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Did Putin mock Trump'? Russian president kept him waiting for phone call for over an hour - Report
wionews.com/world/did-putin-publicly-mock-trump-russian-president-kept-him-waiting-for-over-an-hour-say-report-8868988
Quick Glance: Trump Proposes US Control of Ukrainian Nuclear Plants
- Wolodymr Selenskyj and Donald Trump discussed a ceasefire in the Ukraine war.
- Selenskyj agreed to halt attacks on energy facilities as a first step.
- Trump suggested that the US could take control of Ukrainian power plants.
- Despite discussions, reports of Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine surfaced.
Ekrem Imamoglu: Who is Turkey's arrested opposition leader?: Turkey's arrested opposition leader is seen as President Erdogan's most formidable rival.
bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0ylrmy1yo
Top Tesla Shareholders Selling Off Stock: Several top executives and board members at Tesla have sold significant portions of their stock holdings in recent ...
newsweek.com/telsa-shareholders-selling-stock-elon-musk-james-murdoch-robyn-denholm-kimball-vaibhav-taneja-2047058
Quick Glance: Top Tesla Shareholders Divest Significant Stock Holdings
- Several top executives and board members at Tesla have recently sold substantial portions of their stock.
- These transactions, totaling over $100 million, occurred amid a decline in Tesla's stock price and rising protests against the company.
- James Murdoch and Robyn Denholm sold shares worth approximately $88 million, while Kimball Musk and CFO Vaibhav Taneja also divested shares.
- The company is facing reduced demand and repercussions from Trump's policies, contributing to ongoing market value losses.
Ekrem Imamoglu: Protests erupt in Turkey after Erdogan rival arrested: Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, has been arrested just days before becoming ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c5yren8mxp8o
MBS, Macron discuss renewed Israeli strikes on Gaza, Ukraine-Russia peace efforts
english.alarabiya.net/News/saudi-arabia/2025/03/20/mbs-macron-discuss-renewed-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-ukraine-russia-peace-efforts
Ben & Jerry's accused its parent company, Unilever, of ousting the ice cream maker's CEO, Dave Stever, because of his support of the brand's social ... Show more
EU Commission plans strategic defense against Russia: Concerns about a Russian attack and doubts about US military support are growing in the EU ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/eu-kommission-plant--sich-strategisch-gegen-russland-zu-verteidigen-35566430.html
Poland’s slow divorce from Trump's America: It is increasingly clear that both sides of the Atlantic have a key strategic divergence that could further widen the ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/polands-slow-divorce-from-trumps-america/
Putin showed ‘true face’ by bombing Ukraine after ceasefire call, says Finland’s president
politico.eu/article/vladimi-putin-ceasefire-finnish-president-alexander-stubb-helsinki-energy-ukraine/
Quick Glance: Zelensky Meets Stubb: Focus on Ukraine
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was welcomed on Wednesday morning by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and his spouse at a ceremony outside the Presidential Palace in Helsinki.
- Following the ceremony, the two presidents engaged in discussions regarding the situation in Ukraine amid progress in ceasefire talks between Russia and the US.
- Putin agreed to halt strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure but rejected a proposed 30-day ceasefire by Trump.
- The discussion included Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Defence Minister Antti Häkkinen, and Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.
Ukraine attacked airfield near Engels strategic bomber base, Russian officials say
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/03/20/russia-says-destroyed-132-ukrainian-drones-launched-towards-several-regions
K-pop icon Lisa: solo debut and role in "The White Lotus": Lisa is a member of the K-pop group Blackpink. Now the Thai with Swiss roots is also playing a role in ...
nzz.ch/feuilleton/k-pop-ikone-lisa-solodebuet-und-rolle-in-the-white-lotus-ld.1874118
Largest drone attack in southern Russia to date reported: According to authorities, the southern Russian cities of Saratov and Engels are being attacked by ...
fr.de/politik/bislang-groesste-drohnenattacke-im-sueden-russlands-gemeldet-zr-93636748.html
Vatican says Pope Francis no longer needs mechanical help to breathe as his health improves
9news.com.au/world/vatican-says-pope-francis-no-longer-needs-mechanical-help-to-breathe-as-his-health-improves/6a86a6e1-5afd-4106-b0c7-d4c849e0a369
Russian authorities send more firefighters to put out fire at southern oil depot: Russian authorities dispatched more firefighters to extinguish a blaze that ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/03/20/russian-authorities-send-more-firefighters-to-put-out-fire-at-southern-oil-depot
Finland is again ranked the happiest country in the world. The US falls to its lowest-ever position
apnews.com/article/world-happiness-report-ranking-finland-afghanistan-us-b41c1712448762d98fe9e4f80233c15f
Trump floats US takeover of Ukraine nuclear plants : Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wednesday that the United States could own and run ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/united-states/2025/03/20/trump-floats-us-takeover-of-ukraine-nuclear-plants-
The New Republic 10h
French Scientist Reportedly Denied U.S. Entry Due to Trump Criticism: So much for free speech in America?
newrepublic.com/post/192946/french-scientist-denied-us-entry-trump-criticism
Quick Glance: French Scientist Denied U.S. Entry Over Trump Critique
- A French scientist was reportedly denied entry into the U.S. upon arrival in Houston due to messages found on his phone criticizing the Trump administration.
- The incident raised alarms in the French government, as U.S. Customs and Border Protection classified the messages as expressions of hatred and initiated an FBI investigation that was later dropped.
- This situation highlights a concerning trend in how visitors are treated in the U.S., where legitimate criticism may be equated with terrorism.
- The U.S. authorities' reaction to the researcher’s comments exemplifies the troubling conflation of free speech with threats to national security.
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners of war: Zelenskyy said releasing all prisoners of war and captured civilians would be an important step toward ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/20/russia-and-ukraine-swap-hundreds-of-prisoners-of-war
Quick Glance: Zelenskyy Considers Attack Pause After Trump Call
- President Zelenskyy is open to supporting a US proposal to halt attacks on energy targets following a positive phone call with Trump.
- Trump and Zelenskyy discussed the potential for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, after Russia agreed not to target energy infrastructure.
- Trump suggested that the US could take ownership of Ukrainian power plants to enhance their security, while Zelenskyy described the conversation as substantive and aims for lasting peace this year.
- Additionally, a prisoner exchange involving 372 combatants between Russia and Ukraine took place, viewed as a significant diplomatic gesture.
t3n.de 11h
Fast internet in Germany is 5 times more expensive than the EU average - that's why
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Hungary bans LGBT Pride marches sparking protests: The move from Orban's conservative government is the latest in a crackdown on the LGBT community.
bbc.com/news/articles/c5y0zrg9kpno
Quick Glance: Hungary's New Law Against LGBTQ+ Sparks Major Protests
- A new law in Hungary bans Pride events and permits the use of facial recognition to identify attendees.
- Following the law's passage, thousands of protesters gathered outside parliament in Budapest, blocking the Margaret Bridge.
- This legislation is seen as part of a repressive campaign against the LGBTQ+ community by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, resembling similar actions in Russia.
- Critics argue the laws aim to diminish LGBTQ+ visibility and distract from pressing economic issues facing the country.
The EU wants to break its security dependency on the US and buy more European weapons
apnews.com/article/eu-defense-us-ukraine-industry-ammunition-weapons-ea03077814f9113b548d7281f32a11b5
Finland tops global happiness rankings, US falls to lowest-ever position: The World Happiness Report 2025 ranks Finland as the happiest country globally for the ...
france24.com/en/europe/20250320-finland-happiness-rankings-us
Quick Glance: Finland Remains the World's Happiest Country
- Finland has been named the happiest country for the eighth consecutive year.
- Rankings are based on self-reported life evaluations, highlighting the importance of trust and social support.
- The U.S. has dropped to its lowest-ever ranking, while countries like Costa Rica and Mexico entered the top 10 for the first time.
- Concerningly, 19% of young adults globally report having no social support, marking a 39% increase since 2006.
Trump-Putin Call Dismissed as 'Flop' by German Defense Minister: Trump and Putin held a call to discuss proposals for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
newsweek.com/trump-putin-call-dismissed-flop-german-defense-minister-2046941
TheWrap 14h
Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz in Talks to Write, Produce and Showrun Live-Action ‘Power Rangers’ Series at Disney+ | Exclusive
thewrap.com/live-action-power-rangers-hasbro-disney/
EU slams the door on US in colossal defense plan: Bloc aims to build up military-industrial complex to deter Russia and brace for the U.S. shift away from Europe ...
politico.eu/article/eu-freeze-us-multi-billion-defense-plan-arm-makers/
Pope Francis no longer needs mechanical ventilation mask to breathe as his health improves, Vatican says
pbs.org/newshour/world/pope-francis-no-longer-needs-mechanical-ventilation-mask-to-breathe-as-his-health-improves-vatican-says
Trump vows peace but faces hard realities as wars rage: Donald Trump began his second term vowing to be a peacemaker. Two months in, Israel has launched a major ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/united-states/2025/03/20/trump-vows-peace-but-faces-hard-realities-as-wars-rage
Belgian public transport companies quit Elon Musk’s X: Get your service delay info somewhere else!
politico.eu/article/elon-musk-twitter-belgian-public-transport-companies-quit-x/
Lieferando switches to day laborers: This should set off alarm bells: The platform economy has turned wage | and social dumping into a business model ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000261936/lieferando-sattelt-auf-tageloehner-um-da-sollten-die-alarmglocken-schrillen
No to renouncing arms aid: Zelensky rejects Putin's demand: After the phone call with US President Trump, Kremlin leader Putin makes several demands for a ...
n-tv.de/politik/Selenskyj-weist-Putins-Forderung-zurueck-article25641260.html
Agreed ceasefire apparently broken just hours after the Putin-Trump deal: The Ukrainian army is said to have attacked an oil depot. Russia accuses Ukraine of ...
fr.de/politik/oeldepot-in-flammen-russland-wirft-ukraine-wortbruch-beim-friedensdeal-vor-zr-93635378.html
Smiles, thumbs ups and a safe return for 'stranded' NASA astronauts: Smiles, thumbs ups and a safe return for 'stranded' NASA astronauts - ...
thejakartapost.com/world/2025/03/19/smiles-thumbs-ups-and-a-safe-return-for-stranded-nasa-astronauts.html
Quick Glance: Baerbock and the Controversies of Women in Power
- Annalena Baerbock is set to become President of the UN General Assembly, pushing aside another woman, which sparks public outrage.
- Although Baerbock promotes feminist foreign policy, her actions are seen as contradictory as she displaces an experienced diplomat.
- The criticism of Baerbock highlights that women in power are often judged by different standards than men who make similar decisions.
- The timing of the announcement following a significant vote suggests a strategic move to mitigate negative perceptions.
A transatlantic rift "would make Russia stronger. We shouldn't give them that," said the EU foreign policy chief in an exclusive interview with Euronews ... Show more
Kaja Kallas: | "Russia must not divide the US and Europe" | Euronews
Kaja Kallas: | "Russia must not divide the US and Europe" | Euronews
Hungary's president signs law banning Pride parade despite protests: Hungary's president has signed a law proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling party ...
reuters.com/world/europe/hungarys-president-signs-law-banning-pride-parade-despite-protests-2025-03-19/
Ukraine: Torture and rape - | UN accuses Russia of war crimes: UN investigators document systematic mistreatment of Ukrainian civilians by Russian units ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-folter-und-vergewaltigung-un-wirft-russland-kriegsverbrechen-vor/100114813.html
White House says Trump agreed to find more air defense systems for Ukraine: The White House said Wednesday that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked for ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/united-states/2025/03/19/white-house-says-trump-agreed-to-find-more-air-defense-systems-for-ukraine
Ukraine has brought home 175 Ukrainian soldiers in a one-for-one prisoner exchange with Russia that was mediated by the United Arab Emirates ... Show more
U.S. Excluded From Europe's $165B Rearmament Project: Report: The European Union is seeking to rearm after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
newsweek.com/us-excluded-europes-165b-rearmament-project-report-2047067
Trump admits: Dispute with Zelensky in the White House was staged: US President Trump claims that the dispute with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was just a show.
fr.de/politik/trump-gesteht-streit-mit-selenskyj-im-weissen-haus-war-inszeniert-zr-93632711.html
Ekrem İmamoğlu: People defy demonstration ban after arrest of Erdoğan rival: The arrest of Erdoğan opponent Ekrem İmamoğlu has been met with harsh criticism ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ekrem-imamoglu-menschen-demonstrieren-gegen-festnahme-von-erdogan-rivalen-a-4677a974-1e1e-4620-a88c-bf12a714579a
Pistorius on Ukraine talks: | "Putin is playing a game here": A "zero result": Defense Minister Pistorius expressed disappointment with the outcome of the talks ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/putin-trump-telefonat-ukraine-104.html
France warns of war with Russia: government distributes "survival manual" to citizens
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/frankreich-warnt-vor-krieg-mit-russland-regierung-verteilt-ueberlebenshandbuch-an-buerger-li.2308672
X finally valued at $44 billion, the exact sum Elon Musk paid for the social media site in 2022
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/elon-musk-x-valuation-price-b2718009.html
'He's been criticised and mocked!' - Kylian Mbappe thrilled for close friend Ousmane Dembele after 'reaching maturity at 27' with ...
goal.com/en/lists/criticised-mocked-kylian-mbappe-thrilled-close-friend-ousmane-dembele-maturity-psg/bltbb2f1a2914051843
EU to exclude US, UK and Turkey from €150bn rearmament fund: Victory for France-backed ‘Buy European’ approach to defence spending
ft.com/content/eb9e0ddc-8606-46f5-8758-a1b8beae14f1
Rangers condemn ‘embarrassing’ fans after banner triggers Uefa charge: Club also faces action over throwing of objects and blocking passageways
irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2025/03/19/rangers-condemn-embarrassing-fans-after-banner-triggers-uefa-charge/
Russia and Ukraine swap 372 POWs in latest exchange, defence ministry confirms: World news: Moscow returned 175 Ukrainian POWs, as well as "22 seriously ...
wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-exchange-372-pows-in-prisoner-swap-russian-defence-ministry-8870378
Trump makes play for Ukraine’s nuclear power plants in call with Zelensky: With a deal to access Ukraine’s critical minerals now on the backburner ...
theage.com.au/world/north-america/trump-makes-play-for-ukraine-s-nuclear-power-plants-in-call-with-zelensky-20250320-p5lkyb.html
UN: Heusgen calls Baerbock's appointment an "obsolete model": A top German diplomat was supposed to become President of the UN General Assembly in New York ...
wiwo.de/politik/deutschland/un-heusgen-nennt-personalie-baerbock-auslaufmodell/100114821.html
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s main rival detained by Turkish police: Lira and stocks fall as Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key challenger to president, held
ft.com/content/c1a2b2fb-aede-42dc-8776-69446c242c0a
Moscow rejects Baerbock's UN candidacy with Nazi reference: Germany's Foreign Minister Baerbock wants to become President of the UN General Assembly ...
saechsische.de/politik/moskau-lehnt-un-kandidatur-baerbocks-mit-nazi-verweis-ab-NSBJASHSAJMK3KMHTFWWCWCOGY.html
Astronauts head home after 9 months in space: The astronauts had launched into space as Starliner’s first crew in June 2024 for what was expected to be an ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/astronauts-head-home-after-9-months-in-space-4970824
Sur in English 23h
Storm Martinho will take over with more rain from Thursday onwards in Malaga and along the Costa del Sol
surinenglish.com/malaga/storm-martinho-rain-costa-del-sol-weekend-20250319082410-nt.html
The reform of the debt brake has been passed. The motion to amend the Basic Law, submitted by the CDU/CSU and SPD, achieved a two-thirds majority in ... Show more
UN accuses Russia of committing crimes against humanity in Ukraine | Africanews: The head of a U.N.-backed team says that Russia has committed crimes against ...
africanews.com/2025/03/19/un-accuses-russia-of-committing-crimes-against-humanity-in-ukraine/
Astronauts Butch and Suni finally back on Earth: Dolphins circled their capsule after it landed off the coast of Florida.
bbc.com/news/articles/c0mw221z2yyo
Quick Glance: Astronauts Butch and Suni Return Home Triumphantly
- After nine months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have safely returned to Earth.
- Their return in a SpaceX capsule culminated in a gentle splashdown off Florida, following an extended mission due to technical issues.
- During their time in space, the duo conducted numerous experiments, with Suni setting a record for the most time spent outside the International Space Station by a woman.
- Upon returning, they will undergo medical evaluations and adjust to gravity while eagerly anticipating reunions with their families.
Baerbock defends UN job - | Top diplomat learned shortly before of ousting: She is still Foreign Minister, but Annalena Baerbock has already secured the next job ...
focus.de/politik/deutschland/heftige-kritik-baerbock-verteidigt-un-job-top-diplomatin-erfuhr-erst-kurz-vorher-von-ausbootung_id_260761571.html
Quick Glance: Baerbock Nominated for UN General Assembly Presidency
- Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is set to be nominated as Germany's candidate for the presidency of the UN General Assembly for 2025/26.
- A formal cabinet decision is expected on Thursday; Baerbock will be elected in June and assume office in September.
- The nomination emphasizes Germany's commitment to the United Nations and aims to strengthen its candidacy for a seat on the UN Security Council.
- Baerbock has declined to run for the Green party leadership to spend more time with her family.
After the Bundestag is before the Bundestag - | before the new members of parliament can meet in the KonstituSi on Tuesday ... Show more
Karoline Leavitt says French ‘should be grateful they’re not speaking German’ after calls for Statue of Liberty to be returned
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/karoline-leavitt-statue-liberty-german-france-b2717119.html
Skepticism in Ukraine over potential ceasefire deal - The World from PRX: In a highly anticipated phone call on Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Russian ...
theworld.org/stories/2025/03/18/skepticism-in-ukraine-over-potential-ceasefire-deal
Putin and Trump 'trust each other', want to normalise ties: Kremlin: The Kremlin said Wednesday that Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump "trust each ...
wionews.com/world/putin-and-trump-trust-each-other-want-to-normalise-ties-kremlin-8869590
JFK assassination files out after 60 years wait; Did Trump release a 'smoking gun'? Here's what new documents reveal
wionews.com/trending/donald-trump-releases-final-batch-of-jfk-assassination-files-after-60-years-wait-smoking-gun-and-bombshell-heres-what-new-documents-revealed-8867781
Quick Glance: Trump Releases Over 2,000 New JFK Documents
- The U.S. government declassified 2,182 documents related to JFK's assassination.
- The release includes approximately 63,400 pages available online.
- While the Warren Commission concluded Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, many Americans suspect conspiracy.
- Despite the release, nearly 3,500 documents remain redacted and classified.
Germany Is Re-Arming For War With Russia: A massive budget increase will pay for armored vehicles, ships and satellites—and people.
forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2025/03/18/germany-is-re-arming-for-war-with-russia-heres-what-hundreds-of-billions-of-dollars-will-buy/
Germany says detention of Erdogan rival is ‘serious setback’ for Turkey: Germany sees the detention of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/03/19/germany-says-detention-of-erdogan-rival-is-serious-setback-for-turkey
Russia Strikes Civilian Infrastructure, Including Hospital, In Ukraine After Trump-Putin Talks
rferl.org/a/russia-ukraine-drone-attack-zelenskyy-talks-putin-trump-war/33352452.html
Annalena Baerbock - suddenly a career for women is a scandal: Annalena Baerbock is to become Chair of the UN General Assembly. But instead of recognition ...
stern.de/politik/annalena-baerbock---ploetzlich-ist-karriere-fuer-frauen-ein-skandal-35564872.html
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