Bank stocks tumbled globally, with the S&P 500 experiencing significant swings as investors weighed the risk of further "bloodletting" in the financial sector.

In a move that drew sharp criticism from environmentalists, the Biden administration approved the $7 billion Willow oil drilling project in Alaska. 4. Conflict and Climate: Ukraine and Cyclone Freddy

The mid-March window of 2023 was a period of intense financial volatility, cinematic history, and escalating geopolitical tension. If you were recording video at 18:00 UTC on this day, these were the stories dominating the global conversation. 1. The Banking Crisis: SVB and Signature Bank Fallout

The indie darling Everything Everywhere All at Once dominated the ceremony, taking home seven Oscars, including Best Picture. 3. Geopolitical Shifts: AUKUS and the Willow Project Significant policy decisions were finalized on this Monday:

Below is an article summarizing the major headlines from , at approximately 6:00 PM (18:00) UTC, providing context for what was happening in the world when this file was created. Global Snapshot: What Was Happening on March 13, 2023?

Cyclone Freddy made its rare second landfall in Mozambique, becoming the longest-lived tropical cyclone on record. Does this match the event you were recording, or

The battle for Bakhmut continued to rage with heavy losses reported on both sides.

The morning news was filled with highlights from the 95th Academy Awards held the previous night.