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Jan
01
Major Trends

North Korea–United States relations, North Korea and weapons of mass destruction North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says his nation will be "developing a new strat

North Korea–United States relations, North Korea and weapons of mass destruction North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says his nation will be "developing a new strategic weapon" in the near future, after the United States misses a year-end deadline for a restart of denuclearization talks. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 1, 2020
Jan
02
War / Conflict / Security

American-led intervention in Iraq (2014–2021), Iranian intervention in Iraq (2014–present), Aftermath of the Attack on the United States embassy in Baghdad A mi

American-led intervention in Iraq (2014–2021), Iranian intervention in Iraq (2014–present), Aftermath of the Attack on the United States embassy in Baghdad A missile strike hits a convoy near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq, killing Iranian Major general Qasem Soleimani and Popular Mobilization Forces leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. (TRT World)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 2, 2020
Jan
03
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Spanish Central Electoral Bureau ceases in the position of deputy to Quim Torra, and therefore, also that of President of the Generalitat of Catalonia in co

The Spanish Central Electoral Bureau ceases in the position of deputy to Quim Torra, and therefore, also that of President of the Generalitat of Catalonia in compliance with the non-definitive conviction of the Catalan High Court of Justice. At the same time, withdraws immunity as MEP to jailed Oriol Junqueras that recognized the European Court of Justice on 19 December 2019. (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 3, 2020
Jan
03
Pop Culture / Entertainment

The secretary of the Iranian Expediency Discernment Council, former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Mohsen Rezaee, tweets that "vigorous revenge aga

The secretary of the Iranian Expediency Discernment Council, former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Mohsen Rezaee, tweets that "vigorous revenge against America" will be pursued following the assassination of Soleimani. Iranian state television cuts all broadcasts, replacing them with prayers for Soleimani. (Reuters) (The Raw Story)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 3, 2020
Jan
04
War / Conflict / Security

Anti-war protests organized by Act Now to Stop War and End Racism and Code Pink break out in cities across the United States following the killing of Qasem Sole

Anti-war protests organized by Act Now to Stop War and End Racism and Code Pink break out in cities across the United States following the killing of Qasem Soleimani. Demonstrations are also held in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Canada. (Axios) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 4, 2020
Jan
04
Politics / Government

U.S.

U.S. president Donald Trump vows to target 52 sites significant to Iranians and Iranian culture if Iran "strikes any Americans or American assets." (Politico) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 4, 2020
Jan
04
Politics / Government

Tens of thousands of mourners, among them Iraqi prime minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi, attend a funeral procession in Baghdad, Iraq, for those killed in a United Stat

Tens of thousands of mourners, among them Iraqi prime minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi, attend a funeral procession in Baghdad, Iraq, for those killed in a United States airstrike—among them Qasem Soleimani, the head of Iran's Quds Force and at least five others. The bodies are then brought to Karbala and Najaf, where Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis and the other Iraqis killed are to be buried. (CNN International) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 4, 2020
Jan
05
Politics / Government

Despite trying to enter and vote, self-declared interim president Juan Guaidó is denied entry to the Assembly.

Despite trying to enter and vote, self-declared interim president Juan Guaidó is denied entry to the Assembly. Dissident opposition politician Luis Parra is sworn in as National Assembly president after an impromptu vote. Opposition supporters call it a "parliamentary coup"; the United States denounce a "farce". State broadcasters label Parra as the new speaker of parliament. (BBC News) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2020
Jan
05
Politics / Government

After the United States kills Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in the 2020 Baghdad International Airport airstrike, Iran's parliament votes to exit the 2015 Join

After the United States kills Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in the 2020 Baghdad International Airport airstrike, Iran's parliament votes to exit the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear deal with world powers. This comes after the United States unilaterally withdrew in 2018. (MSN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 5, 2020
Jan
07
War / Conflict / Security

Iran's Islamic Consultative Assembly formally designates the United States Department of Defense as a "terrorist organization" in response to the assassination

Iran's Islamic Consultative Assembly formally designates the United States Department of Defense as a "terrorist organization" in response to the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani in a targeted killing in Baghdad, Iraq. Under the newly adopted bill, all United States Armed Forces personnel and Pentagon employees are "considered terrorists." (Xinhua News Agency) (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 7, 2020
Jan
07
War / Conflict / Security

Kosovo Police arrest Ikballe Berisha Huduti, the founder of a now defunct Islamic organization called Kur'ani, in Pristina following an order from the prosecuti

Kosovo Police arrest Ikballe Berisha Huduti, the founder of a now defunct Islamic organization called Kur'ani, in Pristina following an order from the prosecution after she was accused of inciting terrorist acts for social media comments against the United States over the death of Qasem Soleimani. (Reuters) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 7, 2020
Jan
08
Politics / Government

Due to heightened tensions, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe cancels his scheduled trips to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, and convenes a Na

Due to heightened tensions, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe cancels his scheduled trips to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, and convenes a National Security Council meeting, likely to discuss Iran's attack on U.S. forces based in Iraq. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 8, 2020
Jan
08
Immigration / Law / Policy

Norway agrees to take in 600 refugees from Rwanda who were previously evacuated from Libyan detention camps.

Norway agrees to take in 600 refugees from Rwanda who were previously evacuated from Libyan detention camps. Rwanda last September signed an agreement with the United Nations to take in asylum seekers from Libya while their status was being processed, to cut down on human trafficking in the Mediterranean. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 8, 2020
Jan
08
Economy / Jobs / Business

Tesla, Inc.

Tesla, Inc. reports a stock market capitalization of US$88 billion in response to strong performances in the third- and fourth-quarter, surpassing General Motors and Ford Motor Company to become the most valuable automobile company in North America. (Reuters) (Business Insider)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 8, 2020
Jan
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Spanish Supreme Court revokes the immunity of jailed Oriol Junqueras declared by the European Court of Justice in a sentence on 19 December.

The Spanish Supreme Court revokes the immunity of jailed Oriol Junqueras declared by the European Court of Justice in a sentence on 19 December. This happens after the board of European Parliament recognized the former Vice President of Catalonia as a MEP since 3 July and was elected president of the Greens–European Free Alliance parliamentary group. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2020
Jan
09
Immigration / Law / Policy

Trial of Catalonia independence leaders The Spanish Supreme Court revokes the immunity of jailed Oriol Junqueras declared by the European Court of Justice in a

Trial of Catalonia independence leaders The Spanish Supreme Court revokes the immunity of jailed Oriol Junqueras declared by the European Court of Justice in a sentence on 19 December. This happens after the board of European Parliament recognized the former Vice President of Catalonia as a MEP since 3 July and was elected president of the Greens–European Free Alliance parliamentary group. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2020
Jan
09
War / Conflict / Security

U.S., Canadian, British and Iraqi officials say they believe the plane crash near Tehran in which 176 were killed yesterday was likely caused accidentally by an

U.S., Canadian, British and Iraqi officials say they believe the plane crash near Tehran in which 176 were killed yesterday was likely caused accidentally by an Iranian anti-aircraft missile, while Iran says it was due to "mechanical failure". (Newsweek) (NPR) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2020
Jan
10
War / Conflict / Security

Iraq–United States relations, Iran–Iraq relations Iraqi cleric and Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani condemns both the United States and Iran over the escalation o

Iraq–United States relations, Iran–Iraq relations Iraqi cleric and Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani condemns both the United States and Iran over the escalation of conflict in Iraq, saying it shows blatant disregard for Iraqi sovereignty and the suffering of the Iraqi people. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2020
Jan
11
Politics / Government

After U.S.

After U.S. President Donald Trump sends birthday wishes to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, North Korea state media says that "although Chairman Kim Jong-un has good personal feelings about President Trump, they are, in the true sense of the word, 'personal'", and that it is not enough to resume denuclearization talks. It further stated that the country would not be led on the basis of Kim's feelings. (Reuters) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 11, 2020
Jan
11
Politics / Government

North Korea–United States relations After U.S.

North Korea–United States relations After U.S. President Donald Trump sends birthday wishes to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, North Korea state media says that "although Chairman Kim Jong-un has good personal feelings about President Trump, they are, in the true sense of the word, 'personal'", and that it is not enough to resume denuclearization talks. It further stated that the country would not be led on the basis of Kim's feelings. (Reuters) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 11, 2020
Jan
11
War / Conflict / Security

Saudi Arabia–United States relations More than a dozen Saudi military cadets are to be expelled from the United States, following a review by the Department of

Saudi Arabia–United States relations More than a dozen Saudi military cadets are to be expelled from the United States, following a review by the Department of Defense in the aftermath of a shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola last month by a Royal Saudi Air Force member. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 11, 2020
Jan
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

The U.S.

The U.S. State Department rejects an extradition request from the Home Office for the unlawful killing of Harry Dunn, describing it as "highly inappropriate" and "establish[ing] an extraordinarily troubling precedent". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 11, 2020
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