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On 18 March 2023, Wyoming became the first US state to ban the use of abortion pills, the latest salvo in a campaign by conservative-led states to roll back access to abortion.

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US-based startup company Relativity Space makes history with the launch of the world's fist 3D printed rocket Terran-1.

The launch is part of the 'Good Luck, Have Fun' (GLHF) mission.

Launched in March 2023.

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US-based startup company Relativity Space makes history with the launch of the world's fist 3D printed rocket Terran-1.

The launch is part of the 'Good Luck, Have Fun' (GLHF) mission.

Launched in March 2023.

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Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore ties and reopen diplomatic missions

Announcement date:  March 10, 2023

Broker: China

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Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore ties and reopen diplomatic missions

Announcement date:  March 10, 2023

Broker: China

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James Webb Space Telescope’s team has been selected to receive the ‘2023 John L. Jack Swigert, Jr.’ Award for Space Exploration.

James Webb Telescope belongs to NASA.

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In 2023, Nigeria announced demonetization to address corruption and bring down inflation.

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QUAD members: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States

QUAD launched Cyber Challenge in February 2023

Objective: To improve cyber security in the four countries

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HIMARS: High Mobility Artillery Rocket System

The US State Department gave the nod for the sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers to Poland.

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A set of new family laws, referred to as ‘Federal Personal Status Laws’, for non-Muslims residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) came into force from February 2023.