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US sanctions Russian fintech firms accused of enabling sanctions evasion
Included in Monday's sanctions are a group of Moscow-based fintech companies and a Russia and UAE-based virtual currency exchange, among others
 "US sanctions Russian fintech firms accused of enabling sanctions evasion")
US Judge dismisses lawsuit by Musk's X against hate speech researchers
X, formerly known as Twitter, had argued the center's researchers violated the site's terms of service by improperly compiling public tweets
 "US Judge dismisses lawsuit by Musk's X against hate speech researchers")
UK court to rule on Mar 26 whether Assange can challenge extradition to US
Two judges are scheduled to issue a judgment Tuesday morning in the High Court that could put an end to Assange's long legal saga or extend it further
 "UK court to rule on Mar 26 whether Assange can challenge extradition to US")
Explosion near police station in Kenya kills 4 people, including 3 officers
Mandera police chief Samwel Mutunga said that two of those wounded were in critical condition and would be flown to the capital, Nairobi
 "Explosion near police station in Kenya kills 4 people, including 3 officers")
Donald Trump's social media company to be traded on Nasdaq from March 26
Shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded shell company, approved a deal to merge with the Trump's media business in a Friday vote
 "Donald Trump's social media company to be traded on Nasdaq from March 26")
France raises security readiness to highest level after attack in Russia
The announcement came after President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency security meeting prompted by Friday's attack in a Moscow suburb that killed more than 130 people
 "France raises security readiness to highest level after attack in Russia")
How the deadliest attack on Russian soil in years unfolded over the weekend
Several hours after the attack began, an affiliate of the Islamic State group claimed responsibility, but some Russian state media personalities denounced it as fake
 "How the deadliest attack on Russian soil in years unfolded over the weekend")
3 of 4 suspects charged in Moscow attack admit guilt during court hearing
The attack, which has been claimed by an affiliate of the Islamic State group, is the deadliest on Russian soil in years
UN Security Council passes resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The United States abstained on the resolution, which also demanded the release of all hostages taken captive during Hamas' Oct. 7 surprise attack in southern Israel
 "UN Security Council passes resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza")
Kyiv endures 3rd bombardment in 5 days as Russia steps up attack on Ukraine
Nine people were injured in the strike on the Ukrainian capital, the Ukraine Rescue Service said. The Pecherskyi district was the hardest hit
 "Kyiv endures 3rd bombardment in 5 days as Russia steps up attack on Ukraine")
Doctors in South Korea submit resignations, widening medical school dispute
About 12,000 interns and medical residents have faced impending suspensions of their licenses over their refusal to end their strikes, which have caused hundreds of cancelled surgeries and other treat
 "Doctors in South Korea submit resignations, widening medical school dispute")
Major EU climate protection plan shelved following farmer protests
The member states were supposed to give final approval to the bill on Monday following months of proceedings through the EU's institutional maze
 "Major EU climate protection plan shelved following farmer protests")
North Korea says Japan PM Kishida offered to meet Kim Jong Un soon
Kishida said later Monday that a meeting with Kim is crucial to resolve the abduction issue, a major sticking point in bilateral ties
 "North Korea says Japan PM Kishida offered to meet Kim Jong Un soon")
Thailand sends aid to war-torn Myanmar, critics say it will only help junta
Thailand sent ten trucks over the border from the northern province of Tak, carrying some 4,000 packages of aid to three towns in Kayin State
 "Thailand sends aid to war-torn Myanmar, critics say it will only help junta")
6.9 magnitude quake in Papua New Guinea kills 3, wrecks nearly 1,000 homes
A magnitude 7.6 quake that struck a remote area of the island in September 2022 was later found to have killed 21 people
 "6.9 magnitude quake in Papua New Guinea kills 3, wrecks nearly 1,000 homes")
Senior doctors in South Korea to submit resignations amid deepening dispute
About 12,000 interns and medical residents have faced impending suspensions of their licenses over their refusal to end their strikes, which have caused hundreds of cancelled surgeries
 "Senior doctors in South Korea to submit resignations amid deepening dispute")
Death toll from heavy rains in southeastern states of Brazil jumps to 23
Rescue teams in both states had to stop their work Friday night because of risks of new landslides, with efforts restarting Saturday afternoon
 "Death toll from heavy rains in southeastern states of Brazil jumps to 23")
UN to vote on resolution demanding cease-fire in Gaza during Ramadan
The resolution, put forward by the 10 elected council members, is backed by Russia and China and the 22-nation Arab Group at the United Nations
 "UN to vote on resolution demanding cease-fire in Gaza during Ramadan")
Kim visits tank unit, touts war preparations amid tensions with Seoul
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have heightened after Kim in past months dialled up his military demonstrations, including tests of nuclear-capable missiles designed to target South Korea
Gunmen who raided hall tried to escape to Ukraine, says Putin; Kyiv denies
Kyiv strongly denied any involvement in Friday's assault on the Crocus City Hall music venue in Krasnogorsk, and the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate claimed responsibility
 "Gunmen who raided hall tried to escape to Ukraine, says Putin; Kyiv denies")
