US federal jury convicts Assad-era Syrian official of torture
WASHINGTON, March 16 – A federal jury in Los Angeles convicted a former Syrian government official, who headed the Damascus Central Prison under the government of ousted Syrian President Bashar…
Trump administration cannot implement ‘sweeping’ funding freeze, US court rules
The ‘unprecedented’ freeze on trillions of dollars in financial assistance was instituted in early 2025. Read More
Palestinian protester released from US immigration detention
WASHINGTON, March 16 – A Palestinian woman was released on bond from a Texas immigration detention center on Monday after a judge’s order, the last pro-Palestinian activist held under the…
Trump vows to ‘take’ Cuba as island reels from oil embargo
The government has also rationed gasoline sales and some hospital services due the fuel shortages. Read More
Russia has taken 12 settlements in Ukraine as part of general advances, top general says
MOSCOW, March 16 – Russia has taken control of 12 settlements in Ukraine in the first two weeks of March as part of advances along the front line in eastern…
Number of US troops wounded in war against Iran rises to about 200
WASHINGTON, March 16 – The number of U.S. troops wounded in the war against Iran has risen to about 200, the U.S. military said on Monday, as the conflict entered…
Canada, France, Germany, UK warn against major Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon
WASHINGTON, March 16 – A “significant Israeli ground offensive” in Lebanon must be averted since it could have devastating humanitarian consequences, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain said in a…
Multiple blasts heard in northeast Nigeria’s Maiduguri city, security sources and residents say
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, March 16 – Multiple blasts were heard on Monday in Maiduguri city, the capital of Nigeria’s insurgency-hit northeastern state of Borno, security sources and residents said. Read More
Britain unveils £1 billion in jobs drive to tackle high youth unemployment
Britain’s youth unemployment has reached a 10-year high, outpacing other European nations. Read More
Trump-Xi meeting could be delayed, White House says
Trump had previously said that he might postpone the meeting if China did not help to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Read More