Antisemitism in Europe An explosion lightly damages a Jewish school in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with no reported injuries, making it the third attack against Jewish buildings in the Low Countries this week.
2026 Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict According to Taliban officals, fourteen Pakistani soldiers are killed and eleven others are injured by Afghan fighters during the capture of a Pakistani guard post along the Durand Line in Kunar Province, Afghanistan.
Russo-Ukrainian war Five people are killed and three others are injured in Russian drone strikes on residential areas and critical infrastructure across Ukraine.
The port of Fujairah, an oil bunkering hub and export terminal in the Emirate of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, suffers a drone attack.
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2025–2026 Iranian protests The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warns of a stronger response than in January if new protests against the regime erupt.
Illegal drug trade in Latin America Bolivian authorities arrest suspected Uruguayan drug cartel leader Sebastián Marset during a police operation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Marset, who is wanted by several countries and has a US$2 million reward linked to money laundering allegations, is detained along with four other individuals.
Human rights in Indonesia Two unidentified men assault the deputy director of KontraS, an Indonesian human rights organization, in an acid attack.
El Salvador–United States relations El Salvador and the United States sign Agreement 123 under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to build a nuclear power plant in El Salvador that is planned to be operational by 2030.
2026 Cuban crisis Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel confirms that Cuba is in talks with the U.S. to find solutions to the oil blockade in his country.
2026 Western Iraq mid-air collision The United States military confirms that all six crew members aboard an Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker died when the aircraft crashed in western Iraq yesterday.
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war Saudi Arabia cuts oil production by 20% after the shutdown of two offshore oil fields, including Safaniya.
2026 Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict Six people are killed and several others injured in a Pakistani airstrike on a residential area in Kabul, Afghanistan. A fuel depot in Kandahar is also bombed.
Middle Eastern crisis Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense reports that air defenses intercepted and destroyed 56 hostile drones targeting several areas across the Kingdom.
Two migrant workers are killed and several other people are injured after security forces intercept a drone in an industrial area in Sohar, Oman.
Twelve medical staff members, including doctors, nurses and paramedics, are killed in an Israeli airstrike against a medical facility in Burj Qalaouiyah, Bint Jbeil District, Lebanon.
U.S. officials say a marine expeditionary unit of 5,000 marines and sailors will deploy to the Persian Gulf to reinforce existing forces stationed in the region.
Sri Lanka repatriates the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed when the frigate IRIS "Dena" was sunk by a United States submarine off the coast of Galle on 4 March. Thirty-two rescued sailors remain in Sri Lanka while authorities continue to host other Iranian naval personnel under humanitarian arrangements.
United States president Donald Trump says that U.S. forces conducted airstrikes on military targets on Kharg Island, Iran, and warns that the U.S. may also target the island's oil infrastructure if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted.
2025–26 NBA season In basketball, Oklahoma City Thunder player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks the NBA record set by Wilt Chamberlain for most consecutive 20-point games with 127 games.
Polish president Polish president Karol Nawrocki announces that he will veto legislation enabling Poland to access €43.7 billion (US$50.3 billion) in European Union loans under the Security Action for Europe program to fund military spending.
2026 Nepalese general election The Nepalese election commission releases the official results of the recent election, with Balen Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party winning 182 seats in the 275-member House of Representatives. The result gives the party a majority in the House and places it two seats short of a supermajority.
Indonesia An Indonesian human rights activist suffered burn injuries after experiencing an acid attack from unknown assasilants in Central Jakarta. Police investigation is ongoing.
Israeli military The Israeli military drops charges against five soldiers accused of raping a Palestinian prisoner at the Sde Teiman detention camp.
Rabbi A rabbi is seriously injured in a stabbing in Ramat Gan, Israel, as local police suspect a terrorist motive.
Sanctions during the Venezuelan crisis The International Criminal Court at The Hague dismisses an investigation into whether U.S. sanctions against Venezuelan officials qualify as crimes against humanity.
Temple Israel synagogue attack The perpetrator is killed and 31 others are injured in a shooting and vehicle-ramming attack at the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, United States.
Crocus City Hall attack A Russian military court sentences 19 people for their involvement in the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, in 2024. Fifteen of those are sentenced to life in prison while the other four are given between 19 and 22 years in prison.
2026 Old Dominion University shooting Two people are killed, including the perpetrator, and two other people are critically injured in a school shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, United States.
Iran–Thailand relations Thailand summons Iran's ambassador, demanding an apology and an explanation for the attack on the bulk carrier MV Naree 6 in the waters of the Strait the previous day.
Hungary–Ukraine relations Hungary returns two seized armored cars to Ukraine but retains approximately US$82 million in cash and gold as authorities investigate suspected money laundering.
Cuba–Holy See relations Cuba announces plans to release 51 prisoners following discussions with the Holy See, stating that the detainees have served most of their sentences and demonstrated good conduct.
Brazil–United States relations Brazilian Supreme Federal Court justice Alexandre de Moraes denies a request by imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro to receive a visit from American diplomat Darren Beattie, ruling that the meeting falls outside the diplomatic purposes stated in Beattie's visa authorization.
Arctic policy of Canada Canadian prime minister Mark Carney announces nearly CAN$35 billion (US$25.7 billion) in funding to strengthen Canada's Arctic infrastructure, including upgrades to military facilities and the construction of new icebreakers to expand the country's operational capacity in the region.
Gaza genocide Iceland and the Netherlands announce they will both intervene on the side of South Africa in the International Court of Justice's genocide case against Israel.
Artisanal mine Eight people are killed after an artisanal mine collapses in Ouham-Pendé, Central African Republic.
Gamo Zone At least 102 people are killed and one person is rescued after a series of landslides in the Gamo Zone of Ethiopia.
2026 Western Iraq mid-air collision At least four crew members are killed when a United States Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker carrying six crew members crashes after an incident involving another aircraft in western Iraq.
German economic crisis The Lufthansa pilot union announces a 48-hour strike for all flights departing German airports until Saturday over ongoing disputes about pensions, causing major delays.
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war The United States treasury department issues a temporary license permitting the delivery and sale of Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded onto vessels before March 12, easing sanctions on such shipments until April 11 amid rising global energy prices.
Chilean Chilean architect Smiljan Radić receives the 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize, recognizing his contributions to contemporary architecture.
Middle Eastern crisis The Italian military base in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, is struck by a missile, with no casualties of injuries reported.
At least 20 people are killed in an airstrike targeting a Popular Mobilization Forces building in Akashat, Iraq.
Eight people are killed and 31 more injured by an Israeli airstrike on the Ramlet al-Baida beach in central Beirut, Lebanon. Seven more people are also killed in other attacks in the country.
A French soldier is killed and six others are injured in an Iranian drone attack on a military base in Erbil, Iraq.
The Saudi defense ministry announces the interception of two missiles and the destruction of seven drones.
German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd says that projectile fragments hit the Liberia-flagged container vessel "Source Blessing" near the Strait.
Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei issues his first public message since his election in which he says that Iran should continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz and advises neighboring countries to close American military bases in their territory. Khamenei also vows to "avenge the blood of our martyrs".