US-Israeli Gaza genocide
More Palestinians have fallen victim to Israel's air and artillery strikes in Gaza, as the regime's genocidal war rages on unabated across the besieged territory. Since dawn, at least 13 Palestinians have been killed across the Gaza Strip. Among those killed in the attacks was a journalist. He was in a tent sheltering journalists near Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Yunis. Israel’s attacks have been focused on northern strip including Gaza city. The regime resumed its offensive against Gaza on March 18, shattering a two-month ceasefire. The death toll from the regime's genocide since October 2023 has risen above 50,690, with over 115,330 others injured.
Israel strikes Lebanon
An Israeli airstrike has killed at least one person in Lebanon as the regime continues to violate a fragile ceasefire with the Arab country. The Lebanese Health Ministry has said a man was killed after a regime airstrike targeted a village in the south of the country. This brings the number of Lebanese killed in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire to 84. Over the past 24-hours, the Israeli regime has attacked several Villages in Lebanon’s south, including Zebqine, Naqoura and Aita al-Shab. Since the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon came into effect in November 2024, Israel has repeatedly violated the deal. The regime has defied all calls to adhere to its obligations under the agreement, including the withdrawal of its forces from southern Lebanon.
Trump tariff’s fallout
Stock Markets across major Asian countries have taken a tumble as US President Donald Trump’s trade war sparks fears of a recession in global markets. The Beijing stock markets took a nose dive on Monday After China responded to US tariffs with more levies on US imports. The Chinese Yuan fell to record low as China is now facing over 50% of tariffs by Washington. Other Asian countries have not been spared either as stocks in Hong Kong fell by 9% and Japan’s Bank index fell by 17%. Stock markets in Taiwan and South Korea tumbled by ten and five percent respectively. Following Trump’s tariff on all US trading partners, the global market has been reacting negatively. Analysts are warning of a global recession as investors pull out of global markets due to market uncertainty.