World News

Trump Brokers Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire; Israel Strikes Gaza Hospital

1365 words · 6 mins read

Key Takeaways

  • Trump brokers Ukraine-Russia ceasefire; talks held in Saudi Arabia for extension.
  • Israel strikes Gaza hospital, killing a Hamas official; Gaza death toll exceeds 50,000.
  • Turkey protests continue after mayor's arrest; Erdogan calls it 'evil,' 1,133 arrested.
  • US deportations to Venezuela resume after dispute; nearly 200 people deported.
  • Chad condemns Sudan's airport threat as 'declaration of war' over weapons supply.

Conflict Zones

Trump brokers Ukraine-Russia ceasefire; talks held in Saudi Arabia.

On 2025-03-24, it was reported that Mr. Trump helped broker an agreement between President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine for a mutual 30-day pause in attacks on energy targets. Technical teams convened in Saudi Arabia to explore extending the ceasefire to the Black Sea, with American envoys holding U.S.-mediated talks with Russian officials after meeting with a Ukrainian delegation.

Israel strikes Gaza hospital; Hamas official killed, casualties rise.

BBC Verify reported that Israel killed a Hamas official in a strike on a Gaza hospital. The death toll in Gaza has risen to over 50,000 since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

Hostage family pleads with Netanyahu and Trump in new video.

On 2025-03-24, the family of a hostage featured in a new Hamas video pleaded with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump for assistance.

Russia strikes Ukraine amid ceasefire talks; dozens injured.

As of 2025-03-25, despite ongoing negotiations between Russian and US officials in Riyadh on 2025-03-24 regarding a ceasefire, Russia has struck northern Ukraine, injuring dozens. Russia is accused of 'hollow' peace talks.

Israel's Gaza drive forces families to flee again.

On 2025-03-24, it was reported that the Israeli military’s renewed drive into Gaza has pushed families to flee neighborhoods they had only recently returned to during a cease-fire. Palestinians are fleeing the north of Gaza Strip with their belongings to the center of Gaza City.

Egypt proposes new Gaza truce as strikes kill 65.

On 2025-03-24, Egypt made a new proposal to restore the Gaza truce as Israeli strikes reportedly killed 65 people.

Russia and Ukraine blame each other for Kursk attack.

On March 24, 2025, Russia and Ukraine blamed each other for an attack on a gas metering station in Russia's Kursk region near their shared border.

Israeli military intercepts missile launched from Yemen.

Global Politics

Turkey protests continue after mayor's arrest; Erdogan calls it 'evil'.

As of 2025-03-25, protests have gathered for a sixth night in Istanbul after city Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest on 2025-03-23. Erdogan calls Turkey protests 'evil' as unrest continues, with 1,133 arrests reported. The demonstrations are the largest since the Gezi protests of 2013.

Bulgarian nationals linked to London spy case.

As of 2025-03-25, Bulgarian nationals Cvetelina Gencheva and Tsvetanka Doncheva worked with six spies convicted in London.

Indian scholar arrested in US over father-in-law's Hamas links.

Israelis battle amid government power push.

On 2025-03-24, Israelis are battling one another amid a renewed government push for power. The article references a protest on Monday against Israeli government efforts to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and the security agency chief, Ronen Bar, near the Jerusalem residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

US envoy expresses sympathy for Russia's Ukraine ambitions.

On March 22, 2025, US envoy Steve Witkoff appeared on Tucker Carlson's podcast and expressed sympathy for Russia's territorial ambitions in Ukraine, describing the four regions Russia wants to annex as "Russian-speaking."

Trump Watch

US deportations to Venezuela resume after dispute.

As of March 24, 2025, US deportations to Venezuela resumed after a dispute. Nearly 200 people were on board the flight carrying Venezuelan migrants repatriated from the US.

Reporter in US military strike plan chat; White House reviews Signal.

On 2025-03-24, the White House press secretary stated that President Donald Trump has the “utmost confidence” in his national security team after a report revealed a reporter was accidentally added to a group thread with top officials who sent detailed operational plans about US military strikes on Yemen. The White House is reviewing Signal use due to concerns about over-reliance on the encrypted app, and Hillary Clinton commented, “You have got to be kidding me.”

Judge questions Trump's deportation authority; Trump calls for impeachment.

On 2025-03-24, an appeals court judge called Trump’s use of a sweeping wartime authority for deportation flights “unprecedented territory” during a hearing. After a judge temporarily halted the deportations, Trump called for the judge's impeachment, leading Chief Justice John Roberts to issue a statement rebuking Trump.

Trump administration seeks to block ruling reinstating fired employees.

On 2025-03-24, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to block a federal judge’s ruling reinstating thousands of probationary federal employees fired as part of efforts to shrink the workforce. This is one of many rulings halting the administration’s job cuts, which Mr. Trump defended.

Cubans lament end of American dream after Trump policy.

US considers charging Europe for shipping lane protection.

As of March 24, 2025, US officials discussed the potential for Europe to pay for US protection of key shipping lanes. The team was working to determine how to compile the costs associated and levy them on the Europeans at Trump's request.

Venezuelan deportations' legality questioned; judge cites Nazi rights comparison.

On 2025-03-24, lawyers asked El Salvador’s Supreme Court to evaluate the legality of the detention of Venezuelans deported by the US. During a hearing, a U.S. appeals court judge questioned the Trump administration's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, stating that Nazis during World War Two had more rights to contest their removal than these Venezuelan migrants.

Trump tells Netanyahu he deserves Nobel Peace Prize.

On 2025-03-24, President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.

Bipartisan bill seeks to make FEMA an independent agency.

On 2025-03-24, Reps. Jared Moskowitz and Byron Donalds introduced a bipartisan bill in the House to remove the Federal Emergency Management Agency from the Department of Homeland Security and make it an independent, Cabinet-level agency. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said DHS would be eliminating FEMA, which has long been a target of Trump.

Trump gets new portrait from Putin after complaining.

As of 2025-03-25, Trump bemoans a portrait of him - but gets a new one from Putin. A "distorted" portrait in the US was removed after the president complained, but he was "touched" by a Russian gift.

Lawsuits filed to block Trump's Education Department dismantling.

On 2025-03-24, the American Federation of Teachers, the American Association of University Professors, and two public school districts in Massachusetts sued the Trump administration to block its attempts to dismantle the Education Department, arguing that Mr. Trump’s executive order was an attempt to evade congressional authority.

Trump suggests Tesla attacks are coordinated intimidation.

On 2025-03-24, President Trump suggested attacks against Tesla are a coordinated effort to intimidate Elon Musk. However, an internal intelligence assessment warned against conflating legal protests with vandalism, stating the attacks appear to be conducted by lone offenders.

Trump pushes US claims to Greenland; Greenland condemns visits.

On 2025-03-24, Trump pushed US claims to Greenland, and Greenland condemned planned visits by Usha Vance and a Trump advisor. Greenland's prime minister called the trips “highly aggressive.”

Trump selects Susan Monarez to lead CDC permanently.

As of March 24, 2025, President Trump has selected Susan Monarez, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to lead the agency permanently.

International Disputes

Chad condemns Sudan's airport threat as 'declaration of war'.

As of 2025-03-25, Chad condemns Sudan's airport threat as 'declaration of war'. A Sudanese general said Chad's airports were legitimate targets because they were used to supply weapons.

Venezuela rejects Trump's tariff threat on oil, gas buyers.

On 2025-03-24, Venezuela rejected US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on any nation that purchases oil and gas from them, calling such a secondary tariff “arbitrary, illegal and desperate.”

Health Updates

US HIV aid cuts could cost millions of lives.

US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives, warns UNAids chief Winnie Byanyima. Funding cuts could lead to 2,000 new HIV infections each day.

Other News

Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee dies.

On 2025-03-25, Samsung Electronics announced that co-CEO Han Jong-hee died of cardiac arrest.

Paris police chase ends in four-car pile-up; 13 injured.

Pope Francis returns to Vatican, remains out of view.

Follow What Matters to You