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Mar
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021–2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis Armenia–Azerbaijan relations Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan asks the OSCE Minsk Group to help initiate pea

2021–2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis Armenia–Azerbaijan relations Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan asks the OSCE Minsk Group to help initiate peace talks with Azerbaijan in an effort to normalize relations following the conflict. (ThePrint)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 14, 2022
Mar
14
Major Trends

2022 Northeastern U.S.

2022 Northeastern U.S. serial shooter The New York City Police Department releases images of a suspected serial killer who has shot five homeless men, two fatally, in New York City and Washington, D.C. in the last week. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 14, 2022
Mar
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict 2021–2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis Armenia–Azerbaijan relations Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan asks the OSCE Minsk

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict 2021–2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis Armenia–Azerbaijan relations Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan asks the OSCE Minsk Group to help initiate peace talks with Azerbaijan in an effort to normalize relations following the conflict. (ThePrint)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 14, 2022
Mar
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine War crimes in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine The United States Senate unanimously passes a bipartisan re

Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine War crimes in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine The United States Senate unanimously passes a bipartisan resolution declaring Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal, and calls for his investigation by the International Criminal Court. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022
Mar
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

War crimes in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine The United States Senate unanimously passes a bipartisan resolution declaring Russian President Vladimir Puti

War crimes in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine The United States Senate unanimously passes a bipartisan resolution declaring Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal, and calls for his investigation by the International Criminal Court. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022
Mar
15
Politics / Government

Russia sanctions U.S.

Russia sanctions U.S. President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, CIA Director William Burns, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in response to United States sanctions on Russian officials. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022
Mar
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

2022 Karnataka hijab row In India, the Karnataka High Court upholds restrictions on the wearing of the hijab in its schools, with Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi

2022 Karnataka hijab row In India, the Karnataka High Court upholds restrictions on the wearing of the hijab in its schools, with Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi saying in the court's judgement that the wearing of the hijab "does not form a part of essential religious practice in Islamic faith." (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022
Mar
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports its first two cases of the Deltacron variant in the Northern states of Pará and Amapá.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports its first two cases of the Deltacron variant in the Northern states of Pará and Amapá. (The Brazilian Report) COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports a record 5,280 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. (The Straits Times) (NDTV) COVID-19 pandemic in Namibia Namibia drops its requirement of face mask and mandatory PCR COVID-19 test for vaccinated visitors as the number of cases falls. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022
Mar
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

In India, the Karnataka High Court upholds restrictions on the wearing of the hijab in its schools, with Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi saying in the court's ju

In India, the Karnataka High Court upholds restrictions on the wearing of the hijab in its schools, with Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi saying in the court's judgement that the wearing of the hijab "does not form a part of essential religious practice in Islamic faith." (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022
Mar
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Two Palestinians are shot and killed in clashes with Israeli forces in the West Bank, according to Palestinian sources.

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Two Palestinians are shot and killed in clashes with Israeli forces in the West Bank, according to Palestinian sources. A man is also killed in the Bedouin town of Rahat in the Negev following clashes with members of the Border Police. (Al Jazeera) (The Jerusalem Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022
Mar
15
Culture / Society

Nine people die in a head-on collision between a pickup truck and a van carrying members of the University of the Southwest men's and women's golf teams in Andr

Nine people die in a head-on collision between a pickup truck and a van carrying members of the University of the Southwest men's and women's golf teams in Andrews County, Texas, United States. Six students and a faculty member are killed in the team vehicle, with two other students airlifted to a hospital in Lubbock, Texas in critical condition. The driver of the pickup and its passenger also die. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022
Mar
15
Culture / Society

University of the Southwest pick-up truck accident Nine people die in a head-on collision between a pickup truck and a van carrying members of the University of

University of the Southwest pick-up truck accident Nine people die in a head-on collision between a pickup truck and a van carrying members of the University of the Southwest men's and women's golf teams in Andrews County, Texas, United States. Six students and a faculty member are killed in the team vehicle, with two other students airlifted to a hospital in Lubbock, Texas in critical condition. The driver of the pickup and its passenger also die. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 15, 2022
Mar
16
Politics / Government

Foreign aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says that the UK has begun supplying Starstreak anti-aircraft missil

Foreign aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says that the UK has begun supplying Starstreak anti-aircraft missiles to the Ukrainian military. (Reuters) U.S. President Joe Biden announces a further $800 million in "security assistance" to Ukraine, including 800 anti-aircraft systems, and thousands of anti-tank missiles and armed combat drones to counter Russia's invasion. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2022
Mar
16
Politics / Government

Prosecutors for the U.S.

Prosecutors for the U.S. Justice Department accuse five people working on behalf of the Chinese Ministry of State Security of conspiring to spy on and intimidate several dissidents living in the United States, such as the father of Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu, and Tiananmen Square protest leader and current congressional candidate Xiong Yan. The department says it is the first time that federal elections in the country have been interfered with in this manner. Three have been arrested while two remain at large. (The Guardian) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 16, 2022
Mar
17
Immigration / Law / Policy

Pardon of Alberto Fujimori The Constitutional Court of Peru restores a humanitarian pardon for former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who was sentenced to

Pardon of Alberto Fujimori The Constitutional Court of Peru restores a humanitarian pardon for former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder and corruption, previously reversed by the Supreme Court three years before. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2022
Mar
17
Politics / Government

Economic consequences of the Russo-Ukrainian War Boycott of Russia and Belarus Steam announces that they will stop payments to Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine.

Economic consequences of the Russo-Ukrainian War Boycott of Russia and Belarus Steam announces that they will stop payments to Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine. (PCMag) The U.S. House of Representatives votes 424–8 to suspend trade relations with Russia and Belarus following the invasion. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2022
Mar
17
Politics / Government

The Bulgarian Interior Ministry says that former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has been detained by police amid a probe into corruption and the alleged misuse of

The Bulgarian Interior Ministry says that former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has been detained by police amid a probe into corruption and the alleged misuse of European Union funds. Former Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov is also arrested as part of the operation. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 17, 2022
Mar
18
Politics / Government

Spanish minister of foreign affairs José Manuel Albares announces that Spain supports Morocco's proposal to recognize Western Sahara as a Moroccan autonomy for

Spanish minister of foreign affairs José Manuel Albares announces that Spain supports Morocco's proposal to recognize Western Sahara as a Moroccan autonomy for the first time, as it considers it is "the most serious, realistic, and credible basis" for resolving the conflict. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2022
Mar
18
Politics / Government

Western Sahara conflict Spanish minister of foreign affairs José Manuel Albares announces that Spain supports Morocco's proposal to recognize Western Sahara as

Western Sahara conflict Spanish minister of foreign affairs José Manuel Albares announces that Spain supports Morocco's proposal to recognize Western Sahara as a Moroccan autonomy for the first time, as it considers it is "the most serious, realistic, and credible basis" for resolving the conflict. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 18, 2022
Mar
19
Politics / Government

Protests against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine An anti-NATO protest is held in Bulgaria during a meeting between U.S.

Protests against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine An anti-NATO protest is held in Bulgaria during a meeting between U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov to oppose Bulgaria selling weapons to Ukraine during the invasion. (Novinite) (The Bharat Express News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 19, 2022
Mar
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario removes their mask mandate for most settings with the except

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario removes their mask mandate for most settings with the exception of public transportation, long-term care and retirement homes, congregate care and living facilities, homes for individuals with developmental disabilities, other healthcare settings, shelters, and jails. (Global News) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Louisiana New Orleans lifts their COVID-19 vaccine mandate for bars and restaurants. (NOLA.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 21, 2022
Mar
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

Economic impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine The Moscow Stock Exchange reopens for bond trading after being closed for almost a month following the i

Economic impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine The Moscow Stock Exchange reopens for bond trading after being closed for almost a month following the invasion. (BBC News) Norway will provide financial support to students from Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. (Schengen Visa)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 21, 2022
Mar
21
War / Conflict / Security

International sanctions during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine The Royal Gibraltar Police seize a superyacht, owned by Russian oligarch Dmitry Pumpyansky,

International sanctions during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine The Royal Gibraltar Police seize a superyacht, owned by Russian oligarch Dmitry Pumpyansky, docked at the Port of Gibraltar. Pumpyansky is currently sanctioned by the United Kingdom and the European Union. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 21, 2022
Mar
21
Economy / Jobs / Business

Nuclear program of Iran Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei expresses his support for negotiations and efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

Nuclear program of Iran Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei expresses his support for negotiations and efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. He also says that the Iranian economy should not be tied to efforts to ease U.S. sanctions against the country. (Infobae) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 21, 2022
Mar
22
Economy / Jobs / Business

Boycott of Russia and Belarus Danish shipping company Maersk announces its complete withdrawal from the Russian economy and says that it will liquidate all of i

Boycott of Russia and Belarus Danish shipping company Maersk announces its complete withdrawal from the Russian economy and says that it will liquidate all of its Russian assets. (Trans.info) LG Electronics suspends all shipments to Russia and says that the company "remains committed to supporting humanitarian relief efforts". (UPI) French oil and natural gas company TotalEnergies announces that it will no longer buy Russian oil by the end of the year and will also terminate additional investments in Russia. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 22, 2022
Mar
23
Health / Disasters

House Sergeant at Arms William J.

House Sergeant at Arms William J. Walker and Capitol physician Brian P. Monahan announce that a phased reopening of the United States Capitol will begin next week after the Capitol was closed for 2 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 23, 2022
Mar
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021–2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis According to the government of Artsakh, Azerbaijani soldiers crossed the Line of Contact and took control of the vill

2021–2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis According to the government of Artsakh, Azerbaijani soldiers crossed the Line of Contact and took control of the village of Farukh, with women and children being evacuated from the nearby village of Khramort. Russian peacekeepers are reported to be negotiating with Azerbaijan. (The Jerusalem Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2022
Mar
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict 2021–2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis According to the government of Artsakh, Azerbaijani soldiers crossed the Line of Contact an

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict 2021–2022 Armenia–Azerbaijan border crisis According to the government of Artsakh, Azerbaijani soldiers crossed the Line of Contact and took control of the village of Farukh, with women and children being evacuated from the nearby village of Khramort. Russian peacekeepers are reported to be negotiating with Azerbaijan. (The Jerusalem Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2022
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