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
Europe Slovakia Housing completions dropped in 2025 and new construction remained well below long-term levels according to latest official figures
Oceania Tonga A one-off public holiday will be observed today 12 March 2026 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Queen Salote College, a leading all-girls Christian secondary school; date recalls birthday of Queen Sālote Tupou III, on 13 March
Africa Madagascar The president of the Refoundation party dissolved the government amid growing criticism and strong expectations for change; until a new prime minister will be appointed, the interim will be handled by the secretaries-general of each ministry
America Chile A major expedition to the Atacama Trench has documented deep-sea biodiversity, including possible new species, and geological fault evidence linked to historic earthquakes - Scientists Chile revealed
America Mexico The birth of Benito Juárez, one of the country’s most revered former political leaders, will be commemorated on 16 March; the original 21st March holiday was moved to the third Monday in March, becoming one of the three annual long weekend holidays
Africa Republic of the Congo Preparing for elections on 15 March, Congolese law enforcement will maintain a heightened presence, strict posture, blockades and road closures expecting significant public movement during voting hours; President Nguesso, 82, is seeking a 5th term
Europe Vatican City The Pontifical Academy for Life launched “Scientists for peace”, an international appeal to all scientists, researchers, and academics to focus on peace and enact activities across the world, as current violence also limits scientific research
Asia North Korea North Korean practitioners of traditional medicine reportedly working at clinics in Russia and Central Asia are rare examples of the NK exporting skilled labor, in violation of UN sanctions
America Belize Archaeologists have uncovered well-preserved Maya wooden structures in a tropical wetland site in Belize dating from 800 to 1.500 AD, revealing evidence that communities have continued living there after the collapse of major Maya cities
Africa Algeria On the occasion of International Women's Day, General Saïd Chanegriha presided over an Iftar ceremony in honour of female personnel, military and civilian, of the Ministry of National Defence, and female executives from the constituted bodies
America Argentina Oil prices above 100 dollars due to the Middle East conflict have benefited Argentina, President Miliei said, as the country improved its trade terms as a net energy exporter and has expected stronger exports and grains sales
Asia Armenia The European Union Mission in Armenia EUMA conducted its 8.000th patrol, noting that it remains committed to the strengthening of peace and stability in the region, and that EUMA teams will continue patrol activities in support of this goal
Europe Germany State elections in Baden-Württemberg, Germany's third-most populous state, ended with a win by the center-left Greens in contrast with Berlin's coalition government, that downplayed the defeat