Argentina's Senate has approved labour reforms backed by President Javier Milei that relax hiring rules, allow for longer working days, and impose new limits on the right to strike, prompting renewed protests over the government's austerity policies.
Israel has carried out a military strike against Iran, which it describes as a 'preventative' operation. The attack was conducted in response to Iran's planned actions against Israel. Officials have not yet provided details on the exact location or extent of damage.
Israeli air strikes have targeted Blat and Wadi Barghouti in several strikes in southern Lebanon's Iqlim al-Tuffah region, in the latest violation of a ceasefire reached in November 2024 between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, according to an Al Jazeera correspondent on the ground.
Israeli armed forces attacked military targets in Iran, as officially confirmed by Defense Minister Israel Katz, who described the action as a preemptive measure. Following the operation's start, Israeli authorities declared a state of emergency nationwide.
A military transport plane carrying new banknotes from the Central Bank crashed in Bolivia, killing at least 15 people. The Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft was arriving at El Alto airport near La Paz. After landing, the plane overshot the runway and ended up on a highway, damaging several vehicles.
The United States and Israel have launched an attack on Iran, with explosions heard and seen across Tehran, as Israel announced it had conducted a missile strike on the country.
Israel has attacked Iran, with a US official confirming US participation in the strikes. The incident could escalate regional tensions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has presented new sniper rifles to top government and military officials following a weeklong ruling party congress that praised his leadership.
A Bolivian Air Force Hercules transport plane, carrying a cargo of newly printed banknotes, crashed onto a busy highway while attempting to land in bad weather near the capital, La Paz. At least 20 people were killed and more than 30 injured in the incident.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a "preemptive" strike on Iran. He announced an "immediate state of emergency across the entire country."
The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Israel has issued an appeal to citizens residing in the country, considering the current regional situation. The statement calls for serious attention to personal safety measures.
Here is the situation on Saturday, February 28: