Iran-U.S.-Israel tensions rise after strikes and threats of retaliation- 31 March
The Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict is intensifying, with fresh strikes near Tehran, European calls for restraint, and Iran threatening to target U.S. fi...
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope that Vladimir Putin would advance toward ending the war in Ukraine, while acknowledging that the Russian leader may refuse to strike a deal, creating a “rough situation” for Moscow.
Speaking to Fox News, President Trump says that Putin’s intentions should become clear in the coming weeks.
He ruled out the presence of U.S. ground troops in Ukraine and offered no details on potential security guarantees for Kyiv.
Despite uncertainty, Trump emphasized that he believes Putin and Russia may be exhausted by the conflict.
Zelenskyy, joined by European allies including Germany, France, and Britain, praised the summit and discussed a possible trilateral meeting with Putin and Trump.
Analysts warn that Ukraine may face tough compromises to secure peace, as the war has caused over a million casualties.
Experts note that while the summit avoided conflict over demands, uncertainty surrounds the scope of U.S. security guarantees.
Ukraine’s allies held talks on further sanctions and coordinating security plans, with NATO leaders also scheduled to discuss the situation.
Russia has not formally committed to a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy, with Foreign Minister Lavrov emphasizing that any talks must be thoroughly prepared.
Observers say both Ukraine and Russia are navigating carefully around Trump, while vagueness over U.S. guarantees leaves questions unresolved.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the U.S is in talks with the new Iranian regime. He said this in a post on his Truth Social account but warned that the U.S. will "Obliterate" Iran's electric and oil facilities if no deal is reached, especially regarding the Strait of Hormuz closure.
NASA is aiming to launch its Artemis 2 mission on Wednesday (1 April), sending astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon, officials confirmed. According to the Space Administration, the launch window is due to open at 23:24 GMT, with additional opportunities to 6 April if delays occur.
The Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict is intensifying, with fresh strikes near Tehran, European calls for restraint, and Iran threatening to target U.S. firms in the region, raising fears of a broader escalation across the Middle East.
The war in Iran has rapidly upended regional security, triggering spillover across the Middle East and raising fears of wider economic disruption that could threaten globalisation.
The Israeli military said on Monday that Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, and an attack had also been launched from Yemen for the second time since the U.S.-Israeli war began on Tehran. It said two drones from Yemen were intercepted early 30 March but gave no further details.
A Russia-flagged tanker carrying about 700,000 barrels of crude has arrived in Cuba’s Matanzas Bay, marking the first major oil delivery to the island since the Trump administration cut off its fuel supplies.
China and Kenya have agreed to revive a long-delayed railway project, signalling renewed momentum in infrastructure cooperation and a shift towards more sustainable financing models across Africa.
HHungary’s foreign minister has been drawn into controversy after an audio recording, released by an investigative outlet, appeared to show him discussing EU sanctions with his Russian counterpart days before an election that could shape Budapest’s relationship with Moscow, Reuters reports.
The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas and several EU foreign ministers arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre and to voice their support for Ukraine, amid tensions within the bloc over blocked EU aid.
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