9 UN peacekeepers injured as rebels close in on eastern Congo’s main city

An FBI task force was investigating a vast drug smuggling operation from Mexico to the US and then on to Canada, focusing on a suspect's home in Inglewood, a suburb of Los Angeles. The operation involved trafficking cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin, with the drugs being transported by truck. The task force conducted surveillance on the suspect's residence in secret as part of their efforts to dismantle the criminal network. Full Article

Regina police sergeant charged with using a computer to pursue personal relationships. The sergeant's actions were in violation of guidelines and led to charges being filed. The incident highlights the importance of maintaining professionalism and ethical conduct in law enforcement. Full Article

Despite proposed welfare reforms causing turmoil in No 10, with MPs opposing the chancellor's plans to cut benefits, Sir Keir Starmer is facing a potential rebellion over the changes. The Financial Times reports on military drills in the Gulf of Oman involving Iranian, Russian, and Chinese navies, while the Metro highlights the start of President Trump's steel tariffs causing export chaos. The Daily Express mentions the Queen sending a letter of support to Gisèle Pelicot,...

Asia-Pacific markets rose on Thursday following a soft U.S. inflation report, with Australia's S&P/ASX 200 up 0.32%, Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 1.22%, and South Korea's Kospi gaining 0.70%. The Nasdaq Composite in the U.S. increased 1.22% after concerns about a recession eased, with technology stocks leading gains including Nvidia and AMD. CNBC will host "CONVERGE LIVE" in Singapore on March 12-13, featuring speakers such as Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Kim Yong Gan and Alibaba Group...

The government of Congo will hold peace talks with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in Angola next week, as announced by mediator Angola. The conflict escalated when the rebels captured key areas in eastern Congo, prompting the need for direct negotiations in Luanda. The peace talks aim to address the significant humanitarian crisis in the region, with over 7 million people displaced and ongoing atrocities being investigated by the U.N. Human Rights Council. Full Article

As the coronavirus began to spread in the United States, officials were uncertain about the virus's contagious nature, while Trump and Democratic candidates juggled campaigning with epidemic containment plans. Amid growing concerns, CDC confirmed 60 cases, leading to increased precautions, canceled events, and heightened awareness of potential community spread. As cases surged, state and local leaders canceled major events, and Trump expressed skepticism about the need for widespread cancellations, while national and local responses to...