CNN 5 Things Ukraine peace talks, Greenland visit angers PM, Pope Francis released & more
Mar 24, 2025
Tensions rise as Russia, Ukraine, and the US engage in peace talks in Saudi Arabia. Greenland's leader condemns a US official visit as aggressive. The Gaza death toll reaches a devastating milestone. In health news, Pope Francis is released from the hospital. The podcast also honors Mia Love, the first Black woman elected to Congress as a Republican, who has sadly passed away at 49 from brain cancer.
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Ukraine Peace Talks
- Russia, Ukraine, and the US are discussing ending the war in separate talks in Saudi Arabia.
- The Kremlin says the Black Sea grain deal is a high priority.
Greenland Visit
- Greenland’s Prime Minister Mucibi Iger criticizes a US visit, including Second Lady and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, as "highly aggressive."
- Iger questions the visit's purpose, linking it to US interest in Greenland's rare earth minerals.
Gaza Death Toll
- The Gaza Health Ministry reports over 50,000 deaths since the Israel-Hamas war began, mostly women and children.
- Israeli forces dispute the figures but commit to minimizing civilian harm.