March 12, 2025
US
•12.03.2025
•Wednesday
•166 days ago
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Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum took effect, triggering immediate retaliation from the European Union with $28 billion in counter-tariffs and Canada with $30 billion in retaliatory measures. These responses came as markets fluctuated amid growing recession fears.
Inflation showed unexpected cooling to 2.8% in February, Trump's first full month in office, though economic experts expressed concern about how the escalating trade conflicts might reverse this trend.
The Education Department completed laying off approximately 1,300 employees—nearly half its staff—with significant cuts to its civil rights office. NOAA faced similar reductions with 1,000 additional employees being let go.
A government shutdown appeared increasingly likely as Senate Democrats announced they would not support the Republican funding bill passed by the House earlier in the week.
Russia responded cautiously to the US-Ukraine ceasefire agreement reached the previous day, while continuing battlefield advances.
Inflation showed unexpected cooling to 2.8% in February, Trump's first full month in office, though economic experts expressed concern about how the escalating trade conflicts might reverse this trend.
The Education Department completed laying off approximately 1,300 employees—nearly half its staff—with significant cuts to its civil rights office. NOAA faced similar reductions with 1,000 additional employees being let go.
A government shutdown appeared increasingly likely as Senate Democrats announced they would not support the Republican funding bill passed by the House earlier in the week.
Russia responded cautiously to the US-Ukraine ceasefire agreement reached the previous day, while continuing battlefield advances.
Israel
•12.03.2025
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•166 days ago
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Netanyahu erupted in court, pounding the witness stand when instructed to hurry testimony, shouting prosecutors "took our lives" before the judge demanded he "lower his tone." In military developments, the IDF appointed Major General Yaniv Assor as Southern Command chief, who prioritized "destroying Hamas completely" before returning hostages.
Reports emerged about Israel seeking normalization with Lebanon through border negotiations that began yesterday, promptly denied by Lebanese officials. Trump reversed his earlier Gaza population transfer stance, declaring "no one is expelling anyone from Gaza."
The day's most significant development came in the evening with confirmation of first signs of life from hostage Avinatan Or, partner of previously freed Noa Argamani, 523 days after his capture. Released hostages reported Or is held in central Gaza under harsh conditions with minimal food and water.
A shooting attack near Ariel wounded an Israeli teenager after the attacker used a laser to blind him before firing.
Reports emerged about Israel seeking normalization with Lebanon through border negotiations that began yesterday, promptly denied by Lebanese officials. Trump reversed his earlier Gaza population transfer stance, declaring "no one is expelling anyone from Gaza."
The day's most significant development came in the evening with confirmation of first signs of life from hostage Avinatan Or, partner of previously freed Noa Argamani, 523 days after his capture. Released hostages reported Or is held in central Gaza under harsh conditions with minimal food and water.
A shooting attack near Ariel wounded an Israeli teenager after the attacker used a laser to blind him before firing.
Germany
•12.03.2025
•Wednesday
•166 days ago
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The morning revealed a Ukraine ceasefire proposal gaining momentum, with US envoys heading to Moscow while Ukraine signaled readiness to withdraw from Russian territory. Trump released military aid as part of this initiative, continuing yesterday's breakthrough.
Simultaneously, trade tensions escalated as new US steel and aluminum tariffs took effect, prompting EU announcements of "strong" countermeasures worth €26 billion. The EU specifically targeted Trump-supporting regions.
Domestically, strikes paralyzed NRW cities while corruption raids at Munich's KVR uncovered residence permits sold for €150. The BND's assessment that COVID-19 originated from a Wuhan lab accident surfaced as "Berlin's best-kept secret."
By evening, coalition tensions intensified as Greens blocked the Merz-SPD financial package, threatening government formation talks. Porsche reported a 30% profit decline, while Puma announced job cuts, reflecting broader economic challenges during this emerging trade conflict.
Simultaneously, trade tensions escalated as new US steel and aluminum tariffs took effect, prompting EU announcements of "strong" countermeasures worth €26 billion. The EU specifically targeted Trump-supporting regions.
Domestically, strikes paralyzed NRW cities while corruption raids at Munich's KVR uncovered residence permits sold for €150. The BND's assessment that COVID-19 originated from a Wuhan lab accident surfaced as "Berlin's best-kept secret."
By evening, coalition tensions intensified as Greens blocked the Merz-SPD financial package, threatening government formation talks. Porsche reported a 30% profit decline, while Puma announced job cuts, reflecting broader economic challenges during this emerging trade conflict.
France
•12.03.2025
•Wednesday
•166 days ago
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The US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal dominated French media throughout the day. Morning coverage reported Ukraine accepting a 30-day truce with Washington immediately resuming military aid and intelligence sharing. By midday, Trump announced negotiators heading to Moscow "right now," while Russia requested "complete information" before responding.
Putin, visiting Kursk for the first time since Ukraine's incursion, ordered its "complete liberation" as Ukrainian forces reportedly collapsed there - undermining their negotiating position. Meanwhile, the French National Assembly passed a resolution supporting Ukraine and authorizing seizure of Russian assets.
Trade war intensified with the EU announcing April 1st tariffs on $26 billion of American products including boats, motorcycles, and bourbon, prompting Trump to threaten retaliation. Analysts warned of potential global recession.
Crime news featured a mafia boss assassination on highway A41, while healthcare workers protested increasing violence against medical staff.
Putin, visiting Kursk for the first time since Ukraine's incursion, ordered its "complete liberation" as Ukrainian forces reportedly collapsed there - undermining their negotiating position. Meanwhile, the French National Assembly passed a resolution supporting Ukraine and authorizing seizure of Russian assets.
Trade war intensified with the EU announcing April 1st tariffs on $26 billion of American products including boats, motorcycles, and bourbon, prompting Trump to threaten retaliation. Analysts warned of potential global recession.
Crime news featured a mafia boss assassination on highway A41, while healthcare workers protested increasing violence against medical staff.
Lebanon
•12.03.2025
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•166 days ago
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Israeli officials publicly stated their desire for normalization with Lebanon, suggesting the formation of three working committees to address outstanding issues. This follows yesterday's release of four Lebanese detainees by Israel, with multiple sources reporting diplomatic progress. The Lebanese army removed an Israeli barbed wire fence at Barket Risha in southern Lebanon, demonstrating assertion of sovereignty.
Security appointments continued dominating domestic news, with cabinet expected to formalize leadership positions Thursday after reported agreements. IMF discussions resumed with promises of a unified financial reform plan.
Syrian coastal violence aftermath continued reverberating, with reports of three new massacres and risks of mass burials. The Syrian presidency announced the formation of a National Security Council, while Lebanese media discussed Ahmad al-Sharaa's opportunity to unify Syria. Trump's potential message to Iran through an Arab intermediary attracted coverage amid nuclear discussions.
Security appointments continued dominating domestic news, with cabinet expected to formalize leadership positions Thursday after reported agreements. IMF discussions resumed with promises of a unified financial reform plan.
Syrian coastal violence aftermath continued reverberating, with reports of three new massacres and risks of mass burials. The Syrian presidency announced the formation of a National Security Council, while Lebanese media discussed Ahmad al-Sharaa's opportunity to unify Syria. Trump's potential message to Iran through an Arab intermediary attracted coverage amid nuclear discussions.
Ukraine
•12.03.2025
•Wednesday
•166 days ago
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Following yesterday's breakthrough Jeddah negotiations, Ukraine's agreement to a conditional 30-day ceasefire dominated coverage throughout the day. Morning reports confirmed the US resumed intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine as part of the deal. By midday, Zelensky stated he expects "strong steps" from the US if Russia rejects the ceasefire.
Trump announced a delegation was heading to Moscow for negotiations, claiming he had received "positive signals" while emphasizing "everything depends on Russia." Senator Rubio suggested ceasefire could be achieved within days if Moscow agrees.
Reuters and Bloomberg reported Putin is dissatisfied with the proposal but may eventually accept while attempting to extract concessions. European intelligence allegedly obtained documents suggesting Russia believes peace is impossible before 2026.
Meanwhile, fighting continued with Russian strikes on Kryvyi Rih killing one woman and injuring 14. Commander Syrsky confirmed ongoing battles around Sudzha in Kursk region, with Ukrainian forces making tactical retreats when necessary.
Trump announced a delegation was heading to Moscow for negotiations, claiming he had received "positive signals" while emphasizing "everything depends on Russia." Senator Rubio suggested ceasefire could be achieved within days if Moscow agrees.
Reuters and Bloomberg reported Putin is dissatisfied with the proposal but may eventually accept while attempting to extract concessions. European intelligence allegedly obtained documents suggesting Russia believes peace is impossible before 2026.
Meanwhile, fighting continued with Russian strikes on Kryvyi Rih killing one woman and injuring 14. Commander Syrsky confirmed ongoing battles around Sudzha in Kursk region, with Ukrainian forces making tactical retreats when necessary.
Palestine
•12.03.2025
•Wednesday
•166 days ago
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West Bank operations intensified with reported house demolitions in Qalqilya and widespread arrests in Jenin, where four Palestinians, including a woman, were killed. Gaza's death toll reached 48,515 with 12 new fatalities reported in the last 24 hours.
Humanitarian conditions deteriorated further with Doctors Without Borders demanding Israel stop "collective punishment" and UNICEF warning about water shortages. Reports emphasized that 40% of Gaza patients died due to Israeli travel restrictions.
A new round of ceasefire negotiations began in Doha, showing "slight progress" by evening, while Arab ministers met to discuss Gaza reconstruction plans. Meanwhile, Trump retracted his displacement plan, stating "no one will force Gaza residents to leave," positioning himself differently from previous statements.
In Salfit, a settler was injured in a shooting operation near Ariel settlement, prompting Israel to close area entrances. Resistance security forces reported discovering Israeli surveillance devices attempting to gather intelligence about prisoners in Gaza.
Humanitarian conditions deteriorated further with Doctors Without Borders demanding Israel stop "collective punishment" and UNICEF warning about water shortages. Reports emphasized that 40% of Gaza patients died due to Israeli travel restrictions.
A new round of ceasefire negotiations began in Doha, showing "slight progress" by evening, while Arab ministers met to discuss Gaza reconstruction plans. Meanwhile, Trump retracted his displacement plan, stating "no one will force Gaza residents to leave," positioning himself differently from previous statements.
In Salfit, a settler was injured in a shooting operation near Ariel settlement, prompting Israel to close area entrances. Resistance security forces reported discovering Israeli surveillance devices attempting to gather intelligence about prisoners in Gaza.
UK
•12.03.2025
•Wednesday
•166 days ago
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Trump employed dual strategies on the global stage. Following Ukraine's acceptance of the 30-day ceasefire proposal, Trump escalated pressure on Putin with threats of "devastating" consequences should Russia reject the deal, even dispatching envoys to Moscow "right now." Putin, visiting frontlines in camouflage, responded by demanding more details and threatening to treat Ukrainian soldiers as "terrorists."
Simultaneously, Trump launched a trade war by implementing global 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, triggering immediate retaliation. The EU targeted "Republican heartland" states, while Canada announced $20bn in counter-tariffs. PM Starmer indicated the UK would "keep all options on the table" regarding potential retaliation.
Maritime news took on geopolitical dimensions when the captain of the cargo ship that rammed a US military fuel tanker was revealed to be Russian, with some outlets questioning whether this constituted "hybrid warfare."
Simultaneously, Trump launched a trade war by implementing global 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, triggering immediate retaliation. The EU targeted "Republican heartland" states, while Canada announced $20bn in counter-tariffs. PM Starmer indicated the UK would "keep all options on the table" regarding potential retaliation.
Maritime news took on geopolitical dimensions when the captain of the cargo ship that rammed a US military fuel tanker was revealed to be Russian, with some outlets questioning whether this constituted "hybrid warfare."
Iran
•12.03.2025
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•166 days ago
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The UAE diplomatic advisor Anwar Gargash delivered Trump's letter to Foreign Minister Araghchi, culminating weeks of speculation. This delivery coincided with Supreme Leader Khamenei's Ramadan meeting with students, where he rejected Trump's negotiation offer as "deception of world public opinion" and claimed negotiations with the current US administration would "tighten the knot of sanctions."
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov revealed that US demands for a new agreement include Iran halting support for regional proxy groups. Meanwhile, the trilateral meeting between China, Russia, and Iran about Tehran's nuclear program was scheduled for Friday.
Yemen's resumed ban on Israeli ships in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea received coverage alongside Pakistan's military operation freeing 150 passengers from the "Jafar Express" train hijacked by Baloch separatists. Iran's Revolutionary Guards denied former official Rafighdoost's statements about foreign assassinations, claiming he had no security responsibilities.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov revealed that US demands for a new agreement include Iran halting support for regional proxy groups. Meanwhile, the trilateral meeting between China, Russia, and Iran about Tehran's nuclear program was scheduled for Friday.
Yemen's resumed ban on Israeli ships in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea received coverage alongside Pakistan's military operation freeing 150 passengers from the "Jafar Express" train hijacked by Baloch separatists. Iran's Revolutionary Guards denied former official Rafighdoost's statements about foreign assassinations, claiming he had no security responsibilities.
Russia
•12.03.2025
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•166 days ago
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Russian media triumphantly reported the capture of Sudzha in Kursk region, featuring multiple stories of Russian forces raising their flag over the city administration building. This victory followed the previous day's reports of the "pipeline operation" where Russian forces allegedly infiltrated through an inactive gas pipeline.
By midday, diplomatic developments intensified around a proposed 30-day ceasefire. Kremlin spokesman Peskov urged caution, saying Russia awaited details from the US proposal. Simultaneously, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warned against "dangerous compromises."
Trump announced sending representatives to Russia to discuss peace, stating he wouldn't pressure Moscow financially. The Kremlin expressed hope for a Putin-Trump meeting in April-May.
By evening, Putin appeared in military uniform at the Kursk command post, ordering troops to quickly defeat Ukrainian forces and proposing a security zone along the border. Russian sources claimed Ukrainian forces were now encircled in the region.
By midday, diplomatic developments intensified around a proposed 30-day ceasefire. Kremlin spokesman Peskov urged caution, saying Russia awaited details from the US proposal. Simultaneously, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warned against "dangerous compromises."
Trump announced sending representatives to Russia to discuss peace, stating he wouldn't pressure Moscow financially. The Kremlin expressed hope for a Putin-Trump meeting in April-May.
By evening, Putin appeared in military uniform at the Kursk command post, ordering troops to quickly defeat Ukrainian forces and proposing a security zone along the border. Russian sources claimed Ukrainian forces were now encircled in the region.
Italy
•12.03.2025
•Wednesday
•166 days ago
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The European Parliament approved the EU rearmament plan with 419 votes, splitting Italian political forces - FdI voting in favor, Lega against, and PD fractured between supporters and abstainers. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov called von der Leyen a "Führer" in response.
Trade tensions intensified as Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum took effect, prompting the EU to announce €26 billion in countermeasures targeting Republican-supporting states. Canada added its own $20 billion in retaliation, bringing the total to $46 billion. Trump promised to "respond and win."
The Ukraine ceasefire proposal saw contradictory signals - Zelensky expressed readiness for a 30-day truce despite distrust, while the Kremlin urged caution. Trump threatened "devastating financial sanctions" against Russia if fighting continued, announcing negotiators would travel to Moscow this week. Meanwhile, Putin visited Kursk, demanding its complete liberation as Ukrainian forces began withdrawing.
Trade tensions intensified as Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum took effect, prompting the EU to announce €26 billion in countermeasures targeting Republican-supporting states. Canada added its own $20 billion in retaliation, bringing the total to $46 billion. Trump promised to "respond and win."
The Ukraine ceasefire proposal saw contradictory signals - Zelensky expressed readiness for a 30-day truce despite distrust, while the Kremlin urged caution. Trump threatened "devastating financial sanctions" against Russia if fighting continued, announcing negotiators would travel to Moscow this week. Meanwhile, Putin visited Kursk, demanding its complete liberation as Ukrainian forces began withdrawing.
Japan
•12.03.2025
•Wednesday
•166 days ago
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Trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Japan, prompting expressions of "regret" from Japanese officials while other Asian nations responded more moderately than the EU's announced countermeasures. This tariff development follows yesterday's falling real wages amidst intensifying global tariff wars.
Major Japanese companies like Hitachi and Toyota achieved record wage increases exceeding 5% for a second consecutive year, though concerns emerged about widening wage disparities between large corporations and smaller enterprises. Converting nominal raises to real wage growth remains challenging.
The Ukraine-US ceasefire proposal reportedly puts pressure on Putin to respond, while Ukrainian and Israeli drone manufacturers appeal to South Korea with battle-tested technology. Prime Minister Kishida faces mounting internal party pressure to step down, continuing the political instability thread from previous days' reporting.
Major Japanese companies like Hitachi and Toyota achieved record wage increases exceeding 5% for a second consecutive year, though concerns emerged about widening wage disparities between large corporations and smaller enterprises. Converting nominal raises to real wage growth remains challenging.
The Ukraine-US ceasefire proposal reportedly puts pressure on Putin to respond, while Ukrainian and Israeli drone manufacturers appeal to South Korea with battle-tested technology. Prime Minister Kishida faces mounting internal party pressure to step down, continuing the political instability thread from previous days' reporting.
Netherlands
•12.03.2025
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•166 days ago
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The European Commission implemented retaliatory tariffs on €26 billion worth of American goods including jeans, whiskey, and motorcycles in response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. This trade conflict dominated morning coverage across all major outlets.
By midday, a maritime incident gained prominence as authorities arrested a Russian captain following a North Sea vessel collision, with officials not ruling out sabotage - connecting to the previous day's oil tanker disaster theme.
Afternoon coverage shifted to political drama as Immigration Minister Faber refused to compromise on asylum legislation despite parliamentary pushback, with MPs telling her to "remove those bananas from your ears." Meanwhile, discarded Dutch fishing nets found new purpose catching Russian drones in Ukrainian trenches.
Evening reporting focused on Russia's recapture of the Kursk region while US negotiators headed to Moscow with a ceasefire proposal, developing yesterday's breakthrough story of the 30-day ceasefire plan.
By midday, a maritime incident gained prominence as authorities arrested a Russian captain following a North Sea vessel collision, with officials not ruling out sabotage - connecting to the previous day's oil tanker disaster theme.
Afternoon coverage shifted to political drama as Immigration Minister Faber refused to compromise on asylum legislation despite parliamentary pushback, with MPs telling her to "remove those bananas from your ears." Meanwhile, discarded Dutch fishing nets found new purpose catching Russian drones in Ukrainian trenches.
Evening reporting focused on Russia's recapture of the Kursk region while US negotiators headed to Moscow with a ceasefire proposal, developing yesterday's breakthrough story of the 30-day ceasefire plan.
India
•12.03.2025
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•166 days ago
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The Pakistan train hijacking crisis dominated Indian coverage. Early reports indicated Baloch Liberation Army militants wearing suicide vests held hundreds hostage in mountainous terrain. By morning, they released video showing how they derailed the Jaffar Express. Conflicting casualty claims emerged throughout the day - Pakistan initially reported 155 rescued, then claimed operation success with all 33 militants killed and 21 passengers dead, while BLA maintained they still held 154 hostages.
Indian politics featured BJP's decisive victory in Haryana municipal elections, winning 9 of 10 mayoral posts and delivering a crushing defeat to Congress in its strongholds. Meanwhile, India-Mauritius signed eight strategic agreements during PM Modi's visit.
In international developments, Ukraine agreed to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia, though Russian airstrikes continued on Kyiv. Trump expressed hope Putin would accept the proposal, while Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's commitment to peace.
Indian politics featured BJP's decisive victory in Haryana municipal elections, winning 9 of 10 mayoral posts and delivering a crushing defeat to Congress in its strongholds. Meanwhile, India-Mauritius signed eight strategic agreements during PM Modi's visit.
In international developments, Ukraine agreed to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia, though Russian airstrikes continued on Kyiv. Trump expressed hope Putin would accept the proposal, while Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's commitment to peace.
Poland
•12.03.2025
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•166 days ago
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The US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal dominated coverage, with reporting that Ukraine's acceptance puts Russia in a difficult position. Trump warned of "very bad things" the US could do to Russia should the Kremlin reject it. By afternoon, Polish-Turkish relations gained attention as Prime Minister Tusk met with President Erdogan in Ankara, making an unspecified "unambiguous proposal."
The morning saw continued fallout from Foreign Minister Sikorski's confirmation of US military aid resumption at Jasionka airport. Polish-EU relations remained tense, with the ECJ Advocate General calling Polish Constitutional Court rulings a "rebellion" against EU law.
Domestic politics heated up with controversy over PiS MEPs voting against an EU defense initiative, prompting Tusk to label them "Russia's supporters." The opposition counterclaimed the resolution undermined NATO.
By evening, US Senator Rubio announced plans for "crushing sanctions" against Russia if it rejects the ceasefire.
The morning saw continued fallout from Foreign Minister Sikorski's confirmation of US military aid resumption at Jasionka airport. Polish-EU relations remained tense, with the ECJ Advocate General calling Polish Constitutional Court rulings a "rebellion" against EU law.
Domestic politics heated up with controversy over PiS MEPs voting against an EU defense initiative, prompting Tusk to label them "Russia's supporters." The opposition counterclaimed the resolution undermined NATO.
By evening, US Senator Rubio announced plans for "crushing sanctions" against Russia if it rejects the ceasefire.
Spain
•12.03.2025
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•166 days ago
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The ceasefire proposal mediated by Trump and Saudi Arabia's Bin Salman dominated morning coverage, with Ukraine accepting terms while pressure shifted to Putin for a response. By mid-morning, newspapers reported Ukraine withdrawing from Russia's Kursk region, abandoning territory that had served as a bargaining chip in negotiations.
Simultaneously, EU-US trade tensions escalated as Brussels announced €26 billion in retaliatory tariffs against "unjustified" American steel and aluminum duties, marking a significant deterioration in transatlantic relations. This trade confrontation occurred alongside defense cooperation discussions, with reports indicating fifteen European countries willing to participate in a Ukraine peace mission.
Domestically, tensions persisted within Spain's coalition regarding military spending increases, while the Ábalos corruption case expanded to include four female associates required to testify. By evening, media attention shifted to the Madrid derby Champions League match, which Real Madrid won in a penalty shootout after Atlético's early lead.
Simultaneously, EU-US trade tensions escalated as Brussels announced €26 billion in retaliatory tariffs against "unjustified" American steel and aluminum duties, marking a significant deterioration in transatlantic relations. This trade confrontation occurred alongside defense cooperation discussions, with reports indicating fifteen European countries willing to participate in a Ukraine peace mission.
Domestically, tensions persisted within Spain's coalition regarding military spending increases, while the Ábalos corruption case expanded to include four female associates required to testify. By evening, media attention shifted to the Madrid derby Champions League match, which Real Madrid won in a penalty shootout after Atlético's early lead.
Turkey
•12.03.2025
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•166 days ago
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President Erdoğan signaled openness to meeting with the DEM Party delegation that visited imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, marking a significant shift after previously rejecting PKK's ceasefire announcement. "If they request a meeting, I'll give it," Erdoğan stated, while DEM Party promptly submitted their formal request.
In foreign policy, Erdoğan and Polish PM Tusk emphasized Turkey's EU candidacy, with both agreeing the "EU would gain power through Turkey's membership."
Syria developments continued dominating headlines, with Erdoğan warning against "sectarian strife" while casualties in Alawite regions reportedly reached 1,383. Kurdish PYD leader Salih Muslim publicly supported the Damascus-SDG agreement.
Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu faced a third venue denial while campaigning, this time in Kastamonu, as tensions with fellow CHP mayor Mansur Yavaş surfaced, with Yavaş stating he would "evaluate candidacy based on polls when elections approach."
Parliament passed the controversial Cyber Security Law despite opposition concerns about potential censorship.
In foreign policy, Erdoğan and Polish PM Tusk emphasized Turkey's EU candidacy, with both agreeing the "EU would gain power through Turkey's membership."
Syria developments continued dominating headlines, with Erdoğan warning against "sectarian strife" while casualties in Alawite regions reportedly reached 1,383. Kurdish PYD leader Salih Muslim publicly supported the Damascus-SDG agreement.
Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu faced a third venue denial while campaigning, this time in Kastamonu, as tensions with fellow CHP mayor Mansur Yavaş surfaced, with Yavaş stating he would "evaluate candidacy based on polls when elections approach."
Parliament passed the controversial Cyber Security Law despite opposition concerns about potential censorship.
China
•12.03.2025
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•166 days ago
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The National People's Congress concluded its third session, with state media emphasizing "consensus building" while notably continuing coverage of Zhao Leji's absence, identified in yesterday's reporting as "illness." Secret China suggested his absence might relate to a failed power challenge.
Ukraine's acceptance of a 30-day ceasefire proposal dominated international coverage, with analysis focused on Russia's potential response and mineral trade agreements rather than military guarantees for Ukraine's future. Simultaneously, EU-US trade tensions escalated with Europe imposing retaliatory measures against US steel tariffs.
Military technology developments gained attention with China extending warship service life through advanced anti-corrosion technologies and reports claiming Chinese AI has decisively outperformed human pilots in air combat. Economic measures included China summoning Walmart executives for tariff discussions and new land reserve bond issuance rules being released by two ministries.
Ukraine's acceptance of a 30-day ceasefire proposal dominated international coverage, with analysis focused on Russia's potential response and mineral trade agreements rather than military guarantees for Ukraine's future. Simultaneously, EU-US trade tensions escalated with Europe imposing retaliatory measures against US steel tariffs.
Military technology developments gained attention with China extending warship service life through advanced anti-corrosion technologies and reports claiming Chinese AI has decisively outperformed human pilots in air combat. Economic measures included China summoning Walmart executives for tariff discussions and new land reserve bond issuance rules being released by two ministries.
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