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Jun
15
Culture / Society

2021 Israel–Palestine crisis Seventeen Palestinians are arrested and 33 more are injured after Israeli police fire tear gas and rubber bullets at Palestinians p

2021 Israel–Palestine crisis Seventeen Palestinians are arrested and 33 more are injured after Israeli police fire tear gas and rubber bullets at Palestinians protesting at the Damascus Gate over the procession of a march called Dance of Flags through Jerusalem's Old City. (Al Jazeera English)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Slovenia Slovenia declares the end of its eight-month state of emergency, which means that cultural and sports events will be able to reope

COVID-19 pandemic in Slovenia Slovenia declares the end of its eight-month state of emergency, which means that cultural and sports events will be able to reopen at 75% capacity for people who can demonstrate that they have either been vaccinated, tested negative or have recovered from COVID-19. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

Heavily-armed police officers in Minneapolis begin clearing an intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown neighborhood which had been the site of

Heavily-armed police officers in Minneapolis begin clearing an intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown neighborhood which had been the site of protests since June 3, when Winston Boogie Smith was killed by law enforcement. Tensions escalated dramatically since the death of protester Deona Knajdek when she was killed when a speeding car rammed into her car, which she was using to protect protesters. (WCCO-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Culture / Society

Seventeen Palestinians are arrested and 33 more are injured after Israeli police fire tear gas and rubber bullets at Palestinians protesting at the Damascus Gat

Seventeen Palestinians are arrested and 33 more are injured after Israeli police fire tear gas and rubber bullets at Palestinians protesting at the Damascus Gate over the procession of a march called Dance of Flags through Jerusalem's Old City. (Al Jazeera English)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Major Trends

Slovenia declares the end of its eight-month state of emergency, which means that cultural and sports events will be able to reopen at 75% capacity for people w

Slovenia declares the end of its eight-month state of emergency, which means that cultural and sports events will be able to reopen at 75% capacity for people who can demonstrate that they have either been vaccinated, tested negative or have recovered from COVID-19. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
16
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States government purchases 200 million doses of the vaccine produce

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States government purchases 200 million doses of the vaccine produced by Moderna. (U.S. News & World Report) COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Royal Caribbean International announces that it is delaying the inaugural sailing of their brand-new Odyssey of the Seas cruise liner from Fort Lauderdale to July 31 after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021
Jun
16
War / Conflict / Security

2021 Israel–Palestine crisis The Israel Defense Forces carry out airstrikes on Khan Yunis and Gaza City in the Gaza Strip in the early morning, in response to i

2021 Israel–Palestine crisis The Israel Defense Forces carry out airstrikes on Khan Yunis and Gaza City in the Gaza Strip in the early morning, in response to incendiary balloons being flown from Gaza, putting the ceasefire in jeopardy. This comes after the Dance of Flags march was held in East Jerusalem. (Middle East Eye) (Times of Israel) Mediators renew their push for another ceasefire between Israel and Hamas following the airstrikes. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021
Jun
17
Politics / Government

A person is killed when a gunman opens fire on the offices of pro-Kurdish opposition party People's Democratic Party (HDP) in İzmir, İzmir Province, Turkey.

A person is killed when a gunman opens fire on the offices of pro-Kurdish opposition party People's Democratic Party (HDP) in İzmir, İzmir Province, Turkey. The gunman also attempted to set fire to the office building. HDP MP from İzmir Serpil Kemalbay blames the current government for the attack, saying that officials were inciting violence against the party and its supporters. (Middle East Eye)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Politics / Government

Repeal of the 2002 AUMF The United States House of Representatives votes 268–161 to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution o

Repeal of the 2002 AUMF The United States House of Representatives votes 268–161 to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, a resolution that granted U.S. presidents the authority to engage in war with Iraq. The bill will now head to the United States Senate. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Politics / Government

The United States House of Representatives votes 268–161 to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, a resolution tha

The United States House of Representatives votes 268–161 to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, a resolution that granted U.S. presidents the authority to engage in war with Iraq. The bill will now head to the United States Senate. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Immigration / Law / Policy

California v.

California v. Texas, Efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act The United States Supreme Court, in a 7–2 decision, dismisses a challenge to the Affordable Care Act brought before the court by Republican-led states and the former Trump administration. The Court stated that the challengers did not specify an injury caused by the ACA to establish standing. (LII) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Zambia Zambian authorities order the closure of schools for the next 21 days and also suspend election campaigns for the general election i

COVID-19 pandemic in Zambia Zambian authorities order the closure of schools for the next 21 days and also suspend election campaigns for the general election in August after reporting the highest number of deaths due to COVID-19 in one day. At the same time, the authorities restrict activities in religious sites to meetings only twice a week and for only one hour per day. (Europa Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Immigration / Law / Policy

Hong Kong national security law Police in Hong Kong arrest five executives of the Apple Daily newspaper as the newspaper warns that press freedom in the city is

Hong Kong national security law Police in Hong Kong arrest five executives of the Apple Daily newspaper as the newspaper warns that press freedom in the city is "hanging by a thread". It is the latest raid on the Beijing-critical newspaper which has already seen its chief Jimmy Lai convicted under various charges, including unlawful assembly, and who currently faces a national security law case along with 46 other activists. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Immigration / Law / Policy

Police in Hong Kong arrest five executives of the Apple Daily newspaper as the newspaper warns that press freedom in the city is "hanging by a thread".

Police in Hong Kong arrest five executives of the Apple Daily newspaper as the newspaper warns that press freedom in the city is "hanging by a thread". It is the latest raid on the Beijing-critical newspaper which has already seen its chief Jimmy Lai convicted under various charges, including unlawful assembly, and who currently faces a national security law case along with 46 other activists. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Immigration / Law / Policy

The United States Supreme Court, in a 7–2 decision, dismisses a challenge to the Affordable Care Act brought before the court by Republican-led states and the f

The United States Supreme Court, in a 7–2 decision, dismisses a challenge to the Affordable Care Act brought before the court by Republican-led states and the former Trump administration. The Court stated that the challengers did not specify an injury caused by the ACA to establish standing. (LII) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Politics / Government

Zambian authorities order the closure of schools for the next 21 days and also suspend election campaigns for the general election in August after reporting the

Zambian authorities order the closure of schools for the next 21 days and also suspend election campaigns for the general election in August after reporting the highest number of deaths due to COVID-19 in one day. At the same time, the authorities restrict activities in religious sites to meetings only twice a week and for only one hour per day. (Europa Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Culture / Society

Pro-gun activists Mark and Patricia McCloskey plead guilty to misdemeanor charges relating to an incident last year where they brandished weapons at Black Lives

Pro-gun activists Mark and Patricia McCloskey plead guilty to misdemeanor charges relating to an incident last year where they brandished weapons at Black Lives Matter protesters during a George Floyd protest in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. They also agree to give up their guns and pay US$2,750 in total fines. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Culture / Society

St.

St. Louis gun-toting controversy Pro-gun activists Mark and Patricia McCloskey plead guilty to misdemeanor charges relating to an incident last year where they brandished weapons at Black Lives Matter protesters during a George Floyd protest in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. They also agree to give up their guns and pay US$2,750 in total fines. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
18
Politics / Government

2021 Iranian presidential election Iranian voters head to the polls to elect a successor to current President Hassan Rouhani.

2021 Iranian presidential election Iranian voters head to the polls to elect a successor to current President Hassan Rouhani. Hardline Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi is projected to be the winner. Reformists and dissidents are calling for a boycott after most of their candidates were initially rejected by the Guardian Council and one other, former Vice President Mohsen Mehralizadeh, dropped out, saying that there is no serious competition against the hardliners. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021
Jun
18
Politics / Government

Iranian voters head to the polls to elect a successor to current President Hassan Rouhani.

Iranian voters head to the polls to elect a successor to current President Hassan Rouhani. Hardline Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi is projected to be the winner. Reformists and dissidents are calling for a boycott after most of their candidates were initially rejected by the Guardian Council and one other, former Vice President Mohsen Mehralizadeh, dropped out, saying that there is no serious competition against the hardliners. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021
Jun
18
Politics / Government

The Montenegrin Parliament votes 43–27 to dismiss Justice Minister Vladimir Leposavić for disputing the death toll of the Srebrenica massacre in March.

The Montenegrin Parliament votes 43–27 to dismiss Justice Minister Vladimir Leposavić for disputing the death toll of the Srebrenica massacre in March. Legislators then voted 55–19 to pass a resolution condemning the Bosnian genocide, banning Bosnian genocide denial, and establishing a commemorative holiday honoring the victims of the Srebrenica massacre. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021
Jun
18
War / Conflict / Security

The Biden administration removes eight Patriot anti-missile batteries from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq, removes the THAAD anti-missile defense system

The Biden administration removes eight Patriot anti-missile batteries from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq, removes the THAAD anti-missile defense system from Saudi Arabia, and announces that most jet squadrons and hundreds of American troops will be withdrawn from the region. The changes come in light of both de-escalating tensions with Iran and the administration changing its focus on countering China. (Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021
Jun
19
Politics / Government

2021 Iranian presidential election Rival candidates concede victory to hardline Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi, who was widely predicted to be the next president.

2021 Iranian presidential election Rival candidates concede victory to hardline Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi, who was widely predicted to be the next president. An official from the Interior Ministry claims that Raisi won 17.8 million votes out of the 28 million votes cast. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 19, 2021
Jun
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

Cross-Strait relations, Hong Kong–Taiwan relations The Taiwanese Mainland Affairs Council says that it will "adjust" the operations of its Hong Kong offices beg

Cross-Strait relations, Hong Kong–Taiwan relations The Taiwanese Mainland Affairs Council says that it will "adjust" the operations of its Hong Kong offices beginning tomorrow, stating that since July 2018, the Hong Kong government has been hindering the offices' operations by pressuring the Taiwanese staff to sign a letter affirming China's claim to Taiwan under the One-China policy in order to receive their work visas. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2021
Jun
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Libyan Presidential Council bans all unauthorized military movement in the country, after forces loyal to Libyan National Army leader Khalifa Haftar announc

The Libyan Presidential Council bans all unauthorized military movement in the country, after forces loyal to Libyan National Army leader Khalifa Haftar announce that they have seized control of the southern border with Algeria earlier in the day. The seizure was the first major military operation of its type since the ceasefire was signed last October. (Al Jazeera) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2021
Jun
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Taiwanese Mainland Affairs Council says that it will "adjust" the operations of its Hong Kong offices beginning tomorrow, stating that since July 2018, the

The Taiwanese Mainland Affairs Council says that it will "adjust" the operations of its Hong Kong offices beginning tomorrow, stating that since July 2018, the Hong Kong government has been hindering the offices' operations by pressuring the Taiwanese staff to sign a letter affirming China's claim to Taiwan under the One-China policy in order to receive their work visas. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2021
Jun
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

Manhunt for Jürgen Conings Belgian officials report that Jürgen Conings, a 46-year-old soldier and far-right sympathizer who made threats against various politi

Manhunt for Jürgen Conings Belgian officials report that Jürgen Conings, a 46-year-old soldier and far-right sympathizer who made threats against various politicians and virologists, was found dead in the Hoge Kempen National Park near the Dutch border. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 20, 2021
Jun
22
War / Conflict / Security

The United Kingdom begins testing its new emergency alert system with some mobile phone users receiving a siren-like sound informing them of the alert test.

The United Kingdom begins testing its new emergency alert system with some mobile phone users receiving a siren-like sound informing them of the alert test. When the alert service goes live, it will issue warnings to the public about terrorist incidents, flooding and public health emergencies. (Wales Online)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2021
Jun
22
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan lifts face mask requirements and capacity restrictions on indoor events.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan lifts face mask requirements and capacity restrictions on indoor events. However, masks are still required for nursing homes, prisons, hospitals, schools, funeral directors, and agricultural workers but usage at businesses is optional. (MLive.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2021
Jun
22
War / Conflict / Security

Iran–United States relations, United States–Yemen relations The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Bureau of Industry and Security seize control of several Ira

Iran–United States relations, United States–Yemen relations The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Bureau of Industry and Security seize control of several Iranian websites, including those of Press TV and Al-Alam News Network, as well as the Houthi-controlled Al Masirah TV. (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 22, 2021
Jun
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

War in Afghanistan Suspected Taliban insurgents fire a rocket into a hospital in Kunar, destroying COVID-19 vaccines and setting the hospital on fire.

War in Afghanistan Suspected Taliban insurgents fire a rocket into a hospital in Kunar, destroying COVID-19 vaccines and setting the hospital on fire. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid denies responsibility for the attack as the group gains more territory on the border with Tajikistan. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 23, 2021
Jun
23
War / Conflict / Security

Aftermath of the 2021 United States Capitol attack An Indiana woman is sentenced to three years probation for her role in the attack on the United States Capito

Aftermath of the 2021 United States Capitol attack An Indiana woman is sentenced to three years probation for her role in the attack on the United States Capitol, making her the first person to be sentenced in the riot. (ABC News) Graydon Young pleads guilty to conspiracy charges for his role in the Capitol riot, making him the first member of the Oath Keepers to do so. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 23, 2021
Jun
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia New restrictions are imposed in Sydney and surrounding towns as the number of COVID-19 cases increases.

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia New restrictions are imposed in Sydney and surrounding towns as the number of COVID-19 cases increases. Household visits are limited to five people, capacity quotas are introduced at businesses and masks are made mandatory in all non-residential indoor settings. The other states and territories of Australia, as well as New Zealand, close their borders with New South Wales. (NSW Government)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 23, 2021
Jun
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

New restrictions are imposed in Sydney and surrounding towns as the number of COVID-19 cases increases.

New restrictions are imposed in Sydney and surrounding towns as the number of COVID-19 cases increases. Household visits are limited to five people, capacity quotas are introduced at businesses and masks are made mandatory in all non-residential indoor settings. The other states and territories of Australia, as well as New Zealand, close their borders with New South Wales. (NSW Government)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 23, 2021
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