30/03: What Else is Happening in the World?

With the news cycle dominated by war in Ukraine, we wanted to give you an update on everything else that is happening in the world.

• As the present news cycle continues to be dominated by the invasion in Ukraine, we wanted to give you an update detailing the other important topics of the day.
• Boris Johnson is facing mounting pressure over the “Partygate” scandal. The Met police issued 20 fines for lockdown breaches, shattering Johnson’s claims at rules were followed at Downing Street.
• Sri Lanka has sought an additional $1.5 million credit line from India. The country has been facing economic turmoil for weeks now, with food and fuel prices rocketing and protests breaking out.
• A third deadly attack has occurred in Tel Aviv in the space of a week. Israeli media reported that 5 people were fatally shot by a 27-year-old Palestinian gunman, who police shot dead at the scene.
• In Zimbabwe, the opposition won the majority of seats in a by-election over the weekend. The result is thought of as a preview to the 2023 elections, with the opposition party hoping to win power.
• On Monday, the government of El Salvador announced the arrest of over 1,000 gang suspects, following a wave of 87 killings over the weekend. The government had declared a state of emergency.