In Moscow, many commemorate the takeover of Crimea ten years ago.
On the tenth anniversary of Russia's takeover of Crimea from Ukraine, thousands of people gathered at Red Square in Moscow. Although most nations still recognize Crimea as part of Ukraine, it is a strategically valuable area that gives Russia's navy more access to international waters.
Sheikh Hasina secured a fifth term in office in the general elections held in Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina, the prime minister of Bangladesh, has won a record-breaking fifth term in office as leader of her Awami League party. The main opposition, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and its supporters boycotted the general elections, which she easily won.
Rwanda will observe a week of grief to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide.
Rwanda is commemorating thirty years since the 1994 genocide there as Israel conducts its attack on Gaza, which the International Court of Justice has deemed to be a "plausible case of genocide." President Paul Kagame used the event to draw attention to the shortcomings of the global community. The world observed the slaughter of over 800,000 moderate Hutu and Tutsi people thirty years ago.
Thousands of Israelis participate in anti-government demonstrations.
In what is the largest anti-government demonstration since Israel began its attack on Gaza, tens of thousands of people have assembled outside the Israeli parliament building in Jerusalem. On Sunday, the demonstrators asked for early elections and demanded that the government negotiate a ceasefire agreement that would include the release of Israeli prisoners detained by Hamas in Gaza. The rally in Jerusalem, according to the demonstrators, was the largest since Israel began its attack on Gaza in October.
Nepal: Chiranjibi Nepal resigns as economic advisor to President Ram Chandra Poudel.
Chiranjibi Nepal, Nepal's economic advisor, recently resigned amid criticism over the government's plan to incorporate a disputed map on the new 100-rupee banknotes. This map depicts Nepal's territorial claims in territories now controlled by India. The decision has strained relations between the two countries, with India voicing dissatisfaction. Civil society organizations in Nepal also criticized Mr. Nepal's public comments opposing the map's inclusion, calling them irresponsible and detrimental to national interests.
Thousands of people assemble at Al-Aqsa Mosque for Eid al-Fitr prayers.
The holy month of Ramadan is coming to a conclusion for Muslims in the Occupied Territories. At the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in Occupied East Jerusalem, thousands of Palestinians have gathered for Eid prayers.
UK special forces are not permitted to use TikTok at all.
Fearing that Chinese spies would be able to obtain vital data, the British Defense Ministry has been urged to outlaw the Chinese video-sharing software TikTok. The security of Britain may now be threatened by Chinese spies being able to obtain data via the app, according to intelligence specialists, according to a story published in The Telegraph on Saturday, March 16.
Explained: The updated UEFA Champions League structure
Beginning with the 2024–2025 season, there will be significant changes to the UEFA Champions League. The knockout rounds will feature tennis-style seeding, and the number of teams will drop from 32 to 26. You may find out more information from WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.
Iran: 61 million Iranians are able to cast ballots; opposition groups demand that voters abstain from voting.
Iran's parliamentary elections are scheduled for this Friday, but it's expected that not many people will cast ballots due to the nation's collapsing economy. Keep an eye out for additional information!
The ice cover in Greenland is decreasing and there is a risk of a runaway greenhouse impact.
Many polar bears must adjust their meals throughout portions of the summer as a result of the Arctic sea ice decreasing due to climate change. According to a study, polar bears in Hudson Bay may be starving.
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