Brunei: Beginning April 3, the country will implement Islamic laws that would punish adultery and gay sex with death by stoning, despite immense international pushback. The laws would apply to Muslims, non-Muslims and foreigners alike.

Facebook: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is suing the social media company for housing discrimination for allowing advertisers to restrict who can see housing ads based on characteristics like race, religion and national origin.

Pakistan: Prime Minister Imran Khan introduced an ambitious plan to alleviate poverty, aiming to help the country’s poorest gain better access to health care, education and employment.

New Zealand: The country’s immigration agency said that registrations of interest to live and work there — the first step toward applying for a visa — had increased in the 10 days after this month’s mosque attacks, compared with the 10 days leading up to it. Much of the interest came from Americans and people in predominantly Muslim countries.

U.S. economy: The Commerce Department revised its estimate for growth this year to 3.0 percent, down slightly from 3.1 percent, presenting President Trump with a test of policies that he claims have so far boosted the economy.

Frogs: The first global analysis of a fungus that has been wiping out frogs for decades demonstrates that it is, in the words of one researcher, “the most deadly pathogen known to science.” It has caused major declines in more than 500 species of frogs around the world, and at least 90 are presumed to have gone extinct.

No pain, more gained? A 71-year-old British woman has never experienced pain or anxiety, even during childbirth and surgery. Scientists have finally figured out why and are hoping to use their findings to come up with novel pain treatments.