Infrastructure like roads and bridges are damaged, and the hospitals are overwhelmed. The earthquake struck during Eid prayers, resulting in even higher casualties as several mosques collapsed. 20 million people already required humanitarian assistance in Myanmar, and now the situation there will be even worse. International rescue teams have rushed into the country, and aid is being raised, though with USAID experiencing the... changes that it is, the United States will be of even more limited help than usual. So far, China has sent $14 million, while USAID has supplied $2 million. In Thailand, the death toll seems considerably lower, though there has still been significant damage; a skyscraper under construction collapsed in Bangkok.

Myanmar is located very close to the boundary between the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates. In particular, the country is divided in two by the north-south oriented Sagaing fault. This fault is typically strike-slip; that is, each side of the fault moves horizontally past each other. The earthquake's depth was 10 kilometers, which is pretty shallow, and its proximity to the surface amplified the felt force of the earthquake. Additionally, the soft soil in this region tends to further amplify seismic waves through a process called liquefaction. Combine all this with the lackluster building codes due to many years of impoverishment and civil wars, and this explains why the death toll, and the expense to the country in general to repair damage, will probably be extremely high.

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[–] Redcuban1959@hexbear.net 45 points 2 months ago

Argentina’s Senate Rejects Supreme Court Nominees: A Major Blow to Javier Milei’s Government - Telesur English

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Argentina’s Senate rejects Javier Milei’s Supreme Court nominees in a historic 51-20 vote, escalating tensions between the president and Congress. The government calls it a ‘political attack.’

Argentina’s Senate dealt a significant setback to President Javier Milei’s administration on Thursday by rejecting the nominations of Manuel José García Mansilla and Ariel Lijo to the Supreme Court. In a decisive vote, García Mansilla’s nomination was dismissed with 20 votes in favor and 51 against, while Lijo’s received 27 votes in favor, 43 against, and one abstention.

Failed Negotiations and Political Tensions

According to Tiempo Argentino, last-minute negotiations involved multiple opposition factions, including senators and governors who appeared unlikely allies. However, these efforts collapsed amid the political tensions that have defined Milei’s presidency. The rejection came while Milei was attending the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Despite the government’s attempts to delay the session and avoid a legislative defeat, the two candidates—appointed by presidential decree—failed to secure Senate approval.

Government’s Strong Reaction

In a sharply worded statement, Milei’s administration condemned the Senate’s decision, calling it “historically unprecedented.”

“>For the first time in history, the Senate has rejected a president’s nominees purely for political reasons, not over qualifications,” the government declared. It accused the upper house of being a “refuge for the political elite” and acting against the interests of the Argentine people.

Broader Implications

The rejection marks a turning point in the strained relationship between Milei’s executive branch and the Senate, highlighting his struggles to advance his agenda amid rising polarization. The move also raises questions about the future of Argentina’s judiciary, now left with two vacant Supreme Court seats. and Milei’s ability to govern effectively without legislative support.

With this defeat, Milei faces mounting political challenges and must recalibrate his strategy to either propose new nominees who can gain Senate approval and double down on executive actions, risking further clashes with Congress.

[–] BodyBySisyphus@hexbear.net 45 points 2 months ago (18 children)

Vietnam seeks 3-month delay on tariffs for negotiations

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Vietnam’s trade ministry has asked the Trump administration to put on hold its planned 46% tariff on imported Vietnamese products and engage in further negotiations. The trade ministry made the request in a diplomatic note soon after President Donald Trump announced a minimum 10% import duty on all exporters to the US and additional duties on about 60 nations. Vietnam was hit with one of the largest “reciprocal” tariffs.

The ministry seeks a phone call between Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer “as soon as possible,” according to a statement on the government’s website.

There is still “room for discussion and negotiation,” according to the statement, which cited Ta Hoang Linh, head of the ministry’s foreign market development department. Vietnamese goods exported to the US mainly compete with those from other countries, not American products, Linh said.

Vietnam planned to dispatch another delegation to the US this weekend led by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc. “Vietnam regrets the United States’ decision to impose reciprocal duties on Vietnamese exports to the US,” foreign ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said in a statement responding to Bloomberg’s questions.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who on Thursday said the tariff is “not in line with the good relationship between the two countries,” ordered a task force be set up to provide a quick response. The new tax from the US, Vietnam’s largest export market, could significantly dent the nation’s ambitious goal of boosting growth to at least 8% this year. Chinh said the growth target remains unchanged for now.

According to the most recent report of the US Trade Representative Office, the average import tax rate of Vietnam’s tariffs is 9.4%, major US products exported to Vietnam are subject to import tax rates of 15% or lower, so in fact, Vietnam’s taxable products are much lower than the calculated 90% or 46%, Vietnam’s finance ministry said on its website.

“We know that there will be continued dialog and negotiation,” Adam Sitkoff, executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi, said at an event on Thursday. If countries can “find a way to make a deal with President Trump, then I think that you’ll see changes,” he added.

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[–] Coolkidbozzy@hexbear.net 44 points 2 months ago (3 children)

trump is mourning shinzo abe lol

he claims shinzo was planning on working with him on a better trade deal

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[–] MarmiteLover123@hexbear.net 44 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

US airstrikes continue on Yemen for the 23rd night in a row, with four airstrikes reported at Kamaran Island.

More airstrikes in Sana'a Governorate.

More airstrikes in Sana'a Governorate, targeting Al-Jabal Al-Aswad (Montenegro/Black Mountain in English). This site was targeted in previous airstrikes, before the B-2 deployment.

Reports of intense drone activity over Sana'a and Saada, with Yemeni residents able to video drones (likely MQ-9 Reapers) flying at low altitude earlier this evening, and hearing them now. Air defences are suppressed.

The initial strikes in Sana'a targeted the home of Sheikh Saleh Al-Suhaili (part of the Social Affairs Department) and his family.

More airstrikes in Saada, 3 strikes repeatedly targeting the Al-Ammar family.

Three airstrikes in Hajjah Governorate.

Videos of the drones

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[–] mkultrawide@hexbear.net 44 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Wisconsin Supreme Court election being called for Susan Crawford (D).

billionaire-tears

[–] Coolkidbozzy@hexbear.net 43 points 2 months ago (1 children)

if he wants to buy votes he needs to learn from US history: build a political machine, and give public services to immigrants

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[–] plinky@hexbear.net 44 points 2 months ago

maybe comrade trump can overachieve, huh

[–] grandepequeno@hexbear.net 43 points 2 months ago (4 children)

First french poll after le pen got pwned, assuming the RN goes with the bardella guy who underperformed in the EU elections. These aren't all that different from le pen's numbers, honestly starting to seem like the arrest was either a nothing burger or a "this will bite you in the ass"-burger. The RN will probably still end up in first place in a presidential election and go to the second round facing either an extreme centrist or melenchon, which will require either of those 2 groups of voters to vote for the other against the far right, and then fail to obtain a majority in a legislative election and have to rely on referendums.

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[–] a_party_german@hexbear.net 43 points 2 months ago

To remind all you newsheads to go out and touch some grass this weekend, here's young future chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz and current acting finance minister/vice-chancellor Robert Habeck in their 30s.

The passage of time - and bourgeois power struggles - really are terrible things.

[–] Redcuban1959@hexbear.net 43 points 2 months ago

Argentine financial markets record setback after Milei's failed mission - MercoPress

Argentine financial markets experienced a sharp decline Friday amid the global economic storm triggered by a trade war between the U.S. and China following President Donald Trump’s tariffs spree. The market downturn, compounded by a nearly 7% drop in oil prices and a 10-year U.S. rate at 3.87%, reflects fears of a global economic setback, prompting expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts.

While the country risk index soared and Argentine stocks fell 12% on Wall Street, the S&P Merval of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange plummeted 7.4% to 2,107,815 points. Although the region's stock exchanges also fell, Buenos Aires' figures were by far the deepest, as the rest fell between 1 and 3%.

These results also came after President Javier Milei's trip to the United States enhanced his socialite status during a conservative event at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. But contrary to Casa Rosada's expectations, Trump was late to the gathering. Therefore, Milei could not meet with him to insist on Argentina's need for a fresh International Monetary Fund disbursement.

In addition, the White House Special Envoy for Latin America Mauricio Claver-Carone announced that the United States' support to the Libertarian administration before the IMF would hinge on Buenos Aires cutting all ties with Beijing, specifically the currency swap agreement brokered during the previous Government of Alberto Fernández and extended during the current one.

Despite Milei’s ideological shift away from Beijing, China remains a vital economic partner for Argentina—its second-largest trading partner after Brazil—and is heavily involved in sectors like infrastructure, energy, and telecommunications. Ending the swap would require Argentina to repay a large sum it currently lacks.

“I am not going to interfere in the middle of the negotiations that are taking place with the IMF, which we want to be successful,” Claver Carone was quoted as saying. “What we do want is that eventually the famous credit line that Argentina has with China ends,” he added.

In the meantime, consensus has been reported to be absent among the IMF's board on an advance disbursement, despite positive remarks from Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

Advancing money to Argentina, a practice known as frontloading, generates controversy because any financing for the country before its next principal payment to the IMF would be considered fresh funds, which would increase the multilateral's exposure to the nation, it was explained.

This week's rejection by the Senate of Milei's two Supreme Court nominees, coupled with his rift with Vice President Victoria Villarruel and treason charges for his April 2 Malvinas/Falklands speech, portray a declining head of State badly in need of funding to keep his administration going.

[–] Redcuban1959@hexbear.net 43 points 2 months ago

Al-Houthi Claims U.S. Escalation Will Not Affect Yemen’s Military Operations - Telesur English
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The leader of the Ansar Allah movement, Sayyed Abdul Malik al-Houthi, stated that the aggressive escalation by the United States will not impact Yemen’s military operations, both at sea and against the occupying entity. According to al-Houthi, the Arab nation is prepared to face new challenges and undertake actions during a phase of isolation for the Palestinian people.

In his remarks, al-Houthi emphasized that U.S. objectives in Yemen are difficult to achieve and that Washington seeks to pressure those who support the Palestinian cause, exerting maximum pressure on Iran and threatening military aggression. The recent U.S. offensive targeted civilian sites in Sana’a and other provinces, while the U.S. claims its attacks are aimed at weakening military capabilities.

Al-Houthi reaffirmed the steadfast position of the Yemeni people and announced the continuation of bombings against occupied Palestine. In this context, he highlighted that defensive operations from Yemen have demonstrated the inability of the United States to prevent such actions by Israeli occupation forces.

The situation reflects an increase in regional tensions and Yemen’s commitment to supporting Palestine in the face of what they consider external aggression.

[–] Redcuban1959@hexbear.net 43 points 2 months ago

Myanmar's military junta updates the death toll from the country's biggest earthquake in decades. There are 2,056 dead, 3,900 injured, more than 270 missing and hundreds homeless. The World Health Organization says that the country's health system has collapsed and rescue teams are struggling to operate in the devastated country, with no roads, bridges or communications.

Elderly people, monks, babies and hundreds of other patients are being treated in parking lots, under makeshift tents. The capital's main hospital has only 1,000 beds for use.

[–] CyborgMarx@hexbear.net 43 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (39 children)

If the Eurozone and China cut interest rates, Trump will have largely won, the dollar going up in value means the stock market losses today and yesterday will be recouped

For Trump's plan to succeed, it all depends on what global central banks do in the coming weeks

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[–] bbnh69420@hexbear.net 42 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (8 children)

Islamic Resistance Front in Syria has ambushed occupation forces in Daraa

https://t.me/syriajusticearchive/4296

“Islamic Resistance Front in Syria - Southern Command: Full Combat Alert & Battlefield Report

➖ By order of the Supreme Commander of the Islamic Resistance Front in Syria "Olay Al-Bas", all resistance cells across southern provinces have been placed on maximum alert and commenced assigned operations under direct command coordination.

Military Bulletin: At this hour, our forces are repelling an occupation army incursion on the Nawa-Zeil axis, inflicting confirmed casualties and downing one enemy drone.

"This is resistance until victory or martyrdom." “ ➖ https://t.me/DEQNEWS/10712

Casualties per israeli media

🇸🇾/🇮🇱 Hebrew Channel 14: wounded in the ranks of the Israeli army during their ground operation in an ambush west of Nawa in the countryside of Daraa.

https://t.me/TheSimurgh313/51516

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[–] fusion513@hexbear.net 42 points 2 months ago

You gotta respect the commitment to the bit. Things don't suck right now because, uh, out of control income inequality and corporate rent seeking, it's because of... trade.

[–] SoyViking@hexbear.net 42 points 2 months ago (5 children)

The Trump tariffs are not all bad for American economy. Swedish car maker Volvo has announced that they plan to shift some of their production from non-US plants to their existing American plant.

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[–] carpoftruth@hexbear.net 42 points 2 months ago (4 children)

in more ukraine news, an in-depth and personal article about the grim situation for ukrainians press ganged into the military via busification

so brutal, what an awful situation to be forcibly mobilized by a failed state

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[–] dinklesplein@hexbear.net 41 points 2 months ago (19 children)

can someone explain what's going on with the whole abundance thing the libs are trying to sell btw like what sort of theorists/schools of thought are they drawing on and what are they even advocating for

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