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16
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Taliban offensive Indian Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui is killed while covering a clash between the Taliban and Afghan government forces on the b

2021 Taliban offensive Indian Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui is killed while covering a clash between the Taliban and Afghan government forces on the border with Pakistan. A senior Afghan officer is also killed in the attack. Reuters president Michael Friedenberg and editor-in-chief Alessandra Galloni say that they are urgently seeking information with authorities in the region. Reports by the government indicate that Siddiqui was killed in Taliban crossfire. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2021
Jul
16
Immigration / Law / Policy

Indian Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui is killed while covering a clash between the Taliban and Afghan government forces on the border with Pakistan.

Indian Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui is killed while covering a clash between the Taliban and Afghan government forces on the border with Pakistan. A senior Afghan officer is also killed in the attack. Reuters president Michael Friedenberg and editor-in-chief Alessandra Galloni say that they are urgently seeking information with authorities in the region. Reports by the government indicate that Siddiqui was killed in Taliban crossfire. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2021
Jul
16
Immigration / Law / Policy

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive Indian Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui is killed while covering a clash between the Taliban and Afghan governm

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive Indian Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui is killed while covering a clash between the Taliban and Afghan government forces on the border with Pakistan. A senior Afghan officer is also killed in the attack. Reuters president Michael Friedenberg and editor-in-chief Alessandra Galloni say that they are urgently seeking information with authorities in the region. Reports by the government indicate that Siddiqui was killed in Taliban crossfire. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2021
Jul
16
Major Trends

China–United States relations, 2021 arrests of Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries participants The United States Department of the Treasury sanctions eight Chine

China–United States relations, 2021 arrests of Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries participants The United States Department of the Treasury sanctions eight Chinese officials over the crackdown on Hong Kong pro-democracy activists amid a trial of 47 of them on charges of "subverting state power". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2021
Jul
17
Culture / Society

2020–2021 United States civil unrest, Violence against LGBT people in the U.S.

2020–2021 United States civil unrest, Violence against LGBT people in the U.S. Los Angeles Police Department officers fire rubber bullets at close range as LGBT+ activists showed up to counter far-right protesters who called for a boycott of Wi Spa which allows trans women to use women’s facilities. Dozens of activists were arrested following the chaotic and sometimes violent encounter. (Guardian)

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

Los Angeles Police Department officers fire rubber bullets at close range as LGBT+ activists showed up to counter far-right protesters who called for a boycott

Los Angeles Police Department officers fire rubber bullets at close range as LGBT+ activists showed up to counter far-right protesters who called for a boycott of Wi Spa which allows trans women to use women’s facilities. Dozens of activists were arrested following the chaotic and sometimes violent encounter. (Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2021
Jul
19
Politics / Government

2021 Peruvian general election Keiko Fujimori of the right-wing Popular Force (FP) concedes defeat to left-wing candidate Pedro Castillo, but accuses him of win

2021 Peruvian general election Keiko Fujimori of the right-wing Popular Force (FP) concedes defeat to left-wing candidate Pedro Castillo, but accuses him of winning through "illegitimate" means. The accusation comes as the National Jury of Elections says that it will announce the winner later this week, and dismissed five challenges to the results brought last week by the FP party. (U.S. News) (Reuters) The National Jury of Elections confirms Castillo as the winner of the election, thereby making him president-elect. He is expected to be sworn-in as President of Peru on July 28. (Mercopress)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2021
Jul
19
War / Conflict / Security

According to the leaked data, NSO Group's Pegasus spyware was used to target Saudi-American journalist Jamal Khashoggi and his family and friends in the months

According to the leaked data, NSO Group's Pegasus spyware was used to target Saudi-American journalist Jamal Khashoggi and his family and friends in the months before and after Khashoggi's killing. Khashoggi was assassinated and dismembered in Saudi Arabia's embassy in Istanbul in 2018 by Saudi operatives. NSO previously denied any implication in the killing. (The Guardian)

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

Keiko Fujimori of the right-wing Popular Force (FP) concedes defeat to left-wing candidate Pedro Castillo, but accuses him of winning through "illegitimate" mea

Keiko Fujimori of the right-wing Popular Force (FP) concedes defeat to left-wing candidate Pedro Castillo, but accuses him of winning through "illegitimate" means. The accusation comes as the National Jury of Elections says that it will announce the winner later this week, and dismissed five challenges to the results brought last week by the FP party. (U.S. News) (Reuters)

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

American ice cream company Ben & Jerry's announces that they will stop selling their products in areas of the Palestinian territories that are controlled by Isr

American ice cream company Ben & Jerry's announces that they will stop selling their products in areas of the Palestinian territories that are controlled by Israel, saying that continuing to do this is "inconsistent with our values". In the same statement, the company said that they will continue to sell within Israel proper. The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement applauded the decision, while Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Minister for Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid harshly criticized it. (NPR)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in England Most legal restrictions on social contact are ended in England.

COVID-19 pandemic in England Most legal restrictions on social contact are ended in England. Face coverings in indoor public places are no longer required by law, though they are still recommended in some settings. There are no more limits on how many people can attend events, nightclubs can reopen and table service will not be necessary in pubs and restaurants. People working from home as a result of the pandemic are formally encouraged to return to their workplace. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2021
Jul
19
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas reports their first case of the Lambda variant of SARS-CoV-2, which was first detected i

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas reports their first case of the Lambda variant of SARS-CoV-2, which was first detected in Peru. (Newsweek) Fox News host Sean Hannity urges viewers to take the threat of COVID-19 seriously, as well as urging viewers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. (People.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2021
Jul
19
Major Trends

Moroccan citizen Abdul Latif Nasir becomes the first prisoner held at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp to be released by the Biden administration, as part of t

Moroccan citizen Abdul Latif Nasir becomes the first prisoner held at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp to be released by the Biden administration, as part of the process to reduce the camp's population and eventually close it. Nasir was cleared for release by the Periodic Review Board in July 2016, but was blocked by the Trump administration. (Al Jazeera)

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

Most legal restrictions on social contact are ended in England.

Most legal restrictions on social contact are ended in England. Face coverings in indoor public places are no longer required by law, though they are still recommended in some settings. There are no more limits on how many people can attend events, nightclubs can reopen and table service will not be necessary in pubs and restaurants. People working from home as a result of the pandemic are formally encouraged to return to their workplace. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2021
Jul
19
Major Trends

Two United States citizens are convicted and sentenced in Japan for aiding former CEO of Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, in his escape from Japan to Lebanon in December 2

Two United States citizens are convicted and sentenced in Japan for aiding former CEO of Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, in his escape from Japan to Lebanon in December 2019. Former U.S. Special Forces Michael Taylor is sentenced to 2 years' imprisonment while his son receives a 20 months' sentence. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 19, 2021
Jul
20
War / Conflict / Security

Lithuania–Taiwan relations Taiwan announces that it will be opening a representative office in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Lithuania–Taiwan relations Taiwan announces that it will be opening a representative office in Vilnius, Lithuania. This comes amid warming relations between the two nations and the opening of a Lithuanian office in Taipei. The office will be known as the Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania, making it the first Taiwanese diplomatic mission in Europe to include Taiwan in its name. (Taiwan News)

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

Somali Civil War American military intervention in Somalia The United States conducts a drone strike against Al-Shabaab militants near the Somalia town of Galka

Somali Civil War American military intervention in Somalia The United States conducts a drone strike against Al-Shabaab militants near the Somalia town of Galkayo, making it the first military action in the country that was carried by the Biden administration. (VOA)

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

Taiwan announces that it will be opening a representative office in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Taiwan announces that it will be opening a representative office in Vilnius, Lithuania. This comes amid warming relations between the two nations and the opening of a Lithuanian office in Taipei. The office will be known as the Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania, making it the first Taiwanese diplomatic mission in Europe to include Taiwan in its name. (Taiwan News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 20, 2021
Jul
20
Technology / Science

Blue Origin launches its first crew onboard its New Shepard rocket to outer space.

Blue Origin launches its first crew onboard its New Shepard rocket to outer space. The mission was crewed by American billionaire and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, his brother Mark Bezos, pilot and Mercury 13 candidate Wally Funk and Dutch student Oliver Daemen. Funk and Daemen respectively become the oldest and youngest people ever to travel to space. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 20, 2021
Jul
20
Technology / Science

Blue Origin, Blue Origin NS-16 Blue Origin launches its first crew onboard its New Shepard rocket to outer space.

Blue Origin, Blue Origin NS-16 Blue Origin launches its first crew onboard its New Shepard rocket to outer space. The mission was crewed by American billionaire and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, his brother Mark Bezos, pilot and Mercury 13 candidate Wally Funk and Dutch student Oliver Daemen. Funk and Daemen respectively become the oldest and youngest people ever to travel to space. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 20, 2021
Jul
20
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Pasadena becomes the first city in Southern California to require vaccinations for employ

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Pasadena becomes the first city in Southern California to require vaccinations for employees. However, the mandate will not be in effect until it receives a full approval by the Food and Drug Administration. (KCBS-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in New Hampshire New Hampshire surpasses 100,000 cases of COVID-19. (WMUR-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 20, 2021
Jul
20
Politics / Government

Israel–Lebanon relations The Israeli military bombs southern Lebanon after rockets are fired into Israeli territory from these locations.

Israel–Lebanon relations The Israeli military bombs southern Lebanon after rockets are fired into Israeli territory from these locations. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett justifies the air strike by stating that "anyone who tries to harm us will pay a painful price in return". (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 20, 2021
Jul
21
War / Conflict / Security

It is announced that life expectancy in the United States has fallen by 1.5 years in 2020, the largest decrease since World War II.

It is announced that life expectancy in the United States has fallen by 1.5 years in 2020, the largest decrease since World War II. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, COVID-19 was responsible for 74% of the decrease in life expectancy from 78.8 years in 2019 to 77.3 years in 2020. (NPR)

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

Police in Tanzania arrest opposition leader Freeman Mbowe and dozens of other people within his party amid accusations of authoritarianism by the government of

Police in Tanzania arrest opposition leader Freeman Mbowe and dozens of other people within his party amid accusations of authoritarianism by the government of Samia Suluhu Hassan. Mbowe's Chadema party condemns his arrest and labels the government as a "dictatorship". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 21, 2021
Jul
21
War / Conflict / Security

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive United States Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley says that half of all Afghan distri

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive United States Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley says that half of all Afghan districts are under Taliban control as the complete withdrawal of foreign armed forces approaches. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 21, 2021
Jul
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that health care workers in the city will

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that health care workers in the city will be required to get vaccinated or undergo COVID-19 testing amidst fears of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. (WNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 21, 2021
Jul
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

Hong Kong national security law Police in Hong Kong arrest Lam Man-chung, the former executive editor-in-chief of the now closed Apple Daily newspaper.

Hong Kong national security law Police in Hong Kong arrest Lam Man-chung, the former executive editor-in-chief of the now closed Apple Daily newspaper. It is the latest arrest surrounding the closure of the paper which has already seen its founder Jimmy Lai convicted and awaiting trial along with many other activists on subversion charges. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 21, 2021
Jul
21
Technology / Science

Police in Hong Kong arrest Lam Man-chung, the former executive editor-in-chief of the now closed Apple Daily newspaper.

Police in Hong Kong arrest Lam Man-chung, the former executive editor-in-chief of the now closed Apple Daily newspaper. It is the latest arrest surrounding the closure of the paper which has already seen its founder Jimmy Lai convicted and awaiting trial along with many other activists on subversion charges. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 21, 2021
Jul
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

An Afghan Tajik asylum seeker who has been held in immigration detention by Australia for eight years sues the Australian Government in the Federal Court.

An Afghan Tajik asylum seeker who has been held in immigration detention by Australia for eight years sues the Australian Government in the Federal Court. A former employee of the Islamic Republican government, the man fled an assassination attempt by the Taliban and argues that his family is still being targeted in Afghanistan and that his indefinite detention prevents him from organising their escape from the violence. The Government has requested the case be dismissed and denied they had any legal obligations towards Afghan citizens. (The Guardian)

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

Asylum in Australia An Afghan Tajik asylum seeker who has been held in immigration detention by Australia for eight years sues the Australian Government in the

Asylum in Australia An Afghan Tajik asylum seeker who has been held in immigration detention by Australia for eight years sues the Australian Government in the Federal Court. A former employee of the Islamic Republican government, the man fled an assassination attempt by the Taliban and argues that his family is still being targeted in Afghanistan and that his indefinite detention prevents him from organising their escape from the violence. The Government has requested the case be dismissed and denied they had any legal obligations towards Afghan citizens. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Politics / Government

It is revealed that Brazilian Minister of Defence Braga Netto communicated to President of the Chamber of Deputies Arthur Lira that the 2022 elections would not

It is revealed that Brazilian Minister of Defence Braga Netto communicated to President of the Chamber of Deputies Arthur Lira that the 2022 elections would not be held if a controversial bill that bans electronic voting and reinstates the use of paper ballots does not pass through Congress. This report follows similar threats made by President Jair Bolsonaro, whose approval ratings and chances of re-election are continuing to decrease. (O Estado de S. Paulo)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy COVID-19 vaccination in Italy The Government of Italy announces that it will require people in the country to show a proof of vaccina

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy COVID-19 vaccination in Italy The Government of Italy announces that it will require people in the country to show a proof of vaccination of at least one dose, a negative COVID-19 test, or that they have recovered from COVID-19 in order to participate in social activities such as indoor dining, visiting museums, and attending shows beginning on August 6. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Politics / Government

COVID-19 vaccination in Italy The Government of Italy announces that it will require people in the country to show a proof of vaccination of at least one dose,

COVID-19 vaccination in Italy The Government of Italy announces that it will require people in the country to show a proof of vaccination of at least one dose, a negative COVID-19 test, or that they have recovered from COVID-19 in order to participate in social activities such as indoor dining, visiting museums, and attending shows beginning on August 6. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Politics / Government

Foreign relations of Equatorial Guinea The United Kingdom imposes sanctions on Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, the son of the president of Equatorial Guinea, over

Foreign relations of Equatorial Guinea The United Kingdom imposes sanctions on Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, the son of the president of Equatorial Guinea, over his "lavish lifestyle" spending, which includes mansions and private jets. Mangue is also the incumbent vice president. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Politics / Government

Police in Madagascar arrest six individuals, including a foreign national, after months of investigation into a plot to kill President Andry Rajoelina.

Police in Madagascar arrest six individuals, including a foreign national, after months of investigation into a plot to kill President Andry Rajoelina. The Attorney General accuses those arrested of having "a plan for the elimination of the head of state". (Reuters) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Politics / Government

The Government of Italy announces that it will require people in the country to show a proof of vaccination of at least one dose, a negative COVID-19 test, or t

The Government of Italy announces that it will require people in the country to show a proof of vaccination of at least one dose, a negative COVID-19 test, or that they have recovered from COVID-19 in order to participate in social activities such as indoor dining, visiting museums, and attending shows beginning on August 6. (The New York Times)

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

Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan The United States House of Representatives votes 407–16 to pass the Allies Act, a bill that would improve an

Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan The United States House of Representatives votes 407–16 to pass the Allies Act, a bill that would improve and provide visas for Afghan interpreters who worked for American personnel during the war. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, 2020–21 Singapore circuit breaker measures Singapore reverts to "Phase 2 Heightened Alert" which bans dine-in service in all foo

COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, 2020–21 Singapore circuit breaker measures Singapore reverts to "Phase 2 Heightened Alert" which bans dine-in service in all food and beverage establishments and closes all personalised care services that would require patrons to remove their masks. These restrictions will remain in effect until August 18. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Politics / Government

North Korea and weapons of mass destruction North Korea–United States relations, North Korea–South Korea relations U.S.

North Korea and weapons of mass destruction North Korea–United States relations, North Korea–South Korea relations U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and South Korea Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong announces that both countries have reached an agreement to convince North Korea to return to nuclear talks. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
Jul
22
Major Trends

Singapore reverts to "Phase 2 Heightened Alert" which bans dine-in service in all food and beverage establishments and closes all personalised care services tha

Singapore reverts to "Phase 2 Heightened Alert" which bans dine-in service in all food and beverage establishments and closes all personalised care services that would require patrons to remove their masks. These restrictions will remain in effect until August 18. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 22, 2021
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