President Trump has pardoned 23 anti-abortion protesters convicted of blockading a Washington reproductive health clinic in 2020. Concurrently, the House passed a bill imposing criminal penalties on certain doctors performing abortions, but it faces challenges in the Senate where Democrats have blocked it.
Related news
The US Supreme Court will review Texas' age verification law limiting access to adult websites, challenged by the adult entertainment industry for violating privacy and free speech. Though a federal judge opposed the law, the Fifth Circuit upheld it to protect minors. The new laws have led to an increase in the use of virtual private networks (VPNs), as people in affected states seek ways to bypass the restrictions.
As Pete Hegseth reached the Pentagon Monday morning starting his new job as the defense secretary of the Trump administration, he said, "Every moment that I'm here, I'm thinking about the guys and gals in Guam, in Germany, in Fort Benning, and Fort Bragg, on missile defense sites, and aircraft carriers. Our job is lethality and readiness and warfighting."
Neil Gaiman, a literary icon so revered that he made a guest appearance on The Big Bang Theory, has long been celebrated for his imaginative storytelling. His children’s book The Wolves in the Walls tells the tale of Lucy, a young girl who hears strange noises behind the walls of her home. Despite her warnings, her family dismisses her concerns as mere imagination. When the wolves finally emerge, they take over the house, forcing the family to flee. Lucy, undeterred, leads them back to... Expand
President Trump's executive order ending 'citizenship by birth' impacts children of legal non-immigrant visa holders in the US, causing concerns among the Indian diaspora. Immigration attorneys predict court challenges, as this move contradicts existing interpretations of the 14th Amendment according to experts.
Government shutdown looms as House Speaker Johnson unveils a revised continuing resolution, facing opposition from both Democrats and conservatives influenced by Elon Musk. The new proposal extends funding for three months and suspends the debt limit for two years, drawing criticism for increasing debt without spending cuts.
Hamas is in direct talks with the United States to achieve stability and end aggression against Palestinians. The discussions include the release of American and Israeli hostages. Hamas criticises President Trump's focus on Israeli hostages and threatens consequences if Palestinian detainees are ignored.
Thousands of residents have been evacuated from the northern Japan city of Ofunato due to the country’s largest wildfire in over 30 years. The fire, which started on Wednesday, has burned 1,800 hectares, claimed one life, and damaged over 80 buildings, with efforts ongoing to control the blaze.
A US judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to detain and deport Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University student involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. This comes amid a broader crackdown on foreign students engaging in political activism. Chung’s lawyers argued that immigration laws were misused to suppress political speech. Legal challenges against the administration's policies are ongoing.
The International Day of Happiness is celebrated annually on March 20, emphasizing kindness and generosity. Initiated by Bhutan and established by the UN in 2012, the day promotes well-being over economic growth. This year's theme, 'Caring and Sharing,' highlights these values. The World Happiness Report 2025 ranks Finland first, with India at 126th.
Pakistan's Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication has detected Wild Poliovirus Type 1 in sewage samples from 18 districts, including Islamabad and major cities in all four provinces. The samples were collected from February 21 to March 6, highlighting the ongoing presence and risk of polio in the country.