Trapped in the Himalayas: 25+ Trapped After Avalanche

Eastern Europe

Ukraine Faces Uncertain Future as Europe Rallies Support Amid Trump-Zelenskyy Clash

As Ukraine fights for survival, European leaders are stepping up to counter concerns over U.S. support after the public clash in the White House. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine have received public support from key allies like UK PM Starmer and French President Macron. Ahead, the 27 EU countries have declared an emergency summit on March 6 to discuss European and Ukraine security. The situation underscores Europe’s growing role in Ukraine’s defense as political winds shift across the Atlantic. Read more | Read more

Former Polish PM Morawiecki Faces Prison Over Abuse of Power – Poland’s former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is facing serious charges over his attempt to organize presidential elections by mail during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Mass Protests and Strikes Rock Greece on Train Disaster Anniversary – Hundreds of thousands of people participated in a general strike on February 28, marking two years since the Tempi Train Crash that killed 354 people, as anger over government inaction boils over. Read more

Asia & the Pacific

Thailand Deports 40 Uyghur Men to China After a Decade in Detention

Thailand has forcibly deported 40 Uyghur men back to China, where they fear persecution. The men had been held in Thai detention for over a decade, and rights groups are condemning the deportation as a violation of international human rights norms. China has long been accused of systemic repression of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, making the fate of the deported individuals a major international concern. Read more

25+ People Trapped After Avalanche in Indian Himalayas – After heavy snow in the Indian mountain state of Uttarakhandas, 57 people were trapped at a labor site. The NDRF have rescued 32 workers, with no casualties thus far. Read more

Alleged Chinese Spies Gave Philippine Police Cash, Motorbikes – A corruption scandal unfolds as Chinese nationals are accused of bribing Philippine city police officials. Read more

Middle East

Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stall as Switzerland Hosts Conference on Palestine

Switzerland is set to host a conference on the Occupied Palestinian Territories on March 7, aiming to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Meanwhile, ceasefire negotiations remain deadlocked as Hamas rejects Israel’s latest terms for extending the first phase of the truce amid the expulsion of thousands of Palestinians from the West Bank . The ongoing violence continues to devastate the region, with no clear resolution in sight. Read more | Read more

Kurdish PKK Militia in Turkey to Declare Ceasefire Following Leader’s Peace Call – The PKK is reportedly heeding its jailed leader’s call for peace, marking a potential shift in regional tensions. Read more

Longest-Serving Palestinian Inmate Sends Wife New Wedding Ring After Release – A Palestinian prisoner freed after decades behind bars sent his wife a symbolic new wedding ring from Egypt. Read more

Africa

Congo and Rebels Trade Blame Over Deadly Rally Blasts

A political rally in the Democratic Republic of Congo turned tragic as explosions killed multiple people, with both the government and rebel factions blaming each other for the attack. The escalating violence threatens to further destabilize the region. Read more

Mourners Gather in Namibia for Emotional Vigil for Nujoma – Namibians pay tribute to the ‘Father of the Namibian Nation’ in an outpouring of grief and respect. Read more

Cholera Surges in Sudan’s White Nile State, 292,000 Children at Risk – A worsening outbreak raises alarms as health officials struggle to contain the crisis. Read more

Latin America & the Caribbean

Chile Power Outage Leaves Millions Without Electricity

A massive power outage in Chile has left millions in the dark, with authorities scrambling to restore electricity. The cause of the blackout is still under investigation, but it has sparked concerns over infrastructure reliability. Read more

Ecuador Sees Violent Start to 2025 – Rising crime and record-breaking homicide rates mark a turbulent beginning to the year for Ecuador. Read more

Colombia’s Petro Names Divisive Benedetti as Interior Minister – President Gustavo Petro has appointed Armando Benedetti as Colombia’s new interior minister, a move provoking controversy amid Benedetti’s several scandals. Read more