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May
21
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The Japanese government officially approves the use of the Moderna and Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for people aged 18 and ol

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The Japanese government officially approves the use of the Moderna and Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for people aged 18 and older. It comes after the Health Ministry panel recommended the approval of both vaccines. (The New York Times) (Kyodo News) Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces the extension of the state of emergency to Okinawa from May 23 until June 20 after a record 207 new cases of COVID-19 are reported in the prefecture in the past 24 hours. (The Japan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 21, 2021
May
24
Politics / Government

2021 Colombian protests, Human rights in Colombia Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Marta Lucía Ramírez denies a request by the Inter-American Comm

2021 Colombian protests, Human rights in Colombia Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Marta Lucía Ramírez denies a request by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights for on-site visits to investigate growing concerns of police brutality, censorship, and government repression amidst the ongoing civil unrest. (El Espectador)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 24, 2021
May
24
Politics / Government

Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Marta Lucía Ramírez denies a request by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights for on-site visits to inves

Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Marta Lucía Ramírez denies a request by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights for on-site visits to investigate growing concerns of police brutality, censorship, and government repression amidst the ongoing civil unrest. (El Espectador)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 24, 2021
May
24
Politics / Government

Police raid the Delhi and Gurgaon offices of Twitter's Indian branch to search for an alleged toolkit used by the oppositional Indian National Congress to alleg

Police raid the Delhi and Gurgaon offices of Twitter's Indian branch to search for an alleged toolkit used by the oppositional Indian National Congress to allegedly spread misinformation about the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Indian Express)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 24, 2021
May
25
Politics / Government

2020–2021 United States racial unrest George Floyd protests George Floyd protests in New York City New York City Mayoral candidate Shaun Donovan is arrested dur

2020–2021 United States racial unrest George Floyd protests George Floyd protests in New York City New York City Mayoral candidate Shaun Donovan is arrested during a protest near the Holland Tunnel. (New York Daily News) Protests break out across the United States to mark the anniversary of the killing of George Floyd. Floyd’s family also met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House and called for U.S. Congress to pass police reform legislation. (CNN) (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 25, 2021
May
25
Politics / Government

George Floyd protests George Floyd protests in New York City New York City Mayoral candidate Shaun Donovan is arrested during a protest near the Holland Tunnel.

George Floyd protests George Floyd protests in New York City New York City Mayoral candidate Shaun Donovan is arrested during a protest near the Holland Tunnel. (New York Daily News) Protests break out across the United States to mark the anniversary of the killing of George Floyd. Floyd’s family also met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House and called for U.S. Congress to pass police reform legislation. (CNN) (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 25, 2021
May
26
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania, COVID-19 vaccine Pennsylvania becomes the 10th U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania, COVID-19 vaccine Pennsylvania becomes the 10th U.S. state to reach President Joe Biden’s goal of vaccinating 70% of adults. (The Hill) U.S. President Joe Biden orders intelligence agencies to increase their investigations into the origin of the virus, following reports that researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology became ill a month before the pandemic began. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 26, 2021
May
26
Politics / Government

Former South African President Jacob Zuma pleads not guilty to multiple charges, including corruption, fraud, racketeering and money laundering, relating to a $

Former South African President Jacob Zuma pleads not guilty to multiple charges, including corruption, fraud, racketeering and money laundering, relating to a $2 billion arms deal in 1999. Zuma said that the charges were politically motivated by a rival section of the ruling African National Congress. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 26, 2021
May
27
Politics / Government

2021 Somali presidential election Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble announces that Somalia's presidential election will be held within 60 days following a tw

2021 Somali presidential election Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble announces that Somalia's presidential election will be held within 60 days following a two-month deadlock triggered by incumbent president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed's refusal to leave office beyond the expiration of his term on February 8. This deadlock has also resulted in violent public protests in Mogadishu. (Africanews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 27, 2021
May
27
Politics / Government

Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble announces that Somalia's presidential election will be held within 60 days following a two-month deadlock triggered by incu

Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble announces that Somalia's presidential election will be held within 60 days following a two-month deadlock triggered by incumbent president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed's refusal to leave office beyond the expiration of his term on February 8. This deadlock has also resulted in violent public protests in Mogadishu. (Africanews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 27, 2021
May
28
Politics / Government

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol, January 6 commission Republicans in the United States Senate block a bill to form a commission to i

Aftermath of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol, January 6 commission Republicans in the United States Senate block a bill to form a commission to investigate the storming of the United States Capitol as the bill failed to pass by a vote of 54–35, making it the first filibuster used in the 117th United States Congress. However, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that the Democratic Party will still "proceed to find the truth". (Forbes) (Bloomberg.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 28, 2021
May
28
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia reports a record for the fourth consecutive day of 8,290 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia reports a record for the fourth consecutive day of 8,290 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 549,514. (CNA) In response to a record number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, the Prime Minister's Office announces a two-week nationwide "total lockdown" from June 1 to 14, which will ban all social and economic activities with the exception of essential economic and service sectors. (Malay Mail)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 28, 2021
May
28
Politics / Government

In response to a record number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, the Prime Minister's Office announces a two-week nationwide "total lockdown" from June 1 to 14, wh

In response to a record number of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, the Prime Minister's Office announces a two-week nationwide "total lockdown" from June 1 to 14, which will ban all social and economic activities with the exception of essential economic and service sectors. (Malay Mail)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 28, 2021
May
28
Politics / Government

Republicans in the United States Senate block a bill to form a commission to investigate the storming of the United States Capitol as the bill failed to pass by

Republicans in the United States Senate block a bill to form a commission to investigate the storming of the United States Capitol as the bill failed to pass by a vote of 54–35, making it the first filibuster used in the 117th United States Congress. However, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that the Democratic Party will still "proceed to find the truth". (Forbes) (Bloomberg.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 28, 2021
May
30
Politics / Government

2021 Cypriot legislative election Greek Cypriots head to the polls to elect a new session to the House of Representatives.

2021 Cypriot legislative election Greek Cypriots head to the polls to elect a new session to the House of Representatives. Analysts predict a fragmented parliament, as issues of corruption spurred by a scandal involving the country's "citizenship through investment" program last year, and the lack of progress on the Cyprus dispute, has reduced support for the three main parties. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 30, 2021
May
30
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia, Malaysian movement control order The Malaysian government announces that all malls will have to close on total lockdown from June

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia, Malaysian movement control order The Malaysian government announces that all malls will have to close on total lockdown from June 1 to 14, while 17 essential service will be allowed to operate. The government also allow companies under 12 manufacturing sector to be continue operating with 60% capacity. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 30, 2021
May
30
Politics / Government

Greek Cypriots head to the polls to elect a new session to the House of Representatives.

Greek Cypriots head to the polls to elect a new session to the House of Representatives. Analysts predict a fragmented parliament, as issues of corruption spurred by a scandal involving the country's "citizenship through investment" program last year, and the lack of progress on the Cyprus dispute, has reduced support for the three main parties. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 30, 2021
May
30
Politics / Government

The Malaysian government announces that all malls will have to close on total lockdown from June 1 to 14, while 17 essential service will be allowed to operate.

The Malaysian government announces that all malls will have to close on total lockdown from June 1 to 14, while 17 essential service will be allowed to operate. The government also allow companies under 12 manufacturing sector to be continue operating with 60% capacity. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 30, 2021
May
31
Politics / Government

Israel–United States relations U.S.

Israel–United States relations U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem amidst speculation that a new government will be formed in Israel. During the meeting, both men discussed protecting Israel from future Hamas attacks. (The Hill) (The Jerusalem Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 31, 2021
Jun
01
Politics / Government

Arctic Refuge drilling controversy U.S.

Arctic Refuge drilling controversy U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland suspends all oil and gas drilling leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, pending further review of their environmental impacts. U.S. President Joe Biden previously on January 20 issued an executive order freezing oil and gas exploration activities at the Refuge for similar reasons. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 1, 2021
Jun
02
Politics / Government

CEOs of several South Korean companies ask President Moon Jae-in to pardon Samsung's chairman Lee Jae-yong, who was sentenced to 30 months' imprisonment for bri

CEOs of several South Korean companies ask President Moon Jae-in to pardon Samsung's chairman Lee Jae-yong, who was sentenced to 30 months' imprisonment for bribery, embezzlement and other offences. Moon did not elaborate but had said in March that he would consider public opinion. Before taking office in 2017, Moon had said that he would not pardon those convicted of serious economic crimes. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 2, 2021
Jun
02
Politics / Government

NASA announces the selection of two new missions to Venus, VERITAS and DAVINCI+, which will launch between 2028 and 2030.

NASA announces the selection of two new missions to Venus, VERITAS and DAVINCI+, which will launch between 2028 and 2030. They will be the first American spacecraft sent to Venus since the Magellan mission in 1989. The missions will focus on mapping the surface of Venus and calculating the atmosphere's composition to better understand Venus's geological history. (Reuters) (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 2, 2021
Jun
03
Politics / Government

China–United States relations U.S.

China–United States relations U.S. President Joe Biden signs an executive order banning Americans from investing in nearly a dozen Chinese companies and their subsidiaries, such as China General Nuclear Power Group, either for their ties to the People's Liberation Army or for selling surveillance technology that is used to spy on the country's religious minorities or dissidents. The ban will go into effect on August 2, and current investors have a year to fully divest from these companies. (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 3, 2021
Jun
04
Politics / Government

Nigerian Information Minister Lai Mohammed announces that the government is indefinitely suspending Twitter's operations in the country, saying that the social

Nigerian Information Minister Lai Mohammed announces that the government is indefinitely suspending Twitter's operations in the country, saying that the social media service is being used for "activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence". The move comes two days after President Muhammadu Buhari was temporarily suspended from Twitter for posting an inflammatory tweet directed at groups believed to be responsible for attacking government buildings in recent weeks. (Al Jazeera English)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 4, 2021
Jun
04
Politics / Government

Facebook announces that it will no longer grant blanket immunity to politicians who use its service, especially if their posts are deemed to be deceptive or abu

Facebook announces that it will no longer grant blanket immunity to politicians who use its service, especially if their posts are deemed to be deceptive or abusive. The announcement comes as Facebook officially bans former U.S. President Donald Trump from the website until January 2023 after he posted a message which Facebook viewed as supportive of the 2021 United States Capitol attack. (The Daily Telegraph) (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 4, 2021
Jun
04
Politics / Government

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya asks the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union to exercise more pressure on the governm

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya asks the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union to exercise more pressure on the government of Alexander Lukashenko. Tsikhanouskaya, who is currently in self-exile in Lithuania, has been calling for such sanctions since the arrest of activist and journalist Roman Protasevich on May 23. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 4, 2021
Jun
05
Politics / Government

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announces at a Bitcoin conference in Florida that his country will adopt the cryptocurrency as legal tender alongside the U.S.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announces at a Bitcoin conference in Florida that his country will adopt the cryptocurrency as legal tender alongside the U.S. dollar, making El Salvador the first country to do so. He plans to introduce the relevant legislation to the Legislative Assembly next week. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 5, 2021
Jun
06
Politics / Government

2021 Somaliland parliamentary election The National Electoral Council reports that in Somaliland's first parliamentary election since 2005, oppositional parties

2021 Somaliland parliamentary election The National Electoral Council reports that in Somaliland's first parliamentary election since 2005, oppositional parties Waddani and Justice and Welfare Party won 31 and 21 seats respectively, while the ruling Kulmiye Peace, Unity, and Development Party won 30 seats. The victorious oppositional parties subsequently announce that they will form a government together. (Al Jazeera English)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 6, 2021
Jun
06
Politics / Government

The National Electoral Council reports that in Somaliland's first parliamentary election since 2005, oppositional parties Waddani and Justice and Welfare Party

The National Electoral Council reports that in Somaliland's first parliamentary election since 2005, oppositional parties Waddani and Justice and Welfare Party won 31 and 21 seats respectively, while the ruling Kulmiye Peace, Unity, and Development Party won 30 seats. The victorious oppositional parties subsequently announce that they will form a government together. (Al Jazeera English)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 6, 2021
Jun
06
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States surpasses 300 million dose

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States surpasses 300 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines being administered. (ABC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Yukon An outbreak is declared at a gold mine in Yukon after three people tested positive for COVID-19. (CBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 6, 2021
Jun
07
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda President Yoweri Museveni reimposes a lockdown including the closure of all educational institutions, the shutdown of weekly open ma

COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda President Yoweri Museveni reimposes a lockdown including the closure of all educational institutions, the shutdown of weekly open markets, suspension of some inter-city travel, and the suspension of church services following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 7, 2021
Jun
07
Politics / Government

President Yoweri Museveni reimposes a lockdown including the closure of all educational institutions, the shutdown of weekly open markets, suspension of some in

President Yoweri Museveni reimposes a lockdown including the closure of all educational institutions, the shutdown of weekly open markets, suspension of some inter-city travel, and the suspension of church services following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 7, 2021
Jun
08
Politics / Government

2021 United States Capitol attack A United States Senate report on the 2021 Capitol attack finds that intelligence was gathered regarding a potential storming o

2021 United States Capitol attack A United States Senate report on the 2021 Capitol attack finds that intelligence was gathered regarding a potential storming of the building in December but was not relayed to the FBI, Homeland Security, the Justice Department or the Defense Department. (Axios)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 8, 2021
Jun
08
Politics / Government

A global internet outage caused by an internal issue at content delivery network Fastly causes thousands of websites such as the UK Government's website, BBC, T

A global internet outage caused by an internal issue at content delivery network Fastly causes thousands of websites such as the UK Government's website, BBC, The New York Times, CNN, Financial Times, The Guardian, Pinterest, Reddit, Twitch, Spotify, Bloomberg News, and Amazon to be inaccessible for up to an hour. (CNA) (The New Indian Express) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 8, 2021
Jun
09
Politics / Government

North American energy company TC Energy terminates its Keystone Pipeline project, which many environmentalists and Native Americans have opposed, citing the ris

North American energy company TC Energy terminates its Keystone Pipeline project, which many environmentalists and Native Americans have opposed, citing the risk of pollution and potential damage to wildlife. The move comes nearly five months after United States President Joe Biden signed an executive order to revoke the permit that was granted to the company for the construction of the project's fourth phase. (Business Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 9, 2021
Jun
11
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The Robert Koch Institute removes dozens of countries, including the United St

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The Robert Koch Institute removes dozens of countries, including the United States, Canada, Austria, and Lebanon, from its travel risk list due to low COVID-19 infection rates. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas later announces that most of the countries still on the list will be removed on July 1. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2021
Jun
11
Politics / Government

The Robert Koch Institute removes dozens of countries, including the United States, Canada, Austria, and Lebanon, from its travel risk list due to low COVID-19

The Robert Koch Institute removes dozens of countries, including the United States, Canada, Austria, and Lebanon, from its travel risk list due to low COVID-19 infection rates. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas later announces that most of the countries still on the list will be removed on July 1. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2021
Jun
11
Politics / Government

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The Robert Koch Institute removes dozens of countries, including the United States, Canada, Austria, and Le

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The Robert Koch Institute removes dozens of countries, including the United States, Canada, Austria, and Lebanon, from its travel risk list due to low COVID-19 infection rates. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas later announces that most of the countries still on the list will be removed on July 1. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2021
Jun
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is fined for violating the mask mandate imposed in São Paulo.

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is fined for violating the mask mandate imposed in São Paulo. (Associated Press) COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia Colombia reports a record 577 deaths of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 95,192. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 12, 2021
Jun
12
Politics / Government

Dozens of protesters in the Nigerian cities of Lagos and Abuja are arrested or injured after police fired tear gas at the crowds.

Dozens of protesters in the Nigerian cities of Lagos and Abuja are arrested or injured after police fired tear gas at the crowds. The protests, coinciding with a public holiday marking Nigeria's transition to democracy, were organized to protest President Muhammadu Buhari's Twitter ban and numerous other issues plaguing his administration, with protestors calling for his resignation. (Al Jazeera English)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 12, 2021
Jun
13
Politics / Government

It is revealed that, in 2018, the Justice Department, through a subpoena, requested from Apple the data of then-White House Counsel Don McGahn.

It is revealed that, in 2018, the Justice Department, through a subpoena, requested from Apple the data of then-White House Counsel Don McGahn. Apple says that it complied and turned over the information to the government, and notified McGahn and his wife last month. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2021
Jun
13
Politics / Government

Police in Nicaragua arrest opposition activist Suyen Barahona, who is a strong critic of President Daniel Ortega, under the charge of "inciting foreign interfer

Police in Nicaragua arrest opposition activist Suyen Barahona, who is a strong critic of President Daniel Ortega, under the charge of "inciting foreign interference in internal affairs, requesting military interventions and organizing with foreign financing". The arrest is condemned by the opposition. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2021
Jun
13
Politics / Government

Trump administration data seizure It is revealed that, in 2018, the Justice Department, through a subpoena, requested from Apple the data of then-White House Co

Trump administration data seizure It is revealed that, in 2018, the Justice Department, through a subpoena, requested from Apple the data of then-White House Counsel Don McGahn. Apple says that it complied and turned over the information to the government, and notified McGahn and his wife last month. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 13, 2021
Jun
14
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related restrictions in England will be delayed by

COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks due to an increase in the number of cases of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. Reopening has been delayed from June 21 to at least July 19. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021
Jun
14
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final rela

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks due to an increase in the number of cases of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. Reopening has been delayed from June 21 to at least July 19. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021
Jun
14
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related res

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks due to an increase in the number of cases of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. Reopening has been delayed from June 21 to at least July 19. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021
Jun
14
Politics / Government

John Demers resigns as U.S.

John Demers resigns as U.S. Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division amid an investigation over allegations that the U.S. Department of Justice spied on Congressional Democrats during the Trump presidency. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021
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