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Freedom Shield 25 kicks off between South Korea and the US on March 10, 2025. Live-fire drills halted after South Korean jets bomb civilian area, 15 injured. North Korea fires back with ballistic missiles. Probe launched to prevent future mishaps. South Korea and the United States kicked off their annual joint military exercise, Freedom Shield 25, on March 10, 2025. The drills, which will run until March 20, aim to improve readiness against potential threats. However, there’s been a change in plans following a recent incident. Due to the accidental bombing in a civilian area, the live-fire components of the…

Mark Carney wins the race to lead Canada’s Liberal Party and becomes prime minister. He succeeds Justin Trudeau, who stepped down after nine years in power. Canada faces an escalating trade war with the United States under President Donald Trump. Carney vows to defend Canadian businesses and maintain retaliatory tariffs. Elections are expected soon as the political landscape remains uncertain. Mark Carney has been elected as the new leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party, officially succeeding Justin Trudeau as the country’s prime minister. The results, announced on Sunday, confirmed Carney’s victory with 86% of the votes, defeating former Finance Minister…

Over 1,000 people killed in clashes between gunmen and security forces in Syria. Casualties include 745 civilians, 125 Syrian security forces, and 148 Assad loyalists. Thousands of Alawites and Christians flee their homes in fear of ongoing violence. Sectarian violence escalates, with reports of executions and arson. The new Islamist-led government faces growing concerns over its governance. Over 1,000 people have died in intense clashes between gunmen linked to Syria’s new Islamist rulers and fighters loyal to Bashar al-Assad. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least 745 civilians, 125 security forces, and 148 Assad-aligned fighters lost their…

Several Bangladeshi firms have partnered with Starlink to set up ground stations. The collaboration involves infrastructure support, space allocation, and maintenance. A Starlink team is in Bangladesh to finalize potential station locations. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus invited Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh. The initiative aims to provide high-speed internet in remote and urban areas. Several Bangladeshi firms have signed agreements with Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service. They plan to establish ground-earth stations across the country. This step aims to improve internet connectivity, especially in underserved regions. As a result, remote areas struggling with slow and unreliable networks could finally see…

Women in Chernihiv take over male roles in the theater due to war. Male actors join Ukraine’s military, leaving women to fill stage roles. Theater members raise funds and create camouflage nets for soldiers. As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth year, the Chernihiv Regional Youth Theater has changed. With many male actors serving in the military, women have stepped in to take over their roles. This shift symbolizes resilience in a region scarred by war. Chernihiv, located near the Russian border, has felt the conflict’s brutality. Yet, despite the destruction, the theater stands as a symbol of…

Global government debt rose by 12 percentage points since 2020. Inflation surged due to post-lockdown spending and supply chain disruptions. Labour markets shifted, with hospitality and logistics growing post-pandemic. Travel patterns changed, with remote work reducing public transit use. The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020. Five years later, its economic aftershocks remain. Governments borrowed heavily to sustain welfare and livelihoods. Inflation, rising interest rates, and shifts in labour markets continue to shape the global economy. The pandemic also transformed consumer habits. Remote work, digital transactions, and new travel preferences have persisted. While the immediate crisis…

SpaceX’s Starship explodes mid-flight, causing flight delays and diversions. FAA confirms 240 flights affected, with 28 diversions due to debris concerns. Ground stops at major Florida airports led to significant delays. Elon Musk calls the failure a “minor setback,” with another test soon. FAA mandates investigation to determine causes of repeated failures. On March 6, 2025, SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded during a test flight, causing disruptions to air travel. The spacecraft broke apart shortly after launch from SpaceX’s Starbase in Texas. This marks the second consecutive test failure for the next-generation rocket system. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that…

Clashes erupted in Syria’s coastal villages between new government forces and Assad loyalists. More than 200 people have been killed since the fighting began, including civilians. Syrian government forces were ambushed after attempting a detainment near Jableh. Interim President calls for unity and ethical conduct, urging an end to violence. International concerns rise as Russia and Turkey react to the ongoing crisis. Violence has sharply increased in Syria’s coastal region as government forces launched attacks on several villages. The assaults, which began on Thursday and continued into Friday, resulted in over 200 deaths. This eruption of violence follows growing tensions…

US President Donald Trump considers large-scale sanctions on Russia amid escalating conflict. Trump calls for a ceasefire and peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian forces face a tough situation in the Kursk region as Russian forces advance. Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure cause significant damage and injuries. President Zelensky pushes for a truce and condemns Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine. US President Donald Trump hinted on Friday that he might impose heavy sanctions on Russia, including banking restrictions and tariffs. This came after the US paused military and intelligence aid to Ukraine. Moreover, Trump urged both nations…

11 people, including five children, killed in Russian missile strikes on Dobropillia. 30 others wounded, including five children, in the attack. Extensive damage to buildings, vehicles, and firefighting equipment. Zelensky calls for stronger air defences and tougher sanctions on Russia. Ukraine’s military reported successful interception of multiple drones and missiles. At least 11 people died and 30 others were injured, including five children, in a brutal overnight missile and drone attack on Dobropillia, a city in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. The Ukrainian Interior Ministry confirmed the attack, which involved ballistic missiles, rockets, and drones. As a result, the assault caused…