Israel greenlights military operation in Southern Gaza Strip
Army is preparing for operation, evacuation of residents, Netanyahu’s office says
Turkey concludes investigation into Ferrero’s hazelnut monopoly
The investigation, prompted by complaints from Turkish farmers who claimed Ferrero was manipulating hazelnut prices to their disadvantage, has been resolved with commitments from Ferrero’s Turkish subsidiary
Swedes cut back on drinking amid economic downturn
Data from the Swedish Council for Information on Alcohol and Other Drugs (CAN) revealed that alcohol consumption among individuals aged 15 and above dropped to 8.6 liters per capita in 2023
Russian presidential election voting commences for 3 days
4 candidates including incumbent President Vladimir Putin vying for post of head of state
Kenya to deploy reconnaissance mission to Haiti
President William Ruto pledges unwavering commitment to island nation as he engages with Caribbean leaders
Egypt, France strategize maritime stability amid Red Sea tensions
Egyptian Navy Commander Attoua and French Navy Admiral Salars discuss means of enhancing cooperation and maritime stability in the region amid ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
Palestinian president appoints new PM amid US pressure
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas names Mohammad Mustafa as the next prime minister amidst US pressure, aiming to address reform demands.
NATO chief says Ukraine urgently needs more ammunition
Stoltenberg said it would be a “great historic mistake” to allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to prevail
UN warns Israeli strike on Gaza UNRWA center could worsen crisis
UN said “It has a negative impact on our ability of staff to work it has a negative impact on the ability of those who need aid to get aid.”
Gaza’s death toll approaches 31,300 from Israeli attacks
At least 73,024 people injured in Israeli offensive since Oct. 7, Health Ministry says
CENTCOM says Houthis fired ballistic missile at US warship in Red Sea
US Central Command says group fired one close-range ballistic missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward USS Laboon.
Canary Islands: 2 dead and 38 survivors on a migrant boat
Spanish maritime rescuers said they had pulled out 38 people alive and recovered the remains of two others from a migrant boat
Blinken pledges $100 million to fund Haiti police mission
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday announced an additional $100 million to finance the deployment of a multinational force mission to Haiti.
More children killed in Gaza than 4 years of global conflict — UN
UN agency chief Philippe Lazzarini raises alarm over the Gaza conflict’s toll on children, revealing that more children have been killed in just over four months than in four years of global wars.
Kenya halts police deployment to Haiti
Kenya’s planned deployment of police to help stabilize Haiti is on hold due to the resignation of Haiti’s Prime Minister and ongoing political instability.
Malaysian premier criticizes Western ‘hypocrisy’ on Gaza
Western countries turning blind eye to Israel’s atrocities against Palestinians, suffering of people in Gaza, says Anwar Ibrahim
Moldova summons Russian envoy over Transnistria vote
Tensions rise between Moldova and Russia as Moldova objects to Russia setting up polling stations in Transnistria, a breakaway region, for its presidential election.
Caribbean leaders call for meeting over Haiti
Signs of a battle between gangs near the National Palace were everywhere in downtown Port-au-Prince Haiti’s capital while families fled the city in terror.
Ramadan start amid Gaza war
Saudi Arabia, amidst the ongoing war in Gaza, officially announced the beginning of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan on Monday.
US, coalition forces destroy ‘at least’ 28 Houthi drones in Red Sea
No reported damage to US or coalition navy vessels, also no reports from commercial ships indicating any harm
French drug kingpin nabbed in Morocco
French authorities arrested Felix Bingui, believed to be the leader of a major Marseille drug gang, in Morocco, dealing a blow to drug trafficking.
Pope encourages Ukraine to negotiate end to war with Russia
Pope Francis advises Ukraine to show courage by embracing the “white flag” in negotiations with Russia, highlighting the significance of timely peace talks.
3 more children in Gaza die of malnutrition, dehydration
Deaths bring number of children who have died from malnutrition in Gaza Strip to 23 since Oct. 7
Son of Sudanese army chief in critical condition after accident in Turkey
Rahman was violently thrown onto the road during the crash, his body dragging on dirt road for meters
Israel has killed nearly 9,000 women in Gaza
On March 8, world will celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’
Haiti extends nighttime curfew, state of emergency
Government extends measures in Port-au-Prince for 1 month amid wave of gang violence
ICC shows double standard on Palestine — human rights monitor
Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor accuses the International Criminal Court prosecutor of neglecting Palestinian rights and urges an investigation into Israel’s actions in Gaza.