GOP Senate leader Mitch McConnell hospitalised after fall

A spokesperson said that the Senate Republican leader is under observation after suffering from a concussion.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/9/gop-leader-mitch-mcconnell-still-hospitalised-after-fall

Russia fires barrage of missiles on Ukraine cities, officials say

Missile attacks hit energy facility in Odesa and 'objects of critical infrastructure' in Kharkiv, governors say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/9/russia-fires-barrage-of-missiles-on-ukraine-cities-officials-say

‘No to the Russian law’: Georgians protest ‘foreign agents’ law

Police use water cannons and tear gas as thousands gather in Tbilisi in protest against a proposed foreign agents law.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/9/no-to-the-russian-law-georgians-protest-foreign-agents-law

Biden to propose 25 percent minimum tax on US billionaires

US president's reported budget plan would also nearly double capital gains tax on investments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/9/biden-to-propose-25-percent-minimum-tax-on-billionaires

US issues warrant for $25m aeroplane owned by Russian oil giant

US government alleges the Boeing-made plane violated sanctions and commerce law by travelling to and from Russia.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/9/us-issues-warrant-for-25m-airplane-owned-by-russian-oil-giant

UN condemns arbitrary detention of Iranian refugee in Australia

UN says Australia, which has detained Ahwaz asylum seeker Mr A since 2017, is breaching international law.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/9/un-condemns-arbitrary-detention-of-iranian-refugee-in-australia

White House slams Fox News host Carlson over Jan 6 segment

Carlson has been criticised for TV segment that used cherry-picked video to portray US Capitol rioters as peaceful.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/8/white-house-slams-fox-news-host-carlson-over-jan-6-segment

US Fed still up in the air on speeding up rate hikes: Powell

US Fed chief says that while higher and faster rate hikes are possible, it hinges on upcoming jobs and inflation data.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/8/us-fed-still-up-in-the-air-on-speeding-up-rate-hikes-powell

British architect David Chipperfield awarded Pritzker prize

Chipperfield described as an architect 'radical in his restraint' as he takes home top industry honour.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/8/british-architect-david-chipperfield-awarded-pritzker-prize

Russia considering challenge to US nominee to head World Bank

Moscow consulting with allies about challenging ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga, Russian media report says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/8/russia-considering-challenge-to-us-nominee-to-head-world-bank

US vice president voices support for Texas abortion lawsuit

Five Texas women have filed a lawsuit against the state alleging its abortion bans have led to a 'healthcare crisis'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/8/us-vice-president-voices-support-for-texas-abortion-lawsuit

US tech firms grapple with latest curbs on China’s Inspur

US tech firms are assessing if they need to halt sales to Inspur's subsidiaries as the parent is on an export curb list.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/7/us-tech-firms-grapple-with-latest-curbs-on-chinas-inspur

US Republican leader Ron DeSantis lays out right-wing platform

Florida governor argues US should be more like his right-leaning state in speech seen as presidential campaign preview.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/7/us-republican-leader-ron-desantis-lays-out-right-wing-platform

Massive nationwide strike hits France over pension reform

More than a million join protests against French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to push retirement age from 62 to 64.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/7/1-28m-people-protest-macrons-pension-reform-plan-ministry

N Korea warns US against shooting down its missile tests

Kim Yo Jong says North Korea will take any US attempt to intercept its missile launches as a 'declaration of war'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/7/n-korea-warns-us-against-shooting-down-its-missile-tests

At least 15 killed in Indonesia landslide, dozens missing

Landslide swept through homes in remote Serasan island on the edge of the South China Sea.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/7/at-least-15-killed-in-indonesia-landslide-dozens-missing

Brazil orders police probe into Bolsonaro jewellery scandal

A news outlet reported that jewels worth more than $3m were discovered in the backpack of a former aide in October 2021.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/7/brazil-orders-police-probe-into-bolsonaro-jewellery-scandal

Holi 2023: Women and men engage in ritual, colourful battle

The 'Lathmar Holi' (Stick Holi) festival in twin towns of Nandgaon and Barsana attracts visitors from around the world.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/3/6/holi-2023-when-women-hit-men-with-sticks-during-a-ritual

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 376

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 376th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/6/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-376

Thousands forced from their homes amid southern Malaysia floods

Some cleanup efforts have begun but forecasters warn more rain is on the way.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/6/malaysia-floods-17

Djokovic pulls out of Indian Wells tournament amid US visa row

World's top male tennis player had asked for special permission to enter given US ban on unvaccinated foreigners.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/3/6/djokovic-pulls-out-of-indian-wells-tournament-amid-us-visa-row