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A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities early 31 March killed at least nine people, cut power to 140,000 homes, and set the historic Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv ablaze. The assault also destroyed a major film costume archive and killed five rescue workers in a double-tap strike in Kharkiv.
Pope Leo has called on world leaders to treat refugees and migrants more humanely during his visit to Spain's Canary Islands, one of Europe's migration hotspots, warning that history will condemn those who allow people fleeing war or poverty to suffer. Speaking at a port in Gran Canaria, the pope said "dignity has no passport" and urged against indifference towards migrant deaths.
Stephane Dujarric, the UN spokesperson, faces unprecedented pressures as he navigates daily briefings on global conflicts and humanitarian crises. His role has evolved into a crucial information shield for the world body amid geopolitical tensions. Colleagues describe him as a 'quiet hero' who remains steadfast under relentless questioning.
The leader has signed a decision to reduce sentences for over 2,000 prisoners, with 1,215 granted immediate amnesty. The clemency is based on legal criteria including good conduct and special circumstances, issued during a national celebration.
Iran and Russia are stepping up talks to advance academic and humanitarian collaboration, with a focus on student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and projects in medical aid and disaster prevention. Officials see this as a key step to deepen bilateral ties and build a long-term strategic partnership.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand control over the Gaza Strip to 70%, exceeding the ceasefire agreement, as the humanitarian crisis worsens. Netanyahu stated the military currently controls 60% of Gaza and aims to reach 70%, in footage aired by Channel 12. The expansion would further restrict access for 2 million Palestinians already living in dire conditions.
Hundreds of unidentified bodies are buried in Deir el-Balah cemetery in Gaza, where families like Lina al-Assi search for missing loved ones lost in the Israel-Hamas war. The lack of DNA labs and complex identification processes prolong their anguish. For Lina, the numbered grave she tends is her only connection to her husband Jihad, who disappeared on the second day of the conflict.
Intensified fighting in Sudan's southern Blue Nile state has forced over 300,000 people to flee their homes, deepening a severe humanitarian crisis. The UN has appealed for more than $2.6 billion in aid but has raised less than half. The Secretary-General warns the country faces 'the world's worst humanitarian disaster.'
An Israeli airstrike on a charity kitchen in Gaza killed three Palestinians, prompting international outcry. The cooking area of the facility, which provided food to residents, was partly destroyed. No official comment has come from Israeli forces, while humanitarian groups have denounced the attack as a breach of international law.
