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Mar
01
Politics / Government

Haitian crisis The G9 gang launches an offensive in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with its leader Jimmy Chérizier announcing the aim of capturing Haiti's cabinet offic

Haitian crisis The G9 gang launches an offensive in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with its leader Jimmy Chérizier announcing the aim of capturing Haiti's cabinet officials and police chief. Four police officers are killed in a shooting outside a police station. (AP) Kenyan president William Ruto announces an agreement with Haiti to deploy 1,000 police officers as part of a mission approved by the United Nations to combat gang violence in the Caribbean nation. (Reuters)

Mar
02
War / Conflict / Security

Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip The Gaza Health Ministry reported that at least 92 Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks in the past 24 hours.

Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip The Gaza Health Ministry reported that at least 92 Palestinians are killed in Israeli attacks in the past 24 hours. (Al Jazeera) Fifteen people are killed in an Israeli attack on a home in Deir el-Balah, while another eleven are killed in an attack on a tent housing displaced Palestinians near Tal Al-Sultan Hospital in Rafah. (Al Jazeera)

Mar
02
Politics / Government

Red Sea crisis Yemen's internationally-recognized government reports that the abandoned ship Rubymar that was struck by a Houthi anti-ship missile has sunk.

Red Sea crisis Yemen's internationally-recognized government reports that the abandoned ship Rubymar that was struck by a Houthi anti-ship missile has sunk. (Reuters) (Nederlands Dagblad) Italian Navy destroyer Caio Duilio shoots down a Houthi drone in self-defence while in the Red Sea. (Reuters)

Mar
03
Major Trends

Former U.S.

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley wins the Washington, D.C. primary, making it her first win in the Republican Party contest. (Axios)

Mar
05
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russian invasion of Ukraine International Criminal Court investigation in Ukraine The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Sergey Kobylash, t

Russian invasion of Ukraine International Criminal Court investigation in Ukraine The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Sergey Kobylash, the commander of the Long-Range Aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces, and Viktor Sokolov, the commander of the Black Sea Fleet, for their involvement in Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure. (Reuters)

Mar
05
War / Conflict / Security

Territorial disputes in the South China Sea Four Philippine Coast Guard sailors are injured in contested waters when watercannons are deployed by the Chinese Co

Territorial disputes in the South China Sea Four Philippine Coast Guard sailors are injured in contested waters when watercannons are deployed by the Chinese Coast Guard. The vessels were escorting a resupply convoy to a Philippine outpost in disputed territory at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, claimed by several nations. (CNN) The Tesla Volcano Group Shutdown (Vulkangruppe Tesla Abschalten) claimed an arson attack on a power pylon near Tesla's car factory outside Berlin. The fire caused production halt that is expected on various days.(Deutsche Welle)

Mar
05
Immigration / Law / Policy

The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Sergey Kobylash, the commander of the Long-Range Aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces, and Vikto

The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Sergey Kobylash, the commander of the Long-Range Aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces, and Viktor Sokolov, the commander of the Black Sea Fleet, for their involvement in Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure. (Reuters)

Mar
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

Armenia formally requests that Russia withdraws its troops from Zvartnots International Airport near Yerevan, saying that the airport must be served solely by t

Armenia formally requests that Russia withdraws its troops from Zvartnots International Airport near Yerevan, saying that the airport must be served solely by the Armenian Border Guard. The airport has hosted a Russian military presence since 1992. (RFE/RL)

Mar
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

Armenia–Russia relations Armenia formally requests that Russia withdraws its troops from Zvartnots International Airport near Yerevan, saying that the airport m

Armenia–Russia relations Armenia formally requests that Russia withdraws its troops from Zvartnots International Airport near Yerevan, saying that the airport must be served solely by the Armenian Border Guard. The airport has hosted a Russian military presence since 1992. (RFE/RL)

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