Top 10 world news: Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new PM; Zelensky urges US to convince Russia, and more

Mark Carney has officially taken office as Canada’s prime minister after being sworn in during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (March 14) said that Russian President Volodymyr Putin will not end this war on his own, urging US President Donald Trump to use the "strength of America" to make it happen.

Almost an hour after US President Donald Trump shared a post saying he "urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to spare lives", the White House clarified that US envoy Steve Witkoff spoke with Putin and not Trump. 

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'Will get straight to work': Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister

Mark Carney has officially taken office as Canada’s prime minister after being sworn in during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

'Ending war would leave Putin with nothing': Zelensky urges US to use 'strength of America' to convince Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (March 14) said that Russian President Putin will not end this war on his own, urging US President Donald Trump to use the "strength of America" to make it happen.

US envoy Witkoff spoke to Putin, not Trump, White House clarifies after US president's post triggers confusion

Almost an hour after US President Donald Trump shared a post saying he "urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to spare lives", the White House clarified that US envoy Steve Witkoff spoke with Putin and not Trump. 

‘Horrible, bloody war can finally end’: Trump pleads with Putin to spare Ukrainian lives

US President Donald Trump on Friday (March 14) said that the US had productive discussions with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday. 

'Manipulation, psychological warfare': Netanyahu slams Hamas for rejecting 'Witkoff proposal'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office blasted the Palestinian militant group Hamas for rejecting what they call the 'Witkoff proposal'. 

US government shutdown looms: What it is, who it affects, and how it could impact millions

For the second time in under four months, the US government is on the brink of a shutdown as discussions between Republicans and Democrats continue in Congress.

World leaders to foreign embassies: How the world celebrated India's 'festival of colours', Holi

As the festival of colours 'Holi' unfolded across India on Friday (March 14), global leaders and foreign embassies pitched in to celebrate the vibrant festival. 

'Can't confirm this at all': Russia shrugs off claims about sidelining Trump’s Ukraine envoy from ceasefire talks

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has dismissed claims that Russia requested the exclusion of US presidential special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, from diplomatic talks due to his pro-Ukrainian stance.

IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals squads celebrate Holi ahead of upcoming season

The defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad embraced the festive spirit of Holi at the team hotel, celebrating the festival of colours with vibrant enthusiasm on Friday (Mar 14). The players and support staff took a break from their rigorous pre-season preparations to indulge in traditional Holi celebrations, exchanging colors, laughter, and camaraderie.

Kim Soo Hyun-Kim Sae-ron dating controversy: Luxury brand Prada terminates contract with Korean actor

Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun is no longer a brand ambassador of the luxury brand Prada. The luxury brand reportedly issued a statement that his contract had been terminated by 'mutual agreement' just three months after he came on board as the brand's ambassador.