Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II in Egypt, marking the first royal tomb found since Tutankhamun’s in 1922. A British-Egyptian team uncovered it in the Western Valleys of the Theban Necropolis near Luxor. The tomb, buried under flood debris, featured a blue ceiling with yellow stars—an indicator of a pharaoh’s burial. Though emptied in ancient times, alabaster fragments confirmed Thutmose II’s identity. Egypt’s Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy called it an “extraordinary moment for Egyptology.” Researchers now aim to locate a second tomb, potentially intact with treasures. The discovery resolves a mystery about early 18th Dynasty burials.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged US pragmatism after Donald Trump called him a "dictator without elections." Trump is pushing for a quick deal with Russia, excluding Ukraine and European allies from initial talks. Zelensky, addressing Ukrainians, emphasized unity and collaboration with the US and Europe for security. European leaders pledged increased defense spending, while some consider a US-backed peacekeeping force. Trump’s remarks triggered Ukrainian opposition reactions, with ex-PM Yulia Tymoshenko defending Zelensky’s legitimacy. Ukrainian officials insist a ceasefire would enable further Russian aggression, despite intelligence suggesting one may occur this year. Kyiv seeks continued US support.

Hamas has returned the bodies of four Israeli hostages as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Israeli President Isaac Herzog said, “The hearts of an entire nation lie in tatters.” Among the dead are Shiri Bibas and her two young sons. Hamas claims they died in an Israeli strike, but Israel has not confirmed this. The fourth body is 84-year-old peace activist Oded Lifschitz. “We will not confirm anything before forensic testing,” Israeli officials stated. The Red Cross transported the bodies, surrounded by grieving crowds. This is the first time Hamas has handed over dead hostages since the war began.

Former US President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a "dictator" after Zelensky criticized US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia. Trump accused Zelensky of playing President Biden and criticized his decision to suspend Ukrainian elections amid the ongoing war. European leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, condemned Trump's remarks, affirming Zelensky's legitimacy. Zelensky responded, accusing Trump of living in a "disinformation space" and rejecting his attempts to access Ukraine's resources. Meanwhile, the EU imposed new sanctions on Russia.

British and European forces could soon be deployed to Ukraine to secure peace in the aftermath of a ceasefire with Russia. The force, expected to number under 30,000 troops, would focus on key areas such as cities, ports, and nuclear power plants, providing reassurance to the Ukrainian public and facilitating the return of displaced citizens. Additionally, air policing and warships for maritime security are being considered. This deployment would depend on US backing, with the goal of deterring any further Russian aggression, though Russia strongly opposes such a force.    

As the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues, Hamas will return the bodies of four Israeli captives, including members of the Bibas family, in Gaza’s Khan Younis. Meanwhile, Gaza authorities claim Israel is blocking essential humanitarian aid, including mobile homes and bulldozers. The Gaza Health Ministry reports nearly 50,000 Palestinian deaths from the ongoing conflict, with many more presumed dead. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for the end of Israel's occupation in southern Lebanon. The death toll in Israel stands at over 1,100 due to the October 7 Hamas-led attacks.

  Donald Trump slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling his handling of the war with Russia a “terrible job” and accusing him of starting the conflict. In a press conference, Trump suggested Zelensky could have ended the war earlier, questioning his absence from peace talks in Saudi Arabia. Trump’s remarks followed a social media post in which he called Zelensky a “dictator without elections.” The U.S. continues to engage in peace negotiations, with Ukraine's exclusion from discussions raising tensions, though U.S. officials have assured Ukraine’s involvement in future decisions.

Elon Musk accused former US President Joe Biden of delaying the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore for "political reasons." In a Fox News interview with Donald Trump, Musk claimed NASA postponed their return "to a ridiculous degree." Williams and Wilmore have been aboard the space station for 258 days, far longer than planned. However, both astronauts denied feeling "stranded" and acknowledged the mission was a test flight. NASA cited technical reasons for the delay, not politics. Williams is now scheduled to return on March 19.

Former US President Donald Trump criticized Elon Musk’s plan to build a Tesla factory in India, calling it “unfair” to the US. Speaking on The Sean Hannity Show, Trump argued that high Indian tariffs make it “impossible” to sell American cars there. India recently reduced EV import taxes to 15% for companies investing $500 million in local production. Tesla has identified sites for showrooms in Mumbai and New Delhi. Trump reiterated his stance on reciprocal tariffs, stating, “Whatever you charge, I’m charging.” Musk previously called India’s 100% import duty on EVs a major hurdle.

US President Donald Trump blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the ongoing war, saying Kyiv should have made a deal before 2022. Speaking from Florida, Trump criticized Ukraine’s exclusion concerns in recent US-Russia talks, stating, “You should have ended it.” The meeting in Riyadh focused on peace efforts but did not include Ukraine. Trump hinted at a possible meeting with Putin, siding with Russia’s stance. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied Ukraine was sidelined, insisting Kyiv would be consulted. Russia reaffirmed its opposition to Ukraine joining NATO, calling it a security threat.