Update Trump, Putin agree halt to Ukraine energy attacks but no ceasefire

Trump, Putin agree halt to Ukraine energy attacks but no ceasefire

  • The Kremlin said the two leaders had a “detailed and frank exchange of views” on Ukraine
  • They discussed a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire
By AP ·

Gaza death toll rises as Israeli strikes shatter ceasefire with Hamas video

Gaza death toll rises as Israeli strikes shatter ceasefire with Hamas

  • Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killing at least 413 Palestinians, including women and children
  • The surprise attack shattered a period of relative calm during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan
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Palestinians react at the site of an Israeli strike on a residential building in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip March 18, 25

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli strikes on Gaza, Syrian territory

  • Kingdom stressed the importance of an immediate halt to Israeli killing, violence, and destruction, and the protection of Palestinian civilians
By Arab News ·

Manga Productions looks to attract Japanese investment for Riyadh Season

Manga Productions looks to attract Japanese investment for Riyadh Season

  • New pact inked with entertainment firm Sela
  • Promotions to take place at Anime Japan 2025
By Arab News Japan ·

Police arrest Istanbul mayor, a key Erdogan rival, over alleged corruption and terror links

Police arrest Istanbul mayor, a key Erdogan rival, over alleged corruption and terror links

  • The state-run Anadolu Agency said prosecutors issued warrants for some 100 other people
  • The arrest came after a search of Ekrem Imamoglu’s home, a day after a university invalidated his diploma
By AP ·

Pope pens letter to the editor while in hospital as Buckingham Palace announces King Charles’ visit

Pope pens letter to the editor while in hospital as Buckingham Palace announces King Charles’ visit

  • Italian daily Corriere della Sera published a letter to the editor from Francis, signed and dated March 14 from Rome’s Gemelli hospital
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Pope pens letter to the editor while in hospital as Buckingham Palace announces King Charles’ visit

Pope pens letter to the editor while in hospital as Buckingham Palace announces King Charles’ visit

  • Italian daily Corriere della Sera published a letter to the editor from Francis, signed and dated March 14 from Rome’s Gemelli hospital
By AP ·

Pope pens letter to the editor while in hospital as Buckingham Palace announces King Charles’ visit

Pope pens letter to the editor while in hospital as Buckingham Palace announces King Charles’ visit

  • Italian daily Corriere della Sera published a letter to the editor from Francis, signed and dated March 14 from Rome’s Gemelli hospital
By AP ·

Duplantis headlines stellar cast as world indoors finally get Nanjing green light

Duplantis headlines stellar cast as world indoors finally get Nanjing green light

  • The US team does not feature Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles
  • It now has the green light and Nanjing’s Cube will play host to 576 athletes from 127 countries competing in 26 events over three days of action from March 21-23
By AFP ·