March 14, 2025 10:06 am

Day: March 14, 2025

Russia Claims to Regain Control of Kursk Region’s Largest City

Russia’s armed forces have claimed to recapture the city of Sudzha, the largest city in the Kursk region. Last year, Ukraine took control of this city through guerrilla attacks. On Thursday (March 12), Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced that the northern military group had liberated the towns of Melovoye, Podol, and Sudzha. The U.S.-based Institute […]

Protest at Trump Tower: 98 Arrested in New York

New York police arrested 98 protesters from a demonstration at Trump Tower in solidarity with Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil. The protest was organized in response to Khalil’s recent detention. Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student at Columbia University, was a key negotiator representing pro-Palestinian students in discussions with the university administration. He was arrested on March […]

Iran Faces Mounting Pressure Amid Economic Crisis and Nuclear Negotiation Stalemate

Iran’s clerical leadership is grappling with a worsening economic crisis and growing public discontent, prompting cautious discussions about re-engaging with the United States on a nuclear deal. Despite deep mistrust of U.S. President Donald Trump, Tehran is reportedly considering negotiations to ease crippling sanctions, which have driven the country’s economy to its most fragile state […]

WFP Funding Shortfall Leaves Over a Million in Myanmar Without Food Aid

The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that more than one million people in Myanmar will lose access to lifesaving food assistance starting next month due to critical funding shortages. This decision comes amidst escalating conflict, displacement, and restricted access, which have significantly increased the need for food aid across the country. Myanmar, in turmoil […]

Stargazers Marvel at Rare Blood Moon During Total Lunar Eclipse

In the early hours of March 14, 2025, stargazers across the Americas, parts of Europe and Africa, and the Pacific and Atlantic oceans witnessed a breathtaking celestial event—a Blood Moon during a rare total lunar eclipse. The phenomenon occurred as the Sun, Earth, and Moon aligned, casting Earth’s shadow over the Moon, which glowed a […]

EU Considers Doubling Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict

The European Union is weighing a proposal to double its military aid to Ukraine this year, potentially reaching €40 billion ($43 billion), according to a discussion paper by the bloc’s diplomatic service. The updated proposal outlines Ukraine’s needs and suggests that each EU member state contribute in proportion to its economic capacity. This comes as […]

Putin Signals Support for U.S.-Proposed Ukraine Ceasefire Amid Cautious Optimism

The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed cautious optimism regarding a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. During late-night talks in Moscow with Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Putin conveyed “signals” to Trump about the proposal, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Kyiv has already accepted the ceasefire plan, […]

Mark Carney Sworn In as Canada’s Prime Minister Amid Trade Tensions with U.S.

Mark Carney, former central banker and leader of the Liberal Party, has officially been sworn in as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister. The ceremony, held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, was presided over by Governor General Mary Simon, the representative of King Charles, Canada’s head of state. Carney, 59, takes office during a critical period for […]

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested by ICC for Crimes Against Humanity

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed the arrest and transfer of former Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on March 11, 2025. Duterte faces allegations of crimes against humanity, specifically murder, under Article 7(1)(a) of the Rome Statute. These charges stem from his leadership of the Davao Death Squad, his tenure as Mayor of Davao […]

Johns Hopkins to Lay Off 2,000 Employees Due to Funding Cuts

Johns Hopkins University, one of the world’s leading institutions in medical and health research, is set to lay off more than 2,000 employees due to a significant reduction in foreign aid funding. The decision follows a major cut in financial support from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), with the university losing $800 million […]