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.
Civilian casualties prompt evacuation of ship in Houthi Red Sea attacks
The Barbados-flagged True Confidence, operated by a Greek company, was targeted by a missile about 50 nautical miles off the southern Yemeni port of Aden
Haiti gang leader warns of ‘genocide’ if PM returns
The gang leader behind an armed uprising in Haiti while Prime Minister Ariel Henry is out of the country has said there will be a civil war if Henry returns.
Canadian court bans protests at Jewish institutions in Montreal
Ban comes after protests led to clashes between groups
South Africa urges ICJ action on Israel’s Gaza onslaught
South Africa has submitted a second plea to the International Court of Justice, urging emergency measures to address the “widespread starvation” caused by Israel’s Gaza offensive.
Israeli strikes burned 60K Lebanese olive trees — Beirut
Lebanon alleges Israel’s use of banned weapons in devastating daily airstrikes, burning 60,000 olive trees and causing an environmental crisis.
Russia: Nuclear facilities in Northern Europe will be ‘legitimate target...
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says such objects would be source of direct threat to Russia
Yemen’s Houthis report fresh US-UK airstrikes amid Red Sea tensions
Airstrikes target Houthi sites in Al Hudaydah province
Turkey, Somalia forge energy partnership in high-level talks
Turkish Energy Minister Bayraktar and Somalia’s Minister Mohamed discussed enhancing bilateral energy cooperation during a meeting in Ankara.
Israel to allow Al-Aqsa entry for Muslims
Israel pledges unchanged access for Muslim worshipers at Al-Aqsa during the first week of Ramadan, with weekly security assessments influencing future decisions.
Biden pressures Hamas for Gaza ceasefire before Ramadan
As Gaza faces famine, Biden pressures Hamas for a truce by Ramadan in prolonged talks.
