• 03/17/2025

Russia makes gains against Ukraine in Kursk as Trump envoy arrives in Moscow

Washington Post Russia says it will discuss the U.S. ceasefire proposal, but Vladimir Putin has signaled he seeks to expel the remnants of Ukrainian forces from Kursk. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/03/13/russia-kursk-ukraine-ceasefire-proposal-witkoff/

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Pope Francis is stable and showing improvements but will remain hospitalized

Fox News Pope Francis is continuing to show improvement and remains stable as he approaches one month in the hospital following a bout with bronchitis turned pneumonia. The 88-year-old had a “restful night,” the Holy See Press Office announced Thursday morning, which also marks the 12-year anniversary of his election to lead the Roman Catholic…

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Russia’s oil export revenues down 15% in February — IEA

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In annual terms oil exports fell by 80,000 bpd last month, exports of petroleum products decreased by 420,000 bpd, while overall oil exports dropped by 490,000 bpd https://tass.com/economy/1927201

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With liberation of Sudzha Kiev’s forces lose main hub in Kursk region — military

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, units from the battle group North have successfully liberated the villages of Melovoy, Podol, and Sudzha https://tass.com/politics/1927199

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Israel transfers thousands of humanitarian aid packages to Syrian Druze

Jerusalem Post Most of the packages were transported to As-Suwayda, while others were delivered to Druze communities near the border with Israel.  https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-845901

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Hong Kong’s ombudsman calls for tougher action against illegal parking in estates

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Investigation reveals “unsatisfactory” situation in which vehicles were found obstructing emergency access routes in public housing estates. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3302254/hong-kongs-ombudsman-calls-tougher-action-against-illegal-parking-estates?utm_source=rss_feed

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US special envoy Steve Witkoff’s plane lands in Moscow — Flightradar

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The plane entered Russian airspace from the direction of Latvia https://tass.com/world/1927195

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Israel should depopulate northern Gaza to pressure Hamas, expert says

Jerusalem Post As part of the plan, Israel would subsequently use the territory as a bargaining chip in hostage negotiations, Ofer said. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-845890

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U.K., Taiwan democracy foundations promote ‘smart parliament’ scheme

Taipei, March 13 (CNA) The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) and the U.K.’s Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) issued a joint statement on Thursday promoting “smart parliament” initiatives. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202503130014

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Russian forces to clear Sudzha of Ukrainian army remnants ‘within 10 days’ — commander

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Chief of Russia’s General Staff, First Deputy Defense Minister Army General Valery Gerasimov reported to President Vladimir Putin on March 12 that Russian troops had liberated more than 1,100 square kilometers of territory in the Kursk Region in an offensive operation or over…

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