Middle East latest: Israeli military orders evacuation of parts of Gaza City The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of parts of Gaza City as it steps up its renewed offensive against Hamas The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
Paris receives 'coalition of the willing' to talk about support for Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are set to meet on Wednesday night in Paris for a working dinner at the Élysée Palace, ahead of Thursday's "Coalition of the Willing" summit, proposing an approach that differs from Washington's appeasement policy. Radio France Internationale · Mar 26, 2025
Russia-Ukraine Black Sea deal: What is it, and will it work? The deal, announced by the US, could lead to a halt in fighting in the Black Sea. But Russia has demands first. Al Jazeera · Mar 26, 2025
Russia launches overnight strikes on Ukrainian port and Zelensky's hometown despite maritime ceasefire deal The attacks came just hours after the United States reached separate deals with Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting in the Black Sea Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to observe ceasefire against energy targets following US-brokered deal Ukraine's president says his country will proceed with a ceasefire prohibiting attacks on energy infrastructure following a deal brokered by the U.S. during negotiations in Saudi Arabia The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
Turkey Protesters Defiant Despite Mass Arrests Protesters were defiant Wednesday despite a growing crackdown and nearly 1,500 arrests as they marked a week since the start of Turkey's biggest street demonstrations since 2013. International Business Times · Mar 26, 2025
Trump administration ‘got a case’ telling Europe to do more on defence – Healey John Healey suggested that the US has laid down a challenge which the UK is responding to in its work to put together a ‘coalition of the willing’. Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025
Amid truce talks, why is Ukraine focused on attacking western Russia? While the warring sides have agreed to halting some assaults, the conflict is convulsing Russia’s Belgorod. Al Jazeera · Mar 26, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,126 These are the key developments on day 1,126 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Mar 26, 2025
Ukraine ceasefire deal looks like a Russian wishlist tied with a US bow A moratorium on attacks on ships in the Black Sea seems to be contingent on sanctions relief – a key Kremlin demand The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2025
‘He knew journalism meant Israel would kill him’: Mourning Hossam Shabat Hossam Shabat’s mother mourns her son’s death, calling him a hero who gave his life to reveal Gaza’s horror. Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2025
Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea ceasefire after days of intense talks, US says Kremlin agrees to deal if the US helps with sanctions relief on agricultural exports The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025
Russia and Ukraine agree to ‘eliminate the use of force’ in Black Sea Kremlin stipulates maritime ceasefire will start only if it gets sanctions relief on agricultural exports The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025
Downing Street ‘hopeful’ after Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea truce It is unclear whether the UK would follow any easing of sanctions against Russia signalled by the US. Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025 How Ukraine is beating Russia in the Black Sea – and pushed Putin towards a ceasefire SPECIAL DISPATCH: The early defiance of Ukrainian forces in Snake Island set the scene for their dominance over the Black Sea, leaving little doubt why Putin was so keen for a ceasefire there, World affairs editor Sam Kiley writes from Odesa
Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2025 Russia and Ukraine agree to halt Black Sea attacks, US says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails the agreement as ‘the right steps’ as Russian foreign minister says Moscow needs ‘guarantees’.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2025 Israeli strikes kill at least 23 Palestinians in Gaza, medics say Israeli strikes killed at least 23 people in Gaza overnight into Tuesday, according to Palestinian medics ...
Salon · Mar 25, 2025 War planning by emoji The people supposedly in charge of our national security celebrated the attacks on the Houthis with memes
Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025 UK has ‘high confidence’ in US security measures despite Yemen group chat breach The armed forces minister said no UK personnel had been put at risk as a result of US officials using a messaging app to discuss war plans.
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025 US-Russia negotiations on Ukraine likely to continue but nothing yet planned, Kremlin says The Kremlin says that further discussions between U.S. and Russian negotiators on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine are expected but that no concrete plans have been made
International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025 US, Ukraine Officials In New Saudi Talks, No Breakthrough With Russia Washington and Kyiv held brief talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, a day after hours of US-Russia negotiations on halting the fighting in Ukraine ended without any breakthroughs announced.
Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2025 Could US forces in Europe face a refusal of supply and support? US threats to abandon Ukraine and European allies leads to one outburst of anger. Experts say they could lead to more.
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025 Middle East latest: Israeli strikes on Gaza killed 23 people overnight Palestinian medics said Israeli strikes killed at least 23 people in the Gaza Strip overnight into Tuesday
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025 This Ramadan, relief and hope bump against violence and uncertainty in the new Syria For Syrians observing Ramadan, this Muslim holy month is their first in their homeland since the end of the Assad family's iron-fisted rule
Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2025 Russian journalists among six reported killed in Ukrainian rocket attack A 14-year-old was also killed in the attack that killed staff from Russia’s Izvestia newspaper and Zvezda TV channel.