
March 19, 2025

Zelensky Agrees in Call With Trump to Halt Strikes on Russian Energy Targets
President Trump also floated the idea of the United States taking control of Ukrainian power plants, according to U.S. officials. The Ukrainian president said he was not pressured about the proposal.

After Israeli Strike Kills More Than 400, Palestinians Tally the Dead
For two months, a cease-fire spared Palestinians the grim task of identifying bodies. With Israel resuming its assault, they are back at it.

Israeli Ground Forces Seize Part of Gaza Corridor, Raising Pressure on Hamas
The military said it took over part of a major corridor that bisects the enclave, in the most significant ground operation since the collapse of a cease-fire with Hamas.

Congo and Rwanda Call for Cease-Fire in Their Deadly Conflict
After talks in Qatar, the two countries’ presidents said they were committed to an unconditional truce between Congo’s army and a rebel group that Rwanda denies backing.

Israelis Take to Streets Day After Strikes on Gaza
Israeli protests are converging over national security and domestic politics amid concerns about the government’s renewed push to reduce the power of state watchdogs.

In Call With Trump, Putin Concedes Little on Ukraine
Although much of what Vladimir V. Putin agreed to during his call with President Trump was spun as a concession, the Russian leader stuck to the positions he has long held.

Can Europe’s New Military Spending Help Its Economies?
The continent’s leaders hope a surge of investment, to fill a security void left by the United States, can ignite growth. It won’t be easy.

Energy Infrastructure Attacks Have Inflicted Pain on Both Russia and Ukraine
An agreement to suspend attacks against energy infrastructure would halt a strategy employed by Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv has tried to hit at Russian oil revenues, and Moscow has tried to break Ukrainian morale.

As Pope Francis Ails, Outlandish Rumors Run Wild
Audio, a photo, medical reports: The truth may be out there, but when it comes to the health of the pontiff, many people prefer more fanciful tales.