Houthis resume targeting Israeli ships after aid deadline passed
The Houthis in Yemen announced they will resume attacks on Israeli ships following the expiry of a deadline for Israel to resume aid deliveries to Gaza.
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Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium imports
U.S. President Donald Trump announces plans to raise tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium imports from 25% to 50%.
United States government lifts its suspension on sharing intelligence and military aid to Ukraine
The United States government lifts its suspension on sharing intelligence and military aid to Ukraine.
Syrian transitional government and SDF sign ceasefire and integration agreement
The Syrian transitional government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have signed a ceasefire and a deal to integrate the SDF into state institutions and bring the Rojava region under government control.
Israel cuts electricity to Gaza, affecting water and fuel supplies
The Israeli military cut off electricity to the Gaza Strip on 9 March 2025, impacting over 2 million Palestinians and reducing output at a desalination plant. The move follows Israel’s suspension of goods and fuel supplies to the territory.
Three Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Rafah during ceasefire talks
Three Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks in Rafah, including two in a drone strike and one by gunfire, during ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
Norwegian ski jumpers disqualified for illegal suit modification
Marius Lindvik and Johann André Forfang were disqualified from the men's individual normal hill at Granåsen, Trondheim, after an illegal suit modification was detected. Lindvik lost his silver medal as a result.
Trump pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico until April 2
Trump announced a pause on tariffs targeting imports from Canada and Mexico, effective until April 2, following phone calls with leaders of both nations. The move is linked to USMCA trade provisions and automaker transition needs.
U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports to the United States take effect
U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports to the United States take effect, while an existing 10% tariff on all Chinese imports rises to 20% amid an ongoing trade war.
70-year-old Arab Israeli man is killed and three others are injured in a mass stabbing at a bus station in Haifa, Israel.
A 70-year-old Arab Israeli man is killed and three others are injured in a mass stabbing at a bus station in Haifa, Israel. The perpetrator, an Israeli-Druze from Shfar'am, is killed by civilians present at the attack.
U.S. President Donald Trump pauses all U.S. military aid to Ukraine with immediate effect
U.S. President Donald Trump pauses all U.S. military aid to Ukraine with immediate effect.
Ceasefire phase ends as talks on second phase stall
The first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire expires with no agreement on the second phase, which aims to end the war. Negotiations remain unresolved despite ongoing mediation.
Trump, Vance and Zelenskyy end White House talks early after dispute
U.S. president Donald Trump, vice president JD Vance and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy ended their White House meeting early following a heated exchange. The discussion focused on the Ukraine–United States Mineral Resources Agreement and security assurances.
U.S. ends energy grid support for Ukraine amid winter crisis
The U.S. State Department terminates U.S. support for Ukraine's energy grid restoration during an ongoing energy crisis, withdrawing major aid and reducing personnel presence.
As part of the first stage of the ceasefire deal, Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages in return for the Israeli government releasing 617 Palestinian prisoners.
As part of the first stage of the ceasefire deal, Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages in return for the Israeli government releasing 617 Palestinian prisoners. The second phase of the ceasefire has not been negotiated.
Salling Group to label European goods amid US policy tensions
Danish retailer Salling Group will mark European-made products with a black star on price tags, responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed acquisition of Greenland. The move aims to support consumer preference for European brands over American ones.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on EU, targeting automotive sector
United States President Donald Trump has announced impending 25% tariffs on the European Union, stating they will be generally applied to sectors including the automotive industry. The EU has pledged to respond firmly to what it calls unjustified trade barriers.
Judge blocks Trump's refugee program suspension
U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead temporarily blocks President Trump's suspension of the Refugee Admissions Program, ruling the president cannot nullify a law passed by Congress. The decision follows a lawsuit by the International Refugee Assistance Project and affected refugees.
United Nations General Assembly votes 93–18, with 65 abstentions, to pass a resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine.
The United Nations General Assembly votes 93–18, with 65 abstentions, to pass a resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine. The 18 countries that voted against include the United States, Russia, Israel, Belarus, and North Korea.
Protests are held across Europe and Canada to mark the 3rd year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Protests are held across Europe and Canada to mark the 3rd year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Hamas releases six living hostages, including pre-war hostages Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, both captive for more than nine years
Hamas releases six living hostages, including pre-war hostages Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, both captive for more than nine years.
Two people, including a police officer, are killed and seven other people are injured in a mass shooting at the UPMC Memorial Hospital in West Manchester Township
Two people, including a police officer, are killed and seven other people are injured in a mass shooting at the UPMC Memorial Hospital in West Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Hamas returns correct body of Shiri Bibas after mix-up
Hamas returned the body of Shiri Bibas after initially handing over a different woman's remains, which Israel confirmed as not hers. The correct remains were identified through forensic testing, and Israel confirmed the identity.
Trump and Hegseth remove top military leaders including Brown and Franchetti
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the dismissal of multiple senior U.S. military officers, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Charles Q. Brown Jr. and Chief of Naval Operations Lisa Franchetti, in a series of abrupt personnel changes.