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Mar
27
War / Conflict / Security

Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Russia–Ukraine relations Ukrainian delegate Davyd Arakhamia announces that in-person ceasefire talks between t

Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Russia–Ukraine relations Ukrainian delegate Davyd Arakhamia announces that in-person ceasefire talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations will occur in Turkey. The talks are expected to occur from March 28 to March 30. (Ukrinform)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 27, 2022
Mar
28
Politics / Government

2021–2022 Tunisian political crisis Speaker of the Assembly Rached Ghannouchi announces that the parliament will hold two full sessions this week, the first tim

2021–2022 Tunisian political crisis Speaker of the Assembly Rached Ghannouchi announces that the parliament will hold two full sessions this week, the first time since President Kais Saied seized most executive powers and suspended parliament last July, to try to block attempts by Saied to adopt a new constitution that will solidify his rule. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2022
Mar
28
Politics / Government

Speaker of the Assembly Rached Ghannouchi announces that the parliament will hold two full sessions this week, the first time since President Kais Saied seized

Speaker of the Assembly Rached Ghannouchi announces that the parliament will hold two full sessions this week, the first time since President Kais Saied seized most executive powers and suspended parliament last July, to try to block attempts by Saied to adopt a new constitution that will solidify his rule. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2022
Mar
28
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra The Andorran government announces the lifting of indoor mask usage, except in health care institutions, as well as the need for ant

COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra The Andorran government announces the lifting of indoor mask usage, except in health care institutions, as well as the need for antigen testing for nightlife. The government also announces the relaxation of the protocol for positive contacts. (Andorra Difusió)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2022
Mar
28
War / Conflict / Security

Kivu conflict Militants belonging to the March 23 Movement attack military bases near Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Kivu conflict Militants belonging to the March 23 Movement attack military bases near Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Congolese authorities say that two Rwandan soldiers were participating in the attack. The movement have regrouped and retaken strategic areas for the first time since their defeat in 2013. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2022
Mar
28
War / Conflict / Security

Militants belonging to the March 23 Movement attack military bases near Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Militants belonging to the March 23 Movement attack military bases near Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Congolese authorities say that two Rwandan soldiers were participating in the attack. The movement have regrouped and retaken strategic areas for the first time since their defeat in 2013. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2022
Mar
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

Peace negotiations in the Russo-Ukrainian War Russia cautions against expecting any "significant breakthroughs" ahead of the first round of in-person negotiatio

Peace negotiations in the Russo-Ukrainian War Russia cautions against expecting any "significant breakthroughs" ahead of the first round of in-person negotiations with Ukraine. (MSN) Two Ukrainian negotiators as well as sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich are reported to have fallen victim to suspected poisoning during peace talks on the Belarus–Ukraine border earlier this month. Their health has since improved. (Reuters) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2022
Mar
28
Major Trends

P&O sacking of 800 staff The United Kingdom's Maritime and Coastguard Agency seizes P&O Ferries-operated ferry MS Pride of Kent at the Port of Dover after the f

P&O sacking of 800 staff The United Kingdom's Maritime and Coastguard Agency seizes P&O Ferries-operated ferry MS Pride of Kent at the Port of Dover after the ferry "failed safety checks" by authorities. It is the second P&O Ferries ship to be detained by UK authorities since the firm fired all 800 British crew members and replaced them with cheaper agency workers. (Sky News) The Department for Transport gives P&O Ferries a deadline of March 31 to rehire all the fired staff. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2022
Mar
28
War / Conflict / Security

Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Kazakhstan–Russia relations Kazakhstan says that it does not want to be behind a "new iron curtain", and that

Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Kazakhstan–Russia relations Kazakhstan says that it does not want to be behind a "new iron curtain", and that international companies boycotting Russia are welcome to "move production to Kazakhstan". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2022
Mar
28
Major Trends

The United Kingdom's Maritime and Coastguard Agency seizes P&O Ferries-operated ferry MS Pride of Kent at the Port of Dover after the ferry "failed safety check

The United Kingdom's Maritime and Coastguard Agency seizes P&O Ferries-operated ferry MS Pride of Kent at the Port of Dover after the ferry "failed safety checks" by authorities. It is the second P&O Ferries ship to be detained by UK authorities since the firm fired all 800 British crew members and replaced them with cheaper agency workers. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 28, 2022
Mar
29
War / Conflict / Security

Israeli–Palestinian conflict 2022 Bnei Brak shootings Five people are killed and another is injured during a series of drive-by shootings in Bnei Brak, Tel Aviv

Israeli–Palestinian conflict 2022 Bnei Brak shootings Five people are killed and another is injured during a series of drive-by shootings in Bnei Brak, Tel Aviv District, Israel. The attacker, a Fatah sympathizer, is shot dead. (Jerusalem Post) (Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2022
Mar
29
War / Conflict / Security

Peace negotiations in the Russo-Ukrainian War The Ukrainian and Russian delegations hold face-to-face peace talks in Turkey for the first time in two weeks.

Peace negotiations in the Russo-Ukrainian War The Ukrainian and Russian delegations hold face-to-face peace talks in Turkey for the first time in two weeks. (AP) Russian officials agree to "fundamentally cut back military activity in the direction of Kyiv and Chernihiv" during the negotiations. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2022
Mar
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

Roman Hrybov, the border guard who told the Russian warship command over the radio "Russian warship, go fuck yourself" in defiance of its order to surrender Sna

Roman Hrybov, the border guard who told the Russian warship command over the radio "Russian warship, go fuck yourself" in defiance of its order to surrender Snake Island, is freed in a prisoner swap. Initial reports erroneously suggested that 13 border guards on the island had died. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2022
Mar
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

Snake Island campaign Roman Hrybov, the border guard who told the Russian warship command over the radio "Russian warship, go fuck yourself" in defiance of its

Snake Island campaign Roman Hrybov, the border guard who told the Russian warship command over the radio "Russian warship, go fuck yourself" in defiance of its order to surrender Snake Island, is freed in a prisoner swap. Initial reports erroneously suggested that 13 border guards on the island had died. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2022
Mar
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021–2022 North Korean missile tests North Korea–South Korea relations South Korean lawmakers and the defense ministry say that last week, North Korea has teste

2021–2022 North Korean missile tests North Korea–South Korea relations South Korean lawmakers and the defense ministry say that last week, North Korea has tested a Hwasong-15, which was successfully tested in November 2017, instead of a Hwasong-17. (ABC News) (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2022
Mar
29
Health / Disasters

2022 MONUSCO helicopter crash Six Pakistani crew members and a Russian and a Serbian soldier are killed as a MONUSCO helicopter crashes in the Democratic Republ

2022 MONUSCO helicopter crash Six Pakistani crew members and a Russian and a Serbian soldier are killed as a MONUSCO helicopter crashes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The rebel March 23 Movement group is accused of being behind the crash. The group has denied their involvement. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2022
Mar
29
War / Conflict / Security

Kivu conflict 2022 MONUSCO helicopter crash Six Pakistani crew members and a Russian and a Serbian soldier are killed as a MONUSCO helicopter crashes in the Dem

Kivu conflict 2022 MONUSCO helicopter crash Six Pakistani crew members and a Russian and a Serbian soldier are killed as a MONUSCO helicopter crashes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The rebel March 23 Movement group is accused of being behind the crash. The group has denied their involvement. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2022
Mar
29
Major Trends

Kyiv offensive, Northeastern Ukraine offensive Russian troops begin retreating from positions in Kyiv Oblast and Chernihiv Oblast, according to Ukrainian and Am

Kyiv offensive, Northeastern Ukraine offensive Russian troops begin retreating from positions in Kyiv Oblast and Chernihiv Oblast, according to Ukrainian and American officials. The United States European Command confirms the Russian withdrawal, observing a "major strategy shift". (U.S. News & World Report) (Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2022
Mar
29
War / Conflict / Security

Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Belgium–Russia relations, Czech Republic–Russia relations, Ireland–Russia relations, Netherlands–Russia relati

Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Belgium–Russia relations, Czech Republic–Russia relations, Ireland–Russia relations, Netherlands–Russia relations Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland and the Czech Republic expel Russian diplomats. (Reuters) Estonia–Russia relations, Latvia–Russia relations, Lithuania–Russia relations Russia expels diplomats from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, in retaliation for the earlier expulsions of Russian diplomats from these countries. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 29, 2022
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