US President Donald Trump announced he plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, expressing optimism about the potential to end the ongoing conflict, following extensive discussions over the weekend.
Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21’s U.S. division has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in six years, citing declining mall traffic and growing competition from online retailers. The company plans to hold liquidation sales while seeking buyers for some or all of its assets.
The interim government in Damascus will attend an international conference on Monday in Brussels to seek aid pledges for Syria, which continues to face significant humanitarian challenges and an uncertain political future following the departure of Bashar al-Assad.
South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party has called for a swift ruling from the Constitutional Court on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, citing concerns that ongoing delays could worsen political divisions and uncertainty.
Zelenskyy and Canada’s new PM Mark Carney discussed military aid, sanctions on Russia, and defence cooperation, highlighting stronger ties and Ukraine’s role in Canada’s G7 agenda.
Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, has expressed optimism that the U.S. president will speak with Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week to discuss ending the ongoing war in Ukraine, following what he described as productive talks in Moscow.
A nationwide blackout in Cuba left 10 million without power. While parts of Havana have electricity, most areas remain dark. The outage, the fourth since October, highlights the country's energy crisis amid fuel shortages and ageing infrastructure.
Italy will unveil an industrial strategy in June, linking its automotive, defence, and aerospace sectors amid Europe's focus on defence spending and satellite security.
A fire at a nightclub in Kocani, northern Macedonia, early on Sunday has left multiple people dead or injured. The blaze spread rapidly through the venue, engulfing the ceiling and roof. Authorities are working to determine the exact number of casualties.
A worker has died and three others have been injured following an explosion at a Rosneft-operated oil refinery in Ryazan, Russia. The blast occurred during scheduled maintenance work due to equipment depressurisation, according to local reports.
On March 16, at around 09:45, Armenian armed forces opened fire on Azerbaijani positions located in the direction of the Digh settlement in the Goris region, using firearms, according to Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence.
Lando Norris won the opening round of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, securing a dominant victory ahead of Max Verstappen in second and George Russell in third. The race, held at the Albert Park circuit, marked the start of an exciting season.
Powerful tornadoes and severe weather have struck central and southern U.S. states, causing widespread destruction and leaving at least 32 people dead. With Missouri, Kansas, and Texas among the hardest-hit areas, authorities continue to assess damage as further storms are expected.
A SpaceX capsule has delivered four astronauts to the ISS for NASA’s latest crew rotation, allowing Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return after nine months stranded due to a faulty Boeing Starliner capsule. Their scheduled departure on Wednesday has drawn political attention.
BMW expects a €1 billion loss for 2025 due to the US-EU tariff dispute, including a 25% duty on certain vehicles and tariffs on its China-made electric cars. The company hopes not all tariffs will remain for the full year.
Hamas announced on Friday that it agreed to release an American-Israeli dual national, believed to be the last American hostage held in Gaza. The release follows a proposal from mediators to resume negotiations for the second phase of a ceasefire deal.
A Finnish court sentenced Russian national Yan Petrovsky to life imprisonment for war crimes in eastern Ukraine in 2014. The ruling found his paramilitary unit responsible for the killing of an injured soldier and other offences. Petrovsky denied the charges and intends to appeal.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is due to be arraigned in Manhattan federal court on Friday after a new indictment added allegations of forced labour in connection with his long-running sex trafficking scheme. Combs faces charges related to racketeering, sex trafficking, and the coercion of employees to work und
OpenAI has requested the US government to permit AI companies to train models using copyrighted material, aiming to maintain America's lead in artificial intelligence development.
The second day of the Global Baku Forum continued with a panel discussion on the "Path to Peace," featuring prominent speakers such as Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, Ehud Olmert, and Tzipi Livni, among others, addressing key issues in global diplomacy and conflict resolution.
President Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine’s readiness to ratify a free trade agreement with Türkiye, calling it a key security partner during talks in Kyiv on reconstruction and drone production.
Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China gathered in Beijing on Friday for discussions on Tehran's nuclear programme, following Iran's rejection of U.S. "orders" to resume talks over the issue.
A train collided with a minibus at an unauthorised crossing in northern Egypt, leaving eight dead and 12 injured. The crash occurred in Ismailia province, with victims, including children, taken to hospital. One child remains in critical condition.
Hikmet Hajiyev states that Azerbaijan is the author of the peace treaty initiative with Armenia, while highlighting ongoing territorial disputes and the need for constitutional amendments to ensure lasting regional peace.
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