On March 25-26, 2025, Russia and Ukraine agreed to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea after separate deals with the US following talks in Saudi Arabia. The agreement, mediated by the U.S., involves a temporary cessation of strikes on energy sites, but the details and start date are unclear, and the Kremlin is requesting the removal of some Western sanctions as a condition. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concerns about Russia's commitment and potential manipulation of the accords.

The Sudan army is accused of killing hundreds in an airstrike on a Darfur market. Videos posted on social media show the smoking ruins of market stalls and charred bodies.

The UN is expressing fears of war as barrel bombs are dropped in South Sudan. The UN issued a stark warning following fighting between the army and the White army militia.

On March 26, 2025, masked Hamas militants dispersed hundreds of protesters who gathered in northern Gaza to rally against the group.

On March 25, 2025, Israeli police released Palestinian Oscar winner Hamdan Ballal, who reported being assaulted while guarding his home during a settler attack. He was detained on suspicion of throwing stones, which he denied; his West Bank home was attacked by Israeli settlers.

On March 26, 2025, the US removed bounties on key Taliban leaders, days after US officials met with the Taliban government to secure the release of an American tourist.

On March 25, 2025, the Peruvian president called for general elections due to a security crisis and years of political instability.

On March 25, 2025, in Moldova, police detained the leader of the pro-Russian Gagauz ethnic minority at Chisinau's international airport.

On March 25, 2025, Germany’s new parliament was sworn in, but it is noticeably more male and less diverse, with only 32 percent of its members being women; Friedrich Merz is Germany’s chancellor in waiting.

Grandparents have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a toddler in the French Alps. Emile Soleil mysteriously vanished in 2023, in a case that made headlines across France.

On 2025-03-25, reports indicate that new Chinese maritime technology, including ‘invasion’ barges and deep-sea cable cutters, is concerning defense watchers.

On March 25, 2025, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said that Turkey and the United States want to remove obstacles to defence industry cooperation after talks between the NATO allies' top diplomats in Washington.

Reported on March 25, 2025, Trump cuts hit struggling food banks, risking hunger for low-income Americans.

Reported on March 25, 2025, Ukrainians in Yorkshire share their hopes for peace; a student taken in by a local host wants to return to live in her home country.

On March 24, 2025, Judge James E. Boasberg maintained his ruling against the Trump administration's attempt to deport Venezuelan migrants deemed members of the Tren de Aragua gang to El Salvador using the Alien Enemies Act.

On March 24, 2025, the American Federation of Teachers, the American Association of University Professors, and public school districts in Massachusetts sued the Trump administration to block its attempts to dismantle the Education Department.

On March 24, 2025, the U.S. Justice Department said it intends to invoke the state secrets privilege to avoid disclosing detailed data about two flights of Venezuelan migrants that the Trump administration sent to El Salvador this month, starting around March 1, 2025.

On March 23, 2025, Pope Francis made his first public appearance in five weeks as he was discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy; his medical team had considered stopping treatment.

On March 25, 2025, it was reported that track and field will be the first Olympic sport requiring DNA sex tests for women, affecting those with atypical genetics, potentially by the next world championships in Tokyo in September 2025.

On March 25, 2025, Gérard Depardieu admitted to grabbing a female colleague but denied sexual assault during his court testimony in Paris, addressing accusations of groping a co-worker after years of allegations regarding his behavior.

On March 25, 2025, a mob ransacked a comedy club after comedian Kunal Kamra joked about politician Eknath Shinde, who was called a "traitor", despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that criticism is essential to Indian democracy.

Reported on March 25, 2025, BBC tracked down and named Bulgarian nationals Cvetelina Gencheva and Tsvetanka Doncheva who worked with six spies convicted in London.

Reported on March 25, 2025, Signal head defends messaging app's security after US war plan leak, following White House review of Signal use.

On March 25, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing the Department of Homeland Security to work with the Department of Government Efficiency to review state voter rolls for foreign nationals and provide that list to election officials.

On March 24-25, 2025, President Trump and his administration faced scrutiny on multiple fronts. Trump signed an executive order targeting Jenner & Block, a law firm challenging his policies. Concerns arose over Trump administration officials sharing classified war plans over Signal, with House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissing further investigations.

On March 26, 2025, Greenland's leaders criticized planned visits by US officials, including JD Vance, after Trump's past threats to annex the island. Vice President JD Vance announced he will visit Pituffik Space Base with Second Lady Usha Vance, prompting Greenland’s Prime Minister to describe the trip as "highly aggressive".

On March 24-25, 2025, President Trump revoked the Secret Service detail from Alejandro N. Mayorkas, the homeland security secretary during the Biden administration.

On March 25, 2025, Reed Rubinstein, nominee to be the State Department’s top lawyer, refused to give a yes or no answer to whether he would follow the law during his Senate confirmation hearing.

On March 25, 2025, reports confirmed that the death toll in the South Korea wildfires had risen to 16.