Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire March 15, 2025 at 12:09AM

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged global leaders to sustain pressure on Putin for a Ukrainian ceasefire during a virtual 'coalition of the willing' meeting. Starmer emphasized the need for concrete commitments as Russia plays 'pointless games' with Trump's peace plan. He called for action over studies and vowed to support Ukraine amid ongoing military pressure from Russia.

Syrians commemorate uprising anniversary for first time since Assad's fall March 14, 2025 at 11:32PM

Syrians were set to commemorate the 14th anniversary of their uprising on Saturday in public demonstrations in Damascus and other cities for the first time since president Bashar al-Assad was toppled. This year's commemoration marks the first since Assad was toppled on December 8 by Islamist-led rebels.

Russia and Ukraine launch aerial attacks amid proposed ceasefire talks March 14, 2025 at 11:11PM

Russia and Ukraine exchanged intense drone attacks, with both countries reporting heavy drone activity overnight. Russia claimed to have shot down 126 Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine's air force reported that Russia launched 178 drones, of which 130 were intercepted. The conflict continues despite recent diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire.