EVENTS DESCRIBED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Storm surge and tornado outbreaks in American state of Mississippi kill at least 25 people; president Joe Biden declares state of emergency and pledges economic support
• Honduras ends diplomatic recognition of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in favor of establishing ties with the People's Republic of China (PRC)
• Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses defense minister Yoav Gallant for suggesting pausing talks for controversial new proposal giving executive branch power over judiciary branch and Supreme Court which caused nationwide protests

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This is the sixty-sixth episode, detailing noteworthy world events that happened during March 26th, 2023.

Sources consulted during production:

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-declares-emergency-mississippi-due-storm-damage-2023-03-26/ (Mississippi tornado outbreak)

https://www.reuters.com/world/honduras-government-says-ending-diplomatic-ties-with-taiwan-2023-03-26/ (Honduras cutting ties with Taiwan in favor of China)

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/netanyahu-fires-defense-minister-gallant-for-calling-to-pause-judicial-overhaul/ar-AA196qJ8 (Israel protests/judicial overhaul)

https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230326-at-least-19-african-migrants-killed-in-latest-migrant-boast-disaster-off-tunisia (Migrant boat sinking off Tunisian coast)

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