AnewZ Morning Brief - March 14th, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for March 14th, covering the latest developments you need to know.

1. Turkish delegation arrives in Damascus for talks with Syrian officials.

On 13 March, a high-level Turkish delegation, led by foreign minister Hakan Fidan, defence minister Yaşar Güler, and the head of the National Intelligence Organisation (MIT), Ibrahim Kalın, arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, for talks with the country's officials.

2. Trump comments on progress of ceasefire negotiations with Russia.

On Thursday, US President Donald Trump provided an update on ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Russia, stating that talks with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, are progressing. However, he stressed that no conclusions could be drawn until the final outcome is known, while acknowledging that Ukraine had agreed to the ceasefire proposal.

3. Putin expresses conditional support for US ceasefire proposal in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia supports the US ceasefire proposal for Ukraine in principle but outlined conditions that could delay an agreement. While welcoming the initiative, Putin stressed that any deal must address the root causes of the conflict. US President Donald Trump described Putin’s response as “very promising” but emphasised that further discussions would determine Moscow’s willingness to reach an agreement.

4. Azerbaijan and Armenia finalise peace agreement text.

Azerbaijan and Armenia have completed negotiations on finalising the text of a peace agreement, with Armenia accepting Azerbaijan’s proposals on the last two disputed points, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov announced. He added that the next step involves Armenia amending its constitution, which currently contains territorial claims against Azerbaijan.

5. U.S. and Israel propose resettling Palestinians in East Africa, met with rejection.

The U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials in Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland to discuss the possibility of using their territories for resettling Palestinians from Gaza. However, Sudan rejected the proposal, while officials from Somalia and Somaliland claimed they were unaware of any such discussions. This move comes amid ongoing international debates over the future of Gaza.

6. American Airlines jet engine catches fire after diversion to Denver.

An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 caught fire after landing in Denver on Thursday, forcing passengers to evacuate via emergency slides, the Federal Aviation Administration said. All 172 passengers and six crew members exited safely, though 12 people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries. The aircraft had diverted from its Dallas-bound route due to reported engine vibrations. The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident.

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World Disasters

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Blood Moon

Stunning "Columbus Eclipse" lights up the sky

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