The people of 25 March

After winning her party, the Social Democrats, a reduced majority in the elections, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen resigns, but is tasked by King Frederik X with leading talks to form a new government.

Politics · 25 Mar · with Frederik X

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi states that Iran seeks to end the war "on its own terms" but does not plan to enter negotiations with the U.S. and will continue its current policy.

Conflict · 25 Mar

Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang, North Korea, to meet with its supreme leader Kim Jong Un in a effort to improve relations between the two countries.

World · 25 Mar · with Kim Jong Un

Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdelatty says that Egypt is ready to host negotiations aimed at ending the Iran war.

Conflict · 25 Mar

A Ukrainian drone strike kills two people in Belgorod Oblast, Russia, according to Belgorod governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.

Conflict · 25 Mar

Kosovo's Constitutional Court rules that President Vjosa Osmani's decree to dissolve had no legal effect, giving the Kuvendi 34 more days to elect the next president before automatically moving to new elections within 45 days.

Politics · 25 Mar

Philippine president Bongbong Marcos signs into law a measure allowing the suspension or reduction of excises on petroleum products when global oil prices reach a specified threshold, subject to time limits and reporting requirements.

Politics · 25 Mar

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán says Hungary will gradually suspend gas supplies to Ukraine until Russian oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline resumes, citing disruptions to deliveries crossing Ukraine.

World · 25 Mar

British prime minister Keir Starmer authorizes the military to board Russian shadow fleet vessels used by the Russian government to evade international sanctions.

World · 25 Mar

A Chinese court sentences former Aviation Industry Corporation chairperson Tan Ruisong to death with a two-year reprieve after convicting him of corruption-related offenses, including bribery, embezzlement, and insider trading, during his tenure as chairperson.

Crime & Justice · 25 Mar

Sarah Mullally is enthroned as the first female primate of the Church of England and Archbishop of Canterbury.

Culture · 25 Mar

Under the St Peter and Paul Church [nl] in Maastricht, Netherlands, the remains of French musketeer d'Artagnan are believed to be found.

Culture · 25 Mar