WAO ART #193

India has achieved a historic milestone as its Chandrayaan-3 mission becomes the first to land near the Moon's south pole. The Vikram lander successfully touched down as planned, joining the US, the former Soviet Union, and China in achieving a soft landing on the Moon.

São Paulo, Brazil, is facing a growing homelessness crisis, with an estimated 34,000 to 50,000 people sleeping rough on the streets. To address this issue, the city has implemented a new temporary solution called micro-houses. These tiny homes, resembling shipping containers, provide shelter.

Heineken has sold its Russian beer business to Russia's Arnest for €1, taking a loss of €300m. The sale includes seven breweries and 1,800 workers, with guarantees to employ them for the next three years. The Amstel beer brand will be phased out over six months.

The UN warns that the war in Sudan could lead to a humanitarian catastrophe in the entire region. The conflict between the army and a paramilitary force has been ongoing since April and is spreading. Hundreds of thousands of children are severely malnourished.

Former US President Donald Trump has been arrested in Atlanta, Georgia on charges of plotting to overturn the state's 2020 election results. Trump had to pay a bail bond of $200,000 to be released from jail while he awaits trial. He claims that the charges against him are politically motivated.

The trial date for the XRP lawsuit between Ripple Labs and the SEC has been revealed for the second quarter of 2024. The SEC shared a document with the court disclosing their availability for trial proceedings in April, May, and June 2024. The trial is expected to begin on April 20, 2024.

Australia dominated Finland in the opening game of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, winning 98-72. Led by Patty Mills' 25 points. Four Australian players scored over 10 points, with Joe Ingles hitting three triples and Josh Giddey contributing with excellent court vision and passing.