Canada Orders Military Planes from Sweden, Shifting from US Suppliers
Canada has announced plans to order a fleet of early warning planes from Sweden’s Saab, shifting away from a competing option from Boeing, according to The Guardian.
Conflicts & Security
WHO Chief Calls for DRC Ceasefire to Tackle Ebola Outbreak
The World Health Organization chief has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help tackle the Ebola outbreak, as Uganda closed its border with the neighboring country.
Woman Jailed for 13 Years After 30 Years on the Run
A former member of Germany's Red Army Faction (RAF) has been jailed for 13 years after being caught after more than 30 years on the run. Daniela Klette, 67, was found guilty of aggravated robbery and weapons violations.
Iran Condemns US Strikes as ‘Gross Violation’ of Ceasefire
Iran has condemned recent US airstrikes in southern Iran as a 'gross violation' of a ceasefire, according to the BBC. US Central Command said the strikes targeted Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines.
Rescuers Race to Free Seven Trapped in Flooded Laos Cave
Rescuers are racing to free seven people trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for nearly a week, according to the Associated Press.
US Launches Strikes on Iran, Targeting Missile Sites and Boats
The US launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines, according to the BBC.
Trump links Abraham Accords to Iran diplomacy
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he asked several Muslim-majority nations to join the Abraham Accords to normalize ties with Israel, as part of broader diplomacy with Iran. Pakistan rejected the proposal, while Saudi Arabia and others have not publicly responded.
Hunger increasingly used as weapon of war as ‘food-related violence’ surges, analysis shows
Since 2018, 21,403 incidents of food-related violence have been recorded in 15 countries, according to analysis by Insecurity Insight. The deliberate targeting of food supplies has surged in places like Gaza, Sudan, and Lebanon.
Deal with US not imminent, Iran says
Iran says an agreement with the U.S. is not imminent despite progress in talks, according to BBC and NBC News reports.
Blast Targeting Train Kills 20 in Pakistan
At least 20 people have been killed and 70 others injured in an explosion targeting a train transporting military personnel in Pakistan, according to BBC.
Trump Tells US Negotiators ‘Not to Rush’ Into Iran Deal
US President Donald Trump has instructed negotiators 'not to rush into a deal' with Iran, according to reports. The potential agreement includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and further talks over Iran's nuclear programme.
Trump-Iran Deal on the Brink: Opening Amid Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump claims the U.S. is 'very near' to a deal with Iran, despite both sides rejecting key demands. According to Spiegel and BBC, negotiations remain tense as military posturing continues.
Man Survived Missile Strike in Strait of Hormuz, Friend Missing
Sunil Puniya survived a missile strike on the oil tanker Skylight in the Strait of Hormuz on 1 March, but his friend Dalip Rathore has not been found. The attack occurred as the US-Israel war with Iran erupted in the region.
Côte d’Ivoire wary of jihadist threat in north 10 years on from major attack
Ten years after a deadly jihadist attack in Grand Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire remains vigilant against growing threats in the north, according to The Guardian.
Italian Divers’ Bodies Found Without Proper Equipment, Says Rescuer
A rescuer involved in recovering the bodies of four Italian divers in the Maldives said their equipment was not optimal, according to a BBC report.