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Morning Briefing: March 23, 2026

Morning Briefing: March 23, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

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Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
NATO military command arrives in Ukraine for 1st time since conflict began with Russia
22.03.2026

NATO military command arrives in Ukraine for 1st time since conflict began with Russia

'For the first time during a full-scale war, a NATO military command of this level visited Ukraine - a delegation led by Admiral Pierre Vandier, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation," says official

Pope voices ‘deep concern’ over ongoing war in Middle East
22.03.2026

Pope voices ‘deep concern’ over ongoing war in Middle East

'We cannot remain silent in face of suffering of so many people, innocent victims of these conflicts,' says Pope Leo XIV

Russia successfully launches cargo spacecraft to International Space Station
22.03.2026

Russia successfully launches cargo spacecraft to International Space Station

Soyuz-2.1a rocket, carrying Progress MS-33 transport cargo spacecraft, successfully launched from Launch Pad No. 31 at Baikonur Cosmodrome at GMT0000, says Roscosmos

Russia can bring Ukrainian special services back to their senses, warns intelligence chief
22.03.2026

Russia can bring Ukrainian special services back to their senses, warns intelligence chief

'They are constantly provoking us into certain steps, into certain actions,' says Alexander Bortnikov

ICC prosecutor cleared of all wrongdoing: Report
22.03.2026

ICC prosecutor cleared of all wrongdoing: Report

Panel unanimously concludes that UN’s Office of Internal Oversight Services' factual findings do not establish Karim Khan's misconduct or breach of duty under relevant framework