Muslims Break Fast, Pray, and Challenge Stereotypes

Muslims in New York Celebrate Ramadan in Times Square

Muslims in New York City gathered in Times Square on Sunday evening to break their fast, pray, and celebrate the beginning of Ramadan. The gathering aimed to challenge stereotypes about Islam in the US, according to worshippers who spoke to TRT World.

Israeli Premier Refuses Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to advance to the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal. In a speech at a cabinet meeting, Netanyahu openly admitted to using starvation as a tactic to pressure Hamas.

Oscar-Winning Documentary Exposes Israel's Land Theft

The documentary "No Other Land," which exposes Israel's illegal land theft in the occupied West Bank, has won an Oscar. However, despite critical acclaim, the film remains largely unseen as no distributor has picked it up in the US.

Activists Project Gaza Documentary on BBC Scotland Building

How to Survive a War Zone" on the BBC Scotland building in Glasgow, UK, on March 2. The film, which is about children in Gaza, was pulled from the BBC's streaming service in late February.

Scuffles Erupt in Serbian Parliament

Scuffles broke out in Serbia's parliament on March 4 as opposition MPs protested the ruling coalition's agenda. Several were injured, including one legislator who suffered a stroke. The unrest followed months of anti-government protests sparked by a train station collapse that killed 15 people.

US Congressman Ejected from Congress for Booing Trump

US Congressman Al Green of Texas was ejected from a joint session of Congress on Tuesday after he booed and shouted at President Donald Trump while the president delivered a prime-time address.

LeBron James Becomes First NBA Player to Score 50,000 Points

LeBron James has cemented his legacy once again, becoming the first NBA player to score 50,000 career points. The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers superstar reached the milestone in their game against the New Orleans Pelicans. James is already the league's all-time leading scorer and surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's regular-season record in 2023. He now extends his lead with nearly 6,000 more total career points than Abdul-Jabbar's 44,149.

Avocados Could Get Pricier Under Trump's Tariffs on Mexico

Avocados are America's sweetheart, but they could get pricier under US President Trump's tariffs on Mexico. A 25% tariff adds costs for businesses, who then might pass them on to consumers.