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US looks to make headway on Trump’s ceasefire hopes as Russia talks open in Saudi Arabia
March 24, 2025
US looks to make headway on Trump’s ceasefire hopes as Russia talks open in Saudi Arabia
CNN — A United States delegation led by real estate tycoon-turned-diplomat Steve Witkoff has begun a high-stakes meeting with Kremlin…
Germany is unlocking billions to supercharge its military at a seismic moment for Europe
March 23, 2025
Germany is unlocking billions to supercharge its military at a seismic moment for Europe
Central Germany CNN — “Do you think you can trust Putin?” German Brig. Gen. Ralf Hammerstein asks with a wry…
Pope Francis appears frail as he’s discharged from hospital to continue recovery at Vatican
March 23, 2025
Pope Francis appears frail as he’s discharged from hospital to continue recovery at Vatican
CNN — Pope Francis was released from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he has been battling double pneumonia for the past…
Ukraine port city ‘on fire’ after ‘massive’ Russian attack as Trump projects optimism ahead of peace talks
March 23, 2025
Ukraine port city ‘on fire’ after ‘massive’ Russian attack as Trump projects optimism ahead of peace talks
CNN — The southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa was engulfed in flames late Thursday after being struck by a…
US envoy says ‘elephant in the room’ in peace talks is whether Ukraine will cede occupied regions
March 23, 2025
US envoy says ‘elephant in the room’ in peace talks is whether Ukraine will cede occupied regions
CNN — The biggest obstacle to resolving Russia’s war in Ukraine is the status of Crimea and the four mainland…
For Vladimir Putin, Russia’s position in the world is personal. Here’s what he really wants
March 22, 2025
For Vladimir Putin, Russia’s position in the world is personal. Here’s what he really wants
CNN — US President Donald Trump said he thinks Vladimir Putin wants peace. Ukraine and its European allies don’t believe…
Trump says Musk wasn’t briefed on China war plan in Pentagon meeting
March 22, 2025
Trump says Musk wasn’t briefed on China war plan in Pentagon meeting
CNN — President Donald Trump pushed back on reports that DOGE head Elon Musk was being briefed on US military…
Global travel is disrupted by Heathrow’s closure. Here’s what we know
March 22, 2025
Global travel is disrupted by Heathrow’s closure. Here’s what we know
CNN — The chief executive of London’s Heathrow Airport expects it to be running as normal by Saturday after a…
How to decode a head-spinning few days of Ukraine war diplomacy
March 20, 2025
How to decode a head-spinning few days of Ukraine war diplomacy
CNN — President Donald Trump’s calls with President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky this week represent the most intense…
Venezuela’s Maduro calls US deportation of migrants to El Salvador a ‘kidnapping,’ backs calls for their return
March 20, 2025
Venezuela’s Maduro calls US deportation of migrants to El Salvador a ‘kidnapping,’ backs calls for their return
CNN — Venezuela’s leader has described the deportation of more than 200 mostly Venezuelan migrants sent by the United States…