Gaza Death Toll Exceeds 50,000; US Mediates Russia-Ukraine Energy Talks
Key Takeaways
- Gaza death toll surpasses 50,000 amid Israeli strikes on a hospital and displacement of thousands.
- US mediates Russia-Ukraine talks in Riyadh, focusing on energy and Black Sea grain initiative.
- Trump ends legal status for over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
- Heathrow power outage disrupts travel for 250,000 passengers; flights resume, investigation underway.
- Turkey: Protests erupt after Istanbul mayor's jailing; 343 arrested, nearly 15 million voted.
Conflict Zones
Gaza death toll surpasses 50,000 amid Israeli strikes
The death toll in Gaza has risen to over 50,000 since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, following an Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza targeting a Hamas operative. On March 23, 2025, an Israeli airstrike hit Nasser Medical Complex, causing casualties, and the Israeli military encircled Tel al-Sultan, displacing thousands.
Turkey: Protests erupt after Istanbul mayor's jailing
Following the jailing of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, thousands of protesters defied a ban and took to the streets across Turkey. On March 22, 2025, protests continued for a fourth night, spreading from Istanbul to Ankara and Izmir, with authorities arresting 343 people; nearly 15 million people cast a ballot in the vote.
Russian drone attack on Kyiv kills three, including child
Russian drone attack kills family in Zaporizhzhia
UNRWA: Gaza nearing acute hunger crisis; aid blocked
Global Politics
US mediates Russia-Ukraine talks in Riyadh; energy focus
US hopes for 'real progress' in Ukraine-Russia peace talks
Heathrow power outage disrupts travel for 250,000 passengers
Canadian election: Trump's influence a key issue
Major money laundering network exposed
Pope Francis discharged from hospital, returns to Vatican
Starmer highlights US-UK relationship amid global shifts
Taiwan adopts tougher stance against China
Migrant Crisis
Trump ends legal status for 500,000 migrants; cites abuse
Georgetown protests scholar's detention; accused of Hamas ties
IRS, ICE near data-sharing agreement to locate migrants
El Salvador: Complaints accepted for unjust mega-prison detentions
Border Security
Social Justice Protests
Tesla showrooms face fifth week of 'Tesla Takedown' protests
On March 22, 2025, nearly 90 Tesla showrooms across the United States experienced demonstrations as part of the fifth week of the “Tesla Takedown” movement. Protesters are opposing Elon Musk’s role in federal government staffing and budget cuts; the movement has local organizers in about 28 states and Washington, DC.
Protests erupt against Social Security Administration overhaul in NY
On March 22, 2025, in White Plains, New York, protesters rallied against the Trump administration’s overhaul of the Social Security Administration. The protests targeted potential closures of Social Security offices and workforce reductions by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, which aims to cut 12% of the workforce and reduce phone services.