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11
Politics / Government

Four Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, Alvin Yeung, Dennis Kwok, Kwok Ka-ki and Kenneth Leung, are stripped of their seats following a decision by China's Nati

Four Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, Alvin Yeung, Dennis Kwok, Kwok Ka-ki and Kenneth Leung, are stripped of their seats following a decision by China's National People's Congress Standing Committee. 15 pro-democracy legislators announced their resignations shortly after the announcement, also declaring "that 'One Country, Two Systems' has come to an end". Critics fear this will turn the legislature into a rubber stamp for pro-Beijing policies. (CNN) (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 11, 2020
Nov
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in the Marshall Islands President David Kabua states that the Marshall Islands are COVID-free again after the US

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in the Marshall Islands President David Kabua states that the Marshall Islands are COVID-free again after the US Army workman who had tested positive is no longer contagious. Initially, two US Armed Forces personnel had tested positive for the virus and have both recovered. (RNZ) COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins asks New Zealanders who work in the Auckland CBD to stay home if possible from tomorrow after a new case was found in the city. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 12, 2020
Nov
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the Marshall Islands President David Kabua states that the Marshall Islands are COVID-free again after the US Army workman who had tested p

COVID-19 pandemic in the Marshall Islands President David Kabua states that the Marshall Islands are COVID-free again after the US Army workman who had tested positive is no longer contagious. Initially, two US Armed Forces personnel had tested positive for the virus and have both recovered. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 12, 2020
Nov
12
Technology / Science

A helicopter carrying Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) peacekeepers crashes near Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt.

A helicopter carrying Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) peacekeepers crashes near Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt. Seven people are killed, including five Americans, a French national and a Czech national. One crew member, an American, survived and was medically evacuated to an Israeli hospital. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 12, 2020
Nov
12
Immigration / Law / Policy

Belgium expels five far-right Danish activists associated with Rasmus Paludan, ahead of a planned Quran burning event in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Brussels.

Belgium expels five far-right Danish activists associated with Rasmus Paludan, ahead of a planned Quran burning event in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Brussels. The area has a large Muslim community and it was feared that the Quran burning could spark civil unrest. Asylum Secretary Sammy Mahdi said the group is a "serious threat to public order". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 12, 2020
Nov
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Alcohol in Indonesia Twenty-one lawmakers from staunchly conservative Islamic parties, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and the Development Unity Party (PPP),

Alcohol in Indonesia Twenty-one lawmakers from staunchly conservative Islamic parties, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and the Development Unity Party (PPP), re-initiate their argument at the parliament to have the Bill on the Prohibition of Alcoholic Drinks passed into law. The bill has stalled in parliament ever since it was initiated by the same group in 2015. (Coconuts)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 13, 2020
Nov
13
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, COVID-19 vaccine Indonesia reports a record 5,444 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 457,735 cases

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, COVID-19 vaccine Indonesia reports a record 5,444 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 457,735 cases. Central Java reports the highest number of new cases, with 1,362 new cases. (detikHealth) President Joko Widodo states that the country has sought emergency authorization to start a mass vaccination programme by the end of the year using CoronaVac and the Sinopharm vaccine. He also said that health workers, military and police will be the first to receive the vaccine. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 13, 2020
Nov
13
Politics / Government

President Joko Widodo states that the country has sought emergency authorization to start a mass vaccination programme by the end of the year using CoronaVac an

President Joko Widodo states that the country has sought emergency authorization to start a mass vaccination programme by the end of the year using CoronaVac and the Sinopharm vaccine. He also said that health workers, military and police will be the first to receive the vaccine. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 13, 2020
Nov
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Twenty-one lawmakers from staunchly conservative Islamic parties, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and the Development Unity Party (PPP), re-initiate their ar

Twenty-one lawmakers from staunchly conservative Islamic parties, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and the Development Unity Party (PPP), re-initiate their argument at the parliament to have the Bill on the Prohibition of Alcoholic Drinks passed into law. The bill has stalled in parliament ever since it was initiated by the same group in 2015. (Coconuts)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 13, 2020
Nov
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

2020 India–Pakistan border skirmishes Cross-border shelling between Indian and Pakistani troops kill 15 people, including ten civilians, and five security perso

2020 India–Pakistan border skirmishes Cross-border shelling between Indian and Pakistani troops kill 15 people, including ten civilians, and five security personnel. The Indian Army says it foiled an "infiltration attempt from Pakistan" in northern Kashmir whereas the Pakistan Army claims it responded to "unprovoked and indiscriminate firing" from India. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 13, 2020
Nov
13
War / Conflict / Security

A major police operation is conducted at the headquarters of Ubisoft Montreal following reports of a hostage situation.

A major police operation is conducted at the headquarters of Ubisoft Montreal following reports of a hostage situation. The employees remaining in the building are safely evacuated. Later, the police tell the local media that it was a false alarm. Police sources deem the 911 call that triggered the incident a hoax. (Le Journal de Montréal) (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 13, 2020
Nov
13
Major Trends

Aftermath of the 1998 United States embassy bombings An intelligence official says that Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah, Al-Qaeda’s second-in-command, accused of helpin

Aftermath of the 1998 United States embassy bombings An intelligence official says that Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah, Al-Qaeda’s second-in-command, accused of helping to mastermind the 1998 bombings of two United States embassies in Africa, was killed in Iran in August by Israeli operatives. (The New York Times via The Sydney Morning Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 13, 2020
Nov
13
Major Trends

An intelligence official says that Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah, Al-Qaeda’s second-in-command, accused of helping to mastermind the 1998 bombings of two United State

An intelligence official says that Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah, Al-Qaeda’s second-in-command, accused of helping to mastermind the 1998 bombings of two United States embassies in Africa, was killed in Iran in August by Israeli operatives. (The New York Times via The Sydney Morning Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 13, 2020
Nov
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces that all states and territories in Australia will reopen the

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces that all states and territories in Australia will reopen their borders by Christmas, with the exception of Western Australia. (9 News) COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand The Auckland CBD reopens after contact tracing of a new case revealed it was linked to a known case from a border isolation facility, reversing an earlier call for people to work from home. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 13, 2020
Nov
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Cross-border shelling between Indian and Pakistani troops kill 15 people, including ten civilians, and five security personnel.

Cross-border shelling between Indian and Pakistani troops kill 15 people, including ten civilians, and five security personnel. The Indian Army says it foiled an "infiltration attempt from Pakistan" in northern Kashmir whereas the Pakistan Army claims it responded to "unprovoked and indiscriminate firing" from India. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 13, 2020
Nov
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Kashmir conflict 2020 India–Pakistan border skirmishes Cross-border shelling between Indian and Pakistani troops kill 15 people, including ten civilians, and fi

Kashmir conflict 2020 India–Pakistan border skirmishes Cross-border shelling between Indian and Pakistani troops kill 15 people, including ten civilians, and five security personnel. The Indian Army says it foiled an "infiltration attempt from Pakistan" in northern Kashmir whereas the Pakistan Army claims it responded to "unprovoked and indiscriminate firing" from India. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 13, 2020
Nov
14
Health / Disasters

2020 Atlantic hurricane season Tropical Storm Iota strengthens in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to intensify in the coming hours, threatening many parts of

2020 Atlantic hurricane season Tropical Storm Iota strengthens in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to intensify in the coming hours, threatening many parts of Central America, including Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia. The storm is expected to grow into a hurricane. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 14, 2020
Nov
14
Health / Disasters

Tropical Storm Iota strengthens in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to intensify in the coming hours, threatening many parts of Central America, including Beli

Tropical Storm Iota strengthens in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to intensify in the coming hours, threatening many parts of Central America, including Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia. The storm is expected to grow into a hurricane. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 14, 2020
Nov
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia South Australia reports four new cases through community transmissions linked to a supermarket and a hospital in the northern sub

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia South Australia reports four new cases through community transmissions linked to a supermarket and a hospital in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, leading to fears of a second wave in the state. In response, Western Australia reimposes hard border controls with South Australia. (News.com.au)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 15, 2020
Nov
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) Governor Jay Inslee announces that bars, restaurants, and gyms in the state will no longer be able to operate indoor ser

COVID-19 pandemic in Washington (state) Governor Jay Inslee announces that bars, restaurants, and gyms in the state will no longer be able to operate indoor services. In addition, indoor social gatherings are prohibited. The new restrictions will take effect on November 17 at 12:01 a.m. PST and remain in effect for four weeks. (KOMO-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 15, 2020
Nov
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

South Australia reports four new cases through community transmissions linked to a supermarket and a hospital in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, leading to fe

South Australia reports four new cases through community transmissions linked to a supermarket and a hospital in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, leading to fears of a second wave in the state. In response, Western Australia reimposes hard border controls with South Australia. (News.com.au)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 15, 2020
Nov
15
Technology / Science

SpaceX Crew-1, Expedition 64 SpaceX successfully launches its Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying three NASA astronauts, Michael S.

SpaceX Crew-1, Expedition 64 SpaceX successfully launches its Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying three NASA astronauts, Michael S. Hopkins, Victor J. Glover, Shannon Walker and JAXA astronaut Soichi Noguchi to the International Space Station. It is the first crewed operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft and the first night launch in the United States since STS-130. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 15, 2020
Nov
15
Technology / Science

SpaceX successfully launches its Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying three NASA astronauts, Michael S.

SpaceX successfully launches its Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying three NASA astronauts, Michael S. Hopkins, Victor J. Glover, Shannon Walker and JAXA astronaut Soichi Noguchi to the International Space Station. It is the first crewed operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft and the first night launch in the United States since STS-130. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 15, 2020
Nov
16
Immigration / Law / Policy

2020 United States presidential election Plaintiffs aligned with President Donald Trump's re-election campaign and the GOP announces that they will drop lawsuit

2020 United States presidential election Plaintiffs aligned with President Donald Trump's re-election campaign and the GOP announces that they will drop lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Georgia challenging ballots and attempting to block the states from certifying their election results. (Forbes) (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 16, 2020
Nov
16
Immigration / Law / Policy

Plaintiffs aligned with President Donald Trump's re-election campaign and the GOP announces that they will drop lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, a

Plaintiffs aligned with President Donald Trump's re-election campaign and the GOP announces that they will drop lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Georgia challenging ballots and attempting to block the states from certifying their election results. (Forbes) (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 16, 2020
Nov
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in California Governor Gavin Newsom announces that he has pulled an "emergency brake", which means that starting the following day, California

COVID-19 pandemic in California Governor Gavin Newsom announces that he has pulled an "emergency brake", which means that starting the following day, California will implement more closures and stricter restrictions, which will cover 41 counties containing 94% of the state's population. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 16, 2020
Nov
16
Major Trends

Governor Gavin Newsom announces that he has pulled an "emergency brake", which means that starting the following day, California will implement more closures an

Governor Gavin Newsom announces that he has pulled an "emergency brake", which means that starting the following day, California will implement more closures and stricter restrictions, which will cover 41 counties containing 94% of the state's population. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 16, 2020
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