Trump’s administration is considering recognising Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea in a potential Ukraine peace deal, according to Semafor news.

China is offering childcare subsidies and free milk to new mothers to encourage baby making, following declining birth rate.

Violent clashes over a 17th-century tomb in India left police injured and vehicles damaged, prompting an indefinite curfew.

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are en route to Earth after a nine-month stay on the ISS

Germany’s vote on defence spending would impact Europe’s  future military strategy and its ability to support Ukraine

A judge has pressed the Trump administration for explanations regarding its handling of a deportation case involving Venezuela.

Palestinian health authorities have reported Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least 200 people amid ongoing conflict.

The Trump administration has begun mass layoffs at VOA after signing an executive order placing nearly all employees on leave.

EU leaders have pushed for peace in Ukraine as Trump and Putin prepare to discuss geopolitical and energy issues

A South Korean military drone collided with a stationary helicopter, causing a fire that was extinguished without casualties.

Germany has pledged €300 million in aid for Syrians, supporting refugees and vulnerable communities

The Trump administration has withdrawn Adam Boehler’s nomination for hostage envoy, but he will continue working in a new role

At least 40 people have died after tornadoes ripped through a swathe of the US Midwest and South. Missouri bore the brunt of the twisters, which began to spawn on

Venezuela has condemned the US deportation of alleged gang members to El Salvador, calling it illegal and a human rights violation.

At least 59 people have died and over 150 were injured in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia, authorities confirmed.

South Korea’s opposition has called for a swift court ruling on Yoon’s impeachment, warning that delays worsen political tensions 

President Donald Trump has insisted there will be no exceptions to US steel and aluminium tariffs, reinforcing his trade policy stance.

China’s retail sales has grown to 4.0% in January and February, but rising joblessness highlights ongoing economic challenges.

ERussia has demanded Ukraine’s neutrality and NATO exclusion in peace talks as diplomatic efforts to end the war continue.

Russia has insisted on firm security assurances in any peace deal with Ukraine, underscoring ongoing tensions in negotiations.