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15,981 storiesThe European Union imposes sanctions against 16 Iranian individuals and three entities for their role in
International sanctions against Iran — The European Union imposes sanctions against 16 Iranian individuals and three entities for their role in suppressing protests earlier this year. [https://shafaq.com/amp/en/Middle-E
Kuwaiti authorities arrest 16 people, including two Lebanese nationals, on suspicion of links to Hezbollah
Terrorism in Kuwait — Kuwaiti authorities arrest 16 people, including two Lebanese nationals, on suspicion of links to Hezbollah and involvement in a planned sabotage operation, with weapons, drones, an
Eleven people are killed and ten others are injured in a massive fire at the Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical
2024–2026 Cuba blackouts — Eleven people are killed and ten others are injured in a massive fire at the Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, India. [https://www.hindustanti
Nepalese activist and Rastriya Swatantra Party member Bhumika Shrestha is confirmed by the Nepalese Election
2026 Nepalese general election — Nepalese activist and Rastriya Swatantra Party member Bhumika Shrestha is confirmed by the Nepalese Election Commission, becoming the first transgender lawmaker elected in Nepal. [
Modeling suggests the presence of a volatile-rich magma ocean on the exoplanet L 98-59 d, a planet orbiting L
Discoveries of exoplanets — Modeling suggests the presence of a volatile-rich magma ocean on the exoplanet L 98-59 d, a planet orbiting L 98-59, a red dwarf star 35 light-years away from Earth. [https://www.o
In association football, the Premier League fines Chelsea F.C.
2025–26 Premier League — In association football, the Premier League fines Chelsea F.C. £10.75 million and gives them a two-year suspended transfer ban for making secret payments worth £47 million to unreg
Several NATO allies of the United States, including Germany, Italy, and Spain, rule out sending warships to
2026 Iran war — Several NATO allies of the United States, including Germany, Italy, and Spain, rule out sending warships to lift the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following a request from U.S.
The death toll from Lassa fever in Nigeria this year rises to 109.
Vaccination policy of the United States — The death toll from Lassa fever in Nigeria this year rises to 109. [https://punchng.com/lassa-fever-bauchi-ondo-hardest-hit-death-toll-now-109/ ( The Punch )]
India holds its first phase of elections for 37 seats of the Rajya Sabha.
2026 Rajya Sabha elections — India holds its first phase of elections for 37 seats of the Rajya Sabha. [https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/politics/rajya-sabha-elections-2026-full-list-of-winners-on-37-seats-acros

Israeli incursions in the West Bank during the Gaza war
Israeli–Palestinian conflict — Israeli incursions in the West Bank during the Gaza war

Japan announces it will start releasing 80 million barrels of oil from its reserves, the largest such release
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — Japan announces it will start releasing 80 million barrels of oil from its reserves, the largest such release in the country's history, in response to disruptions in the oil supply
At the Academy Awards, One Battle After Another wins six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and the
98th Academy Awards — At the Academy Awards, One Battle After Another wins six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and the inaugural Achievement in Casting award. [https://apnews.com/live/oscars-2026
The death toll from severe flooding in Kenya rises to 66, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society.
2026 Kenya floods — The death toll from severe flooding in Kenya rises to 66, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz6e5eng03yo (BBC News)]
Two people are killed and eleven others are hospitalized in serious condition following a meningitis outbreak
2026 Kent meningitis outbreak — Two people are killed and eleven others are hospitalized in serious condition following a meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent in Canterbury, Kent, England. [https://www.b
The first round of municipal elections takes place in France.
2026 French municipal elections — The first round of municipal elections takes place in France. [https://www.reutersconnect.com/item/the-first-round-of-municipal-elections-in-france/dGFnOnJldXRlcnMuY29tLDIwMjY6bmV3
The Winter Paralympics conclude in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, with China as the highest-ranked team in the
2026 Winter Paralympics closing ceremony — The Winter Paralympics conclude in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, with China as the highest-ranked team in the medal table. The Paralympic flag is handed over to the organizers of the 2
Sinners wins four Academy Awards following a record 16 nominations, with Ryan Coogler for original
98th Academy Awards — Sinners wins four Academy Awards following a record 16 nominations, with Ryan Coogler for original screenplay, Michael B. Jordan for lead actor, Autumn Durald Arkapaw for cinematog
Kazakhstanis vote in a referendum to approve a new constitution.
2026 Kazakh constitutional referendum — Kazakhstanis vote in a referendum to approve a new constitution. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/kazakhs-vote-new-constitution-referendum-sunday-2026-03-13/ (Reuters)]
In para ice hockey, the United States defeats Canada 6–2, completing the three-peat of hockey championships
2026 Winter Paralympics closing ceremony — In para ice hockey, the United States defeats Canada 6–2, completing the three-peat of hockey championships at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Italy. [https://apnews.com/art
North Koreans vote to elect the 687 members of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly.
2026 North Korean parliamentary election — North Koreans vote to elect the 687 members of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly. [https://thediplomat.com/2026/03/a-primer-on-north-koreas-upcoming-parliamentary-election/ ( The
In auto racing, Mercedes-Benz driver Kimi Antonelli wins his first Formula One Grand Prix after also setting
2026 Chinese Grand Prix — In auto racing, Mercedes-Benz driver Kimi Antonelli wins his first Formula One Grand Prix after also setting his maiden pole position at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix. He becomes the

Eight police officers, including the police chief of the Deir al-Balah Governorate, are killed by an Israeli
Israeli–Palestinian conflict — Eight police officers, including the police chief of the Deir al-Balah Governorate, are killed by an Israeli attack on a police vehicle in Az-Zawayda, Palestine. [https://www.breco

Four people are killed and two others are injured when Israel Defense Forces soldiers open fire on a civilian
Israeli–Palestinian conflict — Four people are killed and two others are injured when Israel Defense Forces soldiers open fire on a civilian car in northern Israeli-occupied West Bank. [https://www.hindustantime
Five U.S. warplanes are damaged in an Iranian drone strike on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.
2026 Iran war — Five U.S. warplanes are damaged in an Iranian drone strike on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia. [https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/us-israel-iran-war-news-2026/card/five-air-for
Seven Indian pilgrims are killed and eight others are injured when a minibus returning from the Manakamana
2026 Afghanistan–Pakistan war — Seven Indian pilgrims are killed and eight others are injured when a minibus returning from the Manakamana Temple veers off a road and plunges down a slope in Gandaki Province, Nep