Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim makes ‘no apology’ for Hamas links on Germany visit (www.scmp.com)
Human rights activist charged over alleged kidnapping and assault of a man in Melbourne (www.abc.net.au)
Chinese Nobel-winning author targeted in patriotic lawsuit (apnews.com)
His writing won China’s first Nobel Prize for Literature, but is it patriotic enough for Xi Jinping’s China? That’s the question at the center of a high-profile lawsuit that has driven a debate about nationalism in China in recent weeks....
Russia reports Ukrainian drone strikes on targets deep inside its territory and a border incursion (apnews.com)
Ukraine launched a wave of long-range drones against targets deep inside Russia on Tuesday, Russian officials said, hitting at least two oil facilities in the attack on eight regions of Russia in the latest display of Kyiv’s expanding drone capacity....
Trump's plan to end the Ukraine war is to totally cut off funding, says Putin's closest EU ally (www.businessinsider.com)
Trump “will not give a penny” more to Ukraine if he becomes president, Hungary’s prime minister said....
Portugal's election leaves the country uncertain of its future but heartens Europe's radical right (apnews.com)
Portugal’s inconclusive general election results mean weeks of political uncertainty ahead, and give fresh energy to Europe’s shift toward the radical right....
CIA chief urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid package (tvpworld.com)
Gaza medics tell BBC that Israeli troops beat and humiliated them after hospital raid (www.bbc.com)
Palestinian medical staff in Gaza have told the BBC they were blindfolded, detained, forced to strip and repeatedly beaten by Israeli troops after a raid at their hospital last month....
Russia Says Ukrainian Drone Attack Hit Fuel Facilities (www.voanews.com)
Pressure rises on Biden, Democrats to reject AIPAC funds (www.reuters.com)
NEW YORK, March 12 (Reuters) - A coalition of progressive groups is asking U.S. President Joe Biden and other Democratic Party officials to not accept endorsements or contributions from a pro-Israel group and its affiliated super PACs.
New Zealand to seize black boxes from LATAM Boeing 787 as passengers recount incident (www.reuters.com)
A two-state solution is the only way for Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel: Diplomat (english.alarabiya.net)
India still world’s largest arms importer with Russia being its top supplier: Report (www.wionews.com)
China puts trust in AI to maintain largest high-speed rail network on Earth (www.scmp.com)
Rwanda's Economy Grew 8.2% in 2023 (allafrica.com)
International Booker Prize: four South American authors among the finalists - Buenos Aires Herald (buenosairesherald.com)
Senior IDF officer censured over demolition of Gaza university without approval (www.timesofisrael.com)
Footage widely shared on social media showed a massive blast at Israa University, prompting US President Joe Biden’s administration to ask Israel for clarification....