‘Dance like there is no tomorrow’: Ukraine’s wartime music scene

How a flourishing underground subculture is providing a welcome escape from the realities of war.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2023/3/26/dance-like-there-is-no-tomorrow-ukraines-wartime-music-scene

Daylight savings time dispute puts Lebanon in two timezones

Caretaker PM Najib Mikati's decision to delay daylight saving until April 20 sparks a sectarian rift.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/26/lebanon-awakes-to-two-times-of-day-amid-daylight-savings-dispute

Another boat sinks off Tunisia, killing 19 African asylum seekers

Latest deaths come as Italian media report that a record 2,000 refugees had arrived in Lampedusa within 24 hours.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/26/another-boat-sinks-off-tunisia-killing-19-african-asylum-seekers

‘My city is gone’: Many dead as tornado tears across Mississippi

Death toll at 26 after a powerful storm that spawned a tornado tears through US states of Mississippi and Alabama.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/26/my-city-is-gone-many-dead-as-tornado-tears-across-mississippi

Honduras cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan

Honduras switches diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to China, leaving Taipei recognised by just 13 sovereign states.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/26/honduras-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-taiwan

Joe Biden says no sign yet of China sending Russia weapons

Ex-President Medvedev quotes threatening 1941 Stalin message to urge more weapons production by Russia's arms industry.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/25/biden-says-no-sign-yet-of-china-sending-weapons-to-russia

Afghanistan beats Pakistan for first time in T20I cricket series

Afghanistan and Pakistan met seven times in total with Pakistan always coming out on top - until the match on Friday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/25/afghanistan-beats-pakistan-for-first-time-in-t20i-cricket-series

Pro-Iranian forces in Syria warn US of response to air strikes

President Joe Biden said US 'does not seek conflict with Iran' but would respond 'forcefully' to attacks on US forces.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/25/pro-iranian-forces-in-syria-warn-us-of-response-to-air-strikes

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