Yemen's Houthi rebels reported significant casualties following an Israeli strike on the Hodeida port, vowing major retaliation. The attack, targeting fuel storage and a power plant, has severely impacted vital infrastructure. Amidst the worsening humanitarian crisis, both local and regional tensions are escalating.

Egyptian expatriates in the US are actively participating in the 2024 presidential election. Voting started on March 15 and continues until March 23 at embassies and consulates or via mail. Incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Moussa Mostafa Moussa are the candidates. Results will be announced on April 2. Over 94,000 expats have registered, marking a significant increase from 2018.

The city of Porto Alegre in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul faces severe flooding and mudslides, displacing 70,000 people, with 57 fatalities and 67 missing. Rainfall and the swelling Guaiba River have wreaked havoc, demanding urgent evacuation and relief efforts amid a lack of clean water.