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Trump ‘not at all’ worried about joint Russia, China, Iran military exercises
President Trump said he is “not at all” worried that Russia, China and Iran are doing joint military exercises. Trump was asked by a reporter on Sunday about the news that the three countries are ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Putin praises Trump for ‘doing everything’ to improve US-Russia relations
Putin responds to Trump’s appeal to save ‘surrounded’ Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk though there is no evidence of encirclement. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Vladimir Putin has ...The Guardian - 3d -
UFC expert picks, best bets: How Vettori can win in return from layoff
Who has the edge in this week's UFC Fight Night? An MMA coach and a betting insider make their picks.ESPN - 1d -
Data shows inflation slowed in February as investors navigate uncertainty in stock markets
Consumer price index data for February shows inflation slowed for the first time since September. It comes as investors navigate uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady ...CBS News - 5d -
Poll: Majority of Americans think Trump is too close to Russia
A majority of Americans think President Trump is too closely aligned with Russia, including more than a quarter of Republicans, a poll released Thursday found. The Reuters/Ipsos survey found 56 ...The Hill - 3d -
Almost half think Trump sympathizes with Russia in Ukraine war: Survey
President Trump is expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about ongoing negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, despite nearly half of American voters ...The Hill - 4h -
Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says Russia has carried out ‘hundreds of attacks’ against Ukraine this week
Ukrainian president calls for strengthened sanctions as he highlights weapons used against his country. Local officials from Russia ’s ruling party have caused controversy by presenting mothers of ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Russia launches devastating attack on Ukraine after Trump’s defence of Putin
Latest attacks came hours after Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin was ‘doing what anybody would do’. Russia launched a devastating attack on Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least 14 people and ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
There’s no money to be made in Russia
American companies shouldn’t assume that a thaw in US ties with Moscow will make doing business there easierFinancial Times - 6d -
Columbia disciplines students for protests as activists seek to block school from sharing records
Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil and seven current students sued the school Thursday in a bid to block it from producing disciplinary records to a House committee as school officials ...NBC News - 3d -
Pennsylvania Democrat seeks to censure Boebert over Al Green comments
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) introduced a resolution Monday seeking to censure Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) for her comments about Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) after he disrupted President Trump’s ...The Hill - 6d -
French lawmakers seek to revive village bars
MPs take the first step in making it easier to open bars in rural communities to revive socialising.BBC News - 6d -
Trump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefire
US president’s comments come after Ukrainian counterpart said he believed ‘strong steps’ were under consideration. Donald Trump has suggested he could target Russia financially as Ukraine’s ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump meets with NATO chief amid push for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump sat down with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday as the U.S. pushes for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. While Russian President Vladimir Putin backed a deal in ...CBS News - 3d -
Enemies no more? How Russia's rhetoric about the US is changing
BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg explores how Moscow has warmed to Trump's America.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Trump’s ‘chaotic’ policy approach is creating opportunity for investors
There could be “quite a shift in the world order,” says Mike Cudzil, a portfolio manager at Pimco.MarketWatch - Mar. 8 -
Investors fear that market turmoil will no longer rein in Trump
Also in today’s newsletter, meet the revered Wall Street veteran with two protégés planted in the president’s inner circleFinancial Times - 6d -
Investors get the jitters over Trump’s approach to dollar
President expressed frustration about greenback’s strength before taking office, but its decline is not by designFinancial Times - 3d -
President Trump says Russia could face consequences if it doesn't sign ceasefire with Ukraine
President Trump threatened Russia with consequences on Wednesday if it doesn't agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. CBS News' Holly Williams has more.CBS News - 4d -
Eye Opener: Russia rejects ceasefire deal
Russia rejected a European-led ceasefire deal that would have ended the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Trump administration announced it is cancelling $400 million in grants to Columbia University. ...CBS News - Mar. 8 -
5 uncomfortable truths about Trump and Russia
It is small wonder that Trump and his team have swallowed Putin’s narrative hook, line and sinker.The Hill - 6d -
It may be a good time for investors to look at less risky ways to stay in the stock market
As President Trump’s “not going to bend at all” approach to tariffs raises recession risk and helped to send the market into a correction last week, investors may want to consider strategies that ...NBC News - 2h -
Kremlin told U.S. it didn't want Trump's Ukraine-Russia envoy at peace talks
President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia was excluded from high-level talks on ending the war after the Kremlin said it didn't want him there, a U.S. administration official ...NBC News - 4d -
Chinese investors privately take stakes in Musk’s companies
Asset managers have been promoting tech mogul’s ties to Donald Trump to lure capital to xAI, Neuralink and SpaceXFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Stocks sink as investors fret over volley of tariffs
U.S. stocks resume slide as President Trump threatens to hit the European Union with 200% tariff.CBS News - 4d -
Graham 'extremely skeptical' that Russia will accept ceasefire
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a leading Senate voice on foreign policy issues, praised President Trump on Wednesday for getting Ukraine to agree to a 30-day ceasefire, but he expressed strong ...The Hill - 5d -
U.S. and Russia Had ‘Productive’ Discussions About Ukraine Cease-Fire, Trump Says
Talks in Moscow with a U.S. special envoy indicated that Russia was keen to keep negotiating with the United States over Ukraine.The New York Times - 3d -
Poll: Most Americans are rooting for Ukraine. But nearly half think Trump prefers Russia.
A majority of American voters say their sympathies lie more with Ukraine than Russia in the war between the two countries.NBC News - 11h -
US nuclear weapons in Poland would be deterrent for Russia, Polish president tells BBC
Andrzej Duda tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen he is confident Donald Trump has a plan to handle Russia.BBC News - 4d -
Putin questions Ukraine ceasefire plan and sets out string of conditions
Zelenskyy says Russia is ‘manipulative’ and seeking to extend the war while Trump says he is ‘ready to call’ Putin. Vladimir Putin has said he has many questions about the proposed US-brokered ...The Guardian - 3d -
More Americans are now seeking UK citizenship. Three of them tell us why
Donald Trump’s re-election has made many in the US doubt whether the direction of their nation is for them. A record number of Americans are seeking UK citizenship, according to recent data.. In ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Managed futures hedge fund ETF launches in Europe
The momentum-surfing vehicles have taken off in the US with investors seeking the potential of uncorrelated returnsFinancial Times - 12h -
Employers grapple with what makes a desirable workplace
Job candidates cite pay as a priority but the highest-ranked companies also seek to offer a sense of purposeFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Ukraine is willing to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, U.S. officials say
Ukraine is ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, according to U.S. officials who met with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. This comes as the Trump administration agreed to lift a ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump, Putin to speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says
The U.S. is trying to broker a ceasefire, according to Trump special envoy.ABC News - 1d -
Trump says 'very good chance' of Ukraine ceasefire while Russia keeps caveats
Russia struck a sedate tone Friday but acknowledged grounds for cautious optimism, after only backing the "idea" of a U.S.-brokered 30-day ceasefire with firm caveats.CNBC - 3d -
Putin, in No Hurry for 30-Day Truce, Seeks Ukrainian Concessions
The remarks by the Russian leader suggested he wanted to draw out negotiations or make a truce impossible. Ukraine’s leader called the response to a cease-fire plan “manipulative.”The New York Times - 3d -
After Elon Musk’s Delaware exit, state lawmakers weigh bill to overhaul corporate law
Delaware lawmakers are considering a bill that aims to make the state attractive to investors and executives.CNBC - 2d -
Putin threatens to treat Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk as ‘terrorists’ ahead of US envoy’s Moscow visit – live
Russian president makes threats in first visit since Ukrainian incursion as world waits for Kremlin’s reaction to ceasefire proposal. Trump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects ...The Guardian - 4d -
Netanyahu Moves to Fire Israel’s Domestic Intelligence Chief
The Israeli prime minister’s effort to remove the Shin Bet chief is raising concerns about whether he was seeking to undermine the agency’s independence.The New York Times - 22h