A ‘highly aggressive’ trip to Greenland
Relations between Greenland and the U.S. deteriorated as the island’s prime minister, Mute Egede, criticized a “highly aggressive” delegation of senior officials planned by the Trump administration, saying it would only serve to assert power over Greenland. The Trump administration has vowed to make Greenland part of the U.S., and its people have become wary of these intentions.
Israel seized more territory in Gaza
Israeli forces expanded their territory in the Gaza Strip, taking control of more areas and issuing evacuation orders for those who had recently returned home. Israel’s military stated that it had carried out airstrikes against Hamas targets. The Palestinian Civil Defense in Gaza warned of “imminent danger” to tens of thousands of people in Rafah. The death toll in Gaza has now surpassed 50,000, with 39 people killed in Israeli bombardments over the past day.
Ukrainian and U.S. officials met in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian officials met with U.S. envoys to discuss a potential limited cease-fire with Russia. Russian and U.S. representatives were also scheduled to hold talks there. The talks focused on a temporary halt to strikes on energy infrastructure and security for shipping in the Black Sea.
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A toast to the wedding speech
Bad toasts have become a popular comedic trope as they often involve misplaced anecdotes or awkward performances. However, Jeremy Zinoman, a critic at The Times, argues that many bad toasts are simply forgettable, and the best ones are a little messy. Watching the target squirm — but not too much — is key to a successful toast.
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/briefing/greenland-trump-gaza.html
