CNN 5 Things Trump officials interrogated, Black Sea deal, Palestinian journalists killed & more
Mar 25, 2025
Tension escalated during a hearing with top intelligence officials over leaked military plans. Ukraine and Russia reached a pivotal agreement in peace talks with the U.S. Tragedy struck in Gaza as an Israeli strike resulted in the deaths of two Palestinian journalists. Meanwhile, Americans express growing pessimism about the economy. On a health note, revelations surfaced about Pope Francis' near brush with death, shedding light on his recent medical challenges.
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Intelligence Officials Questioned on Leaked Chat
- Top intelligence officials were questioned about a leaked group chat detailing plans for strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen.
- Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe’s involvement in the chat was scrutinized, raising concerns about classified information handling.
Black Sea Ceasefire Agreement
- Ukraine and Russia agreed to cease military force in the Black Sea during talks with the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
- This agreement is conditional on lifting sanctions against Russian financial institutions involved in agricultural trade.
Journalists Killed in Gaza
- Israeli strikes in Gaza killed two Palestinian journalists, one of whom, Hossam Shabbat, Israel claims was a Hamas operative.
- Shabbat's posthumous post stated he risked everything to report the truth.