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Day: March 17, 2025

Pakistan Given 60 Days to Avoid US Sanctions

The United States, under President Donald Trump’s administration, is preparing to impose travel restrictions on citizens from 41 countries, including Pakistan. However, Pakistan has been given a 60-day window to avoid being added to this list. The countries are divided into three categories: Red, Orange, and Yellow. The Red category includes countries like Afghanistan, Iran, […]

Opposition Leader in Iran to Be Released After 14 Years of House Arrest

After 14 years of house arrest for protesting the presidential election results, Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi is set to be released. According to reports from state and semi-state media, Karroubi (87) will be freed on Monday. His son, Hossein Karroubi, mentioned that his father’s political ally and former Prime Minister Mir Hossein Mousavi (83) […]

Houthis Attack Another U.S. Ship

Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen have launched another attack on a U.S. ship. The attack took place on Monday (March 17) local time. This marks the second attack on a U.S. vessel within 24 hours, according to AFP. A spokesperson for the Houthis stated that, within 24 hours, Houthi fighters targeted the U.S. aircraft carrier […]

Starbucks Ordered to Pay $50 Million in Compensation After Hot Beverage Injury

A court in California has ordered multinational coffee chain Starbucks to pay $50 million in compensation after a delivery worker suffered severe burns from a hot beverage spill. The verdict states that Starbucks must compensate Michael Garcia, a delivery worker in Los Angeles, who was seriously injured while picking up an order from a Starbucks […]

French MP Demands the Return of the Statue of Liberty from the U.S.

A French Member of Parliament has called for the return of the Statue of Liberty from the United States, arguing that the values it represents are no longer upheld by the Trump administration. According to a report by La Monde, French MP Raphaël Glucksmann stated that the statue, originally gifted to the U.S. by France, […]

Russia Sets Condition: Ukraine Cannot Join NATO Under Any Circumstances

Russia has reportedly set a condition for the United States, stating that Ukraine cannot, under any circumstances, become a part of the NATO military alliance. A Russian government spokesperson told a state media outlet that two key points had been made clear to the U.S.: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated, “We expect that […]

Émilie Dequenne, Cannes Best Actress Winner, Dies at 43

Émilie Dequenne, the Belgian actress renowned for her breakout role in the Dardenne Brothers’ Rosetta, has passed away at the age of 43. Her family confirmed to French news agency AFP that Dequenne died on Sunday after a battle with adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare form of cancer affecting the adrenal glands. She had revealed her […]

Modi Praises Trump’s Preparedness for Second Term, Discusses India’s Diplomatic Relations

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commended U.S. President Donald Trump for being “far more prepared” in his second term, highlighting a clear road map for his administration. Speaking on a podcast with Lex Fridman, released on March 16, Modi emphasized Trump’s well-defined goals and praised his “America First” spirit, drawing parallels to his own […]

Trump and Putin to Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire on March 18 Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 18 to explore a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. This follows positive discussions between U.S. and Russian officials in Moscow, raising hopes for progress in the three-year conflict. Trump aims to secure Putin’s support for a 30-day ceasefire proposal, already […]

Houthi Strikes on US Aircraft Carrier Escalate Tensions in the Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthi authorities have claimed responsibility for a series of drone and missile strikes targeting the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman on March 16. The attacks, described as retaliation for recent US airstrikes in Yemen, mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Houthis and the United States. Houthi military spokesperson […]