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Israel Kills 330+ in Airstrikes on Gaza, Shattering Ceasefire: At least 330 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip overnight following a wave of Israeli ...
egyptianstreets.com/2025/03/18/israel-kills-330-in-airstrikes-on-gaza-shattering-ceasefire/

Ukraine News: First details from the phone call between Trump and Putin emerge: The US President spoke with the ruler in the Kremlin for around two hours.
sueddeutsche.de/politik/ukraine-krieg-newsblog-putin-trump-gespraech-dienstag-li.3220366

Putin tells Trump 'two big conditions' for ending Ukraine war: Will US and West comply?
wionews.com/world/putin-tells-trump-two-big-conditions-for-ending-ukraine-war-will-us-and-west-comply-8867318

EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria launches probe into Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s participation at IPU meeting
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Quick Glance: Investigation Launched into Akpoti-Uduaghan's IPU Attendance
- Nigeria's security agencies are investigating how Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan attended the IPU meeting in New York without official nomination.
- Her participation raises concerns as she did not possess the necessary approvals and accreditations required to represent Nigeria.
- The inquiry aims to determine if her statements at the meeting misrepresented Nigeria's official stance.
- Authorities will also assess whether any third parties facilitated her attendance and if this breached IPU regulations or national protocols.
'Promising but not complete': Trump reacts to Putin's remark on Ukraine ceasefire, says 'will talk to him'
wionews.com/world/promising-but-not-complete-trump-reacts-to-putins-remark-on-ukraine-ceasefire-says-will-talk-to-him-8851730

Yemen’s Houthis and US launch new attacks amid Red Sea shipping threat: US insists it will target Houthis until Yemeni group withdraws threat to Red Sea shipping ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/17/houthis-claim-retaliatory-attack-on-us-ships

Quick Glance: Houthis Launch Second Attack on US Ships in 24 Hours
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a second attack on an American aircraft carrier group within 24 hours as retaliation for US strikes that reportedly killed 53, including five children.
- A Houthi spokesperson stated that they launched missiles and drones at the USS Harry S Truman and its accompanying warships in the northern Red Sea.
- The US has vowed to continue its strikes on Yemen until the rebels cease their attacks on Red Sea shipping.
- The UN urged both the US military and Houthi rebels to halt all military activities following recent deadly strikes and threats of retaliation.
Prime Minister Mark Carney set to host meeting with Canada's premiers Friday: Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting a meeting with Canada’s premiers on Friday.
ctvnews.ca/politics/article/prime-minister-mark-carney-set-to-host-meeting-with-canadas-premiers-friday/

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on historic peace treaty: An agreement is ready to be signed, but Azerbaijan has a few last requirements.
politico.eu/article/armenia-azerbaijan-peace-treaty-jeyhun-bayramov/

Quick Glance: Peace Agreement Drafted Between Azerbaijan and Armenia
- Azerbaijan and Armenia have approved a draft peace agreement addressing the last disputed points.
- Armenia must amend its constitution, which includes territorial claims to Azerbaijan, to finalize the agreement.
- Key issues such as the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group and EU monitoring remain unresolved, while both sides withdraw legal actions against each other.
- The agreement's success is uncertain as questions about implementation and the Zangezur Corridor remain open.
Baerbock: Federal government wants to nominate Greens as candidate for top position at the United Nations
welt.de/politik/ausland/article255731720/Baerbock-Bundesregierung-will-Gruene-als-Kandidatin-fuer-Top-Position-bei-den-Vereinten-Nationen-nominieren.html

Quick Glance: Baerbock's Candidacy for UN General Assembly Presidency
- Annalena Baerbock is set to potentially become President of the UN General Assembly in September 2025, following her nomination by the German government.
- Her election is anticipated for early June 2025, and she will resign from her Bundestag mandate upon assuming office.
- While lacking direct decision-making power, Baerbock may influence key UN discussions and use this role as a stepping stone for further political opportunities.
- Russia has expressed objections to Baerbock's candidacy, while the German government views the nomination as a commitment to the UN.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy gets warm welcome in UK after Trump clash: The Ukrainian president's meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made for a sharp ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-zelenskiy-meet-uk-pm-starmer-saturday-2025-03-01/

Quick Glance: Peace Talks: France and Britain Unite on Ukraine
- France and Britain propose a month-long ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, but Kyiv raises concerns about lacking security guarantees.
- Sir Keir Starmer highlights the formation of a 'coalition of the willing' to support Ukraine, with the commitment of other European nations remaining uncertain.
- European leaders agree to continue substantial military aid, including a historic £1.6 billion deal to reinforce Ukraine's defense capabilities.
- Starmer warns against weak agreements, asserting that there should be no talks about Ukraine without Ukraine's involvement.
Exclusive: US and Ukraine prepare to sign minerals deal on Tuesday, sources say: Trump has told his advisers that he wants to announce the agreement in his ...
reuters.com/world/us-ukraine-prepare-sign-minerals-deal-tuesday-sources-say-2025-03-04/

Quick Glance: Starmer and Macron plan support for Zelensky
- Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are considering accompanying Volodymyr Zelensky to Washington to improve his relationship with Donald Trump.
- A three-pronged plan is being developed following tensions between the US and Ukraine that led to a suspension of military aid.
- Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to negotiate and indicated a willingness for a temporary ceasefire.
- The EU plans to significantly increase defense spending and is discussing potential security guarantees for Ukraine to deter future Russian aggression.
Hamas reportedly recruited thousands of fighters during 2-month ceasefire: According to Israeli security sources, the terrorist organization has rebuilt its ...
i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-hamas-reportedly-recruited-thousands-of-fighters-during-2-month-ceasefire

Donald Trump's Ukraine deal with Putin could lead to a major war in Europe - a commentary
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Armenia and Azerbaijan agree treaty terms to end almost 40 years of conflict: Armenian and Azerbaijani officials said they had agreed on the text of a peace ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/armenia-azerbaijan-agree-treaty-terms-end-almost-40-years-conflict-rcna196387

Russia: Former Kremlin chief Medvedev threatens war against NATO: Former Russian President Medvedev is known for his verbal outbursts against the West ...
saechsische.de/politik/russland-ex-kremlchef-medwedew-droht-mit-krieg-gegen-nato-6PQIQX2TTJNMHHHHBSF73RMYYY.html

Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to make peace: Armenia and Azerbaijan have finalised a peace agreement text to end the longstanding conflict over ...
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Munz on threat from former Kremlin chief: | "Russia could not win a war against NATO"
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Krieg-gegen-die-Nato-koennte-Russland-nicht-gewinnen-article25633917.html

Putin calls for a 30-day suspension of attacks on energy infrastructure - | No general ceasefire
tagesschau.de/eilmeldung/eilmeldung-8508.html

Rwanda and Belgium expel each other's diplomats over Congo conflict: Belgium and Rwanda announced the expulsion of each other's diplomats, as relations ...
reuters.com/world/africa/rwanda-severs-diplomatic-relations-with-belgium-expels-all-diplomats-2025-03-17/

Quick Glance: Rwanda Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Belgium
- Rwanda announced on Monday the severance of diplomatic relations with Belgium, expelling all Belgian diplomats amid accusations of Belgium undermining Kigali during the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- This decision followed a fiery speech by President Paul Kagame, who condemned Belgium for its historical actions against Rwanda.
- Belgium's foreign affairs minister called the move disproportionate and stated that they would also declare Rwandan diplomats persona non grata.
- The EU has imposed sanctions on several senior Rwandan military commanders connected to the ongoing conflict in the DRC.
Dharamlall at meeting convened by President with regional representatives: Controversial former Minister of Local Government and Regional Development ...
stabroeknews.com/2025/03/16/news/guyana/dharamlall-at-meeting-convened-by-president-with-regional-representatives/

Donald Trump praises Conor McGregor’s work ethic during St Patrick’s Day meeting at the White House
irishtimes.com/politics/2025/03/17/donald-trump-praises-conor-mcgregors-work-ethic-during-st-patricks-day-meeting-at-the-white-house/

Quick Glance: McGregor's Comments Contradict Irish Perspectives
- The Taoiseach and Tánaiste emphasized that Conor McGregor's criticism of Ireland's immigration policies does not represent the views of the Irish people.
- McGregor accused the Irish government of ignoring the populace's voices and expressed disapproval of support for asylum seekers.
- The Taoiseach stated that McGregor's remarks were incorrect and did not reflect the spirit of St. Patrick's Day.
- The Tánaiste clarified that McGregor is in the U.S. in a personal capacity and does not speak on behalf of Ireland.
Canada PM Carney invites Zelensky to G7 summit in June: Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the G7 ...
rte.ie/news/world/2025/0317/1502524-canada-g7/

Quick Glance: Zelensky Receives Invitation to June G7 Summit
- Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the G7 summit in June in Alberta.
- This invitation comes amid an unclear stance from the G7 on the Russia-Ukraine conflict since Donald Trump's return to office.
- Carney reaffirmed Canada's support for Ukraine while discussing defense efforts and peace initiatives with Zelensky.
- The G7 summit is scheduled for June 15-17 in Kananaskis, Alberta.
UK to hold 'coalition of the willing' meeting to discuss Ukraine: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is convening a second meeting of global leaders Saturday - ...
euronews.com/2025/03/15/uk-to-hold-coalition-of-the-willing-meeting-to-discuss-ukraine

The Gaza Cease-Fire Was Always Going to End: Neither Israel nor Hamas is willing to tolerate the other’s existence.
theatlantic.com/international/archive/2025/03/gaza-cease-fire-palestine-israel/682083/

Quick Glance: Israel Resumes Attacks on Gaza Amid Escalating Tensions
- Israel launched dozens of attacks on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, resulting in over 320 fatalities.
- This offensive follows a disrupted ceasefire and threatens to reignite the 17-month-long conflict.
- Hamas rejected Israel's new proposal, which called for hostage releases and a ceasefire extension.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu announced an increase in military actions against Hamas, while the U.S. expressed support for Israel's measures.
Zelensky inundated with messages of support from world leaders after Trump berates him
independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/zelensky-support-messages-world-leaders-b2707047.html

Ukraine War: Starmer accuses Putin of playing games with ceasefire proposal: Vladimir Putin supports a ceasefire in the Ukraine war - | at least that's what ...
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-ukraine-krieg-keir-starmer-wirft-wladimir-putin-spielchen-vor-a-0bf390ff-33a9-49ee-adde-37ad3cff8b45

Musk, Rubio clash in cabinet meeting, New York Times says: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and billionaire White House adviser Elon Musk clashed on Thursday ...
reuters.com/world/us/musk-rubio-clash-cabinet-meeting-new-york-times-says-2025-03-07/

Quick Glance: Tension in Cabinet: Rubio and Musk Clash
- Marco Rubio and Elon Musk engaged in a heated argument during a Cabinet meeting.
- Rubio expressed frustration over Musk's influence on USAID and challenged him regarding workforce reductions.
- Musk criticized Rubio, leading to an uncomfortable exchange that was eventually interrupted by President Trump.
- Trump emphasized the need for collaboration and limited Musk's role in personnel decisions.
Kremlin: Putin tells Trump that US, allies must end military and intelligence assistance to Ukraine to halt hostilities
yahoo.com/news/kremlin-putin-tells-trump-us-173331003.html

Trump threatens new sanctions and tariffs on Russia to force peace talks: The U.S. already cut off weapons supplies and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
axios.com/2025/03/07/trump-tariffs-russia-ukraine-war-cease-fire-deal

Quick Glance: US Intelligence Shared with Ukraine for Defense Only
- The U.S. continues to share intelligence with Ukraine to support its defense operations, but not for attacks on Russian troops.
- The U.S. aims to avoid being perceived as directly backing strikes against Russia while providing information to enhance Ukraine's defensive capabilities.
- The significant reduction in intelligence sharing is part of the Trump administration's strategy to pressure Kyiv into expedited negotiations with Russia.
- Despite a recent pause in U.S. intelligence sharing, the Ukrainian military reports minimal impact on the front lines.
Majority of Ukrainian refugees want to stay in Germany: More than half of Ukrainian refugees plan to stay in Germany long-term. The end of the war and the ...
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'Schumer used to be Jewish, now he's Palestinian,' Trump says in meeting with Irish PM
jpost.com/international/article-845801

Hegseth says Pentagon 'does not do climate change crap,' doubling down on ignorance
msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/hegseth-climate-change-crap-pentagon-rcna195670

US urges UN council to condemn Iran nuclear activity: The UN Security Council must unite to call out Iran’s “brazen behavior” related to its nuclear program ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/united-states/2025/03/13/us-urges-un-council-to-condemn-iran-nuclear-activity

Tomorrow Trump wants to crack Putin - | but he has a completely different plan: The US has proposed a ceasefire in the Ukraine war. US President Donald Trump ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/ukraine-krise/waffenruhe-in-der-ukraine-morgen-will-trump-putin-knacken-doch-der-hat-einen-ganz-anderen-plan_id_260760088.html

Foreign ministers in Brussels: EU states discuss further aid for Ukraine: The EU foreign ministers want to discuss new aid measures for Ukraine. Apparently ...
spiegel.de/ausland/eu-staaten-beraten-ueber-weitere-ukrainehilfen-a-07300652-1cdc-4952-a58a-b46cd92e56ba

Elon Musk seeks Italian presidential meeting to salvage Starlink deal: Domestic political opposition to $1.5bn deal for secure communications has mounted amid ...
ft.com/content/ea7e53b8-f831-489d-919c-606149f3af17

Ramaphosa doesn't believe Zelenskyy's visit to SA will escalate tensions with US: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is scheduled to visit the country next week to ...
ewn.co.za/2025/03/17/ramaphosa-doesnt-believe-zelenskyys-visit-to-sa-will-escalate-tensions-with-us

At Kennedy Center, Trump envisions remaking Honors, suggests he could host: Trump and his board suggested several artists for Kennedy Center Honors including ...
washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater/2025/03/17/trump-kennedy-center-honors-board-meeting/

M23 rebels withdraw from Angola peace talks: Congo's presidency spokesperson Tina Salama said after the M23's announcement that Congo would still be sending a ...
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Bitcoin whale bets $368M with 40x leverage on BTC decline ahead of FOMC: A whale has opened a $368 million short position betting on Bitcoin's decline ahead of ...
cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-whale-bets-368-m-40x-leverage-btc-decline-fomc

Ramaphosa expresses disappointment with poor state of Joburg: He said it’s been disheartening to witness the city in disarray during the G20 meetings held in the ...
ewn.co.za/2025/03/06/ramaphosa-expresses-disappointment-with-poor-state-of-joburg

"Austria must finally become capable of defending itself": The well-known German security expert Carlo Masala openly criticizes the country's understanding ...
kleinezeitung.at/politik/19465722/was-wenn-russland-gewinnt-herr-masala

GOP lawmaker booed at North Carolina town hall, escorted from building: "How do you justify cuts to the VA?" demanded one angry constituent.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/north-carolina-town-hall-erupts-boos-congressman-escorted/story

Quick Glance: Republican Congressman Confronted by Rowdy Constituents
- Rep. Chuck Edwards encountered a disruptive crowd during a town hall in Asheville, North Carolina, where he was met with boos and thumbs-down gestures.
- Despite warnings from party leaders, the congressman opted to hold the in-person meeting to address his constituents' concerns.
- Other congressional Republicans have faced similar protests regarding federal layoffs and budget cuts.
- Democrats have announced plans for town halls in Republican districts to engage voters who feel neglected by their representatives.
Ukraine ceasefire: Will Zelensky sacrifice the east to end the war?: Territorial losses seem inevitable while Trump and Putin negotiate the future of Ukraine ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/ukraine-waffenruhe-wird-selenskyj-den-osten-opfern-um-den-krieg-zu-beenden-li.2307922

After one of the deadliest days in Gaza, here's the conflict in numbers: Tuesday was one of the deadliest days in Gaza since the war began, with over 400 ...
ctvnews.ca/world/israel-hamas-war/article/after-one-of-the-deadliest-days-in-gaza-heres-the-conflict-in-numbers/

'Massive need for action': Bavarian minister wants to prepare hospitals for war
infranken.de/bayern/massiver-handlungsbedarf-bayerische-ministerin-will-kliniken-fuer-krieg-vorbereiten-art-6135688

Carney promises ‘seamless’ and ‘quick’ transition after meeting PM Trudeau: Liberal Leader Mark Carney is promising a 'seamless' and 'quick' transition after ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/article/carney-looking-forward-to-meeting-with-trudeau-on-first-day-as-liberal-leader/

Everyone's talking, peace is near? Nonsense, Trump has maneuvered us into Putin's trap
focus.de/politik/ausland/alle-reden-frieden-ist-nah-quatsch-trump-hat-uns-in-putins-falle-manoevriert_6188293b-abd2-4527-9362-3d11036a9839.html

'Very bad for Russia': Trump issues warning as US awaits response to ceasefire proposal
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/03/12/trump-russia-ukraine-war-ceasefire/82313160007/

Military expert warns of possible attack: EU must prepare for war with Russia | Tiroler Tageszeitung Online
tt.com/artikel/30903303/militaerexperte-warnt-vor-moeglichem-ueberfall-eu-muss-sich-auf-krieg-mit-russland-vorbereiten

Russia attacks Kyiv with drones - | Medvedev threatens war against NATO: Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sharply criticizes the British-French plans for ...
diepresse.com/19477862/russland-greift-kiew-mit-drohnen-an-medwedew-droht-mit-krieg-gegen-nato

Trump cancels news conference with Zelensky after contentious Oval Office meeting
washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/28/trump-ukraine-russia-zelensky/

Live updates: Trump to tour Kennedy Center, preside over board meeting: Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new ...
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Trump reaffirms Greenland plan - | Danish politician: "That would mean war!": He really means it: Trump has once again reaffirmed his claim to Greenland ...
derwesten.de/politik/trump-groenland-daenemark-id301477255.html

Veteran who was escorted after ranting at NC Republican during town hall speaks out
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/veteran-escorted-north-carolina-town-hall-b2717426.html

Israel resumes its war on us, the people of Gaza: Maram Humaid writes about her family trying to come to grips with the nightmare of Israel restarting its war on ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/18/israels-resumes-its-war-onus-the-people-of-gaza

Trump will attend today's Kennedy Center board meeting as its new chair: President Trump will tour the Kennedy Center today and attend its board meeting ...
npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5330840/trump-kennedy-center-honorees-board

Singapore gravely concerned over resumption of hostilities in Gaza: MFA: The ministry said all civilians must be protected. Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-gravely-concerned-over-resumption-of-hostilities-in-gaza-mfa

Trump 'offended' by Zelenskyy not wearing a suit in White House: After being asked by a reporter why he wasn't wearing a suit, Volodymyr Zelenskyy ...
news.sky.com/story/trump-offended-by-zelenskyy-not-wearing-a-suit-in-white-house-13319114

Quick Glance: Starmer Coordinates Talks After Tense Meeting
- Sir Keir Starmer held crisis talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump following a heated exchange in the White House.
- Zelenskyy's visit aimed to secure a ceasefire with Russia but ended prematurely due to conflicts during the meeting.
- Despite the tensions, Starmer reaffirmed support for Ukraine and is planning an upcoming summit with international leaders.
- European leaders expressed solidarity with Zelenskyy while Trump described the Ukrainian president as unprepared for peace.
EU renews Russian sanctions after deal with Hungary: Four sanctioned Russians will see their restrictions relaxed as part of a compromise.
politico.eu/article/eu-renews-russian-sanctions-after-deal-with-hungary/

Quick Glance: Hungary Forces EU to Lift Sanctions on Russians
- Hungary has used its veto power to achieve the lifting of EU sanctions on several Russians.
- Among those affected is oligarch Vyacheslav Moshe Kantor, known for his ties to Putin.
- The decision required unanimous approval from EU member states, which Hungary leveraged as a pressure tactic.
- This lifting could set a precedent for other Russians to challenge sanctions.
Putin adviser sees ceasefire as merely a Ukrainian "breathing space": Russia has sharply criticized the US-Ukrainian ceasefire proposal. President Putin's ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/waffenruhe-russland-reaktion-100.html

Hungary forces EU sanctions against Russians to be lifted: The USA has resumed military aid for Ukraine. However, this could be too late for troops in the ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/ukraine-krise/news-zum-ukraine-krieg-militaerhilfe-waffenruhe-geheimdienstinfos-durchbruch-bei-usa-ukraine-gespraechen_id_57275780.html

Zelensky arrives in Sandringham for meeting with King: Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk for his meeting with the King.
edp24.co.uk/news/24975191.zelensky-arrives-sandringham-meeting-king/

Attacks on Houthi militia: USA denies shelling of residential areas: The USA has been shelling targets in Yemen since Saturday and is calling it a response to ...
spiegel.de/ausland/jemen-usa-reagieren-auf-huthi-drohungen-mit-massivem-beschuss-a-fcf61d6b-c0af-4757-bbf5-7a84005e825d

Israel kills at least nine Palestinians, including journalists, in Gaza: The attack targets a relief team in the north of the enclave that was accompanied by ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/15/israel-kills-at-least-nine-palestinians-including-journalists-in-gaza

Ukraine War Live Ticker: +++ 5:30 a.m. Trump: Will speak with Putin on Tuesday +++
n-tv.de/politik/05-30-Trump-Werde-am-Dienstag-mit-Putin-sprechen--article23143824.html

Petro Poroshenko: "If Putin doesn't take a step to end the war, it will be a war from hell"
welt.de/politik/ausland/article255726032/Petro-Poroschenko-Wenn-Putin-keinen-Schritt-unternimmt-um-den-Krieg-zu-beenden-wird-es-ein-Krieg-aus-der-Hoelle.html

Dropping bombs on Gaza again, Netanyahu can accuse his critics of wartime treason
haaretz.com/israel-news/haaretz-today/2025-03-18/ty-article/.highlight/dropping-bombs-on-gaza-again-netanyahu-can-accuse-his-critics-of-wartime-treason/00000195-aa59-d610-a79d-aef9b9010000

When Nuclear Weapons Fail to Deter: The Ultimate Weapon Is Not Always the Best Defense
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/when-nuclear-weapons-fail-deter

Mike Myers channels Dr. Evil for return as Elon Musk in ‘SNL’ cold open: “Saturday Night Live” returned to the Oval Office in the cold open this week ...
cnn.com/2025/03/09/entertainment/snl-mike-myers-elon-musk-rubio-trump/

In the video: Ukraine brigade makes short work of Putin's tanks: While the USA and Vladimir Putin's Moscow regime are negotiating a ceasefire ...
fr.de/politik/im-video-ukraine-brigade-macht-mit-wladimir-putins-panzern-kurzen-prozess-zr-93619546.html

Ramaphosa proposes presidential working gorup to iron out CoJ's service delivery woes
ewn.co.za/2025/03/07/ramaphosa-proposes-presidential-working-gorup-to-iron-out-cojs-service-delivery-woes

Quick Glance: Businessman Sphamandla Mabonga's Death Confirmed
- National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola confirmed that businessman Sphamandla Mabonga was killed in a shooting incident in Sandton.
- The altercation at a restaurant also resulted in the deaths of two of his bodyguards and injuries to four others.
- Mabonga had previously been banned from the establishment and attempted to enter with armed guards, violating the restaurant's policies.
- He had been arrested for similar offenses in the past and was out on bail, highlighting challenges faced by law enforcement.
Trump limits Kellogg’s role to Ukraine envoy after Russian complaints: Russian officials felt the former special envoy for Ukraine and Russia was too pro-Ukraine ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/trump-limits-kelloggs-role-to-ukraine-envoy-after-russian-complaints

Quick Glance: Kremlin Excludes Trump's Ukraine-Russia Envoy from Talks
- The Kremlin excluded former General Keith Kellogg from high-level peace talks, deeming him too pro-Ukraine.
- Kellogg was notably absent from two recent summits in Saudi Arabia, despite being the U.S. envoy for Ukraine-Russia negotiations.
- The decision to not involve Kellogg was not officially communicated, leading to uncertainties regarding his role in the discussions.
- Russia demands Ukrainian withdrawal from specific regions, complicating negotiations and further limiting Kellogg's influence.
Russia's war against Ukraine: Trump withdraws his envoy Kellogg's responsibility for Russia.
spiegel.de/ausland/trump-entzieht-seinem-gesandten-kellogg-die-zustaendigkeit-fuer-russland-a-4ab38838-7fb9-4d74-b899-578c7e389f09

Zelenskyy does not believe in Putin's willingness to agree to a ceasefire: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has described Kremlin chief Putin's reaction to ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/waffenruhe-putin-reaktion-102.html

Southern Africa regional bloc to withdraw troops from DRC amid M23 advance: The SADC mission that has suffered losses this year will conduct a ‘phased ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/13/southern-africa-regional-bloc-to-withdraw-troops-from-drc-amid-m23-advance

Putin's "Tsar Bomba" spreads fear and terror in the Ukraine war: According to reports, the force of the FAB-3000 bomb was so enormous that the smoke cloud ...
fr.de/politik/im-ukraine-krieg-verbreitet-putins-zar-bombe-angst-und-schrecken-zr-93622780.html

Poland to introduce "military training for every adult male"
notesfrompoland.com/2025/03/07/poland-to-introduce-military-training-for-every-adult-male/

Quick Glance: Poland's Military Training Plan for Men Unveiled
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced plans for mandatory military training for all men in Poland.
- The goal is to develop a model by the end of the year to increase the number of soldiers to 500,000.
- The country aims to spend 4.7% of its GDP on defense, with a potential increase to 5%.
- Tusk is also considering acquiring nuclear weapons and amending conventions on landmines and cluster munitions.
Israel resumes air strikes on Gaza, at least 200 killed: The attacks signify that Tel Aviv is unilaterally ending the ceasefire, Palestinian militant group Hamas ...
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