Today's Top Reports
Armenia
Armenia ready to finalize peace deal with Azerbaijan
Armenia's Foreign Ministry has finalized a draft peace agreement with Azerbaijan and is ready to discuss signing a final deal. The agreement aims to end the long-running conflict between the two countries, which has its roots in the late 1980s when Nagorno-Karabakh broke away from Azerbaijan. This event took place on 03/13/2025.
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Democratic Republic of Congo
Peace talks between DRC government and M23 rebels to begin March 18
Direct peace talks between the DRC and M23 rebels are scheduled to begin in Angola on March 18. The talks aim to mediate a lasting ceasefire and de-escalate tensions between the DRC and neighboring Rwanda, which is accused of backing the Tutsi-led rebel group. The conflict has resulted in at least 7,000 deaths and 600,000 displaced people since November, with fears of an all-out regional war. This event took place on 03/13/2025.
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Iran
Iranian FM leaves door open to talks
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has stated that talks with the US can only occur if both countries are on ""equal terms."" This comes after US President Donald Trump sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei proposing nuclear talks while also warning that Iran can be handled either militarily or through a deal. Araghchi emphasized that Iran will not negotiate from a weak position and requires the US to abandon its ""maximum pressure"" campaign to consider talks. This event took place on 03/13/2025.
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US sanctions Iranian oil minister
The US Treasury Department has issued sanctions against Iran's oil minister, Mohsen Paknejad, as part of President Donald Trump's ""maximum pressure"" policy on Tehran. The sanctions aim to restrict Iran's ability to disguise its illicit oil trade, targeting three entities in China and three shipping vessels. This move comes after the Trump administration sent a letter to Iran's supreme leader urging negotiations and warning of possible military action if Iran refused. This event took place on 03/13/2025.
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Russia
Russia presents list of demands to the US
Russia has presented a list of demands to the US for a deal to end the war in Ukraine and reset relations with Washington. The demands, similar to those presented in the past, include no NATO membership for Ukraine, no foreign troops in Ukraine, and international recognition of Crimea and four provinces as part of Russia. This event took place on 03/13/2025.
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Russia rejects ceasefire deal
The US and Ukraine have proposed a 30-day ceasefire, but Putin's foreign policy advisor stated he sees it as a chance for Ukraine to regroup. The Kremlin believes it has the upper hand in the war and wants Ukraine to withdraw from occupied regions, promise not to join NATO, and protect Russian culture and language. Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged his soldiers to secure a quick victory and has suggested creating a ""security zone"" on the border. This event took place on 03/13/2025.
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Syria
Syrian leader signs temporary constitution
Syria's interim president, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, has signed a temporary constitution that will govern the country for five years. The constitution maintains some provisions from the previous one, including the stipulation that the head of state must be a Muslim, but also includes freedoms of expression and the press. A new committee will be formed to draft a permanent constitution, but its inclusivity is uncertain. The temporary constitution aims to provide a timeline for Syria's political transition and has been met with skepticism from religious and ethnic minorities. This event took place on 03/13/2025.
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Taiwan
Taiwan vows counter-measures against China's infiltration efforts
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te warned on Thursday that China has intensified its influence campaigns and infiltration efforts against Taiwan, aiming to "absorb" the democratic island. Lai said Beijing is using Taiwan's democracy to infiltrate various sectors of society, including organized crime groups, media personalities, and current and former military and police officers. President Lai proposed 17 legal and economic countermeasures in response to these threats, including stricter reviews of Taiwan visits or residency applications by Chinese citizens and proposals to resume the work of the military court. Taiwan's government plans to make "necessary adjustments" to the flow of money, people, and technology across the Taiwan Strait. This event took place on 03/13/2025.
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