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French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans for a coalition meeting next week in Paris, aimed at finalizing a potential truce in the ongoing war in Ukraine. This meeting will follow talks between Kyiv and Moscow, facilitated by the United States in Saudi Arabia. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated that discussions on policing a ceasefire are progressing, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the EU to maintain arms support and sanctions against Russia, despite Moscow's ongoing bombardments. Although EU leaders committed to increasing military aid, they refrained from endorsing Zelensky's request for €5 billion in artillery funding. Amidst ongoing hostilities, including drone strikes from both sides, Zelensky rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion to oversee Ukraine's power plants, emphasizing legal constraints regarding the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility. Meanwhile, the U.S. is considering bolstering Ukraine's air defenses in response to Russian missile threats. 
Published: Mar 21 2025, 6 ameznews.inIndia has issued a robust response to the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), declaring the body should itself be designated as an "entity of concern" due to its "biased and politically motivated assessments." This statement follows the USCIRF's annual report, which claims that minorities in India are facing worsening treatment and recommends sanctions against India's external intelligence agency, R&AW, for alleged involvement in assassination plots against 'Khalistani' separatists abroad. India’s Ministry of External Affairs criticized the USCIRF for misrepresenting facts and disregarding the country’s diverse and harmonious society, asserting that the commission's claims reflect a deliberate agenda rather than genuine concern for religious freedom. While the USCIRF has suggested that India be labeled a "country of particular concern," it is unlikely the US government will impose sanctions, as the panel's recommendations are non-binding.
Published: Mar 26 2025, 6 pmeznews.inRelations between Kyiv and Washington are reportedly improving, according to Andriy Yermak, chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This follows a tense meeting last month between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump that ended in disagreement. Yermak highlighted two rounds of talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at negotiating a ceasefire, emphasizing Ukraine's willingness to collaborate with the US to end the ongoing conflict with Russia. He contrasted Ukraine's approach, which seeks an unconditional ceasefire, with Russia's conditional stance. Despite recent agreements in Saudi Arabia to pause attacks over the Black Sea, the specifics of implementation remain unclear. Yermak expressed optimism about US support and reiterated that while Trump is committed to ending the war, Russia appears to be stalling the peace process. He urged for adherence to agreements to achieve a sustainable resolution, underscoring the importance of partnership with the US.
Published: Mar 26 2025, 7 pmeznews.inA recent incident in China has ignited widespread outrage on social media after a Porsche driver fled a petrol station without paying a 500 yuan (approximately US$70) bill. The event occurred on March 12 along a highway between Hubei and Shaanxi provinces, where surveillance footage captured the driver, operating a black Porsche worth US$75,000 and lacking a license plate, filling up before making a hasty getaway. A petrol station employee, surnamed Song, was left to cover the bill herself, as she was required to settle all accounts by the end of her shift. Fortunately, her employer reimbursed her. After Song posted the footage online, police tracked down the driver within four days. Although he apologized and paid the outstanding amount, authorities are investigating further under China's Public Security Administration Punishments Law, which could result in fines and detention for his actions.
Published: Mar 26 2025, 4 pmeznews.inA Chinese woman, Wang Wei, has been implicated in a staggering US$3.3 million fraud that has left her husband, Cheng, facing overwhelming debt and feelings of betrayal, according to the _South China Morning Post_. While Cheng lived frugally to manage their existing credit card debt, Wang allegedly masterminded a scheme that involved changing the locks on 80 apartments, which she then fraudulently sold using forged property documents. The funds were reportedly used to lavish gifts, including properties, on a live-streamer. Since 2019, Wang deceived family and friends, including her aunt and Cheng's sister, to amass a total of 24 million yuan. The deception was revealed, leading to financial ruin for those involved and potential legal repercussions for Wang. This case has ignited public outrage, underscoring the dire consequences of greed and deceit within personal relationships.
Published: Mar 26 2025, 5 pmeznews.inThe Abel Prize for mathematics has been awarded to Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara, 78, for his significant contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory. Recognized by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Kashiwara was commended for his development of D-modules, which revolutionized the study of linear differential equations, and for his discovery of crystal bases. A professor at Kyoto University, he has made substantial advancements alongside collaborators, including Pierre Schapira, with whom he co-authored the influential work "Sheaves on Manifolds." The Abel Prize, established by the Norwegian government to honor exceptional achievements in mathematics, carries a reward of 7.5 million kroner (approximately $714,000). Kashiwara's work has been pivotal for over fifty years, continuing to inspire new generations of mathematicians. He will receive the award in Oslo on May 20.
Published: Mar 26 2025, 5 pmeznews.inPrince Harry has stepped down as patron of Sentebale, a charity he co-founded in 2006 to support young people affected by HIV and AIDS in southern Africa, following a significant governance dispute. Alongside Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, Harry announced their resignation after relations with board chair Sophie Chandauka deteriorated irreparably. In a joint statement, they expressed shock at the situation, emphasizing their commitment to the charity's beneficiaries. The conflict has led to the departure of several trustees, with some calling for Chandauka's resignation amid allegations of poor governance and misconduct. Chandauka, who claims to have faced backlash for raising concerns, has reported issues to the UK's Charity Commission and taken legal action to retain her position. The Charity Commission is currently reviewing the situation to determine necessary regulatory actions.
Published: Mar 26 2025, 5 pmeznews.inA 20-year-old man in Virginia, identified as Joe Brown, was arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $10,000 worth of anime trading cards while dressed as Spider-Man. The incident occurred on March 14 at Gaming Giant, a family-owned collectibles store in Fairfax, where Brown reportedly broke in after scouting the shop earlier that day. During his visit, he inquired about specific graded cards related to popular series like Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, and Pokémon, all of which were secured in display cases. Following the break-in, the store owner reported the robbery on Facebook, detailing how the front door was damaged and numerous valuable items were taken. Brown has since been charged with burglary and released on an unsecured bond. The theft underscores the rising demand for collectible trading cards, which can fetch thousands of dollars, as evidenced by a recent auction of a rare Pokémon item that sold for $90,000.
Published: Mar 26 2025, 5 pmeznews.inA military correspondent for Russia's Channel One, Anna Prokofieva, was killed by a mine on the Russian side of the border with Ukraine in the Belgorod region, the channel reported on Wednesday. Prokofieva, who was 35 and had been covering the Ukraine conflict since 2023, died while her film crew was on assignment; a cameraman, Dmitry Volkov, was also injured in the incident. Her final social media post, shared on Tuesday, depicted her in military fatigues and included a caption referencing Ukraine in a derogatory manner. The ongoing conflict has claimed the lives of at least 21 journalists since Russia's military offensive began in February 2022, with several fatalities occurring recently, including another correspondent from the pro-Kremlin newspaper Izvestia who was killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv region on Monday.
Published: Mar 26 2025, 3 pmeznews.inUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia's recent drone attacks, which involved over a hundred drones overnight, just hours after a ceasefire agreement was reached regarding the Black Sea. This agreement, facilitated by the US during talks in Saudi Arabia, aims to end the prolonged conflict that has lasted over three years. However, the Kremlin indicated that any halt in strikes would depend on lifting restrictions on its agriculture sector, raising doubts about the agreement's implementation. Zelensky criticized the drone strikes as a blatant indication that Moscow is not committed to achieving genuine peace. The Ukrainian air force reported that 117 drones were launched, with 56 intercepted, while some caused damage in Kryvyi Rig and Sumy. Additionally, frontline areas faced continued attacks, resulting in three fatalities in Donetsk. Zelensky urged for increased global pressure and sanctions on Russia to halt the strikes.
Published: Mar 26 2025, 4 pmeznews.inHamas has issued a stark warning that hostages may be killed if Israel continues its military operations in Gaza, including air strikes. In a statement, the group claimed it is making efforts to ensure the safety of the captives but emphasized that ongoing Israeli bombardments pose a significant threat to their lives. Hamas noted that previous attempts by Israel to rescue hostages through force have ended tragically. Since Israel resumed its air strikes and ground operations last week, over 830 Palestinians have reportedly been killed, while the conflict, ignited by Hamas's attack on October 7, has claimed the lives of 1,218 people in Israel, predominantly civilians. The health ministry in Gaza has reported that the ongoing Israeli offensive has resulted in at least 50,183 deaths, mostly among civilians, amid a backdrop of escalating violence following a ceasefire in January.
Published: Mar 26 2025, 4 pm
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