Armed conflicts and attacks
Middle Eastern crisis
Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip
UNICEF reports that over 332 children have been killed and 609 injured by the new Israeli offensive across the Gaza Strip since the resumption of the war after the breakdown of the 2025 ceasefire. (BBC News) (UNICEF)
March 2025 United States attacks in Yemen
The Houthis claim that they shot down a U.S. military MQ-9 Reaper drone in Marib Governorate, Yemen. (AP)
Russian invasion of Ukraine
Eastern front of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Russian ministry of defence says that Russian forces have captured Rozlyv in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (Al Arabiya)
Disasters and accidents
2023–2025 Sundhnúkur eruptions
Seismic activity increases near Grindavík, Iceland, with the Icelandic Meteorological Office reporting that a volcanic eruption has occurred and a earthquake is being registered. People visiting the Blue Lagoon are being evacuated rapidly. (The Watchers)
2025 Putra Heights pipeline fire
At least 305 people are injured after a gas pipeline owned by Petronas explodes and ignites a fire in Putra Heights, Selangor, Malaysia. (Malay Mail)
International relations
Cross-strait relations
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy and Air Force conduct large-scale military exercises around Taiwan. At least 19 Chinese warships are deployed, including the aircraft carrier Shandong, marking its closest ever approach to the island. (The Guardian) (Financial Times)
Politics and elections
Cory Booker's marathon speech
Senator Cory Booker delivers the longest filibuster in United States history, breaking the previous record set by Strom Thurmond in 1957. (AP News)
Sports
Women's World Chess Championship 2025
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