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Drag queens are a highlight of the Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, where they perform in galas and other events. The drag queen performances are a celebration of diversity and inclusion, and reflect the open and transgressive nature of the carnival.

In the US, a convicted criminal was executed by firing squad for the first time in 15 years. On March 7, in South Carolina, Brad Sigmon was executed by a group of three prison employees.

Russia fired cruise and ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight attack, Zelensky, as the president renewed his plea for a partial ceasefire in which the US suspended military aid

The Ministry of Defence on Friday signed a USD248 million contract with Russian defence firm Rosoboronexport (RoE) to procure 1,000-horsepower (HP) engines for T-72 battle tanks in fully-assembled, completely knocked-down, and semi-knocked-down conditions

Essential Women-Focused Films and Documentaries for Inspiration: Celebrated on March 8, Women’s Day is a moment to recognize the resilience, accomplishments, and contributions of women.

Following Canada’s imposition of duties on Chinese steel, aluminum, and EVs in October 2024, China declared retaliatory tariffs targeting Canadian food and agricultural products.

A recent study based on Chandrayaan-3 data suggests ice deposits may be more widespread beneath the Moon’s polar surface than previously thought.

Donald Trump has declared that, if Canada does not withdraw it, his administration could impose reciprocal tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber products as soon as Friday.

The Houthi leader, Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, has imposed a strict four-day deadline on mediators to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

On his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump avoided condemning Russia’s invasion, which has been denounced as an unjustified crime of aggression under the United Nations Charter.

A Syria war monitor reported on Saturday that more than 300 Alawite civilians have been killed in recent days by the security forces and their allies

U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran and sent a letter to its leadership this week suggesting talks with the Islamic Republic

Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital, sees nearly 10 million commuters rely on public buses daily. Traditionally a male-dominated industry, the transport sector is now witnessing a shift. Women like Amaka Okoli, a former banker, have turned to driving to survive. She became a commercial bus driver three years ago after losing her job, balancing long hours on the road with caring for her three children.

The New York Times reported that at a Cabinet meeting, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and billionaire Elon Musk had a heated shouting match.The report states that US president Donald Trump and several Cabinet members witnessed the argument between Musk and Rubio.

Women have been inducted in the Indian Navy since the last three decades and the contribution of women officers has been evolving every year. WION gives you a glimpse into growing women's power in the Indian Navy.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit South Africa next month, the African country's presidency announced Friday. "President Zelenskyy will be visiting South Africa on the 10th of April," presidency spokesman Vincent Magwenya told AFP.

Russia launched a devastating attack on Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens more, hours after Donald Trump defended Vladimir Putin and said the Kremlin leader was “doing what anybody would do”.

Women have always been skilled and inventive; they have just faced numerous obstacles in getting recognition and credit for their creations. Here is our tribute to some women who were not afraid to stand up for the respect and credit they rightfully deserved

As in prior years, a district governor’s office in İstanbul has announced that the central Taksim neighborhood and its vicinity are prohibited areas for demonstrations or marches on International Women’s Day, March 8. In a statement released on Friday, the Beyoğlu district governor’s office announced that no meetings, protests, marches, or demonstrations are permitted in the venues or streets of the area, including Taksim Square. It stated that the planned Women’s Day march has been prohibited to safeguard public order and national security, prevent crime, and protect the rights and freedoms of others.