WHO sounds alarm over Gaza after overnight Israeli attacks

Mariana Somensi
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SAO PAULO - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for the immediate restoration of the ceasefire in Gaza following devastating overnight Israeli attacks that reportedly claimed more than 400 lives and left hundreds severely injured on Tuesday, Mar. 18, according to Palestinian authorities.

 In the aftermath of the strikes, hospitals in Khan Yunis are operating at full capacity, yet only 20 of Gaza's 36 hospitals remain partially functional, WHO representative Dr Richard Peeperkorn said during a media briefing attended by the Italian Insider.

U.N., World
18 Mar 2025
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Spending 48 hours in Jeddah: Not ready for prime time

Michael LaPointe

 JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — On the aeroplane to this Red Sea port city, I noticed the absence of Saudi Royalty. Apparently, they do not fly on budget airline WizzAir. Half the plane was filled with groups of men wearing Irahm clothing (two towel-like white pieces of cloth without seams, hems or buttons) which made me wonder if I made the right decision to travel to Saudi Arabia during Ramadan. In my head, my friend’s voice repeated, “Maybe you will experience something you wouldn’t, outside of Ramadan.”

World, Travel
17 Mar 2025
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Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since hospitalization

Josephine de La Bruyère

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican released a photo of Pope Francis celebrating mass in his hospital suite's private chapel, the first image of the pontiff shared since his hospitalisation on Feb. 14. 

 In the photo Francis, admitted to Policlinico A. Gemelli hospital 32 days ago, faces the chapel's altar in a wheelchair.

 The pope spent his first three weeks in hospital battling bronchitis, respiratory infections, double pneumonia, kidney failure, and a series of a respiratory crises.

 His care team announced last Monday that he was no longer in critical condition.

World, Italy, Vatican
17 Mar 2025
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Florentine River Arno floods causing devastation across Tuscany

Ophelia Gregory

 ROME – Flooding and landslides were widespread across Tuscany as of Thursday evening, when the Arno River burst; a red weather alert has been issued and there are fears that it has not yet hit its peak. 

A Brief Overview: 

 

10 PM Friday: 

The Arno River floods at 4.29 meters.

9 PM Friday: 

The most critical situations are due to the bad weather that hit the Tuscany region concern the provinces of Florence, Pisa and Livorno.

Flooding and landslides widespread in Tuscany: red alert and fear for the Arno

Italy
15 Mar 2025
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Balls-up in Bilbao: Roma lose 3-1 to Athletic Club

Rupert Harmsworth

  ROME -- Collective groans replaced chants from Roma fans as the club lost 3-1 Thursday to Athletic Club Bilbao in leg 2/2 of the Europa League last 16 (4-3 overall). The impressive San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao saw a red card, foolish errors and four goals in a hot-tempered match. Roma are now out of the Europa League, a disappointment after reaching the final under former manager Mourinho in 2023.

Sport
14 Mar 2025
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