UN Launches $275 Million Appeal for Myanmar Earthquake Victims Amid Widening Humanitarian Crisis

In the wake of the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, the United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for $275 million to provide life-saving aid to over 1.1 million vulnerable individuals. The powerful quake, which has already claimed more than 3,600 lives, has left entire communities in ruins and exposed millions to heightened humanitarian risks. The appeal, launched on April 11, 2025, comes amid growing concerns over inadequate funding for the region. According to the UN, just five percent of the previously estimated $1.1 billion humanitarian response plan—meant to support 5.5 million people—has been funded. The latest disaster has further deepened the crisis, prompting a call for immediate international assistance. “With new and increasing needs, additional resources are urgently required,” the appeal report stated. The new funding will focus specifically on 1.1 million people in the hardest-hit areas, with special emphasis on women and girls, who face heightened risks of gender-based violence, food insecurity, and lack of access to reproductive healthcare. The earthquake has left over 6.3 million people in dire need of assistance, with thousands displaced, infrastructure destroyed, and basic services disrupted. The UN’s renewed call for support highlights the pressing need to scale up aid efforts and prevent a full-blown humanitarian catastrophe in the region.

Ajay Devgn Returns as Amay Patnaik in High-Stakes Sequel ‘Raid 2’; Tamannaah Bhatia’s Dance Number Sparks Buzz

Ajay Devgn is back as the fearless Income Tax officer Amay Patnaik in Raid 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2018 hit Raid. The trailer of the film has already stirred excitement, promising an intense political showdown with Riteish Deshmukh stepping in as the menacing antagonist, Dadabhai. Joining the cast this time is Vaani Kapoor, adding further intrigue to the action-packed drama. Tamannaah Bhatia’s Electrifying Dance Number Leaked Amidst all the buzz, a leaked video featuring Tamannaah Bhatia has gone viral, showing the actress performing a high-energy dance number for the film. Donning an elegant ivory outfit, Tamannaah is seen preparing for a power-packed performance, as confirmed by glimpses shown in the official trailer. A source close to the production revealed, “Tamannaah has officially begun filming for the high-energy dance number in Raid 2, and the buzz on set is electric.” Following the success of her previous chartbusters like Kaavaalaa and Aaj Ki Raat, expectations are sky-high for this track. The makers have reportedly created a lavish set adorned with shimmering lights, vibrant hues, and strobe effects to elevate the visual spectacle. While fans continue to speculate about the track’s singer, it has been confirmed that it’s not a collaboration with Yo Yo Honey Singh—keeping the anticipation alive. Plot and Release Date Raid 2 dives deeper into themes of corruption, power, and justice. The story pits Devgn’s resolute Amay Patnaik against Riteish Deshmukh’s Dadabhai—a charismatic yet ruthless politician. The trailer reveals gripping confrontations, intense mind games, and a battle of ideals between the two leads. Deshmukh’s portrayal of the antagonist adds a fresh and layered dynamic to the narrative, balancing charm with underlying menace. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, who also helmed the first installment, the film is now slated for a theatrical release on May 1, 2025, after being postponed from its original November 2024 schedule. Legacy and Production The first Raid film, released in 2018, was inspired by a real-life income-tax operation in the 1980s. It garnered critical acclaim and commercial success, setting high expectations for the sequel. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, and Krishan Kumar, Raid 2 is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series in association with Panorama Studios. With a gripping story, stellar performances, and a glamorous musical twist, Raid 2 is shaping up to be one of 2025’s biggest cinematic spectacles.

Tom Hiddleston Confirms Loki’s Return in Avengers: Doomsday: “It’s Not Over Yet”

Hollywood actor Tom Hiddleston is set to reprise his fan-favorite role as Loki in the highly anticipated Marvel film Avengers: Doomsday. In a recent chat with ComicBook, Hiddleston expressed his excitement about returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, hinting that the God of Mischief’s journey is far from over. “(I’m) very, very excited. It’s really remarkable that I can talk about it because mostly I’m in a position of knowing and not being able to say anything… it’s been an extraordinary chapter of my life playing Loki, and it’s not over yet,” he said. Hiddleston first took on the role of Loki in 2011’s Thor, and over the years has become one of the MCU’s most iconic and beloved characters. His appearances span across major titles including The Avengers (2012), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). He also made a surprise cameo in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023). Outside of the films, Hiddleston continued Loki’s saga through the Disney+ series Loki, which debuted in 2021, as well as in Marvel’s animated anthology What If…? Avengers: Doomsday, which is already generating major buzz, also brings back Marvel legends Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man) and Chris Evans (Captain America), hinting at an epic-scale storyline involving multiversal stakes and fan-favorite characters. With Hiddleston confirming Loki’s return, fans are now speculating what version of the trickster god will appear — especially following the events of Loki Season 2, which saw him embrace a god-like fate beyond time. Whatever the direction, one thing’s certain: Loki’s story is still being written.

Messi’s Magic Lifts Inter Miami to First-Ever Concacaf Champions Cup Semifinal

Lionel Messi turned in another vintage performance as Inter Miami came from behind to beat LAFC 3-1 on Wednesday night at BMO Stadium, overturning a 2-0 aggregate deficit to reach the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals for the first time in club history. ⚽ Match Highlights: 🔥 Key Moments: 🗣️ “The Chinese issue is serious,” — well, not quite the quote here, but Messi’s performance certainly was. His brace, including the game-winner from the spot, was a reminder of why he’s still a game-changer on the world stage. 🧤 Heroic Goalkeeping: Oscar Ustari was instrumental in the win, making 8 saves, including several crucial stops on Denis Bouanga, as LAFC peppered Miami with 21 total shots to Miami’s 13. 🏆 What’s Next: ⚽ Historical Significance:

Sunny Deol’s ‘Jaat’ Roars at the Box Office: Netizens Call It a “Mass Rampage”

Sunny Deol is back, and he’s louder, stronger, and more intense than ever. After the historic success of Gadar 2, Deol returns in the hard-hitting action-packed drama Jaat, which opened in cinemas today—and the buzz online is simply electric. 🔥 Early Reviews: A Total Mass Entertainer Fans and critics alike are raving about Jaat, calling it a perfect “paisa vasool” movie for single-screen lovers and action movie buffs. From powerful punchlines to explosive fight scenes and high emotional stakes, audiences say it delivers vintage Sunny Deol magic. “FULL-ON POWER! Sunny Deol is back with a bang in this mass entertainer! Heroism, whistle-worthy dialogues, and smashing action—fun, crowd-pleasing ride. #JaatReview” Another fan posted: “#Jaat – a full-on mass entertainer! Sunny Deol’s action packs a punch, Randeep Hooda shines as the villain. Paisa vasool cinema at its best!“ 🆚 Comparisons With ‘Sikandar’ In a bold move, netizens didn’t shy away from calling Jaat “better than Salman Khan’s Sikandar,” branding it the mass film Sikandar should have been. “This movie will be much better than that flop overrated #Sikandar.“ 🧨 Randeep Hooda: The Menace We Needed While Deol brings the fire, it’s Randeep Hooda as the film’s antagonist who has left audiences spellbound with his gritty performance: “Randeep Hooda is in his absolute menacing form. What screen presence alongside Sunny!“ 💬 Dialogue of the Year? “Sorry Bol” Joining the ranks of “Dhai kilo ka haath” and “Tareek pe tareek”, Jaat has gifted fans a new viral dialogue—“Sorry bol.” “Sorry bol… sorry bol dena chahiye, warna kabhi kabhi baat bahut aage badh jaati hai.“It’s already trending with memes, reels, and fan edits exploding across social media. 💪 Sunny Deol: Age Is Just a Number At 67, Sunny Paaji is setting new benchmarks. Speaking to ETimes, Deol shared: “I haven’t really thought about how old I am… I take life like sports. That’s just the way I am.“ Not only did he perform all his own stunts in Jaat, but he also continues his 5 AM discipline and maintains peak fitness levels—cementing his place as Bollywood’s original action hero. 🎭 Supporting Cast Shines Too The ensemble cast, including Regina Cassandra, Vineet Kumar Singh, Saiyami Kher, and Ramya Krishnan, adds depth to the high-octane action. Audiences lauded the collective performance: “@iamsunnydeol and @randeephooda Paaji nailed it ❤️😍 Superb presentation of Sunny Paaji by @megopichand!“ Verdict: Jaat is a mass rampage of a film that fans of old-school Bollywood action have been waiting for. With fiery dialogues, intense stunts, a villain to remember, and the lion-hearted Deol at the helm, it’s safe to say: Sunny Deol is BACK, and how! 🔥 Early Reviews: A Total Mass Entertainer Fans and critics alike are raving about Jaat, calling it a perfect “paisa vasool” movie for single-screen lovers and action movie buffs. From powerful punchlines to explosive fight scenes and high emotional stakes, audiences say it delivers vintage Sunny Deol magic. “FULL-ON POWER! Sunny Deol is back with a bang in this mass entertainer! Heroism, whistle-worthy dialogues, and smashing action—fun, crowd-pleasing ride. #JaatReview” Another fan posted: “#Jaat – a full-on mass entertainer! Sunny Deol’s action packs a punch, Randeep Hooda shines as the villain. Paisa vasool cinema at its best!“ 🆚 Comparisons With ‘Sikandar’ In a bold move, netizens didn’t shy away from calling Jaat “better than Salman Khan’s Sikandar,” branding it the mass film Sikandar should have been. “This movie will be much better than that flop overrated #Sikandar.“ 🧨 Randeep Hooda: The Menace We Needed While Deol brings the fire, it’s Randeep Hooda as the film’s antagonist who has left audiences spellbound with his gritty performance: “Randeep Hooda is in his absolute menacing form. What screen presence alongside Sunny!“ 💬 Dialogue of the Year? “Sorry Bol” Joining the ranks of “Dhai kilo ka haath” and “Tareek pe tareek”, Jaat has gifted fans a new viral dialogue—“Sorry bol.” “Sorry bol… sorry bol dena chahiye, warna kabhi kabhi baat bahut aage badh jaati hai.“It’s already trending with memes, reels, and fan edits exploding across social media. 💪 Sunny Deol: Age Is Just a Number At 67, Sunny Paaji is setting new benchmarks. Speaking to ETimes, Deol shared: “I haven’t really thought about how old I am… I take life like sports. That’s just the way I am.“ Not only did he perform all his own stunts in Jaat, but he also continues his 5 AM discipline and maintains peak fitness levels—cementing his place as Bollywood’s original action hero. 🎭 Supporting Cast Shines Too The ensemble cast, including Regina Cassandra, Vineet Kumar Singh, Saiyami Kher, and Ramya Krishnan, adds depth to the high-octane action. Audiences lauded the collective performance: “@iamsunnydeol and @randeephooda Paaji nailed it ❤️😍 Superb presentation of Sunny Paaji by @megopichand!“ Verdict: Jaat is a mass rampage of a film that fans of old-school Bollywood action have been waiting for. With fiery dialogues, intense stunts, a villain to remember, and the lion-hearted Deol at the helm, it’s safe to say: Sunny Deol is BACK, and how! Sunny Deol is back, and he’s louder, stronger, and more intense than ever. After the historic success of Gadar 2, Deol returns in the hard-hitting action-packed drama Jaat, which opened in cinemas today—and the buzz online is simply electric. 🔥 Early Reviews: A Total Mass Entertainer Fans and critics alike are raving about Jaat, calling it a perfect “paisa vasool” movie for single-screen lovers and action movie buffs. From powerful punchlines to explosive fight scenes and high emotional stakes, audiences say it delivers vintage Sunny Deol magic. “FULL-ON POWER! Sunny Deol is back with a bang in this mass entertainer! Heroism, whistle-worthy dialogues, and smashing action—fun, crowd-pleasing ride. #JaatReview” Another fan posted: “#Jaat – a full-on mass entertainer! Sunny Deol’s action packs a punch, Randeep Hooda shines as the villain. Paisa vasool cinema at its best!“ 🆚 Comparisons With ‘Sikandar’ In a bold move, netizens didn’t shy away from calling Jaat “better than Salman Khan’s Sikandar,” branding it the mass film Sikandar should have been. “This movie will be much better than…

Barcelona Crush Dortmund 4-0, Take Giant Step Toward UCL Semifinals

CAMP NOU — Barcelona delivered a statement performance in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, thrashing Borussia Dortmund 4-0 on Wednesday night to all but secure a semifinal berth for the first time since 2019. ⚽ Scorers: 🔥 Key Highlights: 🗣️ “We are confident, but not overconfident,” said Xavi post-match. “It’s only half the job done—we still have to perform in Dortmund.” 📊 Match Stats: 🎯 Tactical Brilliance: 🚨 Injury Concern: 🏆 Quadruple Hopes Alive: With La Liga leadership, a place in the Copa del Rey final, Spanish Super Cup already secured, and now a foot in the UCL semis, Barcelona’s quadruple dream remains very much alive.

Kunal Kamra Declines Bigg Boss Offer Amid Controversy Over Remarks on Eknath Shinde

— Comedian posts sarcastic reply to casting message; secures court protection after FIR and threats Comedian Kunal Kamra has revealed that he was approached to join the upcoming season of Bigg Boss, the reality show hosted by Salman Khan, but he turned down the offer in his signature satirical style. Taking to Instagram Stories, Kamra shared a screenshot of a message from a casting agent who pitched the show as “a mad platform to show your real vibe and win over a massive audience.” Kamra’s blunt reply: “I would much rather check into a mental hospital…”—a response he accompanied with a track from Salman Khan’s Radhe, adding a tongue-in-cheek touch. It is unclear whether the proposal was for Bigg Boss OTT or Bigg Boss 19. Ongoing Controversy This lighthearted moment comes amid a serious legal row involving the comedian. Kamra recently faced an FIR and police summons after making remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a stand-up act in Mumbai. The complaint accuses him of defamation and public mischief. Kamra revealed that he received around 500 death threats post-show and has since relocated to Tamil Nadu. He also approached the Madras High Court, which granted him interim protection from arrest by the Mumbai Police. Adding to the turbulence, Kamra publicly criticized ticketing platform BookMyShow, alleging that they attempted to “delist” him. BookMyShow responded, stating that the “facts have been misrepresented”, defending their role in the matter. The comedian’s career continues to navigate through controversy, satire, and courtroom battles—all while keeping his signature wit intact.

🔬 Remus: The Return of the Dire Wolf on Time’s 2025 Cover

A dire wolf on the cover of Time in 2025? It’s not fantasy—it’s cutting-edge science. Remus, the world’s first recreated dire wolf in over 10,000 years, was recently featured on the magazine’s May 12 edition, capturing global attention with a powerful message about the future of endangered species. The cover image of Time made a striking visual statement: the word “Extinct” slashed through with a red line, suggesting a future where extinction is no longer permanent. At the heart of this cover story was Remus—a genetically modified creature that closely resembles the dire wolves of prehistoric North America. Dire wolves, larger and more robust than modern grey wolves, vanished from the earth over 10,000 years ago. But thanks to Colossal Biosciences, a biotechnology company renowned for its “de-extinction” projects, the echo of this lost predator now lives again. Remus represents a remarkable blend of ancient DNA and modern genetic engineering. Remus isn’t alone. Two other pups, aged between three and six months, are also being nurtured in a secure U.S. facility. These animals, while not perfect clones, are near-replicas of dire wolves—created using a combination of ancient fossil DNA, CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology, and surrogacy via domestic dogs. To reconstruct the dire wolf genome, scientists used DNA from a 13,000-year-old tooth found in Ohio and a 72,000-year-old skull fragment from Idaho. From these samples, researchers mapped essential genetic traits and modified grey wolf cells at 20 specific genomic sites. These altered cells were then implanted into dog egg cells, resulting in embryos that were carried to term over 62 days. The birth of Remus and his siblings marks a groundbreaking moment in science, blurring the line between the ancient and the modern, extinction and resurrection. As technology advances, this project could signal a paradigm shift in conservation—moving from preservation to actual restoration.

सिंगापुर के स्कूल में भीषण आग: पवन कल्याण के बेटे मार्क शंकर गंभीर रूप से घायल

साउथ सिनेमा के सुपरस्टार और आंध्र प्रदेश के उपमुख्यमंत्री पवन कल्याण के छोटे बेटे मार्क शंकर सिंगापुर में एक दर्दनाक हादसे का शिकार हो गए हैं। रिपोर्ट्स के अनुसार, मार्क के स्कूल में आग लग गई, जिसमें वह गंभीर रूप से झुलस गए। जन सेना पार्टी द्वारा जारी बयान के मुताबिक, इस हादसे में उनके हाथ और पैर बुरी तरह जल गए हैं, और धुएं की वजह से फेफड़े भी प्रभावित हुए हैं। मार्क इस समय सिंगापुर में इलाज के लिए एक अस्पताल में भर्ती हैं, जहां डॉक्टरों की एक टीम उनकी हालत पर नजर बनाए हुए है। यह घटना तब हुई जब वह क्लास में मौजूद थे। हादसे की विस्तृत जानकारी अभी सामने नहीं आई है। इस दुखद घटना पर पवन कल्याण ने कहा, “मैंने अराकू घाटी के पास कुरीडी गांव के लोगों से वादा किया था कि तय कार्यक्रम के अनुसार उनसे मुलाकात करूंगा। मैं उस दौरे को पूरा करने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध हूं। आदिवासी क्षेत्र में विकास कार्यक्रम की व्यवस्था को अंतिम रूप देने के तुरंत बाद मैं सिंगापुर के लिए रवाना हो जाऊंगा।” फिलहाल, मार्क की सेहत को लेकर परिवार और समर्थकों में चिंता का माहौल है, और सभी उनके शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना कर रहे हैं। आग लगने के कारणों की जांच स्थानीय प्रशासन द्वारा की जा रही है। इस हादसे से साउथ इंडस्ट्री और पवन कल्याण के प्रशंसकों में गहरा सदमा है। इस घटना से जुड़ी आगे की जानकारी का सभी को बेसब्री से इंतजार है। 4o

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