Germany’s Solar Panel Industry, Once a Leader, Is Getting Squeezed (www.nytimes.com)
Domestic manufacturers are caught between China’s low prices and U.S. protectionist policies, even as demand increases....
Senegal’s incumbent-backed candidate concedes to opposition contender in presidential election (apnews.com)
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s little-known, 44-year-old opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye appeared set Monday to become the country’s next president, less than two weeks after being released from prison to run in the election....
Bassirou Diomaye Faye to become President of Senegal, making him the youngest democratically elected African President (www.africanews.com)
Russia warns Japan on missile transfer to Ukraine, threatens ties (essanews.com)
The Russian Ambassador in Tokyo, Nikolai Nozdrev, has issued a warning to Japan in response to the potential transfer of Patriot missiles produced in Japan to Ukraine. Nozdrev emphasized that such an action could have severe repercussions for the bilateral relations between Russia and Japan, including possible “retaliatory...
Netanyahu provoking crisis with White House for domestic politics: U.S. officials (www.axios.com)
“Man-Made Hell On Earth”: A Canadian Doctor on His Medical Mission to Gaza (theintercept.com)
Saudi Arabia to be appointed chair of UN’s gender equality forum amid ongoing assault on women’s rights (www.amnesty.org)
Ahead of the expected announcement that Saudi Arabia will be appointed chair of the UN women’s rights forum at the annual meeting of the UN Commission of the Status of Women today, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for Advocacy, Sherine Tadros, said:...
Indonesian military apologises after West Papuan man filmed being tortured in water-filled barrel (www.theguardian.com)
In rare admission, commander of Indonesian military in the province says horrific footage is a ‘violation of the law’, and confirms 13 personnel have been detained...
Germany’s Birth Rate Plunges as War, Climate and Covid Deter Parents (www.bloomberg.com)
Germany’s birth rate fell to the lowest level in more than a decade last year, adding to concerns about how a shrinking workforce may dent the country’s economic prospects....
Brazilian police launch investigation into Bolsonaro's 2-night sleepover at Hungarian embassy (abcnews.go.com)
SAO PAULO – Brazil’s Federal Police on Monday launched an investigation into former President Jair Bolsonaro’s two-night stay last month at the Hungarian embassy in Brasilia, amid widespread speculation from his opponents that he may have been attempting to evade arrest....
Israel agrees to US-brokered Hamas hostage deal outline, hundreds of prisoners set for early release (www.ynetnews.com)
Jerusalem raises offer for return of 40 hostages but demands veto rights over identities of prisoners to be released from Israeli jails; willingness to accommodate daily return of thousands of Palestinians to northern Gaza; ‘We’re waiting for Hamas’ response,’ senior official says...
Moscow attack: How Central Asia became the Islamic State organization's new foothold (www.lemonde.fr)
The jihadist group, which claimed responsibility for Friday night’s bloody attack in Russia, has spread to countries north of Afghanistan....
Senior doctors in South Korea submit resignations, deepening dispute over medical school plan (apnews.com)
Senior doctors at major hospitals in South Korea began submitting their resignations en masse Monday in support of medical interns and residents who have been on a strike for five weeks over the government’s push to sharply increase medical school admissions....
Princess of Wales says she is undergoing cancer treatment (www.bbc.com)
Canada's maple syrup reserve almost empty as sap season at risk of becoming another casualty of the winter that wasn't (www.thestar.com)
Gaza’s risk of famine is accelerating faster than anything we’ve seen this century (www.vox.com)
India and Russia have taken extra care to look after each other's interests : Indian External Affairs Minister (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
‘Severe’ geomagnetic storm conditions impacting Earth, NOAA says: What to know (thehill.com)
Putin dismissed US warnings about a potential terror incident as 'blackmail' just 3 days before concert hall attack (www.businessinsider.com)
Gunmen stormed a concert hall in Moscow on Friday, killing at least 60 people and injuring more than 100....
Israel deploys army of bots to spread anti-UNRWA propaganda: Report (thecradle.co)
Israel is executing an online influence campaign using hundreds of fake social media accounts to advance “Israeli interests” among progressive western audiences, including US lawmakers, Haaretz reported on 19 March, citing an investigation by Israeli media watchdog group Fake Reporter.
Israeli minister quits Netanyahu's unity government, saying he was sidelined (www.reuters.com)
European regulators investigate Apple, Google and Meta under new digital law (apnews.com)
European Union regulators opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta on Monday, in the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Big Tech companies from cornering digital markets that took effect earlier this month....
Poland demands explanation after accusing Russia of violating its airspace (www.cnn.com)
Poland has demanded an explanation from Moscow after saying a Russian cruise missile aimed at Ukraine entered its territory....
Democracies under threat around the globe (www.dw.com)
The hard facts are sobering: According to a new study, the quality of democracy has deteriorated over the past 20 years in 137 countries that are considered developing or emerging economies. According to the Bertelsmann Foundation’s “Transformation Index,” there are now 63 democracies compared to 74 autocracies. In other...
Israel will no longer approve Unrwa food aid to northern Gaza, agency says (www.theguardian.com)
“Despite the tragedy unfolding under our watch, the Israeli Authorities informed the UN that they will no longer approve any @Unrwa food convoys to the north,” Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the agency, said on X.
