Indian Sharpshooter Shot and Arrested in Kathmandu Murder Case
![Nepalese police arrest Indian sharpshooter Guddu Patel in Kathmandu for Lal Mohammad’s murder, exposing cross-border crime. [Image via The Himalayan Herald]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/arrest-1024x675.webp)
Nepalese police arrest Indian sharpshooter Guddu Patel in Kathmandu for Lal Mohammad’s murder, exposing cross-border crime.
Back in the Game! FIFA Lifts Suspension on Pakistan Football Federation
![FIFA lifts suspension after Pakistan Football Federation approves reforms, allowing the team to play in 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. [Image via The Nation]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fifa-lifts-suspension-on-pakistan-football-federation-1740984112-3682.webp)
FIFA lifts suspension after Pakistan Football Federation approves reforms, allowing the team to play in 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
PM Announces Pakistan’s Readiness for Its First Manned Space Mission

Pakistan’s first manned space mission with China announced, as Shehbaz Sharif highlights economic reforms and investment plans.
Tensions Rise as U.S. Carrier Arrives in South Korea a Day After North’s Cruise Missile Tests
![U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson docks in Busan, reinforcing military ties with South Korea amid tensions with North Korea. [Image via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/42baf927-ddfa-4781-84f1-3006499568ab_w1023_r1_s.webp)
U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson docks in Busan, reinforcing military ties with South Korea amid tensions with North Korea.
Lutnick Hints at Softer U.S. Tariffs—Impact on Canada, Mexico
![Lutnick says U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada may be lower than 25%; trade partners warn of retaliation amid economic concerns. [Image via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/4ec004b3-5fe6-41c2-90c4-5dbc6a3fb0cb_w1023_r1_s.webp)
Lutnick says U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada may be lower than 25%; trade partners warn of retaliation amid economic concerns.
Syria Interim Leader Eyes Russian Base Deal Revisions
![Russia negotiates its military presence in Syria as the new leadership seeks better terms for Russian base after Assad's fall. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/NTW3ZGDVTVLV3ECWDVCJBEAXEI-1024x666.webp)
Russia negotiates its military presence in Syria as the new leadership seeks better terms for Russian base after Assad’s fall.
9 Arrested in Nationwide Protests as NYC Demonstration Targets Elon Musk
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9 arrested in NYC demonstration targeting Elon Musk over federal job cuts under Trump, sparking nationwide Tesla protests.
Parliament Impeaches Iran’s Economy Minister Amid Inflation Crisis
![Iran’s economy minister impeached as parliament blames him for inflation, currency woes, marking a setback for Pezeshkian. [Image via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AFP__20250302__36Z2469__v1__Preview__IranPoliticsEconomyParliament-1740914142.webp)
Iran’s economy minister impeached as parliament blames him for inflation, currency woes, marking a setback for Pezeshkian.
European Leaders Unite in London, Plan Stronger Military Backing for Kyiv
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European leaders meet in London to strengthen military support for Ukraine as Starmer urges increased defence spending.