Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed ongoing military operations with Ukraine's top commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, regarding the war along Ukraine's 1,000 km front line. He mentioned areas where Ukrainian forces are operating inside Russian territory, including Sumy and Kharkiv regions, which have seen significant fighting since Russia's invasion in February 2022. Zelenskyy also stated that Ukrainian troops maintain a presence in western Russia's Kursk region, despite Russian recapture of surrounding territory.
https://channelnewsasia.com/world/ukraine-expects-strong-western-response-russia-drone-strikes-5032736Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed frustration over the lack of progress in resolving the conflict, stating that few answers have been provided. He urged the United States to respond to Russia's alleged violation of a commitment not to strike Ukrainian energy targets. French President Macron reaffirmed support for Ukraine and announced a new military aid package worth 2 billion euros. European leaders agreed not to ease sanctions on Russia and vowed to take additional measures against its "shadow fleet" of tankers used to smuggle crude oil. US talks with Kyiv and Moscow in Saudi Arabia resulted in a cease-fire agreement, but Russia is demanding conditions be met before adhering to the deal, including easing sanctions.
https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-zelenskyy-kharkiv-dnipro-donetsk/33364023.htmlIn Gaza, a ceasefire has brought in aid, but humanitarian groups like Save the Children warn of growing hunger and hopelessness. Rachael Cummings, leader of Save the Children's humanitarian response, expects an increase in malnutrition rates among children, adolescent girls, and pregnant women due to the lack of coordination with the military. The group has seen a significant drop in patients at its clinic in Deir al-Balah, as many are too afraid of bombardment to seek medical attention. Malnutrition exacerbates health issues like pneumonia and diarrhea, while overcrowding and limited clean water supplies further spread illnesses, leaving hospitals overwhelmed and unable to treat all patients with their available resources.
https://thestar.com/news/world/gazas-bakeries-could-shut-down-within-a-week-under-israels-blockade-of-all-food-and/article_56535850-1a7e-5669-a296-80fb74acdd04.htmlAn Israeli air strike on a house and tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Yunis resulted in eight martyrs, including five children. The fragile truce in Gaza collapsed after Israel resumed its aerial bombardment and ground offensive on March 18. Egyptian, Qatari, and US mediators are trying to broker a ceasefire, with Hamas approving a new proposal but Israel submitting a counter-proposal. The ongoing war in Gaza has killed at least 50,277 people, mostly civilians, since the October 7 attack by Hamas that resulted in 1,218 deaths and 58 abductions, including 34 who are believed to be deceased.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/03/30/israeli-strike-kills-8-killed-in-gazaThe United States launched strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen under President Donald Trump's orders, aiming to protect American interests and ensure freedom of navigation. In response, the Houthis targeted the US aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman in the northern Red Sea with missiles and drones.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/960609-one-killed-four-wounded-in-us-strikes-in-yemen-s-sanaa-provinceThe Palestinian Red Crescent has recovered the bodies of 14 rescuers who were killed in Israeli military fire on ambulances in the Gaza Strip, according to Hamas-run Gaza's health ministry. At least 921 people have been killed in the territory since Israel resumed its large-scale strikes.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/gaza-rescuers-say-recovered-14-bodies-after-israel-fire-on-ambulances-2?utm_source=most-popular-worldJapan, South Korea, and China have agreed to continue their trilateral economic and trade cooperation amid the US trade war, with Trade Minister Yoji Muto, his counterpart Ahn Duk-geun from South Korea, and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao meeting in Seoul. The three countries aim to speed up negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) that has stalled since 2012.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/30/japan-china-south-korea-trade-ministers/South Korea's Minister Ahn Duk-geun met with Japan's Minister Yoji Muto and China's Minister Wang Wentao in Seoul, as part of the 13th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting.
https://channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/south-korea-china-japan-agree-free-trade-5033196Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto, South Korea's Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk Geun, and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao have pledged to establish a free and fair trade environment during their trilateral talks in Seoul.
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