
Rubio expresses optimism ahead of talks
US and Ukrainian officials are due to meet shortly in Saudi Arabia for talks aimed at establishing whether Ukraine is willing to make concessions to end its war with Russia.
American and Ukrainian delegations are meeting in Saudi Arabia today to establish whether an agreement on a quick truce with Russia can be reached. And,
with President Trump putting pressure on Kyiv, could US investment in Ukraine mineral mines help unlock a peace deal?
A major Kurdish group who control the north east of Syria has agreed to be integrated into the country's national government forces. The deal also demands the group ceases hostilities and hand over control of the region's border posts and vital oil and gas fields.
We'll look at the challenge of bringing environmentally sustainable growth to Africa.
And as rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continue their advance, we'll hear from the government.
(Photo: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Jeddah, March 10, 2025; Credit: Reuters)
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