Escalation in Ukraine Conflict: Russian forces have intensified attacks in Ukraine's Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, resulting in at least 14 civilian deaths and multiple injuries, including children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned these deliberate strikes, highlighting the targeting of emergency responders. THE-SUN.COM International Women's Day Observed Globally: March 8 marks International Women's Day, celebrated worldwide to honor women's achievements and advocate for gender equality. This year's theme, "Accelerate Action," emphasizes the urgency of addressing women's rights amid changing political climates. APNEWS.COM UN Chief Warns of Backsliding on Women's Rights: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted increasing threats to women's rights, calling for collective action to counter these challenges. He emphasized that gender equality is about fairness and dismantling systems that allow inequalities to persist. REUTERS.COM Trump Considers Sanctions on Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict: President Donald Trump is considering significant banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia until it agrees to a ceasefire and peace agreement with Ukraine. This move comes amid ongoing tensions and military actions in the region. THEGUARDIAN.COM China-U.S. Trade Tensions Escalate: China has announced export controls and increased tariffs on certain American imports in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, further intensifying the ongoing trade war. EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG Discovery of Pharaoh Thutmose II's Tomb: A joint British-Egyptian archaeological team has uncovered the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II, marking the first royal tomb discovery in Egypt since that of Tutankhamun in 1922. EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG Firefly Aerospace's Successful Moon Landing: Firefly Aerospace has become the first commercial company to successfully land on the Moon without technical issues, achieving this milestone with its Blue Ghost Mission 1. EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG U.S. Pauses Military Aid to Ukraine: The Trump administration has halted military aid to Ukraine following a contentious meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, raising concerns about the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations. EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG Advancements in De-Extinction Efforts: Colossal Biosciences has successfully birthed woolly mice as part of its de-extinction efforts aimed at reviving the woolly mammoth, marking a significant step in genetic engineering. EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG Special Olympics World Winter Games Begin: The 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games have commenced in Turin, Italy, bringing together athletes with intellectual disabilities from around the world to compete in various winter sports.