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A 6.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Banda Sea – GFZ

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BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) — A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Banda Sea at 18:38 GMT Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) reported.

According to preliminary data, the epicenter of the tremors was located at 7.75 degrees south latitude and 127.92 degrees east longitude. The hypocenter was located at a depth of 160.8 km. –0–

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Five police officers killed in ambush on the Philippine island of Mindanao

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MANILA, March 29 (Xinhua) – Five police officers were killed on Saturday evening in the province of Maguindanao del Sur on Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines, local authorities said.

According to the Philippine Daily Inquirer, citing the Bangsamoro Regional Police Office, unknown assailants ambushed law enforcement officers in a patrol car.

Further investigation is underway. –0–

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The UN has warned of a "fragile recovery" in Myanmar a year after a devastating earthquake.

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March 27, 2026 Humanitarian aid

"A new wave of global instability is hitting Myanmar at the worst possible time," Michael Dunford, head of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) office in Myanmar, warned on Friday. Rising prices for fuel, food, and fertilizer, driven by the conflict in the Middle East, threaten hunger for vulnerable families still recovering from the devastating earthquake a year ago.

The latest WFP data show that post-disaster recovery remains extremely fragile. In the affected regions of Sagaing and Mandalay, one in six families faces food insecurity, and at least half of all households are extremely vulnerable to any further shocks.

"People who survived the earthquake were just starting to get back on their feet, and now another blow is knocking them down again," said WFP Myanmar Country Director Michael Dunford.

Echo of the Middle East conflict

The conflict in the Middle East is disrupting transportation chains and causing fuel shortages throughout Myanmar. Rising fuel prices are increasing the cost of transporting food and agricultural goods, creating additional challenges for families already struggling to afford basic necessities.

The crisis has also hit farmers preparing for the monsoon season. Fertilizer demand is expected to rise for at least the next three months. Fuel shortages and rising input prices could lead to production costs doubling compared to last year.

The problem of financing

Over the past year, WFP has assisted half a million people affected by the earthquake. The organization is now shifting from emergency relief to rebuilding infrastructure that ensures long-term economic stability. To provide life-saving assistance to 1.5 million people across the country, WFP requires $150 million this year. Without sufficient funding, the agency will have to focus only on the most immediate life-saving measures.

"The people of Myanmar have been hit by blow after blow—conflict, climate disasters, a devastating earthquake, and now a global fuel crisis," Dunford said. "We must support them now. A year after the earthquake, they cannot withstand another shock."

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Top News of the Day | Friday: Syria, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Earth Hour

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March 27, 2026 UN

The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria presented a report on the events in As-Suwayda, the UN Human Rights Council discussed the attack on a school in Minab, Iran, the UN Secretary-General created a task force to ensure supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, and the global climate action "Earth Hour" will take place on Saturday.

Violence in As-Suwayda

The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria today released a new report on the events in As-Suwayda. The violence in July 2025 claimed the lives of more than 1,700 people and forced nearly 200,000 residents to flee their homes. The commission documented mass executions, torture, rape, and the burning of houses. Experts believe these actions may constitute war crimes. The commission called for urgent efforts to bring all perpetrators to justice.

The Human Rights Council discussed the attack on a school in Minab.

The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva convened for an urgent meeting to discuss the attack on a school in Minab, Iran, which killed more than 100 children. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk stated: "Whatever differences exist between countries, we can all agree on one thing: they must not be resolved by killing children in schools." Special Rapporteur on the right to education Farida Shaheed reported that over the month of war, more than 600 schools and educational institutions have been destroyed or seriously damaged. At least 230 children and teachers have been killed.

Strait of Hormuz Task Force

The UN Secretary General has created a special Task force to ensure supplies through the Strait of HormuzIt will be led by Jorge Moreira da Silva, Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The group will include representatives from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Its primary objective will be to facilitate uninterrupted trade in fertilizers and develop technical mechanisms to address humanitarian concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.

Earth Hour

On Saturday, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM New York time, Earth Hour will take place – a global initiative that celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The UN chief is calling on everyone to join the initiative and turn off their lights for 60 minutes. The UN emphasizes that Earth Hour should not be just a symbolic gesture, but a reminder of the need for real change: a massive reduction in emissions and a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

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Iran's IRGC said it shot down a US F-16 fighter jet and an MQ-9 drone in southern Iran.

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TEHRAN, March 28 (Xinhua) — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Saturday that its air defenses struck a U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet and an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle in southern Iran.

A statement published on the IRGC's official news portal Sepah News said the American fighter jet and drone were shot down during joint retaliatory missile and drone operations carried out by the IRGC's naval and aerospace forces against heavy industries owned by the United States and Israel.

The IRGC added that the US Central Command (CENTCOM) also acknowledged the attack on its F-16 fighter jet.

Earlier, CENTCOM reported on social media that a US Air Force F-16 fighter jet landed at a base in the Middle East after completing a combat mission as part of Operation Epic Fury. –0–

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The US has sent 3,500 Marines to the Middle East amid the conflict with Iran.

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NEW YORK, March 28 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Saturday that a task force of 3,500 U.S. Marines and Navy personnel arrived in the Middle East on March 27.

"U.S. Navy and Marine Corps personnel aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on March 27," CENTCOM briefly reported on social media.

As CENTCOM said in a statement, the America-class amphibious assault ship is the flagship of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's combat-ready amphibious group Tripoli, which includes approximately 3,500 sailors and Marines, as well as transport and strike fighter aircraft, airborne assault and tactical assets.

On March 26, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Pentagon is considering deploying up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East to give US President Donald Trump more military options beyond diplomacy.

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The Armenian Foreign Minister held telephone conversations with his Iranian and Qatari counterparts.

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Yerevan, March 28 (Xinhua) — Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday, the Armenian Foreign Ministry's press service reported.

The interlocutors exchanged views on recent events in the Middle East and potential solutions. Humanitarian issues and multilateral agenda topics were also discussed.

On Saturday, the Armenian Foreign Minister also held a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The two sides discussed the situation in the Middle East and prospects for developing bilateral relations.

According to the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, A. Mirzoyan expressed concern over the escalation of the situation in the Middle East, which has resulted in casualties. He emphasized the importance of ensuring stability and peace in the region and expressed his fundamental support for efforts aimed at achieving this goal.

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Iran's president promised a "decisive" response to attacks on the country's infrastructure and economic centers.

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TEHRAN, March 28 (Xinhua) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that his country will respond "resolutely" to any attacks on its infrastructure and economic hubs.

He wrote about this on the social network X the day after Israel's strikes on Iran's industrial and nuclear facilities.

“We have repeatedly stated that Iran does not carry out preemptive strikes, but we will respond decisively if our infrastructure or economic centers are targeted,” M. Pezeshkian emphasized.

Addressing the countries of West Asia, the Iranian president noted: “If you want development and security, do not allow our enemies to wage war from your territory.”

On Friday evening, Israel attacked several Iranian industrial and nuclear facilities, including two steel mills – one in Isfahan province and one in Khuzestan province, a heavy-water research reactor in Markazi province, and a yellowcake (uranium concentrate) plant in Yazd province.

The Israeli strikes came after US President Donald Trump gave Iran a 10-day deadline, ending April 6, to open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to attack Iranian energy facilities if it failed to comply.

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Qatar and Ukraine signed a defense cooperation agreement.

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Doha, March 28 (Xinhua) – Qatar and Ukraine signed a defense cooperation agreement on Saturday, aimed at strengthening military and technological cooperation, according to a statement from the Qatari Ministry of Defense.

The agreement was signed in Doha during a meeting between Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the latest developments in regional security, as well as ways to strengthen defense cooperation and joint coordination in light of the current situation.

The agreement provides for cooperation in technological areas, the development of joint projects, defense investments, and the exchange of experience, in particular in the field of countering missile threats and unmanned aerial systems. –0–

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An attempted bombing at a Bank of America branch in Paris has been thwarted.

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Paris, March 28 (Xinhua) — An attempted bombing attempt at a Bank of America branch in Paris early Saturday morning was thwarted, French media reported.

According to the French newspaper Le Figaro, the suspect was detained immediately after planting an improvised explosive device at the entrance to the bank's office. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated on the social media platform X that this "act of terrorist violence" was thwarted thanks to the prompt action of the Paris Prefecture of Police.

France's National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office has assumed responsibility for the case. As reported to Le Figaro, an investigation has been opened into charges of "attempted damage by arson or the use of dangerous means in connection with terrorist activity," "manufacturing an incendiary or explosive device in connection with terrorist activity," "storage and transportation of an incendiary or explosive device in preparation for causing dangerous damage in connection with terrorist activity," and "creation of a terrorist criminal organization." –0–

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