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At least 37 people, including children, were killed in Israeli strikes on a tented area for displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi, Gaza Strip, according to the Hamas-run civil defence agency. The strikes targeted an area where displaced civilians had gathered, resulting in rapid fire spread and multiple fatalities.
The Israel Defense Forces began expanding the Morag Corridor buffer zone to incorporate Rafah in southern Gaza, aiming to link it with the Philadelphi Corridor. Witnesses reported the demolition of structures in Rafah during the operation.
The Parliament of the Maldives has passed an amendment to the Immigration Act that prohibits entry for individuals traveling on Israeli passports, following a unanimous vote after a 308-day delay.
Two Russian Iskander-M missiles carrying cluster munitions struck Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing at least 34 people and injuring 117, including children, during a religious service and military ceremony.
Israel bombed the Al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, destroying part of the facility and killing one child during evacuation. The hospital, managed by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, was the last fully operational medical centre in the area.
The U.S. administration has exempted smartphones, computers, and related electronics from reciprocal tariffs, including the 10% global tariff and 125% levy on Chinese imports. A separate 20% tariff on Chinese goods remains in effect for these products.
Workers across Argentina launched a 24-hour general strike against President Javier Milei's government, disrupting transport, public services and state operations. The action followed union demands for wage adjustments and opposition to privatization and fiscal reforms.
The International Olympic Committee announces the program for the upcoming Olympic Games in Los Angeles with new events in multiple sports and mixed gender events.
U.S. president Donald Trump announced a 125% tariff on Chinese goods, while offering a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for other countries, citing negotiation strategy and non-retaliation as conditions.
Israel now holds more than 50% of the Gaza Strip following the destruction of Palestinian homes and infrastructure to expand a military buffer zone near the border.
An Israeli airstrike near a charity kitchen in Khan Younis killed more than 30 people, mostly women and children, as displaced Palestinians gathered for food. The strike occurred during meal distribution under a blockade restricting aid.
A Russian airstrike in Kyiv's Darnytskyi District killed one person and injured three others on 6 April 2025. The attack occurred in a nonresidential area, damaging vehicles and structures.
Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the establishment of the Morag Corridor across Gaza to increase pressure on Hamas, following Israeli military operations that have seized large areas and killed over 40 Palestinians.
Israeli strikes have killed more than 30 Palestinians, due to Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip expanding to seize large areas.
An Israeli airstrike in Dahieh, Beirut, killed four people including Hassan Bdeir, a high-ranking Hezbollah figure, and injured seven others. The attack occurred in the early hours of 1 April 2025.
UNICEF reports that over 332 children have been killed and 609 injured by the new Israeli military offensive across the Gaza Strip since the resumption of the war after the breakdown of the 2025 ceasefire.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian states Iran will not engage in direct talks with the US over its nuclear programme but remains open to indirect negotiations through intermediaries to rebuild trust.
Israel intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen by the Houthis, marking the eighth such attack since the IDF resumed operations in Gaza. The missile was downed before crossing into Israel, triggering sirens and causing minor injuries.
Ongoing climate-exacerbated wildfires in South Korea develop into the worst natural fire disaster in the nation's history after doubling in size over the course of 24 hours, killing at least 26 people and destroying much of the ancient Gounsa temple site.
U.S. President Donald Trump announces a 25% tariff on all car imports to the U.S. will take effect from April 2.
Protests in northern Gaza involved thousands of men opposing Hamas, demanding an end to the war and calling for the group's removal. The demonstrations occurred amid a severe humanitarian crisis and a halt to aid entering the enclave.
The US reports that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to cease military attacks in the Black Sea to ensure safe passage for commercial shipping, with conditions attached by Russia and specific provisions for Ukraine.
Ninety people are injured, including 17 children, in a Russian missile attack on a hospital, a school, and a residential area in Sumy, Ukraine.
Hamas announces that an Israeli airstrike killed Salah al-Bardawil, a top member of the group's political bureau.