Hawaii’s National Guard has been mobilized to assist recovery after Oahu suffered its worst flooding in 20 years, supporting local emergency efforts and relief operations.
Han Shen Lin, director of the China Office at the Asia Consultative Group, says China is likely to stay neutral in the Iran conflict, pursuing a cautious, long‑term strategy to protect its strategic and economic interests.
Tensions have spiked as Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — or face strikes on power plants — approaches, with US-Israel military action now in its 24th day.
The IEA signalled possible additional releases from oil reserves as supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict raise the risk of a “very severe” global energy crisis, a development that could push up fuel and transport costs worldwide.
North Korea’s state media says Kim Jong Un has been reappointed as president of State Affairs, a move that signals continuity in the isolated regime’s leadership.
IEA head Fatih Birol warned that the current energy crunch, driven by the Iran war, is worse than the 1970s oil shocks combined and poses a “major threat” to the global economy.
Lionel Messi scored the 901st goal of his career as Inter Miami beat New York City FC at Yankee Stadium, a milestone that underscores his ongoing impact in MLS.
LaGuardia Airport was temporarily shut down after an Air Canada Express jet struck a ground vehicle while landing from Montreal, prompting an operational suspension and safety response.
Five days after a strike destroyed a building in Tehran, Mahdi Mirzahosseini remains missing as his brothers continue searching through the rubble, highlighting the human cost of the incident.
Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP race in Brazil for a fourth straight time and leads the early championship by 11 points over Aprilia teammate Jorge Martin after two rounds.
Video footage shows extensive street damage in Iran after air strikes, with search teams recovering bodies from rubble, highlighting the human and regional impacts.
Asian equities in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong slid after Iran threatened attacks on regional energy infrastructure, a move that coincided with an ultimatum from Trump and raised investor risk aversion.
Residents of Indian-administered Kashmir are donating gold jewellery and cash to support Iranians, a gesture of solidarity that underscores the cultural and humanitarian dimensions of grassroots giving.
Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire won the Paris mayoral race, a result seen as an early indicator of how political forces may align ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election to succeed President Emmanuel Macron.
Vinicius scored twice as Real Madrid beat Atlético 3-2 in a thrilling Madrid derby, keeping Real within four points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona and tightening the title race.
Al Jazeera reports much of Iran’s top leadership has been eliminated while fighting continues, raising urgent questions about command, succession and regional implications.
An exit poll on March 22 shows Slovenia’s governing Freedom Movement holding a narrow lead over conservatives in a race too close to call, setting up likely coalition talks.
Families displaced by Israeli strikes are sheltering in tents across Beirut, and recent rain has worsened already precarious living conditions, raising urgent humanitarian and health concerns.
Al Jazeera reports Cuba says it is ready for any potential US attack as it recovers from a blackout, citing alleged actions by former US President Donald Trump affecting oil supplies and threats toward the island.
President Trump has sent U.S. immigration agents to airports as a federal funding standoff deepens, causing longer queues and leaving some airport security staff unpaid.