Myanmar Humanitarian Crisis After Earthquake

Myanmar faces a devastating humanitarian crisis following a powerful earthquake, exacerbated by ongoing civil war and military bombings. Aid struggles to reach affected areas due to damaged infrastructure and lack of essential services. Several countries, including Russia, China, India, Singapore, and Thailand, are providing assistance. The situation is dire, with thousands displaced and in need of urgent supplies and medical care.

Military Coup in Myanmar

Military junta in Myanmar seized power from the democratically elected government, leading to ongoing civil war and resistance. Conflict has resulted in food scarcity and potential famine in some areas.

U.S. Troops Stranded in Niger

Over 1,000 U.S. troops are stuck in Niger with low medical supplies, caught between the military junta's demand for them to leave and the Biden administration's refusal to let them go home. The troops are effectively hostages of an indecisive Commander-in-Chief, facing deteriorating conditions and escalating tensions with the local government.

China's $400 Million Deal with Niger's Military Junta

China's state-owned oil company CNPC signed a $400 million deal with the military junta in Niger to improve oil infrastructure after the coup damaged relations with the US and France. The deal involves a loan for oil infrastructure and potential access to Niger's abundant oil and uranium resources.