Over 130 Dead in Russia's Worst Terror Attack in Decades

A national day of mourning is being observed in Russia on Sunday, following the massacre at a concert hall outside of Moscow on Friday, AFP reports, quoted by Agerpres.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she has cancer

Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday she has been diagnosed with cancer and is in the “early stages” of treatment, CNN reports.

Putin: Those responsible will be punished. March 24, national day of mourning

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation on Saturday and announced that all those guilty would be punished. He also declared March 24 a national day mourning.

Slovaks vote in presidential election

Slovaks vote in a presidential election on Saturday that could strengthen Prime Minister Robert Fico's grip on power as he seeks more control over public media, softer anti-corruption laws and a dissenting voice to EU support for Ukraine, Reuters reports.

Mihailo Podoliak: "Ukraine is not involved in the Crocus terrorist attack"

Ukrainian presidential adviser Mihailo Podoliak claims in a post on Telegram that "Ukraine is not involved in the Crocus terrorist attack", resulting in dozens of dead and injured, reports Hotnews.ro.

The European Union expressed its dismay at the armed attack in Moscow

The European Union expressed its dismay on Friday at the armed attack committed during the evening at a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow, which resulted in at least 40 dead and more than 100 injured, and condemned "any attack against civilians", reports EFE and Agerpres.

Russia detains 11 people as death toll from Moscow attack rises to 93

Russian officials say 93 people have been killed by assailants who burst into a concert hall in western Moscow and sprayed the crowd with gunfire, CNN reports.

John Kirby: Currently no evidence of Kyiv’s involvement in Moscow shooting

The U.S. has said there is “no indication at this time” that Ukraine was behind the mass shooting at a concert hall in northwest Moscow on March 22 that has left at least 60 people dead and more than 140 injured, The Kyiv Independent reports.

IMF Approves $880 Million for Ukraine

The International Monetary Fund has approved the next disbursement to Ukraine within a $15.6-billion loan program, a move that bolsters the nation’s finances as aid from the US, its key ally, remains stalled, Bloomberg writes.

UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution

THE United Nations General Assembly on Thursday (Mar 21) unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence (AI) that encourages countries to safeguard human rights, protect personal data, and monitor AI for risks, Reuters reports.

EU Commission proposes to impose tariffs on imports of grain from Russia

The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, is proposing to member countries to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus, commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday, AP reports.

Ukraine: Russian missiles hit the energy infrastructure in Kharkiv

About 15 explosions were heard in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Friday morning, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said. Russian missile attacks seem to target the city's electricity supply, causing partial blackouts, reports News.ro.