Pashto actress Reshma shot dead

In her remarks, Majid stated that every child, regardless of birthplace, deserves safety, dignity and opportunity. She pointed out that violence against children remains a global concern, with more than half of the world's children experiencing some form of violence each year. Such violence, she noted, not only threatens children's physical safety but also affects their emotional well-being, education and long-term development.

In a statement on X, Carney expressed relief that no one was injured in the early morning attack and assured that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and other federal agencies would provide full support to the Toronto Police Service in their investigation.

Secretary Hegseth underscored a shift in American military doctrine, distancing the current administration from the "endless nation-building" of previous decades. "Those days are dead," Hegseth stated. "Instead, we're winning decisively with brutal efficiency and an unbreakable will to accomplish the President's objectives."

India raised concerns over humanitarian challenges, cross-border violence, and trade restrictions affecting Afghanistan during a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on the situation in the country. Delivering India's statement at the meeting, Permanent Representative Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni highlighted New Delhi's continued humanitarian support while drawing attention to issues including civilian casualties, forced returns, and barriers to trade for the landlocked nation.

Premadasa, while talking to ANI, said that the world has had enough of war and violence.

Two persons were murdered in Bogura and Cox's Bazar, on March 6 and March 7, while crude bombs were thrown at a Hindu temple in Cumilla city during a puja on March 8, triggering significant panic, as per rights group the Bangladesh Jatio Hindu Mohajote (Bangladesh National Grand Alliance).

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed Parliament that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally monitoring the Iran conflict. With two Indian mariners dead and thousands of citizens in the region, India is coordinating evacuations and relocation efforts, while warning that the crisis poses a "serious" threat to global energy security.

According to Bigyanraj Sharma, a member of the high-level commission formed to investigate the atrocities, confirmed the lapses without further elaborating on the contents of the report. He noted that irregularities were observed while setting up barriers around the federal parliament.

The findings have raised questions about the effectiveness of legal mechanisms meant to protect women and vulnerable communities in the province.

A high-level committee submitted a 1,000-page report to Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki regarding the Bhadra incidents. The panel blamed "poor governance" and "political power-sharing" for the unrest, recommending "action against those found responsible" and systemic reforms to prevent future occurrences.