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Trump discusses steps towards peace with Zelenskyy

President Donald J. Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation to discuss the ongoing war and efforts towards peace.


Protests planned across Slovakia with large turnouts expected

Protests are set to take place across Slovakia, with thousands expected to participate in various demonstrations.


Forest Investment Program concludes with lessons learned for future climate initiatives

The Forest Investment Program (FIP) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached its conclusion after more than a decade of efforts to mitigate human impact on vital tropical forests.


KfW announces leadership changes in risk management and transaction departments

Gaetano Panno will assume the role of Head of the Non-Financial Risk Department at KfW starting April 1, 2025.


U.S current-account deficit narrows slightly in Q4 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has reported a narrowing of the current-account deficit by $6.3 billion, or 2.0 percent, reaching $303.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024.


Barclays appoints Kieran Whitty as co-head of healthcare for EMEA

Barclays has announced the appointment of Kieran Whitty as Co-Head of Healthcare for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).


Rubio discusses defense cooperation with New Zealand's Deputy PM Peters

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently held a meeting with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters.



State of emergency declared in Lima and Callao by Peruvian government

The Government of Peru has declared a 30-day State of Emergency for the Province of Metropolitan Lima and the Province of Callao, effective from March 18, 2025.


Siemens partners with Microsoft for enhanced IT-OT integration

Siemens is enhancing the integration of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) through a collaboration with Microsoft.


U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan seeks SUV procurement quotes by April 8

The U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan has issued a call for quotations for the procurement of an SUV, identified by the reference PR15187122.


U.S. Embassy Bogota monitors planned pro-Palestinian protests

The U.S. Embassy in Bogota has announced that it is monitoring planned protests in support of the Palestinian people scheduled for Friday, March 21.


Rubio discusses regional stability with Omani Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi.


Trump and Zelenskyy agree on partial ceasefire amid ongoing conflict

President Donald J. Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a significant phone conversation today, as detailed in a statement from Secretary Rubio and NSA Waltz.


Morgan Stanley invests $125 million in debt financing for FreshBooks

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has announced a significant financial commitment to FreshBooks, a leader in cloud-based accounting software for small businesses.


Heineken extends global media deal with dentsu for two more years

Heineken has decided to extend its global media relationship with dentsu for an additional two years.


Crypto Price Movements on March 18, 2025

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin & more: Today's crypto overview — March 18, 2025


Security concerns rise amid planned demonstrations in Lilongwe

Multiple events in Lilongwe on March 19, 2025, may lead to heightened security risks and disruptions.


Protest planned outside U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg

A protest is scheduled to take place in front of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg City on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. The demonstration is organized by the Communist Party of Luxembourg (KPL) and is expected to last approximately one hour.


Consortium led by Allianz acquires majority stake in Viridium Group

Allianz, BlackRock, and T&D Holdings have joined forces to acquire Viridium Group, a prominent European life insurance consolidation platform.