Here are the latest international news updates as of March 16, 2025:

United States

Airstrikes in Yemen: President Donald Trump announced that he has ordered "decisive and powerful" airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, citing their "unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence, and terrorism" against American and other vessels in the region.

Storms in the Southern U.S.: A massive storm system swept across the southern United States, spawning multiple tornadoes and causing widespread destruction. The severe weather has resulted in at least 32 fatalities and significant property damage across several states.


Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Peace Plan Negotiations: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's response to a proposed peace plan, deeming it "not good enough." Military leaders are scheduled to meet in London to discuss securing a peace deal for Ukraine.

Australia's Support for Ukraine: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterated the country's support for Ukraine, expressing openness to contributing to future peacekeeping efforts if requested. This follows a virtual summit with leaders from Europe, Canada, and New Zealand, emphasizing continued aid to Ukraine.


Space Exploration

SpaceX Crew-10 Mission: SpaceX's Crew-10 mission successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS), facilitating the return of NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been on the ISS since June due to delays with the Boeing Starliner. The Crew-10 capsule docked at the ISS at 12:05 a.m. EST on Sunday.


Cuba

Widespread Blackouts: Cuba experienced extensive blackouts after a failure in its national energy grid. Large areas, including the capital Havana, lost power due to an electrical substation failure, leaving millions without electricity.


Serbia

Protests in Belgrade: Massive protests erupted in Belgrade against Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Demonstrators converged on the capital, with authorities reportedly attempting to disrupt the rally by canceling public transportation.


Greenland

Rejection of U.S. Acquisition Attempts: Greenland condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to take over the island, deeming his actions "unacceptable." Greenland's parliament leaders issued a joint statement asserting their autonomy and rejecting U.S. control.





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