Reuters
Ukrainian and American officials held talks in Geneva on Ukraine's post-war reconstruction. The talks were attended by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban sent an open letter to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In the letter, Orban accuses Ukraine of blocking the Druzhba oil pipeline and demands its immediate restoration.
Russian oil monopolist "Transneft" reduced crude oil intake by 250 thousand barrels per day after drone attacks on the "Kaleykino" pumping station in Tatarstan. This threatens the stability of export supplies via the "Druzhba" oil pipeline and affects the Russian budget's revenues.
The Revolutionary Court in Tehran sentenced Mohammad Abbasi to death, accusing him of "enmity against God" and killing a security officer.
The European Commission plans to submit a legal proposal for a permanent ban on Russian oil imports on April 15. This will happen after the parliamentary elections in Hungary, so as not to influence the election campaign.
The United Nations is facing a financial crisis. The US has paid only about $160 million out of more than $4 billion in debt.
The International Paralympic Committee has allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Winter Paralympic Games under their own flags. Ukraine and the Czech Republic have announced a boycott of the Games' opening ceremony.
A powerful blizzard brought over 76 cm of snow to some areas of the northeastern US, paralyzing traffic. Thousands of homes were left without electricity, and about 7,400 flights were canceled.
The US met with a Russian delegation in Geneva and plans to meet with a Chinese delegation to discuss a multilateral nuclear arms control treaty. This comes amid US calls for a broader agreement that includes China and Russia.
The Head of the President's Office, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that another round of negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine could take place at the end of this week. He noted that the talks are progressing, but the parties need to make final decisions.
The President of the European Council, António Costa, urged Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to implement the EU agreement on providing Ukraine with a €90 billion loan. Hungary is blocking this loan and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia.
The recovery of Ukraine's economy over the next decade is estimated at $588 billion. This amount is 12% higher than the previous estimate due to the increasing destruction from the war.
Oil prices are falling after the US announced a tariff increase on imports to 15%. This has heightened investor concerns about a slowdown in the global economy.
India has suspended trade talks with the US after the Supreme Court overturned Trump's previous tariffs, leading to the imposition of a 15% rate. This decision affected an agreement to reduce tariffs on Indian goods and purchase US products.
Student protests continue in Iran, triggered by the introduction of new strict rules of conduct and dress code. Demonstrations have engulfed the country's leading universities, leading to clashes with security forces.
Air Canada has temporarily suspended flights to the Mexican resort of Puerto Vallarta. This decision was made due to high security risks for citizens following a warning from the Canadian government.
Trump announced the deployment of the hospital ship USNS Mercy to Greenland to provide medical assistance to local residents. This initiative is being implemented in partnership with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.
The Australian government has rejected reports of plans to repatriate dozens of women and children from Syrian camps. Canberra emphasized that national security is a priority, and decisions will be made after individual vetting.
ISIS claimed responsibility for two new attacks on Syrian security forces, part of an escalation in the region. The army of Syria's transitional government announced the start of a new phase of offensive operations.
Prince Andrew's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, has faced a ruined reputation due to new revelations of her ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Six of her companies are being liquidated, and charities are severing ties due to financial dependence on the convicted criminal.
Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather announced his return to professional boxing in the summer of 2026. Before that, he will have an exhibition fight against Mike Tyson in the spring of 2026 in Congo.
Willie Colón, the renowned trombonist and producer, has died at the age of 75 after being hospitalized due to respiratory complications. He was an architect of the New York salsa sound and left a significant mark on Latin American music.
The IOC did not see a violation of the Olympic Charter in FIFA President Infantino's participation in Trump's Peace Council. His presence concerned humanitarian and sports initiatives in the Gaza Strip.
Vietnam has reached an agreement with the Donald Trump administration to access American technologies in the fields of AI and semiconductors.
Authorities in the Australian state of Victoria have declared the highest level of emergency due to an uncontrolled bushfire. Residents of settlement A1 are ordered to immediately leave the dangerous area.
Paramount has completed the waiting period for the review of its $108. 4 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. This removes regulatory barriers in the US, but the companies still need to overcome resistance from Warner Bros. management.
U. S. President Donald Trump will visit Beijing from March 31 to April 2 for a meeting with Xi Jinping. The visit will take place after the U.S. Supreme Court repealed import tariffs imposed by Trump.
Global oil prices rose after Trump's ultimatum to Iran regarding its nuclear program. The price of Brent crude exceeded $83 per barrel, as the market anticipates sanctions against Iran.
The European Commission has approved a new trusteeship structure, granting Berlin long-term control over Rosneft's German assets. This will ensure Germany's energy security.
MOL Group calls on Croatia to allow the transit of Russian oil, as Hungary and Slovakia have exemptions from EU sanctions. Supply problems have escalated after the Druzhba oil pipeline was shut down through Ukrainian territory.