According to data from the National Agency of Statistics of Uzbekistan, 1,159 individuals moved to the country from abroad for permanent residence last year. This figure highlights ongoing demographic shifts and migration patterns that could influence the nation's socio-economic landscape in the coming years.
Somalia's federal army has taken full control of Baidoa, the largest city in the Southwest state, prompting the resignation of regional leader Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen. In a Facebook post, Laftagareen announced his resignation effective March 30, 2026, from the position of President of Southwest State. This move came days after he was re-elected in a vote that the federal government declared illegal, exacerbating tensions in the country's fragile federal system and highlighting ongoing disputes over power-sharing between Mogadishu and regional administrations.
At a press conference in Tashkent, Iranian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Mohammad Ali Eskandari rejected any negotiations with the United States. The diplomat emphasized that Iran demands recognition of its rights and compensation for damages, citing the US regime's previous violations of agreed-upon accords.
Over the past week, Israeli violence in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank has resulted in the deaths of at least 18 Palestinians. The majority of those killed in Gaza were victims of Israeli airstrikes, while in the West Bank, three people died from a combination of settler and army shootings. These incidents occur against a backdrop of escalating settler attacks in recent weeks, coinciding with the intensification of the joint US and Israeli war on Iran, with evidence suggesting that the Israeli army has facilitated this violence.
The Germany national football team secured victories against Switzerland and Ghana in March friendlies, marking a significant result with less than two months until the World Cup. These matches provided coach Hansi Flick with a final opportunity to assess player form and compatibility ahead of the squad selection.
The war on Iran has entered its 32nd day, with US and Israeli airstrikes continuing across the country. Powerful explosions have been reported in Tehran and Isfahan, heightening anxiety and instability among civilians. The strikes target key Iranian cities, causing significant damage to infrastructure and non-combatants, underscoring the escalating conflict.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced the immediate termination of head coach Otto Addo's contract, a decision made just hours after a friendly match defeat to Germany and with 72 days remaining until the start of the FIFA World Cup. The GFA statement provided no details on a replacement for Addo or the specific reasons for the dismissal.
The United Arab Emirates' stock markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have lost approximately $120 billion in value since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, placing them among the hardest-hit financial markets worldwide. Since the conflict began on February 28, Dubai's benchmark index has plunged about 16%, while Abu Dhabi's has dropped around 9%.
The ongoing United States-Israeli war on Iran, which commenced in late February 2026, has thrust the Strait of Hormuz into a multidimensional geopolitical crisis. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has repeatedly threatened or targeted vessels, suspending transit through the strait, resulting in what the International Energy Agency has characterized as the most acute supply disruption in the history of the global energy market, severely impacting the world economy.
The Iranian Embassy in India has issued a strong condemnation of a purported US strike on Mashhad Airport, labeling it a "war crime." In a statement released by Iran's Civil Aviation Organization, the attack on an Iranian aircraft reportedly transporting humanitarian aid from India was described as a "clear violation of international law." The statement emphasized that targeting a civilian aircraft engaged in aid missions constitutes a "blatant violation" of international aviation laws and the Geneva Conventions. The aircraft was allegedly scheduled to fly to New Delhi on April 1 as part of India's ongoing humanitarian mission to Iran.
The United States-Israel war with Iran could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer, and other supply chains can bounce back. Just as optimists sensed that the conflict was on the verge of winding down, the monthlong crisis takes yet another twist. One moment, US President Donald Trump warns Tehran there would be "no turning back" on escalated US strikes; the next, he delays those threats to target Iranian energy facilities for a second time. Iran, meanwhile, is allowing a small number of ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while denying that any real ceasefire talks are taking place.
An apparent Iranian attack on a fully loaded Kuwaiti crude oil tanker at Dubai Port in the United Arab Emirates sparked a fire that was later extinguished, authorities reported. The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) stated early on Tuesday that the Al Salmi tanker was struck in an Iranian attack while anchored at the port, causing damage to the vessel and a fire on board.