Trump Brokers Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire; Israel Strikes Gaza Hospital
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.
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Global Politics
Turkey protests continue after mayor's arrest; Erdogan calls it 'evil'.
Bulgarian nationals linked to London spy case.
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.
Trump Watch
US deportations to Venezuela resume after dispute.
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.
US considers charging Europe for shipping lane protection.
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.
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.
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.