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UN Secretary-General Slams Gaza Aid Blockade as ‘Endless Death Loop’
UN chief calls Gaza an “endless death loop,” slams Israel’s aid blockade, urges ceasefire and full humanitarian access.
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UN chief calls Gaza an “endless death loop,” slams Israel’s aid blockade, urges ceasefire and full humanitarian access.
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US and Iran to hold direct talks on nuclear deal, with high stakes for both sides, Trump warns of military action.
![AA-20250331-37504015-37504008-ISRAELI_ATTACKS_ON_GAZA_CONTINUE_ON_EIDS_SECOND_DAY-1743457145 The UN reports at least 100 children killed or injured daily in Gaza since March 18, highlighting the ongoing crisis. [Image via Anadolu/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AA-20250331-37504015-37504008-ISRAELI_ATTACKS_ON_GAZA_CONTINUE_ON_EIDS_SECOND_DAY-1743457145.webp)
The UN reports at least 100 children killed or injured daily in Gaza since March 18, highlighting the ongoing crisis.
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US air strikes in Yemen kill at least four, targeting Houthi strongholds amid ongoing conflict and regional tensions.
![171766769 Iran's FM Abbas Araqchi rules out direct U.S. talks, citing pressure tactics, while reaffirming Iran's defense readiness. [Image via Islamic Republic News Agency]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/171766769.webp)
Iran’s FM Abbas Araqchi rules out direct U.S. talks, citing pressure tactics, while reaffirming Iran’s defense readiness.
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Iran qualify for the 2026 World Cup, but U.S. visa bans may pose challenges for fans and players. Uzbekistan nears first-ever spot.
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Germany reopens its embassy in Syria after 12 years, pledging aid while urging stability and accountability from new leaders.
![6eae03f0-07d2-11f0-8aad-d30c42e87de8.jpg Over 50,000 killed in Gaza as Israel's offensive continues, according to Hamas-run MoH figures, with vast destruction reported. [Image via Getty Images]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/6eae03f0-07d2-11f0-8aad-d30c42e87de8.jpg.webp)
Over 50,000 killed in Gaza as Israel’s offensive continues, according to Hamas-run MoH figures, with vast destruction reported.
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Trump seeks new Iran nuclear deal to avoid military action, but Tehran rejects talks amid Trump’s pressure and threats.
![2025-03-20T123620Z_577754845_RC2ZGDAHV7KP_RTRMADP_3_UKRAINE-CRISIS-NORWAY-1742488717 US, Ukrainian, and Russian officials resume talks in Saudi Arabia on a partial Ukraine-Russia ceasefire and Black Sea security. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-03-20T123620Z_577754845_RC2ZGDAHV7KP_RTRMADP_3_UKRAINE-CRISIS-NORWAY-1742488717.webp)
US, Ukrainian, and Russian officials resume talks in Saudi Arabia on a partial Ukraine-Russia ceasefire and Black Sea security.