- Jordan says 16 arrested over foiled rocket and drone attack plots BBC
- Jordan says it uncovered Islamist plot to build weapons, ‘sow chaos’ The Washington Post
- Report: Lebanese army arrests members of Hamas in Lebanon The Times of Israel
- Jordan says it has foiled attacks by Muslim Brotherhood Reuters
- Jordan Says It Foiled a Plot Against the Kingdom The New York Times
Officials: US ‘open’ to supporting a Yemen ground operation – Responsible Statecraft
- Officials: US 'open' to supporting a Yemen ground operation Responsible Statecraft
- Exclusive | U.S. Strikes Spur Plans for Yemeni Ground War Against Houthis WSJ
- US attacks on Yemen killed 123 people since mid-March: Health authorities Al Jazeera
- US strikes Houthi targets in Hodeidah, western Yemen - report The Jerusalem Post
- Houthis Mock U.S. "Failure" After Month of Attacks Newsweek
His memories uncovered a secret jail – right next to an international airport
Six men in Bangladesh tell the BBC about how they were forced into detention under the now-deposed government.
Hamas ‘lost contact’ with group holding Gaza captive after Israeli attack
Hamas says Israeli bombing resulted in loss of contact with group guarding Israeli-American captive Edan Alexander.
US removes sanctions from Antal Rogán, aide to Hungary’s Viktor Orbán
US secretary of state Marco Rubio also spoke with foreign minister about strengthening countries’ ties
The United States has removed sanctions on a close aide of the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, the state department said, adding that the punitive measures had been “inconsistent with US foreign policy interests”.
Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, spoke on Tuesday with his Hungarian counterpart, the foreign minister Péter Szijjártó, and informed him of the move, state department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement.
Continue reading...What is the regional impact of the war in Sudan?
Foreign powers back different sides, while fears grow that violence could spread.
France Advancing Mideast Deal to End Gaza War, Seal Israel-Saudi Normalization – Haaretz
- France Advancing Mideast Deal to End Gaza War, Seal Israel-Saudi Normalization Haaretz
- Netanyahu, Macron Spar Over Recognition of Palestinian State Bloomberg.com
- Lecturing France on Its Colonial Past, Netanyahu Ignores Israel's Own Occupation Haaretz
- Mapping which countries recognise Palestine in 2025 Al Jazeera
- Netanyahu tells Macron that establishment of Palestinian state will ‘reward’ terrorism France 24
Trump threatens Harvard’s tax-exempt status after freezing $2bn funding
Universities, as well as many charities and religious groups, are exempted from paying federal income taxes.
‘Ant Gang’ smugglers plead guilty to trafficking wildlife in Kenya
Four wildlife traffickers face sentencing in Kenya after being caught smuggling 5,000 rare queen ants.
New Israeli ceasefire offer demands Hamas discuss disarming, but group rejects it – NPR
- New Israeli ceasefire offer demands Hamas discuss disarming, but group rejects it NPR
- Israel proposes Gaza ceasefire deal to release 10 hostages for hundreds of Palestinians, Hamas says CNN
- Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire disarmament proposal, Palestinian official says BBC
- Hamas still discussing Israeli proposal for hostage deal, Hamas officials says - report The Jerusalem Post
- Main points of Israeli ceasefire proposals Reuters
U.S. economy to lose billions as foreign tourists stay away – Fortune
- U.S. economy to lose billions as foreign tourists stay away Fortune
- International tourism to America under threat Axios
- US Economy Is Set to Lose Billions as Foreign Tourists Stay Away Bloomberg
- US expected a big travel year, but overseas visitors — angered by Trump — are heading elsewhere AP News
- Opinion | Does anybody want to visit the U.S. right now? The Washington Post
19 Big Cats Rescued in Spain as Police Raid Animal Smuggling Ring – The New York Times
- 19 Big Cats Rescued in Spain as Police Raid Animal Smuggling Ring The New York Times
- Police arrest couple for breeding and selling exotic cats in Spain CNN
- Spanish police arrest two people linked to cat smuggling ring based in Mallorca ABC News
- Couple arrested for breeding exotic cats in Spain BBC
- Couple arrested for selling exotic cats including protected species like white tigers and pumas CBS News
Jordan thwarts plot that threatened national security, 16 arrested
Jordan says it has arrested 16 people accused of plotting to threaten national security.
Scientists captured the first-ever footage of a colossal squid in the deep sea after a 100-year search. It’s a baby. – Business Insider
- Scientists captured the first-ever footage of a colossal squid in the deep sea after a 100-year search. It's a baby. Business Insider
- A colossal squid is filmed in its natural habitat for the first time NPR
- Colossal squid filmed by scientists for first time in ocean BBC
- Deep sea craft filmed unprecedented footage of a colossal squid Mashable
- The First Ever Sighting of a Colossal Squid The New York Times
Former Brazil President Bolsonaro in recovery after 12-hour surgery
The right-wing leader faces legal proceedings over his alleged involvement in a 2023 effort to oust President Lula.
Hamas said to reject Israeli proposal that it disarm as part of 6-week ceasefire – The Times of Israel
- Hamas said to reject Israeli proposal that it disarm as part of 6-week ceasefire The Times of Israel
- Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire disarmament proposal, Palestinian official says BBC
- Israel proposes Gaza ceasefire deal to release 10 hostages for hundreds of Palestinians, Hamas says CNN
- Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire, hostage return deal over disarmament demands Fox News
- Hamas says it’s sending a delegation to Qatar to continue Gaza ceasefire talks AP News
Canadian universities report jump in US applicants amid Trump crackdown
UBC and others report spike in interest from US citizens as Trump withholds funds and revokes foreign student visas
More students living in the United States are applying to Canadian universities or expressing interest in studying north of the border as Donald Trump cuts federal funding to universities and revokes foreign student visas.
Officials at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Vancouver campus said the school reported a 27% jump in graduate applications as of 1 March from US citizens for programs starting in the 2025 academic year, compared with all of 2024.
Continue reading...Trump envoy demands Iran eliminate nuclear programme in apparent U-turn – The Guardian
- Trump envoy demands Iran eliminate nuclear programme in apparent U-turn The Guardian
- Witkoff in Apparent Reversal Says Iran Must Halt Nuclear Enrichment WSJ
- Iran’s Negotiating Position Gets Worse and Worse The Atlantic
- Khamenei downplays US talks prospects as some Iranians' hopes stir, currency gains Reuters
- Scoop: Trump holds situation room meeting on Iran nuclear deal negotiations Axios
Netanyahu visits Gaza, Hamas claims it lost contact with group that took Israeli-American hostage – The Jerusalem Post
- Netanyahu visits Gaza, Hamas claims it lost contact with group that took Israeli-American hostage The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas claims it lost contact with captors of Edan Alexander after Israeli strike The Times of Israel
- Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage held in Gaza Reuters
- Hamas Warns Israeli Strikes Will 'Execute' More Hostages in New Video Newsweek
- Hamas armed wing says it lost contact with group holding Israeli-US hostage Alexander Reuters
World wants more trade with Europe since Trump-driven uncertainty, von der Leyen says – politico.eu
- World wants more trade with Europe since Trump-driven uncertainty, von der Leyen says politico.eu
- ‘West as we knew it no longer exists,’ warns von der Leyen – Europe live The Guardian
- "We have no bros and no oligarchs" Zeit Online
- 'The West as we knew it no longer exists,' von der Leyen says amid Trump tensions Euronews.com
- Von der Leyen: ‘The West as We Knew It No Longer Exists’ – Europe Must Stand on Its Own EU Today