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Russian official Alexander Grushko stated that any peace deal in Ukraine must include guarantees that Nato will not admit Ukraine as a member and that Ukraine will remain neutral. Talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are ongoing, with a proposed 30-day ceasefire on the table. Putin has set tough conditions for peace, including the status of Russia's Kursk region and monitoring the ceasefire along the frontline. Full Article

China's economic data for the first two months of the year showed a modest pickup, with retail sales rising by 4.0% and industrial production climbing 5.9%, beating analysts' expectations. To bolster domestic consumption and reach a growth target of "around 5%", Chinese policymakers have announced plans for stronger stimulus measures, including additional support for consumers and efforts to stabilize the stock market and boost tourism. Full Article

Sudanese authorities discovered multiple bodies at the bottom of a well in Khartoum, following the military's clearance of the area from a paramilitary group. The victims, including women and children, were believed to have been killed by the Rapid Support Forces before being thrown into the well, sparking outrage among residents who have endured violence and atrocities during the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The war, which has caused widespread displacement and famine, has intensified in...

The 2025 NCAA Tournament men’s basketball bracket caused controversy when the North Carolina Tar Heels were selected as a "First Four" team against San Diego State for the No. 11 seed in the South Region, with social media backlash questioning their inclusion despite a 1-12 record in Quadrant 1 games. UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham defended the decision, citing the selection committee's process and recusal policies. While some argued for UNC's recent performance and tough...

In Gaza City, 12-year-old Nimer Saddy al-Nimer, who was shot five times by the Israeli military while collecting food aid, still struggles to walk a year later. Since the conflict between Israel and Hamas began, an estimated 40,000 children have been killed or injured. NPR Gaza producer Anas Baba recently reconnected with Nimer to learn about his experiences over the past year, as reported by NPR correspondent Rob Schmitz. Full Article

US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, stranded on the International Space Station for over nine months, will return to Earth on Tuesday aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon craft with two other crew members. They were unable to return earlier due to issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. NASA has moved up their anticipated ocean splashdown time to 5:57 pm Tuesday to avoid unfavorable weather conditions later in the week, marking the end of a...