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He’s being treated for pneumonia in both lungs at Rome's Gemelli hospital

Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi has left the country, her brother announced, expressing his sentiments with the message: “I wish Iran was a better place for you. ... Earth is your home. Go and shine!” he wrote, addressing Elnaz Rekabi as he shared news of her departure. Rekabi, Iran’s climbing champion, faced government restrictions upon returning to Iran after competing without the mandatory hijab at the Climbing World Championships event amid the 2022 nationwide protests in Iran. Click here...

Prisoner dies in prison after medical care denied

Iranian security forces have arrested four female Kurdish activists in Kurdistan province following International Women’s Day celebrations on March 8. The Kurdistan Human Rights Network confirmed the arrests. Rights groups and activists believe these arrests are part of a wider crackdown on Kurdish women. Click here for the full story in Kurdish.

Armed gangs attacked the Carrefour Feuilles neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, on Tuesday. According to VOA Creole's reporter on the ground, the attack lasted four hours, during which gangs set fire to homes and pillaged their contents. One eyewitness told VOA at least one person was shot. Many residents fled the area. Click here for the full story in Creole.

In the sixth round of parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan Region, some political parties announced they would stay in opposition and not join the new government. However, these parties have not been able to work together or form a united front. Click here for the full story in Kurdish.

The agreement between the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum Abdi, and the interim president of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, was welcomed by the Kurds and their political parties, including the Kurdish National Council in Syria. The Alawite community, which came under heavy attack a few days ago, also welcomed the agreement, hoping that it will stop sectarian killings in Syria. Click here for the full story in Kurdish.

Stray bits of sunlight will make moon appear coppery red

 US President Trump paints his aggressive efforts to raise tariffs and slash the federal workforce as necessary for an economic rebuild

Case has become flashpoint of administration's pledge to deport some pro-Palestinian college activists

It's the oldest known early human partial skull found in western Europe

Bolstered by Trump, Moscow welcomes negotiations while touting its strong footing and denying any concessions

Following the meeting in Riyadh in which Washington and Kyiv repaired their diplomatic relationship and agreed to terms for a potential ceasefire, all eyes are on Moscow for a response; but who would benefit more from a halt in the fighting? The latest on trade tariffs plus an update from Syria following last week’s massacre. Plus, the American military needs more boats to fulfill its missions.

Several Israeli hostages released from Gaza speak about the hardship they endured during 16 months of captivity by U.S.- designated terror group Hamas. Some credit U.S. President Donald Trump for winning their freedom. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen.

WASHINGTON — Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies, a representative for the detainees told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The release follows a recent visit to the region by Adam Boehler, the Trump administration's top hostage envoy, and comes amid a continued U.S. government push to bring home American citizens jailed in foreign...

Concerns about a critical hydraulic system arose less than four hours before the Falcon rocket's planned evening liftoff

Police deploy water cannons, tear gas, and pellets against stone-throwing protesters

Foiled attacks in Morocco, Spain highlight Islamic State's widening reach, analysts say