Russia has pledged retaliation after accusing Ukraine of attempting to launch US-supplied ATACMS missiles at the Belgorod region. The Kremlin condemned President Biden's authorization of these weapons. Meanwhile, civilian casualties continue amid mutual accusations, with Russia claiming to have captured an eastern Ukrainian village.
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Authorities have not yet determined the cause or scale of the damage at the Trans-Niger Pipeline.
North Korea on Monday condemned joint US-South Korean military drills as a "provocative act", warning of the danger of sparking war with "an accidental single shot," days after Seoul's air force mistakenly bombed a village on its own territory. The latest exercise comes after two South Korean Air Force fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a village during a joint training exercise with US forces on March 6.
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.
Hamas released two hostages as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel, involving the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The ceasefire aims to release 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners over six weeks. The agreement also allows wounded Palestinians to leave Gaza for treatment in Egypt.
Panama released dozens of migrants deported from the US who were held in a remote jungle camp, amid human rights concerns. ​The illegal migrants have been told by the Panama authorities that they have 30 days to leave Panama but if they need to extend that they can do it for 60 days.
A devastating nightclub fire in Kocani, North Macedonia, left 59 dead and many injured. The blaze, sparked by stage fireworks, engulfed the venue quickly due to flammable materials. Most victims were young, including minors. Officials are investigating corruption and lack of safety compliance, with 15 people in custody, including the club's owner and event organizers.
A Connecticut man, held captive for over 20 years by his stepmother, was discovered in a severely emaciated state. Kimberly Sullivan, his stepmother, has been arrested. A fundraising campaign, led by Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, has raised over $100,000 to aid in his recovery, covering medical care, housing, and therapy. Over 300 people have contributed to support his new life.
This heightened scrutiny has particularly affected Indian Green Card holders, especially elderly individuals who spend extended periods in India during the winter months. Reports indicate that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have been pressuring these individuals at airports to sign Form I-407, which voluntarily relinquishes their permanent residency. Those who resist have allegedly faced threats of detention or deportation.
General Timothy D. Haugh has been removed from his roles as director of the NSA and commander of US Cyber Command by the Trump administration, sparking concern and criticism from senior Democrats. The sudden move, part of federal agency downsizing efforts, comes amid rising cyber threats and leaves many unanswered questions about its motivations.