U.S. President Donald Trump revoked temporary legal status for 5,32,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, requiring them to leave by April 24. The move ends the CHNV parole program, which granted two-year work permits under Joe Biden. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the decision, calling parole “inherently temporary.” Critics condemned it as “cruel” and warned of chaos. A lawsuit challenges the order. Trump also hinted at revoking parole for 2,40,000 Ukrainians and ended legal aid for migrant children, sparking concerns about their legal rights. (PC: Reuters)

A UN report accuses Israel of committing "genocidal acts" in Gaza by systematically destroying healthcare facilities and using sexual violence. The report claims Israeli forces targeted women's reproductive health and imposed measures to prevent births, violating the Genocide Convention. Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the report as biased and antisemitic. The UN also cited forced stripping and sexual assault by Israeli security forces. Israel denied the allegations, stating its military has strict policies prohibiting misconduct. South Africa has taken Israel to the International Court of Justice over genocide claims. The war has killed over 48,000 Palestinians. (PC: Reuters)

Ukraine's military has reclaimed the village of Nadia in Luhansk after a 30-hour operation, marking its first gain in the region since 2022. Kyiv officials confirmed the liberation but did not disclose casualty figures. The advance comes as Ukraine and Russia prepare for ceasefire talks mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump. While Ukraine favors a phased peace deal with Western security guarantees, Russia insists on halting military aid to Kyiv and recognizing annexed territories. As negotiations continue, both sides have launched drone and missile strikes. The Kremlin warned that a resolution remains distant. (PS: AP Image)

Gaza’s Ministry of Health reports over 50,021 Palestinians killed and 113,274 injured since October 2023 as Israeli attacks continue. Israel struck Nasser Medical Complex, igniting a massive fire. Medical sources confirm 46 Palestinians killed Sunday, mostly in Khan Younis and Rafah. The death toll includes 17,000 children, with thousands missing. Israel resumed attacks after rejecting the next phase of a ceasefire deal. Gaza faces severe shortages of essentials due to Israel’s blockade. Amnesty International calls the situation "cruel and unlawful." Global rights groups urge Israel to allow humanitarian aid. (PC: Reuters)

A Russian drone strike on Kyiv killed 3 people, including a child, and ignited fires in high-rise buildings, Ukrainian officials said. President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies to apply "new pressure" on Moscow, calling the attacks a "daily reality." Meanwhile, the U.S. will meet with Ukraine in Saudi Arabia for peace talks, followed by a separate meeting with Russia. Moscow claimed it shot down nearly 60 Ukrainian drones overnight, with 1 person killed in a car fire. With Russia still controlling 20% of Ukraine, hopes for meaningful progress in negotiations remain uncertain. (PC: Getty Images)

MS Dhoni’s legendary DRS accuracy was on display in CSK’s IPL 2025 opener against MI. In the 18th over, Nathan Ellis struck Mitchell Santner on the pads, and Dhoni’s quick nod convinced Ruturaj Gaikwad to take the review. The decision was overturned, leaving Ellis in disbelief. MI struggled with the bat, managing only 155/9 as Rohit Sharma fell for a duck. Suryakumar Yadav (29) and Tilak Varma (31) provided brief resistance before CSK’s relentless attack dominated. Deepak Chahar’s late unbeaten 28 pushed MI past 150, but CSK remained in control. (PS: Hindustan Times)

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap general election for April 28, months before the scheduled date. He said he needs a “strong mandate” to handle U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats to Canada’s sovereignty. Trump has dismissed Canada’s borders as “artificial” and suggested it should become the 51st U.S. state. Carney, who became prime minister on March 15 after Justin Trudeau stepped down, hopes to gain public support as his party’s popularity rises. The opposition Conservatives accuse him of excessive spending and financial secrecy. This election will test Carney’s leadership for the first time.

The UK has dropped to its lowest position in the World Happiness Report, ranking 23rd despite being one of the richest countries. Finland was named the happiest country for the eighth year in a row, followed by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and the Netherlands. The US also fell to 24th place. Researchers found that kindness from strangers and sharing meals improve happiness. Afghanistan was the unhappiest country. The report, released on March 20 for the UN's International Day of Happiness, highlights that factors beyond wealth, like trust and social connections, play a big role in people’s well-being. (PC: Unsplash)

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is nearing a controversial agreement to share taxpayer data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to assist in identifying undocumented immigrants. This move has raised significant privacy concerns, with critics warning that it may discourage undocumented workers from filing taxes, potentially impacting IRS revenue collection. Supporters argue the deal could strengthen immigration enforcement and national security. The agreement, expected to be finalized soon, is drawing scrutiny from lawmakers and advocacy groups, who question the ethical and legal implications of using tax records for immigration enforcement. (PC: Abc News)

An Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza, killed senior Hamas political leader Salah al Bardaweel and his wife, Hamas officials confirmed. “He was a beacon of political, media, and national activism,” Hamas stated. The attack also killed several Palestinians, including women and children, according to local hospitals. Gaza health officials reported over 50,000 deaths since the war began. Israel resumed airstrikes, accusing Hamas of violating a ceasefire. Israeli Ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely said, “Hamas is not releasing hostages anymore. Israel has no other choice.” Talks for a permanent ceasefire remain uncertain. (PC: Reuters)