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India and Thailand have officially elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership following extensive discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Bangkok on Thursday. The leaders reviewed key areas of cooperation and witnessed the signing of multiple agreements aimed at strengthening economic, cultural, and strategic ties between the two nations.

Myanmar struggles with a rising toll, widespread destruction, and a deepening humanitarian crisis as rescue efforts continue.

Israel launched deadly airstrikes on Lebanon on Saturday following a rocket attack from across the border, escalating tensions despite a ceasefire agreement. Lebanese officials reported that two people, including a young girl, were killed in the attack on the southern town of Touline.

London’s Heathrow Airport has resumed full operations after an 18-hour closure caused by a fire at an electrical substation. The airport, one of the busiest in Europe, confirmed on Saturday, March 22, that it is “open and fully operational,” following major disruptions that affected thousands of passengers.

Pope Francis is set to make his first public appearance in over a month on Sunday, March 23, as he continues to recover from a severe respiratory infection. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been battling double pneumonia, plans to offer his weekly blessing from the window of his room at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.

Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia’s Engels air base on Thursday, igniting a massive explosion and fire nearly 700 km (435 miles) from the war’s front lines. The airfield, located in the Saratov region, houses Russia's Tupolev Tu-160 nuclear-capable bombers, commonly known as "White Swans."