Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 395

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 395th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/25/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-395

US Senators ask Biden to help ICC with Putin war crimes probe

The US has not agreed to provide information to ICC out of concern that the court could one day scrutinise US officials.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/24/us-senators-ask-biden-to-help-icc-with-putin-war-crimes-probe

Man pleads guilty in US probe of Haiti president assassination

Rodolphe Jaar faces charges of conspiring to murder or kidnap President Jovenal Moise and providing support to the plot.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/24/man-pleads-guilty-in-us-probe-of-haiti-president-assassination

Dozens missing in latest shipwreck off Tunisia

At least 34 refugees missing after boat sinks off Tunisia amid a sharp increase in vessels heading towards Italy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/24/34-refugees-missing-in-fifth-shipwreck-off-tunisia-in-two-days

Crypto founder Do Kwon indicted in US after Montenegro arrest

Co-founder of Singapore-based Terraform Labs faces eight charges, including securities fraud and wire fraud.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/24/crypto-founder-do-kwon-indicted-after-montenegro-arrest

N Korea tests new underwater nuclear attack ‘drone’: State media

Drone cruised underwater for 59 hours, then detonated in an exercise designed to deter S Korea and US forces: KCNA.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/24/n-korea-tests-new-underwater-nuclear-attack-drone-state-media

China quit ‘zero COVID’. Huge quarantine centres were left behind

Satellite imagery shows facilities are still intact nearly four months after end of Beijing's draconian pandemic policy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/23/china-quit-zero-covid-its-huge-quarantine-centers-stayed-put

Rohingya campaigners condemn Myanmar’s ‘opaque’ repatriation plan

Rights campaigners condemn ruling military's plan saying no word on Rohingya's rights and their safety in Myanmar.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/23/rohingya-campaigners-condemn-myanmars-opaque-repatriation-plan

Key takeaways: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies to US Congress

TikTok executive seeks to push back on legislators' claims that the Chinese-based app poses a national security threat.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/23/key-takeaways-from-tiktok-ceo-shou-zi-chew-congressional-hearing

Celebrities Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul charged for promoting crypto

Eight celebrities accused of illegally touting tokens in case involving Chinese crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/23/celebrities-lindsay-lohan-jake-paul-charged-for-prompting-crypto

ICC concerned by Russia’s ‘threats’ over Putin warrant

International court's comments follow ex-Russian president's threat to hit tribunal with hypersonic missiles.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/23/icc-concerned-by-russian-threats-over-putin-arrest-warrant

Cost of rebuilding Ukraine due to Russian war $411bn: World Bank

World Bank said the figure of $411bn over the next 10 years should be considered a minimum as the war continues.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/23/cost-of-rebuilding-ukraine-due-to-russian-war-411bn-world-bank

Haitian mayor, accused of persecution, is arrested for visa fraud

Ex-mayor Jean Morose Viliena has also been fined $15.5m in a civil suit for alleged armed violence in Les Irois, Haiti.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/23/haitian-mayor-accused-of-persecution-is-arrested-for-visa-fraud

Immigration fuels record-high population growth in Canada

Canada's population surged by more than 1 million in the past year, the largest spike since post-World War II baby boom.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/22/immigration-fuels-record-high-canada-population-growth

US Fed announces latest interest hike in wake of banking turmoil

The Fed has continued its cycle of rate increases aimed at stemming inflation but indicated pause could be on horizon.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/22/us-fed-announces-latest-interest-hike-in-wake-of-banking-turmoil

Uganda’s new anti-homosexuality law bans identification as LGBTQ

Law could be the first to criminalise identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ): Rights Watch

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/22/uganda-passes-tough-antigay-law-bans-identification-as-lgbtq

Putin warns UK over depleted uranium tank shells for Ukraine

UK will send Ukraine armour-piercing shells, containing depleted uranium, for use with its Challenger 2 battle tanks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/22/putin-warns-uk-over-depleted-uranium-tank-shells-for-ukraine

Biden administration unveils two new national monuments in the US

The monuments, announced at a conservation summit, would protect the areas from development and advance Biden's goals.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/22/biden-administration-unveils-two-new-us-national-monuments

Police raid on Russian human rights group draws condemnation

International human rights experts denounce 'witch hunt' against Nobel Prize-winning group Memorial on Tuesday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/21/police-raid-on-russian-human-rights-group-draws-condemnation

Taiwan president announces trip to the Americas, stirring concern

Tsai Ing-wen plans to visit allies in Central America at the end of the month, making two unofficial stops in the US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/21/taiwan-president-announces-trip-to-the-americas-stirring-concern

US jury orders former Haiti mayor to pay $15.5m for rights abuses

A US lawsuit accuses the erstwhile mayor of a rural Haitian town of murder, attempted killings and torture.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/21/us-jury-orders-former-haiti-mayor-to-pay-15-5m-for-rights-abuses