Down South on the beautiful island of Tanauta, the foundations of leadership were laid for Abraham Nasak—a man whose commitment to service and resilience has positioned him at the forefront of Vanuatu’s disaster management efforts.

An independent forensic review has identified more than VT200 million difference between the amount of Vanuatu International Shipping Registry (VISR) revenue owed to the Government and the actual transfers made during the period from January 2019 to October 2024.

The Government has approved VT20 million in budget support to assist in response efforts to the ongoing volcanic activity on Ambae Island.

The Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) has declared an interest rate of 5% for the 2025 financial year, with VT1,271,452,000 to be credited to its members.

The misappropriation case involving the Member of Parliament for Ambae, Jay Ngwele, has been committed to the Supreme Court for a plea on April 7.

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, is set to join the JDU on March 8, marking his political debut. Nitish Kumar has affirmed his decision to move to the Rajya Sabha is final and irreversible, assuring party members he will remain involved in Bihar's development. Nishant's entry sparks speculation about his future role within the party or government.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that left-wing extremism will be completely wiped out by March 31, ending the ambition of a «red corridor» from Tirupati to Pashupati. Speaking at CISF's raising day, he lauded security forces for curbing Naxal activities and launched housing projects for the paramilitary force.

Amir-Saeid Iravani added that US statements regarding Washington’s involvement in the selection of Iran’s leadership «constitute a clear violation of the principles of non-interference in the internal affairs of states»

Scott Bessent noted that the US gave India permission to accept the Russian oil

The IMO said the incident involved a 26-meter tug Mussafah 2, sailing under the UAE flag

Earlier, The Washington Post published an article suggesting that Russia was allegedly providing Iran with intelligence to help adjust its strikes

Scott Bessent stressed that it will do the most damage to the Iranian missile launchers and the factories that build the missiles

Congress has accused Prime Minister Modi of being «blackmailed» by the US, citing American «permission» for Indian refiners to buy Russian oil. Party leaders claim India's strategic autonomy and sovereignty are threatened, with Rahul Gandhi asserting foreign policy should stem from India's ethos, not a «compromised individual's» actions.

The BJP highlighted a substantial decrease in India's crude oil imports from Iran during the UPA era, which secured the nation an exemption from US sanctions. This revelation came as a response to Congress's criticism of the current government's oil dealings with Russia. Communications from former US Secretaries of State John Kerry and Hillary Clinton confirmed these significant reductions.

Days before the sinking of IRIS Dena, India granted permission for the Iranian ship IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi port due to technical issues. This decision, made on March 1, allowed IRIS Lavan and its 183 crew members to safely shelter, avoiding the fate of IRIS Dena which was sunk by a US submarine.

Karnataka plans to ban social media for children under 16, aligning with global efforts to curb digital exposure. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the policy, aiming to address concerns over screen addiction and mental health. While welcomed by educators, experts caution about potential FOMO and withdrawal, urging careful implementation and support for children.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launched a sit-in protest, accusing the BJP and Election Commission of a conspiracy to disenfranchise voters by removing genuine names from electoral rolls. She highlighted instances of living individuals being declared dead, vowing to expose the alleged plot ahead of the EC's visit and upcoming assembly polls.

Vinay Prasad, the top regulator overseeing vaccines and complex treatments for difficult diseases, had previously lost his job in July before getting it back less than two weeks later.

President Trump plans to host television executives, officials from college sports conferences and former players as he seeks to put his stamp on college sports.

The Bombay High Court ruled that religious symbols in a home do not prove conversion to Christianity, emphasizing the need for documentary evidence like baptism certificates. The court set aside a caste scrutiny committee's decision, which had denied a Scheduled Caste certificate based on such inferences, and directed its issuance.

A Bangladeshi national walks free after 21 years in jail for murder. The Calcutta High Court ruled he was a minor when the crime occurred. Another convict from Birbhum district also gained freedom after 14 years on similar grounds. The court emphasized juvenile justice laws.

Lok Sabha will debate a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla on March 9, moved by Congress and allies over alleged partisan conduct. Despite NDA's majority rendering the motion's defeat inevitable, it will test opposition unity. Whips have been issued by both BJP and Congress for the crucial vote.

Two IAF pilots, Squadron Leader Anuj Vashishth and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, were killed when their Su-30MKI jet crashed in Assam's Karbi Anglong district during a training sortie. The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat airbase and lost contact shortly after. Duragkar was known for his participation in Operation Sindoor last year.

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2026. The meeting followed India's condolences over the killing of Iran's supreme leader. Khatibzadeh emphasized the importance of upholding international law against perceived atrocities and aggression.

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The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games will end on March 15

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled Quebec cannot bar asylum seekers from subsidized daycare.

In particular, the army stated that it had struck the IRGC Air Force command center, the Hezbollah naval forces headquarters, the financial management center, and the operational council headquarters of the Shiite organization

The Russian Paralympians were allowed to compete at the Winter Paralympics under the national flag and to the tune of the country’s anthem for the first time in the 12-year period due to previously imposed sanctions

This is the first public announcement about contacts of such a level after the US-Israel attack on Iran

According to the broadcaster, more countries may probably join the operation against Iran and its interests in the region

The opening ceremony is taking place in Verona