Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,121 These are the key developments on day 1,121 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. A picture of a blaze after a Russian air strike in the Zaporizhia region, Ukraine, released on March 21, 2025 [Handout/Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Zaporizhia via Reuters] Published…
Indonesian volcano sends ash cloud 8km high, some flights cancelled The eruption disrupted several flights and raised emergency warnings to their highest level for locals and tourists. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews ash and smoke during an eruption as seen from Lewolaga village in Titihena, East Nusa Tenggara, on November 13, 2024 [Arnold Welianto/AFP] Published On…
BREAKINGBREAKING, UK’s Heathrow airport shuts amid power outage, spelling travel chaos London airport says it will close until midnight on Friday for the safety of passengers and workers. A Lufthansa airlines Airbus-A320-271N comes in to land at Heathrow Airport in west London on April 29, 2024 [Adrian Dennis/AFP] Published On 21 Mar 202521 Mar 2025…
Second night of protests in Turkiye after Istanbul mayor detained Predawn arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sets off protests in several cities that are likely to continue into the weekend. People attend a protest rally in Istanbul, Turkiye, on Thursday, against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu [Emrah Gurel/AP photo] Published On 21 Mar…
Trump orders increased minerals production, says Ukraine deal coming soon US president invokes wartime powers to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals. US President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, the US, on March 20, 2025 [Ben Curtis/AP Photo] Published On 21 Mar 202521…
Donald Trump signs executive order to ‘eliminate’ Department of Education The executive order begins the process of dismantling the department, a process which requires congressional approval. President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order in the East Room of the White House on March 20 [Ben Curtis/AP Photo] By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 21 Mar…
Jordan defeat Palestine in AFC World Cup qualifiers to pressure South Korea Jordan beat Palestine, while Iran defeat Kuwait as pair keep pressure on group leaders South Korea in Group B. Abdallah Nasib scored Jordan’s second goal against Palestine in their World Cup qualifier [Reuters] Published On 20 Mar 202520 Mar 2025 Jordan beat the…
Georgetown researcher arrest escalates Trump speech crackdown, scholars say Georgetown fellow Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen, was targeted over his personal views on Palestine, supporters say. Students tour Georgetown University’s campus in Washington, DC [File: Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo] By Joseph StepanskyPublished On 20 Mar 202520 Mar 2025 Washington, DC – Nader Hashemi, a professor of…
Denmark beat sorry Portugal 1-0 in Nations League quarterfinal first-leg Hojlund came off the bench to net the winner as his side beat Portugal 1-0 in the first leg of their Nations League quarterfinal. Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring with Christian Eriksen [Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP] Published On 20 Mar 202520 Mar 2025 Rasmus Hojlund earned Denmark a…
Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after victory over Bahrain Japan ensure a top two finish with 2-0 win against Bahrain in Group C of Asia qualifiers for 2026 World Cup. Japan’s Takefusa Kubo celebrates scoring their second goal against Bahrain [Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters] Published On 20 Mar 202520 Mar 2025 Japan became…