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Jordan Joins U.S.-Led Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria

This photo provided by the U.S. Air Force shows a U.S. Airman preparing an A-10 Thunderbolt II for flight from a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike. Jordan announced that its air force has taken part in U.S.-led strikes targeting Islamic State positions in Syria, signaling a renewed show of regional cooperation against the extremist group. The operation comes as the United States carries out a series of retaliatory strikes following the recent killing of three American service members. In a statement, the Jordanian military said its aircraft conducted “precise airstrikes” on ISIS sites in southern Syria alongside U.S. forces. Officials emphasized that the mission aimed to prevent militant groups from using Syrian territory as a base to threaten neighboring countries. The U.S. strikes reportedly hit multiple ISIS-linked facilities, including infrastructure and weapons storage locations, as part of a b...
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Devastating Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand, Leaving Over 150 Dead

 

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, 2025, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The epicenter was located near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, and the tremors were felt as far as Bangkok, Thailand's bustling capital.

In Myanmar, at least 144 people lost their lives, and over 730 were injured. The quake caused buildings, bridges, and even a monastery to collapse, leaving rescue teams scrambling to pull survivors from the rubble. The situation is dire, with blood supplies running low and the death toll expected to rise.

In Thailand, the earthquake claimed at least 10 lives in Bangkok, where a high-rise under construction collapsed, leaving many injured and over 100 people missing. The city's residents were evacuated from high-rise buildings as aftershocks, including one measuring 6.4 magnitude, continued to shake the region.

The disaster has prompted international aid efforts, with the United Nations allocating $5 million to support relief operations. However, the full extent of the damage remains unclear, particularly in Myanmar, which is already grappling with a humanitarian crisis due to ongoing civil conflict.

This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of the region to seismic activity and the urgent need for disaster preparedness and support.


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