Asia Palestine Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques north of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, and spraied the word "revenge" on walls, according to local witnesses, in an unprecedented episode of escalating hostilities
Asia Tajikistan 3.610 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including 45 tonnes of medicine, has been shipped to Iran in a convoy counting 110 cargo trucks, as regional countries respond to growing humanitarian needs inside Iran following weeks of conflict
Asia Oman Central Fish Wholesale Market will resume regular operations on 23 March; the 4-days temporary suspension of activities has started yesterday providing clear timelines for fisheries traders and stakeholders in observance of national holiday Eid al-Fitr
Africa Sudan Public divisions emerged within Sudan’s Freedom and Change – Democratic Bloc as the organizations held unauthorized meetings with international mediators in Ethiopia; African Union, IGAD, UN, Arab League, EU are seeking to launch a process on Sudan future
Europe Norway The leaders of all five Nordic nations and Canada’s Prime Minister were hosted in Oslo by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre to discuss intensification of their cooperation within defense and security and to contribute to reshape future world order
Africa Zambia Traditional leader Chief Mpezeni has warned against circulating claims that women are being asked to provide sexual favours in exchange for political adoption to stand in elections, triggering public concern over the fairness of candidate selection
America Bahamas Traces of cocaine, caffeine and common painkillers have been found in sharks off the coast of the island of Eleuthera; results of the new study highlight the deepening impact of human pollution on Bahamian marine life
Europe United Kingdom An outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent, with 27 reported cases and two victims, has prompted an immediate response including screening, preventative antibiotic treatment and vaccines; NHS has raised a national alert asking to report any symptoms
Africa Namibia Mariental is counting on young political leadership with William Minnie (23), youngest councillor ever elected in Namibia, and Hermanus Isaaks (28), council management committee chairperson, as the community grapples with limited resources, growing needs
Asia Israel Citizens demonstrated in Tel Aviv demanding an end to war with Iran and conflict with Hezbollah, as millions shelter from ongoing attacks, with 18 victims and over 3.000 injured; protesters accuse of prolonging the conflict with no clear timeline or goals
America Brazil New climate plan focusing on 2035, revising the one of 2008, prioritizes stopping all deforestation as President Lula pledged to reduce deforestation to zero by 2030 and called for a reduction of greenhouse gases by 67% compared with 2005 levels
Europe Romania Artist Bianca Pîrlog will present her series “Soft Power” and “Control Anatomy” in 2026 exhibitions across cities including Paris, Vienna and Bucharest; Her works use installations and mixed media to explore surveillance, authority and social control
Africa Ethiopia National Election Board reports over 9 million voters registered within a week for June general elections; Around 6.400 polling stations will remain inactive due to security and logistical issues amid ongoing instability
Africa Gabon Clean Africa organized an open house on waste sorting, recycling and recovery; "Raising awareness on the importance of recycling and promoting circular economy" introduced students to good environmental practices showing how a sorting center operates