Breaking Beats News - March 31st 2025

Track 1. Mandalay's Lament. A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, resulting in over 2,000 deaths and approximately 4,000 injuries, with rescue operations underway despite challenges from damaged infrastructure and ongoing civil conflict.

Track 2. The Fall of the National Rally. Marine Le Pen, leader of France's National Rally party, has been convicted of embezzling European Union funds, sentenced to four years in prison with two under house arrest, and barred from seeking public office for five years, significantly impacting her political future and the French political landscape.

Track 3. Rafah's Exodus. Israel has issued evacuation orders for Palestinians in Rafah and nearby areas in southern Gaza, indicating a potential major ground operation following the end of a ceasefire with Hamas earlier in March and a blockade on essential supplies to Gaza.

Track 4. Echoes Over Sanaa. Overnight airstrikes suspected to be carried out by the US targeted areas around the rebel-held capital of Sanaa and the Hajjah governorate in Yemen, resulting in the deaths of at least three people and injuries to twelve others, according to Houthi rebels. The strikes are part of a campaign that began on March 15 in response to threats against shipping routes.

Track 5. Kidult's Playground. A growing trend sees adults, termed 'kidults,' investing significant amounts in toys, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior and highlighting the increasing popularity of adult-oriented toys and collectibles in the market.