Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says

Trump's terms for restarting Ukraine aid are still murky

"The president of the United States did not say it has ended. He said it is paused," said U.S. envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Woman arrested in US for allegedly holding stepson captive for 20 years

Police say the man, who set a fire to escape, was held captive by his stepmother from age 11. He weighed 68 pounds when he was freed.

BBC News - 4d

Scotland’s first minister holds ‘warm’ meeting with Eric Trump in Edinburgh

John Swinney says business meeting focused on Trump family’s golfing interests, days after Turnberry course was targeted by protesters. Scotland’s first minister hosted a “warm” meeting with Donald ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump might be willing to do a 'big trade deal' with China, veteran Singapore diplomat Mahbubani says

It is more likely that the Trump administration negotiates a deal with China, compared with the Biden administration, Kishore Mahbubani said.

CNBC - 4d

Commerce secretary says Trump wants TikTok deal done under current deadline

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday said President Trump would like to hammer out a deal on TikTok's future ownership under the current deadline, saying the president "doesn't like to ask ...

The Hill - 3d

FirstFT: OECD cuts global growth forecast

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine talks and Netanyahu plans to sack Shin Bet chief

Financial Times - 8h

China urges CK Hutchison to ‘think twice’ on Panama ports deal

Shares hit by commentary saying $22.8bn deal with US asset manager BlackRock ‘disregards national interests’

Financial Times - 3d

Israel to send delegation to Qatar to advance ceasefire talks

Foreign ministers from Muslim nations on Saturday also rejected calls by President Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population.

CBS News - Mar. 8

Pressure grows to hold secret Apple data privacy hearing in public

Civil liberties campaigners have joined US politicians and the BBC in saying Friday's hearing should not be secret.

BBC News - 4d

Keir Starmer: ‘Putin is dragging his feet over 30-day Ukraine ceasefire’

Prime minister tells a summit of 29 leaders that the Russian president cannot delay peace talks indefinitely. Keir Starmer accused Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet over agreeing to a ceasefire ...

The Guardian - 2d

Ukraine willing to accept 30-day US-brokered ceasefire

Washington says it will ‘immediately’ restore intelligence sharing and military aid after Kyiv accepts proposal

Financial Times - 5d

Putin lets western investors sell some Russian shares ahead of Trump talks

Kremlin decree allows firms including Jane Street, GMO, and Franklin Templeton to offload holdings

Financial Times - 2h

A Trump-Putin pact is emerging – and Europe is its target | Rafael Behr

US betrayal of Ukraine is the rehearsal for a grander bargain with Moscow and an assault on continental solidarity. A prime time current affairs programme; a discussion about Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - 5d

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

Ukraine ceasefire: what is Putin’s game?

Moscow has little reason to stop fighting unless it achieves its goals through other means

Financial Times - 3d

Ukraine will need to make territorial concessions for peace deal, Rubio says

Top US diplomat says Kyiv will find it ‘very difficult’ to push Russia back to 2014 borders

Financial Times - 6d

Advocacy groups condemn Trump for using 'Palestinian' as a slur

Jewish and Muslim advocacy groups condemned President Trump for calling Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) a “Palestinian,” arguing he used it as a slur against the long-time lawmaker. ...

The Hill - 4d

Where Trump's tariffs will hit your grocery list, from avocados to frozen fish

President Donald Trump’s suspended tariffs on many goods from Canada and Mexico are set to take hold April 2, with more import taxes on other products and countries coming soon.

NBC News - 2d

Ed Davey calls on Keir Starmer to back Canada against Trump attacks

Lib Dem leader says PM should make public show of support for ally against ‘shocking attacks’ on its sovereignty. The leader of the UK’s Liberal Democrats has called on the prime minister to ...

The Guardian - 3d

In Ukraine, it's Putin's way or the highway

Russian President Vladimir Putin is intent on having it be his way or the highway in Ukraine, while Team Trump is attempting to get Putin to the negotiation table by giving in to every Russian demand.

The Hill - 4d

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 - 2d

Kristaps Porziņġis 'hoping for a healthy return soon' while dealing with viral illness

The All-Star center has missed seven games now for the Celtics while dealing with the illness.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Decoding the Ukraine ceasefire plan line by line

The US is expected to present a 30-day ceasefire proposal to Russia in the coming days.

BBC News - 5d

Canadians deal with tariff threats amid Trudeau successor battle

As President Trump threatens tariffs on the Canadian dairy and lumber industry — while holding off on broader tariffs on goods covered under the USMCA until April — Canadians are also dealing with ...

CBS News - Mar. 9

US energy groups call on Trump to take steadier approach on policy

Executives seek more predictable long-term rules after executive order whirlwind on climate, LNG, drilling and wind

Financial Times - Mar. 10

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

US-Ukraine agreement shows a deal is never dead with Trump

That both countries were able to make progress after a bitter White House meeting suggests Trump is always open to further negotiations.

BBC News - 5d

Trump urged to appoint special envoy to China

Senator Steve Daines offers to act as intermediary in effort to secure meeting with President Xi Jinping

Financial Times - 4d

Greenland holds election as Trump vows takeover

Greenland is holding elections after the world heard from President Trump on his desires to take over the island. Kim Hjelmgaard, a reporter with USA Today, joins CBS News with more.

CBS News - 5d

Witkoff says administration is 'exploring' alternatives for Gaza relocation

Trump administration special envoy Steve Witkoff said the administration is “exploring” alternatives for relocation of the Palestinian people after President Trump said he would potentially take ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump vowed to make the economy better on Day 1. Now he says US is in 'transition.'

After vowing to immediately make America more affordable if elected, Trump now says the nation faces a "period of transition."

ABC News - 5d

European stocks steady after US markets plunge

The global sell-off eases in Europe after US shares are hit by President Trump saying the economy is in "transition".

BBC News - 6d

US junk bonds slide as Trump’s tariffs spark economic worries

Premium investors’ demand to hold riskier debt jumps to highest level in six months

Financial Times - 4d

Ontario says it will slap a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity

The move is in retaliation to Trump's tariff threats on Canada, and is expected to raise energy costs for 1.5 million US homes.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Republican Russophilia: how Trump Putin-ised a party of cold war hawks

The idea of Moscow as a paragon of Christian nationalism has penetrated the party of Reagan – and the lurch in US policy has huge implications for the global order. Never miss global breaking ...

The Guardian - 2d

As Russia Tries to Push Ukraine Out of Kursk, Here’s What to Know

President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin both claimed that Ukrainian forces were surrounded. Ukraine’s top military commander vowed to “hold the line.”

The New York Times - 2d

U.S. to Withdraw From Group Investigating Responsibility for Ukraine Invasion

The decision is the latest indication of the Trump administration’s move away from holding President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia accountable for crimes committed against Ukrainians.

The New York Times - 8h