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The US has presented Iran with a plan to end the war in the Middle East
The document was passed via Pakistan, where the army’s commander-in-chief, Field Marshal Sayed Asim Munir, acts as the main intermediary between the US and Iran
Iran has informed the UN of the conditions for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has informed the UN of the rules governing the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid disruptions to energy supplies. This involves granting permission to non-hostile vessels, subject to coordination with the Iranian authorities.
Pensioners’ payments will be recalculated again from 1 April: who will be eligible and how much they can receive
From 1 April 2026, the Pension Fund of Ukraine will be carrying out an automatic recalculation of pensions for working pensioners. The update is based on the pensionable service accrued and the salary earned over the last two years. Read on to find out who is eligible for an increase and how to apply for a more favourable recalculation yourself.
Exchange rates on 25 March – the dollar and the euro showed a slight rise
On Wednesday, 25 March 2026, the NBU set new exchange rate benchmarks, under which the Ukrainian currency depreciated slightly against major foreign currencies.
The leader of the Hungarian opposition has alleged that the security services attempted to interfere in his party’s affairs
Péter Magyar, leader of the Hungarian opposition party TISZA, has spoken out about actions taken by the security services against his political party. According to him, these involved attempts to gain access to internal data and influence the party’s operations.
Dota 2 has released Patch 7.41: new features and gameplay changes
The long-awaited update to the Dota 2 client, version 7.41, has been released. The developers have made a number of changes to heroes, items and the environment, introducing significant new features, including the removal of aspects and changes to innate abilities. Read our article for more details on the changes and new features.
Thousands of marines and paratroopers will arrive in the Middle East on the day of the deadline set for Iran
Several thousand US Marines are due to arrive in the Central Command area on the day Donald Trump set a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon is also preparing to deploy additional forces.
Today, 25 March, Ukraine is celebrating Security Service of Ukraine Day
The Security Service of Ukraine’s professional holiday is celebrated every year on 25 March. The date marks the adoption in 1992 of the Law ‘On the Security Service of Ukraine’.
Magnetic storm on 25 March: what should weather-sensitive people expect?
On 25 March, a mild geomagnetic disturbance of G1 level is expected due to solar wind. However, according to forecasts from the Space Weather Forecasting Centre, the day will be uneventful for most people, although those sensitive to weather changes should remain vigilant.
Russian attacks have resulted in deaths and injuries across several regions of Ukraine
Russian troops continue to shell towns and villages in various regions of Ukraine. The attacks have resulted in casualties and significant damage.
25 March: a major church holiday – what you can and cannot do on the Feast of the Annunciation
On 25 March, Orthodox Christians celebrate a major feast day — the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this day, they commemorate the good news that the Archangel Gabriel brought to the Virgin Mary, announcing that she would become the Mother of the Son of God. There are special traditions, rituals and superstitions associated with this day, but there are also things that should not be done.
Over the past 24 hours, 191 combat engagements have been recorded on the front line
The 1,491st day of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine has begun. The defence forces are holding back the enemy’s offensive and inflicting losses on them across various fronts.