A United States judge blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from military service on Tuesday, the latest in a string of legal setbacks for his sweeping agenda. Federal Judge Ana Reyes in...

A 76-year-old man with a neurodegenerative disease that impacted his impulse control was sentenced to 15 months’ jail on March 18 for a string of molestation offences committed between 2022 and 2024. Lim See Poi, a former junior college teacher, had pleaded guilty to five molestation charges on March 11.  Deputy Principal District Judge Kessler Soh said that while he accepted Lim’s frontotemporal dementia had resulted in his loss of impulse control, Lim’s behaviour had caused harm to his victims, many of whom were very young students. The disease causes irreversible damage to the front and sides of the brain, which could lead to changes in behaviour and personality. The judge added that reports from the Institute of Mental Health in 2023 and 2024 reaffirmed that Lim had the disease, which could have contributory links to his offences. “I hope that after his sentence, his family will be able to step up supervision of him, and restrict his movements outside home to stop his reoffending,” said the judge, who also arranged for Lim to see a court counsellor.

A coffee shop in Jalan Besar has no plans to cancel its offer of free daily breakfast for students, despite a lukewarm response since its launch last November.  Taking to Facebook on March 11, Jeremy See shared a photo of a poster at Yi He Eating House announcing 10 breakfast sets daily for those «in school uniform who need a little helping hand».  The offer, available from 6am to 11am, promises a «just show up, no questions asked» policy for students looking for a free meal before classes.  «Don't go to school hungry. We welcome you to have breakfast on us at this humble coffee shop,» said Yi He Eating House in their poster, which is displayed in a centre pillar at the coffee shop. «A little gesture to brighten up your day.» See's Facebook post has since garnered over 20 comments and over 490 likes, with several netizens praising the coffee shop for their generosity and kindness.

Zelensky claimed that the Kiev government «has always supported» the idea that power infrastructure sites should not be targeted

Putin and Trump held a phone conversation on March 18, in which they discussed the 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine

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The Maria Zakharova also noted "attempts on the part of the United States to intensify

Andrey Kelin recalled that United Kingdom intended to bring down the Russian threat

US investor said the sides managed to agree on an energy infrastructure ceasefire, which he described

According to the report, US forces target sites in the Majiz district

One of the wounded was a priest

[New Times] President Paul Kagame and his DR Congo counterpart Felix Tshisekedi and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks in Doha on Tuesday, March 18, as part of efforts to solve the crisis in eastern DR Congo, according to the three countries' joint statement.

In this issue... ● US President Trump starts enacting his economic policy agenda and threatens the EU with tariffs. ● Headline inflation falls to 2.4% as underlying indicators ease. ● ECB reduces key policy rate by 25 bps. ● The euro continues to strengthen against the dollar amid growing uncertainty on US’s tariffs. ● The Fed keeps rate unchanged among economic uncertainty while challenges to independence arise. ● ECB reckons new US approach to cryptos and CBDCs strengthens the case for a digital euro. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The LUX Audience Award is the largest audience film award in the European Union, presented by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy, in collaboration with Creative Europe MEDIA and Europa Cinemas. Each year, five films are nominated for the award, all tackling important social and political issues within the EU, while showcasing some of Europe's most exciting filmmakers. Beyond being a film prize, the award strengthens European film distribution, promotes gender equality, and fosters critical discussion at the heart of European democracy. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Were the US to impose large and lasting tariffs on its imports from the EU, the effect on the euro area (EA) would be substantial and far-reaching. We expect the direct impact to be inflationary in the US and contractionary on EA aggregate demand and output. The indirect impact through an appreciation of the dollar (partly already occurred) tends to transfer inflation from the US to Europe. The ECB should be mindful that both deflationary and inflationary influences may ensue, and be ready to adjust monetary policy promptly if necessary to maintain price stability. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) ahead of the Monetary Dialogue with the ECB President on 20 March 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

This briefing report evaluates the ECB's monetary policy in a context of declining inflation and stagnant growth. Inflation risks have been averted and, after a period of relatively tight policy in 2024, benchmark comparisons indicate that the current interest rate is consistent with the ECB's mandate. The prevailing economic and inflation outlook supports further rate cuts. However, the high level of economic policy uncertainty necessitates cautious adjustments. Moreover, official ECB communications offer valuable signals regarding future policy steps. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) ahead of the Monetary Dialogue with the ECB President on 20 March 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The repeated crises of recent years, including the COVID pandemic and the Russian war on Ukraine, have disrupted trade relations in many ways. Competition on global markets has become fiercer and the rules-based multilateral order established after World War II is increasingly challenged. The tariffs imposed by the new United States (US) administration are adding to the uncertainty. Trade in goods and services accounts for 22.4 % of EU GDP – the EU is the world's biggest trading bloc and top trading partner for 80 countries. Trade is thus crucial for the EU's growth and competitiveness. In that context, the development of a robust trade policy, enabling the EU to defend itself effectively against unfair trade practices and to level the playing field, has become a core priority for EU leaders. Consequently, trade – an issue traditionally in the hands of the European Commission – has grown in importance on the European Council agenda in recent years. Developing a bold trade policy is also one of the core elements of the New Competitiveness Deal, which was discussed at the EU leaders' special meeting in April 2024. The importance of EU assertiveness on the global stage to defend its trade interests was underlined in the European Council's 2024-2029 Strategic Agenda, the document setting out the EU's direction for the current 5-year term, as well as in the Budapest Declaration of November 2024. It is in light of recent developments that EU leaders will discuss trade at their 20-21 March meeting in Brussels. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Observers fear the move has compromised evidence of war crimes by Russian officials and will hinder efforts to rescue thousands of missing Ukrainian children.

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is expected to unveil fresh curbs on handouts this afternoon despite opposition inside Cabinet and in the wider Labour Party.

The Trump administration has pushed back hard against U.S. District Court Judge James E. Boasberg’s order barring use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations.

ISTANBUL, Türkiye (HOL) — A scuffle among Somali soldiers undergoing military training in Türkiye left 24 troops injured, including two in critical condition, following a football match at the General Ihsan Alper Military Base in Isparta, officials said Tuesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A roadside bomb targeting Somalia’s presidential convoy in Mogadishu on Tuesday morning killed journalist Mohamed Abukar Dabaashe, marking the first journalist fatality in the country this year.

The Russian president also reiterated that ways out of the conflict should take into consideration 'the absolute necessity of removing the root causes of the crisis'

According to Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, the Russian and US presidents have taken a big step toward peace

According to the readout released by Washington, the two leaders agreed 'that the movement to peace will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire'

Dennis Kucinich told TASS that 'the world will benefit from all efforts made by our two great countries in the cause of peace'

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that 'the European Union was repeating that ‘the ball is in Moscow’s court'

Ce mois-ci, c'est le mois de sensibilisation sur le cancer colorectal… L’occasion pour l’Institut du Cancer de Polynésie de lancer la campagne Mars bleu, pour éduquer la population sur cette maladie et promouvoir les habitudes de vie saines. Ce cancer qui touche de plus en plus les Polynésiens pourrait être évité avec «un dépistage et une alimentation saine» rappelle le docteur Teanini Tematahotoa, directrice de l’Institut du cancer, qui était l'invité café de ce mardi 18 mars.

Vladimir Poutine a accepté, ce mardi 18 mars, d'interrompre pour 30 jours les frappes sur les infrastructures énergétiques en Ukraine, a indiqué le Kremlin à l'issue d'un appel avec Donald Trump, au cours duquel le président russe a fixé ses conditions pour un cessez-le-feu global.