World
28 March, 15:40
"The Riyadh negotiations were not very effective." Karasin
Grigory Karasin, head of the Russian Federation Council's International Affairs Committee, stated that negotiations with the US in Riyadh were unproductive. Still, it would be naive to expect a breakthrough.

28 March, 15:02
Ukraine receives draft agreement on minerals from Washington
Ukraine's Economy Minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, announced that she had received a draft agreement on minerals from the United States.

28 March, 13:42
EU begins preparing 17th package of sanctions against Russia
EU reports, citing European diplomats, that the European Union has begun drafting its 17th package of sanctions against Russia. The process is still in its infancy.

28 March, 13:05
Talks on restoring ceasefire in Gaza begin in Doha
According to Palestinian sources close to Hamas, negotiations began yesterday in Doha between the Islamist movement and mediators from Egypt and Qatar.
28 March, 12:26
A state of emergency has been declared in Thailand
A multi-story building collapsed in Bangkok.