Turkey’s opposition ramps up protests over jailing of Erdogan rival
The protests erupted on March 19 following Imamoglu’s detention on corruption charges—accusations the opposition, rights groups, and several European leaders have denounced as politically motivated
Macron to host Gaza summit with Egypt and Jordan on Monday
French president Macron will hold a trilateral summit on Gaza with Egyptian and Jordanian leaders on Monday in Cairo.
India, African nations to start first naval drill off Tanzania
India and African countries to conduct inaugural naval exercise off Tanzania’s coast, focusing on regional maritime security and countering piracy.
Microsoft AI chief interrupted by pro-Palestinian protester
“You are a war profiteer. Stop using AI for genocide,” shouted Microsoft employee Ibtihal Aboussad as Suleyman was discussing the firm’s artificial intelligence assistant
Cairo moves to bridge Israel-Hamas gaps with new truce proposal
Egypt proposed a new ceasefire and prisoner swap plan to narrow gaps between Israel and Hamas amid the deadly ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Turkey wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria, says FM
“We don’t want to see any confrontation with Israel in Syria because Syria belongs to Syrians,” Fidan told Reuters
US sends 20,000 assault rifles to Israel after Trump lifts Biden’s hold
The State Department formally notified Congress of the $24 million transaction on March 6, stating that the Israeli National Police would be the end user
Israeli forces expand ‘security zone’ in Northern Gaza
The military said its forces were operating in Shejaia, east of Gaza City, and were facilitating civilian evacuations through designated routes
Muse postpones Istanbul show over promoter’s protest remarks
“After careful consideration and hearing the feedback from our fans, our show in Istanbul will now be postponed until 2026 so we can ensure DBL Entertainment will not be involved,” the band said on X
Israeli airstrike kills Hezbollah official in Beirut, raising regional tension...
The Israeli military said Bdeir was involved with Iran’s Quds Force and had helped Hamas plan a “significant and imminent terror attack” against Israeli civilians
UAE sentences three to death for killing of Israeli rabbi
The Abu Dhabi Federal Appeal Court ruled that Kogan’s killing was carried out for a “terrorist purpose”
Khamenei warns of ‘strong blow’ against US if attacked
Trump reiterated his ultimatum on Sunday, giving Iran a two-month deadline to accept his terms for negotiations, first outlined in a letter to Tehran in early March
Hamas agrees to new Gaza truce proposal, urges Israel to comply
A top Hamas official says the group has accepted a mediator-backed Gaza ceasefire plan and urges Israel not to obstruct the agreement.
Deadly quake devastates Myanmar, Thailand
Myanmar and Thailand suffered a devastating earthquake, with a growing death toll and widespread damage. Officials fear the worst as aid efforts begin.
Demonstrators in Yemen, North Africa demand end to Gaza war
Mass protests broke out in Morocco Mauritania and Yemen as demonstrators called for an end to Israeli attacks on Gaza and demanded humanitarian aid.
Egyptian, Saudi ministers plan steps to address Gaza conflict
Egyptian and Saudi foreign ministers discussed the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza and the future steps to halt the violence with international involvement.
Inspectors access Assad-era chemical sites in Syria
Among these sites were locations not previously disclosed to the OPCW by the Assad government
23 South African nationals rescued from Myanmar scam operations
South Africa has repatriated 23 citizens rescued from Myanmar scam centres, where they were forced into online fraud.
Hundreds protest against Hamas in Gaza as conflict resumes
The protest followed the resumption of conflict after Israel restarted its offensive on March 18, targeting Hamas with airstrikes across Gaza
Democrats urge DOJ probe into war plans discussion on signal
Trump administration officials insist no classified information was shared in the encrypted group chat
Bodyguard arrested for lying at Maradona death trial
The bodyguard of late football icon Diego Maradona was arrested for false testimony during a trial examining alleged medical negligence in his treatment.
Russia insists on keeping control of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Moscow insists the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is Russian property, dismissing Ukraine’s demands to return it and rejecting joint operations for safety reasons.
Russia supports resuming Black Sea grain deal with adjustments
Russia seeks adjustments to the Black Sea grain deal to ensure it better suits all parties, with a focus on global food crisis concerns.
Israeli strikes kill 23 in Gaza as military expands evacuation orders
The military resumed its campaign against Hamas in Gaza a week ago, ending a two-month ceasefire
Classified US Yemen strike details shared with journalist in error
Trump officials inadvertently sent a journalist secret details of Yemen strikes via a group chat, prompting security concerns and political backlash.
Egypt rejects claims of trading economic aid for Gazan refugees
Egypt denies media reports claiming it agreed to accept displaced Gazans for aid and stresses its opposition to any forced or voluntary displacement.
Egypt proposes new plan to restore Gaza ceasefire
Under the plan, Hamas would release five Israeli hostages per week, with Israel committing to the second phase of the ceasefire after the first week
