Israeli forces have attacked al-Ahli Hospital in the Gaza City. Two air strikes destroyed the hospital's emergency unit, the main entrance and a facility holding medical oxygen, for intensive care patients. Al-Ahli Hospital is now out of service. It was the largest remaining functioning hospital in northern Gaza.

An Israeli airstrike on a charity food delivery vehicle in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah killed six volunteer brothers, aged 10 to 34, as they delivered food to civilians amid the humanitarian crisis. The attack has devastated their community, with grieving parents describing their sons as unarmed civilians helping the starving. Mourners gathered to pray over the bodies, a scene now tragically familiar across the besieged enclave. The strike comes as Israel intensifies military operations, with ceasefire negotiations stalled. Relatives condemned the targeting of aid workers during widespread shortages of food and medicine. The brothers’ deaths highlight the toll on civilians in the conflict, with entire families erased by strikes. Their community now bears yet another loss in a war with no end in sight.

A Russian ballistic missile attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy has killed at least 34 people and wounded more than a hundred, according to officials. Two missiles struck the heart of the city at about 10:15am (07:15 GMT) as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, the first day of the Christian Holy Week, according to officials. In a social media post, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the death toll included two children. He added that dozens were wounded in the “horrific” attack. The death toll is expected to rise, according to emergency services. There was no immediate comment by Russia.

Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, says the military has taken full control of the so-called “Morag Corridor” in Gaza, which effectively cuts off the south, from the rest of the Strip. This leaves Rafah totally isolated from Khan Younis and other areas. The Israeli defence minister says the military will also expand, to other parts of Gaza. But it's not the only barrier Israeli forces have created in the Strip, since the war started. The so-called "Netzarim Corridor", which cuts off the north from the rest of Gaza, has been a flashpoint in recent weeks. And the "Philadelphi Corridor" runs along Gaza's southern border with Egypt.

Israeli forces have bombed al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, the largest remaining functioning hospital in northern Gaza, destroying its emergency unit, main entrance and medical oxygen supplies. Critically ill patients were left on the street after fleeing the attack in the early hours of Sunday morning, with one doctor reporting that at least three people, including a child who was on oxygen, died due to the rushed evacuation.

Lithuania’s Riflemen’s Union, a civilian paramilitary group, is seeing record growth amid fears of Russian aggression. Membership surged after the invasion of Ukraine, with over 16,000 members and hundreds joining monthly. Volunteers train for crisis response and defence, many driven by family histories of Soviet oppression. The government backs the mobilisation, urging national resilience in key sectors beyond military upgrades. Strategic concerns include the Klaipeda port near Kaliningrad, increasing the region’s vulnerability. The Union reflects Lithuania’s broader defence strategy focused on civilian preparedness. For recruits, joining is both personal and patriotic—a bid to prevent history from repeating.

The small African kingdom of Lesotho has been hit with a 50 percent US tariff - the highest on the continent. Most of its population lives in poverty and the tariffs are likely to worsen the situation. There's concern that the diamond industry, one of the country's major exports, will be significantly affected.

Beijing residents and businesses fear fallout as US-China trade war escalates, with tariffs now exceeding 100% on some goods. Local traders report plummeting orders, while angry investors demand retaliation after stock losses. China’s government condemns US "unilateral bullying," imposing reciprocal tariffs and export controls on rare earth minerals. State media vows to "fight to the end," even as ordinary citizens express resignation. The central bank intervenes to stabilise markets amid fears over jobs and economic stability. Tensions worsen after US VP Vance’s "Chinese peasants" remark, though Beijing urges dialogue. With both sides digging in, the conflict risks spiralling further.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's stance against building nuclear weapons during a speech marking its nuclear achievements. He criticised repeated accusations, inviting further inspections. The IAEA confirmed Iran has enriched uranium to 60%, still below weapons-grade. With weakened allies in the region and a major US military build-up, Iran's leverage is reduced. Despite pressure, Iran insists diplomacy is the only solution and seeks a deal to lift US sanctions. Former President Trump has warned of military action if no agreement is reached.

For 80 years, the Polish town of Suwałki has honoured 16 partisans hanged by Nazi occupiers in a public execution. Today, their memorial takes on new urgency as residents draw parallels between history and current tensions with Russia. The Suwałki Gap—where Poland, Lithuania, and Russia’s Kaliningrad meet—has shifted from tourist curiosity to fortified border zone. Ukrainian refugees here warn of repeating pre-WWII mistakes, citing Putin’s ambitions and Western hesitancy. Layers of trauma overlap: Nazi atrocities, Soviet control, and now fears of renewed conflict. Barbed wire and emergency bags underscore a community caught between remembrance and preparation. In Suwałki, the past is a mirror for an uncertain future.