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Tens of thousands of people flocked to the southern Serbian town of Nis on Saturday (March 1) to commemorate victims of a railway station disaster and take part in a series of student-led protests that have become the biggest threat yet to President Aleksandar Vucic's grip on power.

Israel has blocked humanitarian aid from entering Gaza after the first phase of the ceasefire deal ended without an agreement for a second phase.

Osmania University-led researchers discovered Hipposideros srilankaensis, a new bat species endemic to Sri Lanka. Their study also confirmed Hipposideros brachyotus as a distinct Indian species, reshaping bat taxonomy and highlighting the need for further biodiversity research.
 

Among the many strange and tense moments during the Oval Office meeting on Friday (February 28, 2025) between US President Donald J Trump, his deputy, JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, one clearly stood out the most. This was the meeting where Trump officially broke America’s alliance with Ukraine.

A FedEx Boeing 767 made an emergency landing at Newark Airport after a bird strike caused its engine to catch fire. No injuries were reported. The incident comes amid rising concerns over recent aviation accidents.
 

Vivek Ramaswamy's barefoot home interview has sparked debate, with critics calling it 'un-American', while many defend it as a cultural norm. Supporters argue it reflects hygiene and Indian tradition, while others dismiss the controversy as trivial.
 

Actor Harrison Ford, 82, has withdrawn from presenting at the 97th Oscars due to a shingles diagnosis. The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, airs on March 2. Presenters include Robert Downey Jr., Emma Stone, and Oprah Winfrey. Ford recently attended 1923 and Captain America events.

A report by the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) has revealed that 32,617 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) were reported in Pakistan in 2024.

King Charles will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Sandringham on Sunday, underscoring the UK’s and EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine following his heated confrontation with Donald Trump and JD Vance at the White House.
 

Israel has agreed to a temporary ceasefire in Gaza during Ramzan and Passover, following a proposal by US President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff. The decision, announced by the Prime Minister's Office, comes as the first phase of a previously agreed ceasefire nears expiration.