JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan said Monday that it would not comply with a government order to shut down its base in Akobo, an opposition stronghold near the Ethiopian border where tens of thousands of refugees have fled. On Friday, the South Sudanese army ordered U.N. peacekeepers as well as humanitarian organizations and civilians to vacate the town ahead of a planned assault. “Any military operations in and around Akobo gravely endanger the safety and security of civilians,” said mission chief Anita Kiki Gbeho. The South Sudanese government has been fighting opposition forces since a 2018 peace deal broke down about a year ago. A dramatic escalation took place in December 2025, when opposition forces seized several government outposts in northern Jonglei.

Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ShareJUBA, South Sudan (AP) — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan said Monday that it would not comply with a government order to shut down its base in Akobo, an opposition stronghold near the Ethiopian border where tens of thousands of refugees have fled. On Friday, the South Sudanese army ordered U.N. peacekeepers as well as humanitarian organizations and civilians to vacate the town ahead of a planned assault. “Any military operations in and around Akobo gravely endanger the safety and security of civilians,” said mission chief Anita Kiki Gbeho. The South Sudanese government has been fighting opposition forces since a 2018 peace deal broke down about a year ago.

Today is Tuesday, March 10, the 69th day of 2026. Fierce fighting between Tibetans and Chinese forces ensued, causing the Dalai Lama to flee Tibet for India, where he remains in exile today. Also on this date:In 1496, Christopher Columbus concluded his second visit to the Western Hemisphere as he left Hispaniola for Spain. In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell’s assistant, Thomas Watson, heard Bell say over his experimental telephone: “Mr. Actor Thomas Middleditch is 44.

BEIJING, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from Xinhua News Agency:China's annual "two sessions" have drawn global attention. In a special coverage of the "two sessions," parliamentarians from around the world share their observations and expectations about the event. China Trends | Whole-process people's democracy delivers stability, development: Ethiopian legislator Speed SpeedIn this episode, Dr. Dima Noggo, chairperson of Foreign Relations and Peace Affairs Standing Committee of the Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives, highly praised China's whole-process people's democracy for its role in maintaining political stability and social harmony, as well as delivering economic progress. He noted that China's development path was planned, aiming at not only growth, but also redistributing the growth to the majority of the Chinese people. Video - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2930055/1.mp4

Uganda Airlines is wet-leasing Boeing 787 aircraft from Ethiopian Airlines to restore long-haul routes after its two Airbus A330-800s had to undergo unscheduled maintenance. Chief executive Jenifer Bamuturaki has been succeeded by acting head Girma Wake – a former chief of Ethiopian Airlines. But the carrier, around the same time, had to take its two long-haul jets “temporarily out of service” for “unscheduled maintenance”. The airline has turned to Wake’s former employer to address the lack of capacity, wet-leasing an Ethiopian 787 from 7 March. “This short-term arrangement ensures operational continuity on the airline’s long-haul routes while enhancing network reliability and service delivery for our valued passengers,” says Uganda Airlines.

SubscribeOver the weekend, Israel stated it had destroyed 16 aircraft used by the IRGC Quds Force at Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport. Israel appears to have destroyed 16-17 commercial Iranian aircraftIsrael has carried out punishing strikes on Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport, destroying at least 17 commercial aircraft on the ground. Some aircraft appear small, perhaps business jets or regional aircraft, while others appear to be large, widebody commercial aircraft. Iran has used commercial aircraft to transport weaponsIt is well-known that Iran has used commercial Air Iran and Mahan Air aircraft, like A300s, A330s, and A340s, to transport weapons. It is possible that some of the 16 or 17 aircraft destroyed yesterday were these aircraft, although it is unclear at this time.

Bar Panisse is the new little sister to Berkeley’s legendary Chez Panisse. As one former Cesar patron told local-news site Berkeleyside, “We’re still grieving and miss it constantly.”There is no sign of grief inside, however, where throngs of people enjoy cocktails, Dungeness crab and plates of herby butter beans. The vibe: Bars are usually about drinking and nightlife; as you can tell from its crowded dining tables and serious eaters, people are treating Bar Panisse more like a restaurant. On many tables was a seasonal Dungeness crab dish with green-garlic butter, and seemingly on every single table were those butter beans with greens (for tonight, Caraflex cabbage). The drinks: Bar Panisse’s beverage menu is designed by Dylan O’Brien of Emeryville’s Prizefighter Bar, an unfussy joint that goes hard on flavors.

Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed Says Country Does Not Want War Amid Rising Tensions in TigrayGet real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. A ceasefire agreement ended large‑scale fighting in November 2022, but tensions between the federal government and Tigrayan authorities have continued. Eritrea has accused Ethiopia of seeking access to the Red Sea port of Assab, a strategic issue that has heightened regional tensions in the Horn of Africa. The earlier war in Tigray triggered one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, displacing millions of people and severely damaging infrastructure across northern Ethiopia. Diplomatic observers say sustained dialogue between federal authorities and regional leaders will be critical to preventing another large‑scale conflict.

Archer Aviation has today filed a wide-ranging counterclaim accusing rival Joby Aviation of concealing deep ties to Chinese manufacturing and misleading US authorities. Allegedly, this is Joby’s Chinese workshop, which was once pictured on the Joby website but has now been taken down. Joby originally sued Archer over the alleged theft of eVTOL aircraft technologyThe new filing comes in response to an earlier lawsuit brought by Joby against Archer. Joby previously accused Archer of misappropriating trade secrets related to electric aircraft technology, alleging that former Joby engineers downloaded confidential files before joining the rival startup. Companies including Joby, Archer and Vertical Aerospace are all racing toward the same goal: securing regulatory certification and launching the world’s first viable commercial air taxi services.

The warning came against the backdrop of reports of fresh airstrikes by the military on a trading junction in the central Magway region. Funds needed to support millionsWith more than 3.6 million people estimated to be displaced nationwide, humanitarian organizations in 2026 are focusing on 2.6 million people in Myanmar with the most severe needs. The 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan calls for $890 million to reach 4.9 million people with life-saving assistance and protection services. Only 14 per cent of women reported having access to formal dispute-resolution services, compared with 53 per cent of men. Participants in the consultations called for stronger institutional mechanisms to safeguard women's access to justice and the re-establishment of women-centred and women-led dispute resolution systems.

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The Brazilian airframer announced a partnership with US-based Valkyrie Aero to integrate the company’s Gunslinger artificial intelligence suite into the A-29 platform. How the A-29 Super Tucano is becoming an AI-powered drone interceptorThe integration of Valkyrie’s Gunslinger technology marks the latest step in Embraer’s effort to adapt the Super Tucano to evolving threats on the modern battlefield, particularly the proliferation of reconnaissance drones, loitering munitions and one-way attack systems. The Embraer A-29 Super Tucano offers a lower-cost counter-drone solutionThe move reflects a broader challenge facing modern armed forces. Embraer is positioning the Super Tucano as a more economically sustainable alternative for such missions. Embraer expands the A-29 Super Tucano mission set with counter-UAS capabilityThe partnership also reflects Embraer’s broader strategy to expand the operational profile of the Super Tucano as the defence market shifts towards flexible multi-mission platforms.

Several Middle East operators have resumed operations – albeit at a limited scale – following days of airspace closures amid an ongoing regional conflict. However, neighbouring Qatar has continued to shut its airspace, leaving national carrier Qatar Airways the sole major carrier from the Gulf region with suspended operations. Separately, Qatar Airways on 8 March says its commercial operations remain suspended amid the closure of Qatari airspace. The ensuing conflict has crushed air traffic at key Middle East hubs, with major operators such as Emirates and Qatar Airways having to completely suspend operations. Malaysia Airlines resumed operations to Medina and Jeddah from 8 March, while its flights to Doha remain cancelled until 13 March.

Uganda Airlines (UR, Entebbe) has secured a B787-8 on a two-month wet-lease from Ethiopian Airlines and resumed its intercontinental services to London Gatwick and Mumbai International on March 7, according to ch-aviation research. ADS-B data shows that the ten-year-old ET-ASI (msn 38758) was ferried from Addis Ababa International to Entebbe on March 5 under a Uganda Airlines flight code. In a travel advisory on social media, Uganda Airlines confirmed the planned restart of flights to London and Mumbai on March 7. This resulted in the temporary grounding of Uganda Airlines' intercontinental flights to London Gatwick, Mumbai International, and Dubai International, among others. According to ADS-B data, the two A330-800Ns, 5X-CRN (msn 1979) and 5X-NIL (msn 1977), remain grounded at Entebbe and London Gatwick.

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Manchester was forced to turn back from Eritrea after being airborne for nearly eight hours, even though the aircraft had skirted the conflict-affected Persian Gulf region, effectively turning the journey into a 14-hour flight that ended back where it began. Israel-Iran war LIVE updatesThe Boeing 787 aircraft, which IndiGo has leased from Norwegian carrier Norse Atlantic Airways, took off from Delhi at 12.30 a.m. on Monday (March 9, 2026). The aircraft used on the European routes are not owned by IndiGo but are leased from Norse. “We are working with the relevant authorities to explore the possibilities of resuming the journey,” IndiGo said in a press statement. IndiGo’s London-Mumbai flight on Sunday was also diverted to Cairo for the same reason.