Bashar Alassad Is Secured in Russia Putins Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms

As Trump’s Untested Emissary to Putin, Witkoff’s Role May Bring Risk

The real estate developer and president’s friend lacks diplomatic experience, but the new administration might view that as a plus.

The New York Times - 12h

Putin Stops Far Short of Agreeing to a Cease-Fire, and Adds Tough Conditions

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said the Russian leader had no desire to end the war, proposing conditions that made a truce unattainable.

The New York Times - 6h

FirstFT: Vladimir Putin pushes maximalist demands in Ukraine talks

Also in today’s newsletter, Tesla warns of exposure to retaliatory tariffs and DeepSeek focuses on research

Financial Times - 5h

Violence Sweeps Coastal Syria, Sowing Chaos: ‘We Have to Get Out of Here’

Residents described shootings outside their homes and bodies in the streets in Syria’s worst unrest since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. More than 1,000 people have been killed since Thursday, a war ...

The New York Times - 4d

Syria says military operation against Assad-linked gunmen in coastal region ends

Syria’s interim government has announced the end of a days-long military operation against insurgents loyal to ousted president Bashar Assad and his family in the worst fighting since the end of ...

ABC News - 3d

After al-Assad’s Ouster, Many Syrians Struggle With Returning Home

Syria’s interim president has said that millions would return after President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, but many houses and other buildings were destroyed in 13 years of civil war.

The New York Times - 1d

Zelensky urges tougher sanctions on Russia as airstrikes continue

Yahoo News - 6d

US and Ukraine conclude talks on ending war with Russia

Saudi Arabia meeting comes as Kyiv and Moscow launch attacks on each other’s territory

Financial Times - 2d

Can Ukraine and Russia reach a lasting peace?

Kyiv has backed a temporary truce, but tough questions would need resolving in any final agreement

Financial Times - 1d

Poland charges Belarusian with sabotage on behalf of Russia

Prosecutors accuse suspect of trying to burn down a large retail store in Warsaw last year

Financial Times - 1d

Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow

Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan in a bid to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war ...

ABC News - 3d

Stephen Miller defends Trump on possible recession: Not our job to make 'prognostications'

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller defended President Trump’s response to questions about a possible recession over the weekend and said it wasn’t the president’s job to forecast ...

The Hill - 2d

Yale Scholar Banned After A.I. News Site Accuses Her of Terrorist Link

The deputy director of a liberal project at Yale Law School was put on leave over allegations that she is linked to Samidoun, a group the U.S. government has said funds terrorists.

The New York Times - 1d

A Great Unraveling Is Underway

Trump’s foreign policy philosophy is not “containment” or “engagement,” but “smash and grab.”

The New York Times - 2d

Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60

In a statement, Pearson's family confirmed he was being treated for diabetes and was on dialysis.

BBC News - 18h

Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction

Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.

Wired - Mar. 6

Scores killed as Assad loyalists clash with Syrian security forces

Damascus claims it has brought uprising under control but is struggling to contain revenge attacks on Alawites

Financial Times - 6d

Honduras holds primaries as voter frustration simmers over security and the economy

Voters in Honduras will select candidates from the three main parties to compete in November’s general election for the presidency

ABC News - 5d

No, printing your Social Security record won’t protect you — but doing this will

The key to your financial life is more accessible than you realize.

MarketWatch - 4d

Homeland Security overhauls asylum phone app — now it's for 'self-deportation'

The Trump administration has overhauled a cellphone app once used to let migrants apply for asylum

ABC News - 3d

Social Security to increase overpayment withholdings to 100% from 10%

The clawback reversal would apply to new overpayments and will save $7 billion over 10 years.

MarketWatch - 3d

Gabbard says security clearances canceled for top Biden officials and others

The revocations are the latest in a campaign to punish and cut off access to people who the president alleges "weaponized" the nation's court systems against him.

CBS News - 3d

Federal judges raise alarm about security threats and impeachment calls

Two senior federal judges on Tuesday raised the alarm about the increase in violent threats against members of the judiciary and expressed concerns about calls to impeach judges over the rulings ...

NBC News - 2d

Social Security Administration to cut phone service for direct-deposit transactions

Account changes must be made either online or at a field office starting March 29.

MarketWatch - 1d

Chaos around Social Security could create an opportunity for scammers

“Hang up, ignore the messages and report any scam attempts,” advocate says.

MarketWatch - 17h

What happens to Social Security, TSA and other programs if government shuts down?

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are on edge as the Senate struggles to reach a deal ahead of Friday night's looming deadline.

ABC News - 13h

Canada’s Liberal Party To Elect New Leader and Prime Minister to Replace Trudeau: What to Know

Front-runner Mark Carney and underdog Chrystia Freeland, both established, centrist policymakers, are vying to succeed Justin Trudeau amid grave threats to Canada from the United States.

The New York Times - 5d

I'm lucky to be alive, says journalist tracked by Russian spies

Roman Dobrokhotov tells the BBC he thinks Vladimir Putin ordered the operation against him.

BBC News - 6d

FirstFT: Musk’s government spending cuts fail to halt rising costs

Also in today’s newsletter, Putin’s frontline visit and a new FT film on Nvidia’s rise

Financial Times - 23h

A Judge Ordered the U.S. to Rehire Thousands of Workers

Also, Putin said he was open to a cease-fire, but with many conditions. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

The New York Times - 13h

Armando Iannucci's political satire with Peter Capaldi

A British minister accidentally backs a war on TV and then tries to prevent it.

BBC News - Mar. 6

New UK planning rules aim to halve approval time for major projects

‘Radical evolution’ is needed to streamline system, housing minister Matthew Pennycook says

Financial Times - 5d

Trump, tariffs and wars drain funds from climate action, warns Brazil

‘Triple negative’ puts world on course for ‘civilisation doom’, says environment minister

Financial Times - 3d

Former Bristol MP takes seat in House of Lords

A former Bristol MP and shadow minister takes her seat in the House of Lords.

BBC News - 3d

Tulip Siddiq used fake signature to transfer flat to sister, Bangladeshi prosecutor alleges

Former UK City minister implicated in Dhaka corruption inquiry

Financial Times - 16h

Starmer’s shake-up of NHS England is a brave move

Abolishing the health authority is a big gamble by the prime minister but a welcome one

Financial Times - 1h

Syrian defence ministry says military operation over and forces ‘paving way for life to return to normal’ – Middle East crisis live

Syria’s defence ministry spokesperson warns of further retribution against forces loyal to Assad. Syria ’s defence ministry has announced it has completed military operations to fight remnants of ...

The Guardian - 3d

Bashar Alassad Is Secured in Russia Putins Deputy Foreign Minister Confirms

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