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Israeli strikes kill nearly 326 in Gaza, risk fully reigniting Hamas war
The surprise bombardment threatened to wreck the ceasefire in place since January and fully reignite the 17-month-old war
 "Israeli strikes kill nearly 326 in Gaza, risk fully reigniting Hamas war")
Germany's likely next leader seeks approval for huge defence, infra package
The plans will need a two-thirds majority in parliament's lower house, the Bundestag, because they involve changes to Germany's strict self-imposed borrowing rules
 "Germany's likely next leader seeks approval for huge defence, infra package")
Mount Everest's new Sherpas? Drones will now do the heavy lifting
For the first time, drones will be used on Mount Everest to carry gear and clean up, helping Sherpas and improving safety
 "Mount Everest's new Sherpas? Drones will now do the heavy lifting")
Millennials, GenZs say 'maybe later, baby': US birth rates hit 40-year low
The general fertility rate in the US decreased by 3 per cent in 2023, dropping to 54.5 births per 1,000 females aged 15 to 44, according to US National Center for Health Statistics
 "Millennials, GenZs say 'maybe later, baby': US birth rates hit 40-year low")
China conducts military drill near Taiwan; 43 of 59 ships, drones cross ADZ
China said the drills were a response to recent statements and actions by the US and Taiwan
 "China conducts military drill near Taiwan; 43 of 59 ships, drones cross ADZ")
500 kms on a 5 minute charge? BYD reveals new 1,000 kW battery system
Electric vehicle maker BYD promises gas-like refuelling speeds with latest EV charging platform, plans nationwide charging network in China
 "500 kms on a 5 minute charge? BYD reveals new 1,000 kW battery system")
Ukraine's allies consider seizing Russia's frozen assets worth $300 billion
For now, the assets are still on ice, with opponents of seizure warning that the move could violate international law and destabilise financial markets
 "Ukraine's allies consider seizing Russia's frozen assets worth $300 billion")
Sunita Williams homecoming: When and where to watch Crew-9 landing?
US space agency Nasa confirmed Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's long-awaited return to Earth after nearly nine months in zero gravity at the International Space Station
 "Sunita Williams homecoming: When and where to watch Crew-9 landing?")
Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore close hatches as they gear up to leave ISS
The astronaut crew is scheduled to travel back to Earth alongside Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft
 "Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore close hatches as they gear up to leave ISS")
UK, EU to ramp up pressure on Russia and boost defence initiatives
The talks will coordinate cooperation on Ukraine and discuss efforts to increase economic pressure on Russia, UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said in a statement
 "UK, EU to ramp up pressure on Russia and boost defence initiatives")
US Commerce department bureaus ban China's DeepSeek on govt devices
US officials and members of Congress have expressed concerns about the threat of DeepSeek to data privacy and sensitive government information
 "US Commerce department bureaus ban China's DeepSeek on govt devices")
US aviation agency reinstating 132 fired employees after court order: Union
The Professional Aviation Safety Specialists union announced that fired probationary employees due to Elon Musk-led federal cuts will receive back pay and return to duty on March 20
 "US aviation agency reinstating 132 fired employees after court order: Union")
Toronto excludes Tesla vehicles from EV incentive due to US trade war
Toronto is promoting the adoption of EVs purchased as vehicles for hire by giving drivers and owners a reduction in licensing fees and renewal fees until the end of 2029, to help it lower emissions
 "Toronto excludes Tesla vehicles from EV incentive due to US trade war")
Trump's tariff priorities are Canada, Mexico, China, EU: Dhruva Jaishankar
According to him, India will be particularly hard hit along with other nations
 "Trump's tariff priorities are Canada, Mexico, China, EU: Dhruva Jaishankar")
Donald Trump nominates Republic Airways CEO Bedford to lead US FAA
FAA position has been vacant since January 20, when FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker stepped down a little more than one year into a five-year term when Trump took office
 "Donald Trump nominates Republic Airways CEO Bedford to lead US FAA")
Xi will visit Washington soon amid brewing trade tensions, says Trump
Trump has ramped up a trade fight with China, raising tariffs on imports from the country to 20 per cent
 "Xi will visit Washington soon amid brewing trade tensions, says Trump")
Trump ends secret service protection for Biden's children Hunter, Ashley
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump mentioned that Hunter Biden is currently vacationing in South Africa, where according to him, the human rights of people have been questioned
 "Trump ends secret service protection for Biden's children Hunter, Ashley")
This will be breakthrough year for India and EU: Ex-Swedish PM Carl Bildt
Bildt stated that both sides are committed to reaching an agreement by the end of the year
 "This will be breakthrough year for India and EU: Ex-Swedish PM Carl Bildt")
Google parent Alphabet in talks to buy cyber firm Wiz for $33 billion
The deal, which may be announced as soon as Tuesday, would be Alphabet's largest acquisition to date, and could help Alphabet's Google catch up with Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc
 "Google parent Alphabet in talks to buy cyber firm Wiz for $33 billion")
Trump's talk of dividing assets prompts concern before his call with Putin
Kyiv and its European allies are worried that Trump will try to force them into a deal on Russia's terms, leaving Ukraine weakened and vulnerable to the Kremlin in the future
 "Trump's talk of dividing assets prompts concern before his call with Putin")
