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Ukrainian volunteer battalions, International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine Canada bans its soldiers from joining the volunteer forces in Ukraine, st

Ukrainian volunteer battalions, International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine Canada bans its soldiers from joining the volunteer forces in Ukraine, stating that their presence could be used in Russian propaganda. (Rzeczpospolita)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2022

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War / Conflict / Security

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki condemns the North Korean missile launch.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki condemns the North Korean missile launch. (Korea Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 24, 2022

Mar

Politics / Government

Belarusian involvement in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko reaffirms that Belarus has "no plans to fight in Ukrain

Belarusian involvement in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko reaffirms that Belarus has "no plans to fight in Ukraine". However, he also warned that Belarus could join the war if aggression is launched against it. (TASS)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

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Politics / Government

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko reaffirms that Belarus has "no plans to fight in Ukraine".

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko reaffirms that Belarus has "no plans to fight in Ukraine". However, he also warned that Belarus could join the war if aggression is launched against it. (TASS)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

Mar

War / Conflict / Security

Yemeni Civil War Houthi–Saudi Arabian conflict Houthi rebels launch 16 missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian cities.

Yemeni Civil War Houthi–Saudi Arabian conflict Houthi rebels launch 16 missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian cities. An airstrike also hits an ARAMCO facility in Jeddah, setting fire to an oil storage facility near a Formula One racing track where drivers were preparing for the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. (ABC News) (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan, COVID-19 drug development The Government of Japan signs a basic agreement with Shionogi to provide million doses of oral COVID-19 tr

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan, COVID-19 drug development The Government of Japan signs a basic agreement with Shionogi to provide million doses of oral COVID-19 treatment the company is now developing pending the regulatory approval. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

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War / Conflict / Security

Houthi rebels launch 16 missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian cities.

Houthi rebels launch 16 missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian cities. An airstrike also hits an ARAMCO facility in Jeddah, setting fire to an oil storage facility near a Formula One racing track where drivers were preparing for the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. (ABC News) (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

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War / Conflict / Security

Houthi–Saudi Arabian conflict Houthi rebels launch 16 missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian cities.

Houthi–Saudi Arabian conflict Houthi rebels launch 16 missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian cities. An airstrike also hits an ARAMCO facility in Jeddah, setting fire to an oil storage facility near a Formula One racing track where drivers were preparing for the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. (ABC News) (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

Mar

Politics / Government

The Government of Japan signs a basic agreement with Shionogi to provide million doses of oral COVID-19 treatment the company is now developing pending the regu

The Government of Japan signs a basic agreement with Shionogi to provide million doses of oral COVID-19 treatment the company is now developing pending the regulatory approval. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

Mar

War / Conflict / Security

2021–2022 North Korean missile tests The Korean Central News Agency confirms that North Korea tested an ICBM yesterday, which is revealed to be the Hwasong-17.

2021–2022 North Korean missile tests The Korean Central News Agency confirms that North Korea tested an ICBM yesterday, which is revealed to be the Hwasong-17. (Yonhap)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

Mar

War / Conflict / Security

Battle of Kyiv Russia says that it used Kalibr cruise missiles to destroy a major oil terminal near Kyiv.

Battle of Kyiv Russia says that it used Kalibr cruise missiles to destroy a major oil terminal near Kyiv. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

Mar

Economy / Jobs / Business

Boycott of Russia and Belarus Iranian officials consider the possibility of recognising the electronic payment system MIR, in response to moves to ban Russian b

Boycott of Russia and Belarus Iranian officials consider the possibility of recognising the electronic payment system MIR, in response to moves to ban Russian banks from SWIFT. (Iran Daily) (MEMonitor)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

Mar

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil The Butantan Institute opens a factory that will develop more products of China’s CoronaVac COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil The Butantan Institute opens a factory that will develop more products of China’s CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine beginning in 2023. (Xinhua)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

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Major Trends

COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil The Butantan Institute opens a factory that will develop more products of China’s CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine beginning in 2023.

COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil The Butantan Institute opens a factory that will develop more products of China’s CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine beginning in 2023. (Xinhua)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

Mar

Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Boycott of Russia and Belarus Iranian officials consider the possibility of recognising the electronic p

Economic impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Boycott of Russia and Belarus Iranian officials consider the possibility of recognising the electronic payment system MIR, in response to moves to ban Russian banks from SWIFT. (Iran Daily) (MEMonitor)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

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Major Trends

Emirates Airline will resume flights to India and return to pre-COVID-19 levels beginning on April 1.

Emirates Airline will resume flights to India and return to pre-COVID-19 levels beginning on April 1. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

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Major Trends

Finland–Russia relations Finland's state-owned VR Group announces that it will suspend all train services on the Riihimäki–Saint Petersburg railway, which conne

Finland–Russia relations Finland's state-owned VR Group announces that it will suspend all train services on the Riihimäki–Saint Petersburg railway, which connects Helsinki and Saint Petersburg, on March 28. The suspension will close one of the last public transport routes to the European Union for Russians. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

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Finland's state-owned VR Group announces that it will suspend all train services on the Riihimäki–Saint Petersburg railway, which connects Helsinki and Saint Pe

Finland's state-owned VR Group announces that it will suspend all train services on the Riihimäki–Saint Petersburg railway, which connects Helsinki and Saint Petersburg, on March 28. The suspension will close one of the last public transport routes to the European Union for Russians. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

Mar

Economy / Jobs / Business

Iranian officials consider the possibility of recognising the electronic payment system MIR, in response to moves to ban Russian banks from SWIFT.

Iranian officials consider the possibility of recognising the electronic payment system MIR, in response to moves to ban Russian banks from SWIFT. (Iran Daily) (MEMonitor)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

Mar

War / Conflict / Security

Russia says that it used Kalibr cruise missiles to destroy a major oil terminal near Kyiv.

Russia says that it used Kalibr cruise missiles to destroy a major oil terminal near Kyiv. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

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War / Conflict / Security

Russia says that the first phase of the invasion has been completed.

Russia says that the first phase of the invasion has been completed. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

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Major Trends

The Butantan Institute opens a factory that will develop more products of China’s CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine beginning in 2023.

The Butantan Institute opens a factory that will develop more products of China’s CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine beginning in 2023. (Xinhua)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

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Major Trends

The Korean Central News Agency confirms that North Korea tested an ICBM yesterday, which is revealed to be the Hwasong-17.

The Korean Central News Agency confirms that North Korea tested an ICBM yesterday, which is revealed to be the Hwasong-17. (Yonhap)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

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War / Conflict / Security

The Russian Defence Ministry updates its official casualty figures in Ukraine, stating that 1,351 troops have been killed in action and 3,825 others have been i

The Russian Defence Ministry updates its official casualty figures in Ukraine, stating that 1,351 troops have been killed in action and 3,825 others have been injured since the "special military operation" began on February 24. (Eurasian Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

Mar

Health / Disasters

Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic Emirates Airline will resume flights to India and return to pre-COVID-19 levels beginning on April 1.

Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic Emirates Airline will resume flights to India and return to pre-COVID-19 levels beginning on April 1. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2022

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Politics / Government

2022 Maltese general election Maltese citizens go to the polls to elect members of the Parliament.

2022 Maltese general election Maltese citizens go to the polls to elect members of the Parliament. (Euronews)