A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Meiktila in central Myanmar on Sunday morning, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake occurred roughly halfway between Mandalay and Naypyitaw, the capital city, where several government offices were damaged during a devastating 7.7 magnitude temblor on March 28. As of Friday, the death toll from that quake … Read more
Israel has launched a major air strike on the last functioning hospital in Gaza City, forcing it to evacuate patients and causing widespread damage. The hospital, which treats over 1,000 patients daily, was struck early Sunday with no reported casualties but damage to critical areas including the emergency room. The Israeli military says it targeted … Read more
Bungie has revealed more details about its upcoming PvP extraction shooter “Marathon”, set to launch on September 23. The game will take part in a Closed Alpha test on April 23, 10 days ahead of its official release. Marathon will not be a full-priced title, but Bungie describes it as “premium”. However, the game will … Read more
UFC lightweight champion hopefuls clash in the co-main event of UFC 314. Michael Chandler (23-9) is seeking to become the first fighter to defeat Paddy Pimblett (22-3). Chandler, a three-time Bellator champion, has faced mixed results with just two wins in six appearances. Despite this, “Iron Mike” has gained fan respect for his non-stop action … Read more
The United States and Iran have appeared to take the first steps towards a new agreement to limit Iran’s nuclear activities and lift U.S. economic sanctions. The talks, held in Oman, were described as “very positive and constructive” by the White House. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the two sides will meet again … Read more
Microsoft’s relentless push for Windows 11 has become unsustainable, causing frustration among users. The operating system requires a Trusted Platform Module 2.0 chip, which many older computers cannot meet. This limitation exacerbates the issue of electronic waste as outdated systems are replaced. The evolution of Windows is often seen as constant innovation, but this has … Read more
Gabon’s junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema has won the country’s presidential election with over 90% of the vote, according to provisional results released on Sunday. The turnout was 70.4%, and no other candidate received more than 3%. Oligui had promised to return Gabon to democratic rule after a 2023 coup ended five decades of corruption-plagued … Read more
Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, has admitted to losing the “propaganda war” as his popularity soars negative 14 points, according to recent polling data. The decline in Musk’s favorability ratings comes after he spent millions on politics to support Donald Trump’s attacks on immigrants. Musk attributed the decline to liberals waging a … Read more
Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, will not feature proximity chat due to concerns about player toxicity. This decision was confirmed by the game’s director, who cited the need for a safe environment where players can focus on the game without harassment. The game, which is set to launch in September, will allow players to scavenge … Read more
Israel launched a hospital strike in northern Gaza early Sunday, killing one patient and forcing others to evacuate as attacks intensified. Al-Ahli Hospital, which provides medical care to over 100 patients, was hit by an Israeli airstrike despite receiving evacuation warnings. The hospital’s director, Dr. Fadel Naim, warned that the emergency room and surrounding buildings … Read more