CNN 5 Things Vance’s Greenland trip, Myanmar earthquake, vacation arrest & more
Mar 28, 2025
Vice President JD Vance's visit to Greenland sparks protests and highlights diplomatic tensions. A deadly earthquake devastates Myanmar, complicating an already fragile humanitarian situation. Meanwhile, Canada's prime minister declares a shift in the long-standing relationship with the U.S. In a bizarre twist, a Michigan couple finds themselves in jail during a vacation in Mexico over a timeshare dispute. Their plight raises questions about international travel and legal challenges.
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Vance's Greenland Visit
- VP J.D. Vance visited Greenland, sparking controversy and protests.
- The trip, initially cultural, now includes a military base visit and criticism of Greenland's Danish government.
Myanmar Earthquake
- A 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated central Myanmar, with tremors felt in Bangkok.
- A bridge collapsed, and a building undergoing construction collapsed in Thailand, trapping people.
US-Canada Relations
- Canadian PM Mark Carney declared the old US-Canada relationship "over" after Trump's tariff threats.
- Carney views the 25% tariffs on cars and car parts as a direct attack violating the US-Mexico trade agreement.