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Pope Francis, currently hospitalized with pneumonia, is showing slight signs of improvement, according to a Vatican source. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14, experiencing several breathing crises, the latest occurring a week ago. While doctors have described his condition as "stable" with "slight improvements," it remains premature to discuss his return to the Vatican’s Santa Marta guest house. Francis has been undergoing physical and respiratory therapy and has continued to work remotely, expressing solidarity with victims of recent floods in Argentina. This hospitalization marks the longest and most serious of his papacy, with the Pope missing his customary Angelus prayer for the fourth consecutive week. Despite his absence, Catholics have gathered outside the hospital to pray for him, reflecting a deep sense of community and concern for the pontiff's health. Another medical update is anticipated later today. 
Published: Mar 10 2025, 7 pmeznews.inIndian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has spent over 600 days in space across three missions, has been dubbed the "stranded astronaut" due to her extended stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2022. At 59, she has conducted over 900 hours of research, participated in 62 hours of spacewalks, and was recently promoted to ISS Commander. Initially intended to be an eight-day mission, her time in space was extended due to technical issues, including space debris threats and helium leaks. While at the ISS, Williams has engaged in numerous scientific experiments, including studying the effects of microgravity on microbial growth and conducting tests on nutrient production for long-duration missions. She has also contributed to maintenance tasks and participated in outreach activities, sending greetings for various holidays from space. Upon her return, she will have made history by flying aboard four different spacecraft.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 11 pmeznews.inUS President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the recent arrest of a Palestinian graduate student involved in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University is just the beginning, predicting further arrests of individuals he claims are engaged in anti-American and pro-terrorist activities. In a post on Truth Social, Trump asserted, "This is the first arrest of many to come," emphasizing that the administration would not tolerate such actions. He characterized some of those involved as "paid agitators" rather than genuine students, vowing to identify, apprehend, and deport individuals he labels as terrorist sympathizers, ensuring they would "never return again." This statement reflects ongoing tensions surrounding campus protests related to the Israel-Palestine conflict and highlights the administration's stance on perceived extremist activities within educational institutions.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 11 pmeznews.inSyria's new authorities declared an end to a military operation against loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad on Monday, following reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights indicating over 1,000 civilian deaths, primarily from the Alawite minority. The violence, which erupted after pro-Assad gunmen attacked new security forces, has raised concerns about the stability of the country amid its fragile transition from decades of Assad's rule. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose group led the offensive against Assad, vowed to prevent further civil strife and hold accountable those responsible for civilian casualties. While some residents cautiously resumed daily activities, fear persisted, with reports of mass graves and ongoing tensions in the region. Analysts expressed skepticism about the new authorities' ability to maintain order, and calls for independent investigations into the violence were made by Amnesty International.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 11 pmeznews.inElon Musk has reported that X, formerly known as Twitter, was subjected to a significant cyberattack on Monday, indicating that a well-resourced, coordinated group or potentially a nation-state may be behind it. This attack resulted in three separate outages throughout the day, each lasting close to an hour. Musk stated on X, "We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources," hinting at the scale of the incident. According to Downdetector, the platform saw peak outage reports from Indian users at around 3:00 pm, with nearly 2,200 incidents, followed by subsequent surges later in the evening. The majority of issues were linked to the website, with 52 percent of reports, while 41 percent pertained to the app and 8 percent to server connection problems. Musk, who acquired X in 2022 for $44 billion, recently became the first person to reach 200 million followers on the platform.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 11 pmeznews.inPrime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day visit to Mauritius on March 11, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations, particularly during the island's national day celebrations on March 12. Invited by Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Modi expressed enthusiasm for enhancing the partnership, emphasizing shared history, culture, and democratic values. He highlighted the strategic importance of Mauritius as a key maritime neighbor and gateway to Africa, reinforcing the significance of mutual trust and people-to-people connections. The visit will feature participation from Indian armed forces, including a warship and the Akash Ganga skydiving team. Modi also noted that India and Mauritius have made "significant strides" in collaboration over the past decade, particularly in maritime security and development initiatives. The two countries signed a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement in February 2021, marking a milestone in their economic relationship, with Mauritius being a major source of foreign direct investment for India.
Published: Mar 11 2025, 12 ameznews.inElon Musk's platform X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced a significant outage on Monday evening, affecting thousands of users in India. The disruptions began around 3:00 pm, with nearly 2,200 reports of issues peaking at that time, followed by a second surge at 7:30 pm with 1,500 reports. The problems persisted, culminating in a major outage around 9:00 pm, which lasted about an hour. According to Downdetector, the majority of issues were linked to the website (52%), followed by the app (41%), and server connection problems (8%). Users were unable to post content during the outage. The service was restored by 10:30 pm, but X has not yet commented on the cause of the disruptions. Musk acquired the platform in 2022 for $44 billion.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 10 pmeznews.inA significant rescue operation is underway following a collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea on Monday, resulting in 32 injuries. The injured were transported to shore for treatment, with ambulances lined up at Grimsby port, according to port director Martyn Boyers. The UK Coastguard is coordinating the operation, which commenced after reports of the incident near East Yorkshire, approximately 10 miles off the coast. Images show thick black smoke and flames emanating from both vessels, prompting a firefighting response from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The oil tanker, named the Stena Immaculate, is owned by Swedish company Stena Bulk and was en route from Greece. The cargo ship involved is the Portuguese-flagged Solong. UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander expressed concern over the incident and commended emergency services for their swift action. Collisions in the North Sea are uncommon, with past incidents resulting in fatalities.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 9 pmeznews.inThe Trump administration has launched a new app, CBP Home, aimed at encouraging undocumented immigrants in the United States to "self deport" as part of its intensified deportation strategy. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that the app allows individuals to express their intent to leave voluntarily, potentially enabling them to return legally in the future. This move aligns with President Trump's commitment to deporting record numbers of illegal migrants, despite initial deportation figures lagging behind those of the Biden administration. The app replaces CBP One, which was initiated under Biden to help migrants in Mexico schedule entry appointments, a program criticized by Republicans for allegedly promoting mass migration. Additionally, a forthcoming Trump regulation will mandate undocumented individuals to register with the federal government or risk fines or imprisonment, further pressuring immigrants to depart.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 9 pmeznews.inUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Monday that the United States is cancelling 83 percent of programs at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of a broader review initiated by President Donald Trump. This executive order, signed in January, aimed to freeze all foreign aid while assessing overseas spending to align with Trump's "America First" agenda. Rubio stated on social media platform X that the cancellation of 5,200 contracts, which collectively cost tens of billions, did not serve, and in some cases harmed, US national interests. USAID, which provides humanitarian aid in approximately 120 countries, faces significant cuts, with the State Department previously indicating plans to eliminate 92 percent of its program funding. While Trump and his supporters label foreign aid as wasteful, aid organizations contend that such assistance is crucial for global stability and health, warning that these cuts could jeopardize vulnerable populations.
Published: Mar 10 2025, 7 pm
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