New Orleans embraces Mardi Gras festivities amid weather concerns: PHOTOS

New Orleans, renowned for its world-famous Mardi Gras celebration, rescheduled its final Carnival parades to earlier time slots ahead of expected severe winds, thunderstorms, and tornado warnings, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Masked riders on elaborate floats and costumed revelers eagerly embraced the festivities, determined to outpace the bad weather and enjoy the grand finale … Read more

Trudeau says Trump has declared a trade war on Canada, will retaliate

Justin Trudeau accused President Trump of declaring a “dumb” trade war on Canada as he insisted his country “will not back down.” “A fight with Canada will have no winners,” Trudeau said as he addressed reporters in Ottawa and outlined his government’s response to the sweeping tariffs introduced on Monday. He called for Canadians to … Read more

Chaos in Serbian parliament as smoke bombs and flares explode

BELGRADE, Serbia — At least three lawmakers were injured on Tuesday, one of them seriously, after chaotic scenes in Serbia’s parliament, during which smoke bombs and flares were thrown, further fueling political tensions in the Balkan country. Lawmakers were scheduled to vote on a law that would increase funding for university education, but opposition parties … Read more