At least eight women were killed and more than 50 injured when a shop roof collapsed in Pakistan’s Punjab province during government welfare payment distribution ahead of Eid al-Fitr.
Vietnam holds elections today with nearly 79 million voters casting ballots for the 500-seat National Assembly, as the Communist Party is poised to maintain its overwhelming parliamentary majority.
Sri Lanka has reintroduced its QR code-based fuel rationing system effective March 15, implementing weekly vehicle quotas to manage reserves amid the “largest supply disruption in history” caused by the Middle East conflict.
A Moscow court has fined Telegram 35 million rubles for failing to remove prohibited content, the latest penalty against the popular messaging app as Russian authorities promote state-backed alternative MAX.
Human Rights Watch investigation documents 141 drone strikes in Haiti, killing 1,243 people including 17 children. US-linked private contractors accused of unlawful operations.
Iran reports at least 56 museums and historical sites damaged in the ongoing conflict, including several UNESCO World Heritage properties, as UNESCO expresses deep concern over threats to cultural heritage.
Pi Day 2026 brings mathematics enthusiasts worldwide together to celebrate π (pi) with classroom activities, baking competitions, and the annual tradition of reciting the infinite number’s digits.
