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On the first day of a state visit billed by Beijing as a peacemaking initiative despite widespread skepticism in Kyiv and the West, China's Xi Jinping visits Russia, meets Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin and emphasized China and Russia's close connections and shared strategic goals.

The fact that Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to occupied Mariupol has upset and angered people all over the world. Putin's trip to Mariupol, which came just days after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for him, was clearly an act of defiance.

US military releases video of close encounter with Russian jet intercepting an American drone over the Black Sea. The video was made public on Wednesday, March 16, 2023, by the United States Navy.

Australian boy, 13, spends at least 45 days in solitary confinement in a detention center, despite not having been sentenced to detention. The boy had been placed in a small, windowless cell for 23 hours a day, with only one hour of outdoor time.

On Sunday, North Korea conducted a missile test from a submarine, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The missile launch goes against the rules set by the UN Security Council and threatens the safety of the region.

Israel witnesses one of its largest-ever protests, with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets across the country to demand action against the government's handling of a range of issues.

Chilean authorities have foiled multimillion-dollar heist attempt at Chilean airport, which left two people dead and three injured. The incident took place on Monday, March 6, 2023, and involved armed assailants attempting to steal millions of dollars in cash that was being transported on a commercial flight.

Thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets for a second consecutive day to protests in Georgia against a new bill that would designate some non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as "foreign agents."

Brazil investigates undeclared $3 million donation to Bolsonaro. On Monday, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's far-right Justice Secretary Flavio Dino allegedly tried to smuggle in $3.2 million worth of unregistered jewels as a gift from Saudi Arabia.

On Sunday, a major fire rips through Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh's southern district of Cox's Bazar, displacing over 12,000 people, according to local Superintendent of Police Muhammad Mahfuzul Islam.

Dozens of Iranian schoolgirls poisoned in recent weeks, leading to protests across the country. The cause of the poisonings is unclear, but some reports suggest that contaminated water or food may be to blame.

India hosts G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, bringing together representatives from the world's largest economies to discuss pressing issues facing the global community. The two-day meeting, which began on March 1, 2023, is being held in person with strict COVID-19 protocols in place.

On Monday, an Israeli-American was killed in West Bank. The victim, identified as 42-year-old Aryeh Levi, was reportedly driving near the settlement of Har Gilo when his car was hit by a barrage of bullets fired from a passing vehicle.

It is feared that more than one hundred individuals, including children, perished in a migrant boat shipwreck in heavy waves off the coast of southern Italy.

One of Russia's initial greatest achievements in its invasion of Ukraine a year ago came in the south of the country. A region of Ukrainian territory larger than Switzerland has been taken over by Russian troops attacking Crimea in a matter of days.

El Salvador moves 10,000 gang members to new 'mega-prison'. El Salvador has taken a major step in its fight against gang violence by transferring nearly 10,000 gang members to a new "mega-prison." This move is aimed at isolating these criminals from the general population and reducing their influence on the outside.

Israel-Gaza violence has escalated once again, with both sides exchanging airstrikes and rockets in recent days. The violence has raised concerns about a potential escalation of the conflict and the impact it could have on civilians in the region.

Cyclone Freddy hits Madagascar's coast, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the island nation. Madagascar is no stranger to cyclones, with the country experiencing several each year during the cyclone season.

Southern Turkey hit by 6.3 magnitude aftershock on Monday, killing at least six people and injuring hundreds more as the area continues to recover from the terrible earthquake that hit on February 6.

US President Joe Biden visits Ukraine to show solidarity on February 22, 2023, demonstrating the United States' support for the country amid ongoing tensions with Russia.

Russia sinks damaged space cargo ship in the South Pacific Ocean. The ship, which was carrying supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), suffered a malfunction in its engine shortly after launch and was unable to make it to its intended orbit.

North Korea confirms ICBM launch that was conducted on Saturday, February 18, 2023. The missile was launched as a warning to the United States and South Korea, as tensions continue to rise in the region. The launch was confirmed by the North Korean state news agency, KCNA.

A train derailment in Ohio, East Palestine, has left residents worried about the safety of their community. The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, when a train carrying hazardous materials derailed near the downtown area.

On Tuesday, the Michigan State University campus was placed on lockdown following reports of shots fired on Michigan State University Campus. The incident occurred near the Administration Building, with the university issuing an alert asking all students and faculty members to shelter in place.