Russia, U.S. diplomats meet in Istanbul for new round of talks

Starmer, Trump discuss Ukraine crisis ahead of Zelenskyy's trip to Washington

The British prime minister has met the U.S. president to discuss issues including the Ukraine crisis and security. The EU vows to firmly response to Washington's 25-percent tariff hike. Representatives from the U.S. and Russia have held a second round of talks since Donald Trump returned to office.

Russia, U.S. diplomats meet in Istanbul for new round of talks

Russian and U.S. diplomats meet at the residence of the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul for a second round of talks since Donald Trump returned to office. British PM Keir Starmer is in Washington to discuss Ukraine with Trump as the U.S.-Europe rift grows. Argentina removes tariffs on EV and hybrid vehicle imports.

Ukraine, U.S. reach minerals deal: officials

Ukrainian and U.S. officials say the two sides have reached an agreement on a minerals deal. The UN urges Hamas and Israel to move to the next stage of their ceasefire deal as the truce's first phase ends Saturday. The British Prime Minister vows to speed up the plan to increase the defense budget, as he heads to Washington for talks with Donald Trump.

EU to provide 3.5 billion euros in fresh aid to Ukraine

The EU is imposing more sanctions on Russia while agreeing to provide 3.5 billion euros in fresh aid to Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron visits Washington, becoming the first European leader to call on the White House since Donald Trump's second term began. Violence continues in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with over 7,000 people killed since January.

Germany's CDU leader aims to form coalition government by Easter after election win

Germany's Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz says he wants to form a government by Easter, after winning Sunday's election. Hamas condemns delayed release of Palestinian prisoners, while Israel's PM says they're ready "at any moment" to resume fighting in Gaza. China's "No. 1 Central Document" of 2025 outlines key tasks for rural reform and vitalization.