Ukraine and the United States reached an agreement to implement a 30-day ceasefire plan.

 

1. Ukraine and the United States reached an agreement to implement a 30-day ceasefire plan.

The United States and Ukraine signed an immediate ceasefire agreement lasting 30 days following their discussions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and called for Russia's participation. Military aid restrictions will be lifted and intelligence sharing restored while the deal allowing the U.S. to claim 50% of Ukrainian mineral revenues will be reintroduced. Russia has not yet committed to the ceasefire although there have been advancements.

2. Russia Launches Airstrikes Amid Ceasefire Proposal 

Russia initiated air attacks against Kyiv and Kharkiv shortly after Ukraine announced its readiness to begin a 30-day ceasefire which resulted in air raid warnings across ten Ukrainian regions. Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions question his willingness to adhere to U.S. President Donald Trump's peace demands for the three-year conflict.

3. Steel and aluminum tariffs become effective worldwide.

The global tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminum, imposed by the Trump administration, have now taken effect, prompting significant international reactions. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the U.S. tariffs, labeling them "unjustified trade restrictions" and announcing countermeasures worth €26 billion to start from April 1. 

4. Pakistan Train Hijacking by Baloch Militants

The separatist Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for attacking and hijacking the Jaffar Express train in Pakistan's Balochistan province. The group is holding approximately 250 hostages and has stated readiness to free passengers if authorities agree to release jailed militants. 

5. Former Philippine President Duterte Arrested

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in the Philippines after being served an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity. 

6. Prince William Announces Solo Trip to Estonia

Prince William, the Prince of Wales, will be traveling to Estonia from March 20 to 21 for his first international trip of the year. He will engage with British troops as part of NATO's enhanced Forward Presence and learn about Estonia's response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. 

7. U.S. Resumes Military Aid and Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine

The United States has agreed to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, aiming to foster peace negotiations. This decision follows Ukraine's expression of readiness for an immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia. 

8. Firefly Aerospace Achieves Successful Moon Landing

Firefly Aerospace has become the first commercial company to successfully land on the Moon with no technical issues, with its Blue Ghost Mission 1. 

9. Syrian Government Crackdown Results in Over 1,000 Deaths

More than 1,000 people, including civilians, are reported killed in a crackdown by Syrian government security forces in the Alawite region, described as the country's worst violence for years. 

10. Mark Carney Elected Leader of Canada's Liberal Party

Former governor of the Bank of Canada, Mark Carney, has become the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, thus becoming the new Prime Minister of Canada. 

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