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Putin says he agrees in principle with U.S. proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine

Mr. Putin noted that while it appeared that the U.S. persuaded Ukraine to accept a ceasefire, Ukraine is interested in that because of the battlefield situation

13 Mar 2025 9:54 pm
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on wine, champagne from France, other EU countries

Donald Trump has launched trade wars against competitors and partners alike since taking office, wielding tariffs as a tool to pressure countries on commerce and other policy issues.

13 Mar 2025 7:25 pm
Ukraine ceasefire needs reworking, would give nothing to Russia, says Putins close aide

A 30-day temporary ceasefire. Well, what does it give us? It gives us nothing. It only gives the Ukrainians an opportunity to regroup, gain strength and, to continue the same thing, Putin aide Yuri Ushakov said

13 Mar 2025 6:46 pm
Pakistan PM meets survivors of deadly train hijack and the commandos who ended the siege

Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif travelled to the restive southwestern Balochistan province to meet survivors of a train attack and the commandos who rescued over 300 passengers from the insurgents who killed 21 civilians and four troops

13 Mar 2025 6:42 pm
U.N. probe says Israel attacks on Gaza reproductive centres genocidal; Netanyahu calls it false, absurd

The U.N. Commission of Inquiry said Israel had intentionally attacked and destroyed the Palestinian territorys main fertility centre, and had simultaneously imposed a siege and blocked aid including medication for ensuring safe pregnancies, deliveries and neonatal care

13 Mar 2025 5:23 pm
Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Balochistan after insurgents attack train

Army spokesman Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhrysaid units from the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Special Services Group (SSG), Army, and Frontier Corps (FC) took part in the rescue operation that lasted two days

13 Mar 2025 5:02 pm
I faced discrimination, my career was destroyed: former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria

The former Pakistan spinner, who is a Hindu by faith, said he did not get equal values and respect in Pakistan.

13 Mar 2025 4:45 pm
All will lose: U.N. chief warns amidst growing global trade war

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns of detrimental effects of trade wars, as Trump administration imposes tariffs on global partners

13 Mar 2025 4:06 pm
Russia says it has retaken Kursks biggest town from Ukraine as U.S. awaits Putins ceasefire response

Russias Defence Ministry says its forces have driven the Ukrainian army out of the biggest town in Russias Kursk border region, as U.S. officials sought the Kremlins response to a proposed 30-day ceasefire in the three-year that Ukraine has endorsed

13 Mar 2025 3:25 pm
Greenlands election winners push back against Trumps wish to take control of the island

A party that favors a gradual path to Greenlands independence from Denmark has won a surprise victory in parliamentary elections

13 Mar 2025 3:16 pm
Tougher measures needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying: Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te

William Lai cited a range of recent incidents involving China that fall into a gray area of psychological warfare short of open armed conflict

13 Mar 2025 1:31 pm
Putin visits Kursk in military fatigues, orders swift defeat of Ukrainian forces

The Russian President ordered defeat of last Ukrainian troops in Kursk as U.S. attempts to broker 30-day ceasefire

13 Mar 2025 12:14 pm
AI chatbot to help victims of digital sexual violence

OlimpIA, which was developed in Mexico, provides legal advice and emotional support through the WhatsApp messaging platform using several dozen languages

13 Mar 2025 11:17 am
Minority sect of ousted President lives in fear as violence grips Syrias coast

Interim President Jolani has vowed to prosecute those behind the bloodshed of civilians and set up a fact-finding committee

13 Mar 2025 10:51 am
Michelle Obama launches new weekly podcast series: where to listen, guest list, and more

New episodes of IMO podcast will be released weekly and will be available on all audio platforms and YouTube

13 Mar 2025 10:22 am
U.S. student Sudiksha Konanki, who vanished in Dominican Republic on spring break

Search continues for missing Virginia college student in the Dominican Republic, sparking international investigation and family plea for help

13 Mar 2025 9:55 am
For families of Philippines drug war victims, Duterte's arrest revives hopes for justice

At the church, stark reminders of the drugs war lined the steps of the altar - photos of those who lost their lives under Duterte's six-year campaign. Many of their families, like Pico, now hope to see the former president behind bars

13 Mar 2025 9:22 am
Trump says Ireland cheats the U.S. as its leader joins him to celebrate St. Patricks Day

Ireland PM Martin says the trade relationship is a two-way street, adding that Irelands two largest airlines buy more aircrafts from Boeing Co. than anyone else outside of America

13 Mar 2025 8:47 am
SpaceX delays flight to replace NASAs stuck astronauts after launch pad problem

The company did not immediately announce a new launch date, but noted the next try could be as early as March 13 night

13 Mar 2025 8:31 am
Will Musk be expelled from the Royal Society? | Explained

Why are some fellows of the Royal Society in Britain demanding the removal of billionaire Elon Musk from the Society? Have scientists resigned over the issue? Why is the Society hesitant on being seen as taking a political decision? Why was Musk given membership in the first place?

13 Mar 2025 8:30 am
South Korea charges air force pilots with criminal negligence in accidental bombing of village

Defence Ministry investigators have confirmed that errors by the pilots when they entered coordinates into the aircraft systems were direct factors behind the accidental bombing

13 Mar 2025 7:33 am
Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says U.S. threats of military action 'unwise'

The remarks came as local media in Iran reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had received Mr. Trump's letter, which was delivered by senior United Arab Emirates official Anwar Gargash

13 Mar 2025 7:06 am
ICC takes custody of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in crimes against humanity case

If the ex-Philippine President is convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment

13 Mar 2025 6:44 am
Russia lays out demands for talks with U.S. on Ukraine

It is not clear what exactly Moscow included on its list or whether it is willing to engage in peace talks with Kyiv prior to their acceptance

13 Mar 2025 6:41 am
At least 1,383 civilians killed in Syria violence: new monitor toll

At least 231 security personnel were killed in the ensuing fighting, according to an official toll; the Observatory said 250 pro-Assad fighters were also killed

13 Mar 2025 3:12 am
Georgian court sentences ex-president Saakashvili to 9 more years in prison

In 2021, the former President returned to Georgia, despite having been convicted in absentia of abuse of power and was arrested and jailed on arrival

13 Mar 2025 2:22 am
Rubio says minerals deal will give U.S. 'vested interest' in Ukraine security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses U.S. economic interests in Ukraine, ceasefire talks with Russia, and European involvement in diplomacy

13 Mar 2025 1:00 am
Kremlin says waiting for U.S. to inform it about Ukraine ceasefire proposal

Washington said the all is now in Moscow's court after Ukraine backed its suggestion of a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia

12 Mar 2025 9:43 pm
U.S. military aid deliveries to Ukraine resume through Poland

I confirm that arms deliveries via Jasionka (logistics hub) have returned to previous levels, says Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski

12 Mar 2025 9:33 pm
Russia claims sweeping gains in Kursk region

Kyiv launched its surprise assault on the Kursk region in August, but has steadily lost ground as Moscow deploys thousands of reinforcements including North Korean soldiers

12 Mar 2025 9:23 pm
U.S. trading partners hit back on steel, aluminum tariffs

The steep 25% levies came into place after midnight with no exemptions despite countries' efforts to avert them, in an escalation of Mr. Trump's fresh duties already imposed on Canada, Mexico and China since he returned to the White House

12 Mar 2025 9:16 pm
Trump administration claws back $20 billion in climate funds

The EPA said it would work to use the funds with enhanced controls within the law but did not say specifically what it would do with the money

12 Mar 2025 6:09 pm
PM Modi receives Mauritius' highest award

Prime Minister Modi is the first Indian leader and fifth foreign national to receive this award

12 Mar 2025 4:39 pm
Mauritius visit: PM Modi announces Indias Mahasagar vision for Global South

Eight agreements were firmed up between the two sides providing for cooperation in an array of areas including maritime security, trade in national currencies and capacity building

12 Mar 2025 4:36 pm
Trump administration halts $1 billion programme that keeps aging affordable housing livable

The programme has already awarded the money to projects that would upgrade at least 25,000 affordable units across the country, and details of how it will be wound down remain unclear

12 Mar 2025 4:10 pm
Captain arrested in North Sea ship collision is Russian national, owner says

British police arrested the Solong's captain on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

12 Mar 2025 4:01 pm
Greenland election: Centre-right party wins most votes in parliamentary polls as Trump seeks control

Both Demokraatit the Democrats and the second place party, Naleraq Point of Orientation favour independence from Denmark but differ on the pace of change.

12 Mar 2025 2:11 pm
European Union says its countermeasures to U.S. President Donald Trumps tariffs will go into effect on April 1, 2025

As the U.S. are applying tariffs worth 28 billion dollars, we are responding with countermeasures worth 26 billion euros ($28 billion), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said

12 Mar 2025 12:56 pm
China wraps its Congress meet amid rumours over missing Chairman

Chinese parliament session ends with concerns over economy, absence of chairman Zhao Leji, and Trumps tariff war impact

12 Mar 2025 12:07 pm
Iran President rejects U.S. talks under threats, says go and do whatever damn thing you want

The comments followed Mr. Trump saying that he had written to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urging Tehran to strike a new deal on its nuclear program or face potential military action.

12 Mar 2025 7:05 am
Germany 2025 poll results: a highly fractured verdict

No single political formations vote share crossed the 30% mark in Germany in 2025

12 Mar 2025 7:00 am
Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down

The Education Department to lay off 1,300 employees, halving staff in Trumps push to downsize federal government

12 Mar 2025 6:44 am
Angola to act as mediator in peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels

Angola has announced plans to act as a mediator in the conflict between Congo and the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23

12 Mar 2025 5:26 am
U.S. Senate confirms Trump's Justice Department antitrust head Gail Slater

Gail Slater confirmed as head of DOJ antitrust division, focusing on protecting consumers and scrutinizing Big Tech

12 Mar 2025 5:21 am
Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow

Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan in a bid to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war in the east African nation

11 Mar 2025 10:28 pm
Elon Musk calls Senator Mark Kelly a 'traitor' over Ukraine support

Senator Mark Kellys trip comes at a time when President Donald Trump is seeking a quick end to the conflict and upending U.S. foreign policy with his pivot to Moscow and pause of U.S. military aid to Kyiv.

11 Mar 2025 10:15 pm