By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies

• Biden Acknowledges ‘Pain’ of Arab Americans Over War in Gaza: President Biden acknowledges the distress felt by Arab Americans regarding the conflict in Gaza.
• Russia Urges Big Powers to Halt ‘Strangling’ North Korea: Following a veto, Russia calls for major powers to cease actions that could further hinder North Korea.
• Biden Warns Russia on the Anniversary of Evan Gershkovich’s Arrest: President Biden issues a warning to Russia, indicating potential repercussions on the anniversary of Evan Gershkovich’s arrest.
• Massive Crane Deployed in Baltimore to Clear Bridge Debris: A large crane is deployed in Baltimore to remove debris from a bridge, with crews assessing damage caused by recent incidents.
• Senegal Supreme Court Confirms Faye’s Election Victory: Senegal’s top court upholds the victory of President Faye following recent elections.
• Russia Considers Designating Pugacheva as ‘Foreign Agent’: Russia contemplates labeling Alla Pugacheva, known as the queen of Soviet pop, as a ‘foreign agent.’
• UN-Backed Report Urges Immediate Action on Sudan’s Hunger Crisis: A UN-backed report warns of the urgent need for action to prevent widespread deaths due to hunger in Sudan.
• Zelenskiy Expresses Concern Over Lack of US Aid to Ukraine: President Zelenskiy expresses concern, stating that without US aid, Ukrainian forces may need to retreat.
• US to Impose New Visa Restrictions on Hong Kong Officials: The US announces plans to impose additional visa restrictions on Hong Kong officials in response to human rights violations.
• Pope Francis Skips Good Friday Procession Due to Health Concerns: Pope Francis opts out of the Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum to prioritize his health, according to the Vatican.
• Niagara Region Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Rare Eclipse: Niagara region declares a state of emergency as a precautionary measure in anticipation of a rare eclipse.
• Moscow Court Orders Pre-Trial Custody for Suspect in Concert Hall Attack: A Moscow court places a ninth suspect in custody in connection with an attack on a concert hall.
• US Set to Send More Bombs and Warplanes to Israel: Sources indicate that the US has agreed to provide additional bombs and warplanes to Israel.
• UK Royal Family Faces Challenges Amid Illness, Scandal, and Discord: The UK royal family grapples with illness, scandal, and internal discord, leading to a sense of depletion.
• Italy Intercepts Russian Planes Over Baltic Sea: Italian defense sources report the interception of Russian planes over the Baltic Sea.
• India’s Congress Criticizes ‘Tax Terrorism’ Following Tax Notices: India’s Congress voices concerns over ‘tax terrorism’ after receiving a second tax notice.
• Tajikistan Detains Nine Over Concert Hall Attack: Tajikistan authorities detain nine individuals in connection with an attack on a concert hall, according to a source.
• Nigerian Village Celebrates Return of Kidnapped Students: A Nigerian village rejoices as kidnapped students return safely to their families.