A record-shattering heatwave scorched the US Southwest, shattering March temperature records with temperatures soaring above 43°C (110°F) in Arizona and southern California. The extreme heat, fueled by human-induced climate change, has become a near-certainty, with scientists attributing the event's likelihood to an 800-fold increase due to global warming.

India's semaglutide patent expires, paving the way for over 50 generic versions to enter the market, slashing prices by 50% and expanding access to weight-loss treatments. The move could reach a $1 billion domestic market and potentially influence global pricing, solidifying India's position as a leader in affordable weight-loss solutions.

The UK government is set to sue Roman Abramovich for £2.5 billion over the delayed release of funds from the Chelsea sale, citing a breach of trust and public commitment to using the money for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. The dispute centers on Abramovich's refusal to allocate the funds as per the sale's conditions, with the government warning of legal action if the funds are not released.

A devastating Pakistani airstrike on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, has killed at least 400 people and injured 250, sparking international condemnation and raising urgent questions about the vulnerability of civilian infrastructure in the conflict zone. The attack has further escalated the already volatile conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with both sides trading accusations and the international community calling for a ceasefire.

Air strikes and government crackdowns have ravaged civilian infrastructure and claimed thousands of lives in Iran, sparking international condemnation and raising questions about the true extent of the destruction. Satellite imagery and eyewitness accounts reveal the devastating impact on hospitals, schools, and cultural landmarks, while the Iranian government's response has been marked by mass killings, arrests, and enforced disappearances.

Air strike devastates Kabul rehab center, leaving at least 100 dead and 5 survivors, as diplomatic tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate over claims of civilian casualties. A survivor recounts the horror of the attack, which occurred during Ramadan, as patients were breaking their daily fast.

US Counterterrorism Chief Joe Kent Resigns Over Iran War Escalation, Accusing Israeli Officials and Influential Media Figures of Misleading President Trump into Pursuing the Conflict.

Ukraine's escalating conflict with Russia has seen a surge in First-Person View (FPV) drone casualties, with 60-75% of total casualties attributed to these small, low-cost systems. The use of anti-drone nets has become a crucial defensive strategy, with Ukraine deploying 2,500 miles of nets by the end of 2026 to protect civilians and critical infrastructure.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh warns the US of a "second Vietnam" risk if troops deploy to Kharg Island, cautioning that Iran would employ "forceful measures" in response. The warning comes as a conflict that has claimed nearly 1,500 Iranian lives and millions displaced enters a new phase, with US and Israeli forces launching nearly 900 strikes targeting Iran's missile infrastructure.

NASA's Curiosity rover detects subsurface water on Mars, suggesting ancient microbial habitats. The discovery, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research - Planets, reveals groundwater seeped into Martian dunes billions of years ago, leaving behind minerals that could preserve organic material and support past life.