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Aug
11
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark, COVID-19 vaccination in Denmark Denmark confirms that it will purchase 280,000 doses of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for a total p

COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark, COVID-19 vaccination in Denmark Denmark confirms that it will purchase 280,000 doses of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for a total price of 37 million crowns ($5.84 million) or roughly $20.9 per dose as part of a European Union agreement with Novavax. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2021
Aug
11
Economy / Jobs / Business

Lebanese liquidity crisis The Central Bank of Lebanon ends fuel subsidies, announcing that it would instead offer "credit lines for fuel imports based on the ma

Lebanese liquidity crisis The Central Bank of Lebanon ends fuel subsidies, announcing that it would instead offer "credit lines for fuel imports based on the market price for the Lebanese pound". The decision is likely to result in a significant increase in fuel prices amid an economic crisis in the country. (Reuters)

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

Poland's Sejm votes 226–218 to pass a bill to strengthen the country's ban on non-European Economic Area entities from owning a majority stake in its broadcast

Poland's Sejm votes 226–218 to pass a bill to strengthen the country's ban on non-European Economic Area entities from owning a majority stake in its broadcast networks. The opposition, American politicians, and TVN24, whose ownership by American media company Discovery, Inc. is being targeted by the bill, criticize it as a restriction on free speech. It goes to the Senate for a final vote. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2021
Aug
11
Economy / Jobs / Business

The Central Bank of Lebanon ends fuel subsidies, announcing that it would instead offer "credit lines for fuel imports based on the market price for the Lebanes

The Central Bank of Lebanon ends fuel subsidies, announcing that it would instead offer "credit lines for fuel imports based on the market price for the Lebanese pound". The decision is likely to result in a significant increase in fuel prices amid an economic crisis in the country. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2021
Aug
11
Health / Disasters

YouTube suspends the account of U.S.

YouTube suspends the account of U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) for one week for spreading misinformation about the effectiveness of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Paul subsequently states in a tweet that he considers the suspension to be "a badge of honor". (The Guardian)

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

Argentina condemns the designation of Ahmad Vahidi to a ministerial rank in the new government of President Ebrahim Raisi in Iran.

Argentina condemns the designation of Ahmad Vahidi to a ministerial rank in the new government of President Ebrahim Raisi in Iran. Argentina issued a red notice through INTERPOL against Vahidi for his alleged connection with the 1994 AMIA bombing. The Foreign Ministry expressed its condemnation of the designation as "an affront to the Argentine justice and the victims of the brutal terrorist attack". (Buenos Aires Times)

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

Foreign relations of Argentina, AMIA bombing, Iran and state-sponsored terrorism Argentina condemns the designation of Ahmad Vahidi to a ministerial rank in the

Foreign relations of Argentina, AMIA bombing, Iran and state-sponsored terrorism Argentina condemns the designation of Ahmad Vahidi to a ministerial rank in the new government of President Ebrahim Raisi in Iran. Argentina issued a red notice through INTERPOL against Vahidi for his alleged connection with the 1994 AMIA bombing. The Foreign Ministry expressed its condemnation of the designation as "an affront to the Argentine justice and the victims of the brutal terrorist attack". (Buenos Aires Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
12
Major Trends

2021 Taliban offensive, Battle of Kandahar (2021) The Taliban captures the provincial capitals of Ghazni, Qala e Naw, Kandahar and Herat, bringing the number of

2021 Taliban offensive, Battle of Kandahar (2021) The Taliban captures the provincial capitals of Ghazni, Qala e Naw, Kandahar and Herat, bringing the number of provincial capitals taken in the past seven days to thirteen. (Reuters) (Al Jazeera) (Associated Press) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
12
Major Trends

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive, Battle of Kandahar (2021) The Taliban captures the provincial capitals of Ghazni, Qala e Naw, Kandahar and Herat, bri

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive, Battle of Kandahar (2021) The Taliban captures the provincial capitals of Ghazni, Qala e Naw, Kandahar and Herat, bringing the number of provincial capitals taken in the past seven days to thirteen. (Reuters) (Al Jazeera) (Associated Press) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 12, 2021
Aug
12
Technology / Science

The Pentagon announces it will send U.S.

The Pentagon announces it will send U.S. troops to Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport to help evacuate staff from the U.S. Embassy while U.S. Department of State spokesperson Ned Price states that the embassy will remain open. (The Wall Street Journal)

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

Nicaraguan police raid the offices of national newspaper La Prensa after the government announces an investigation into allegations of customs fraud and money l

Nicaraguan police raid the offices of national newspaper La Prensa after the government announces an investigation into allegations of customs fraud and money laundering by its directors. La Prensa had published several critical stories against current president Daniel Ortega, whom they have called a "dictator" numerous times. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2021
Aug
13
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Germany reclassifies the United States, Israel, Turkey, Kenya, Montenegro and

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Germany reclassifies the United States, Israel, Turkey, Kenya, Montenegro and Vietnam as "high risk" COVID-19 areas, triggering mandatory 10-day quarantines for unvaccinated travellers unless they can show a negative test after five days. The changes will be in effect from August 17 for Turkey and from August 15 for the rest of the countries. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2021
Aug
13
Major Trends

Germany reclassifies the United States, Israel, Turkey, Kenya, Montenegro and Vietnam as "high risk" COVID-19 areas, triggering mandatory 10-day quarantines for

Germany reclassifies the United States, Israel, Turkey, Kenya, Montenegro and Vietnam as "high risk" COVID-19 areas, triggering mandatory 10-day quarantines for unvaccinated travellers unless they can show a negative test after five days. The changes will be in effect from August 17 for Turkey and from August 15 for the rest of the countries. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2021
Aug
13
Health / Disasters

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Germany reclassifies the United States, Israel, Turkey, Kenya, Montenegro and Vietnam as "high risk" COVID-

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Germany reclassifies the United States, Israel, Turkey, Kenya, Montenegro and Vietnam as "high risk" COVID-19 areas, triggering mandatory 10-day quarantines for unvaccinated travellers unless they can show a negative test after five days. The changes will be in effect from August 17 for Turkey and from August 15 for the rest of the countries. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 13, 2021
Aug
14
War / Conflict / Security

Taliban forces seize the palace of U.S.-backed Afghan warlord Abdul Rashid Dostum in Mazar-i-Sharif amid reports that the warlord had left the country.

Taliban forces seize the palace of U.S.-backed Afghan warlord Abdul Rashid Dostum in Mazar-i-Sharif amid reports that the warlord had left the country. Former warlord and Governor of Balkh Atta Muhammad Nur had also left the country, according to reports. (The Nation)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 14, 2021
Aug
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russia–United Kingdom relations BBC journalist Sarah Rainsford says that Russia is permanently expelling her after authorities told her to leave on Thursday.

Russia–United Kingdom relations BBC journalist Sarah Rainsford says that Russia is permanently expelling her after authorities told her to leave on Thursday. The expulsion is in response to two reporters from Russian state-run news channel Russia-24 being denied visas in the United Kingdom. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 14, 2021
Aug
15
Politics / Government

President Ashraf Ghani agrees to form a team for negotiations and also agrees to step down and allow an interim Taliban government to govern the country amid th

President Ashraf Ghani agrees to form a team for negotiations and also agrees to step down and allow an interim Taliban government to govern the country amid the insurgent group's advance. Among the people in the negotiation team is the first president of Afghanistan after the 2001 U.S. invasion, Hamid Karzai. (TOLO)

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

2020 Summer Paralympics The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Gover

2020 Summer Paralympics The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the Japanese government issue a joint statement indicating that spectators will be banned at Paralympic venues in Tokyo and other prefectures that are currently under a state of emergency due to the spread of COVID-19. (The Washington Post) (France 24)

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

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Summer Paralympics The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the International Paralymp

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Summer Paralympics The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the Japanese government issue a joint statement indicating that spectators will be banned at Paralympic venues in Tokyo and other prefectures that are currently under a state of emergency due to the spread of COVID-19. (The Washington Post) (France 24)

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

The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the Japanese

The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the Japanese government issue a joint statement indicating that spectators will be banned at Paralympic venues in Tokyo and other prefectures that are currently under a state of emergency due to the spread of COVID-19. (The Washington Post) (France 24)

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

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of Uganda strikes down a 2014 law outlawing the distribution of pornography and wearing of "indecent" clothes as unco

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of Uganda strikes down a 2014 law outlawing the distribution of pornography and wearing of "indecent" clothes as unconstitutional. Women's rights groups in the country campaigned against the law since its inception, saying it unfairly singled out women for discrimination. (BBC News)

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

2020–22 North American drought The U.S.

2020–22 North American drought The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation issues an official water shortage declaration at the Lake Mead reservoir for the first time. The shortage will mean reduced water apportionments to Arizona, Nevada and Mexico beginning in October. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Hong Kong reclassifies 15 countries and territories, including the U.S., Fra

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Hong Kong reclassifies 15 countries and territories, including the U.S., France, Malaysia, and Thailand, to the "high-risk" category, which means that beginning on August 20, there will be mandatory 21-day quarantines and tougher boarding requirements for travellers arriving from those countries due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia North Macedonia restricts the access of cafés, restaurants and public events to only those who have been vaccinated with at

COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia North Macedonia restricts the access of cafés, restaurants and public events to only those who have been vaccinated with at least one dose or who have recovered from COVID-19 within the past 45 days and also limits the capacity of restaurants to 30 people with only outdoor parts of restaurants to be open in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 cases. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) Outgoing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that healthcare workers in the st

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) Outgoing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that healthcare workers in the state will be required to be vaccinated by September 27. (WIVB-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. announces that they will require healthcare workers and other health-related professionals to be vaccinated with at least a first dose of the Pfizer–BioNTech or Moderna vaccine or a single-dose Janssen vaccine by September 30. (The Hill)

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

Four Palestinians are killed and another is seriously injured after an undercover branch of the Israel Border Police raided a refugee camp in Jenin in the occup

Four Palestinians are killed and another is seriously injured after an undercover branch of the Israel Border Police raided a refugee camp in Jenin in the occupied West Bank. The raid, which was organized to arrest a suspected Hamas member, resulted in the highest death toll in the area in months. (BBC News)

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

Hong Kong reclassifies 15 countries and territories, including the U.S., France, Malaysia, and Thailand, to the "high-risk" category, which means that beginning

Hong Kong reclassifies 15 countries and territories, including the U.S., France, Malaysia, and Thailand, to the "high-risk" category, which means that beginning on August 20, there will be mandatory 21-day quarantines and tougher boarding requirements for travellers arriving from those countries due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant. (Reuters)

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

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Four Palestinians are killed and another is seriously injured after an undercover branch of the Israel Border Police raided a refug

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Four Palestinians are killed and another is seriously injured after an undercover branch of the Israel Border Police raided a refugee camp in Jenin in the occupied West Bank. The raid, which was organized to arrest a suspected Hamas member, resulted in the highest death toll in the area in months. (BBC News)

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

North Macedonia restricts the access of cafés, restaurants and public events to only those who have been vaccinated with at least one dose or who have recovered

North Macedonia restricts the access of cafés, restaurants and public events to only those who have been vaccinated with at least one dose or who have recovered from COVID-19 within the past 45 days and also limits the capacity of restaurants to 30 people with only outdoor parts of restaurants to be open in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 cases. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Health / Disasters

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Hong Kong reclassifies 15 countries and territories, including the U.S., France, Malaysia, and Thailand, to

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Hong Kong reclassifies 15 countries and territories, including the U.S., France, Malaysia, and Thailand, to the "high-risk" category, which means that beginning on August 20, there will be mandatory 21-day quarantines and tougher boarding requirements for travellers arriving from those countries due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant. (Reuters)

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

Amrullah Saleh, who served as First Vice President under former president Ashraf Ghani, claims on Twitter that he is now caretaker president, and that he refuse

Amrullah Saleh, who served as First Vice President under former president Ashraf Ghani, claims on Twitter that he is now caretaker president, and that he refuses to surrender to the Taliban. Saleh is recorded travelling to Panjshir Province with Ahmad Massoud, who has declared his opposition to the Taliban and also called for anti-Taliban militia to assemble in Panjshir. (Hindustan Times) (Yahoo! Finance)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2021
Aug
17
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City begins to implement mandatory proof of vaccination of at least one dose f

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City begins to implement mandatory proof of vaccination of at least one dose for people who want to dine in at restaurants or bars, watch public performances, or visit a museum or other cultural venue. However, the enforcement of these rules will not begin until September 13. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2021
Aug
17
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City begins to implement mandatory proof of vaccination of at least one dose for people who want to dine in at resta

COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York City begins to implement mandatory proof of vaccination of at least one dose for people who want to dine in at restaurants or bars, watch public performances, or visit a museum or other cultural venue. However, the enforcement of these rules will not begin until September 13. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2021
Aug
17
Major Trends

New York City begins to implement mandatory proof of vaccination of at least one dose for people who want to dine in at restaurants or bars, watch public perfor

New York City begins to implement mandatory proof of vaccination of at least one dose for people who want to dine in at restaurants or bars, watch public performances, or visit a museum or other cultural venue. However, the enforcement of these rules will not begin until September 13. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2021
Aug
18
Major Trends

California announces that it will require people to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results in the previous 72 hours to attend any indoor “m

California announces that it will require people to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results in the previous 72 hours to attend any indoor “mega-events” with more than 1,000 people beginning from September 20, becoming the first U.S. state to enact these rules. (Forbes)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 18, 2021
Aug
18
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in California California announces that it will require people to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results in the previous

COVID-19 pandemic in California California announces that it will require people to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results in the previous 72 hours to attend any indoor “mega-events” with more than 1,000 people beginning from September 20, becoming the first U.S. state to enact these rules. (Forbes)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 18, 2021
Aug
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

Singapore begins reopening its borders with the launch of Vaccinated Travel Lanes for fully vaccinated travellers from Germany and Brunei, while quarantine-free

Singapore begins reopening its borders with the launch of Vaccinated Travel Lanes for fully vaccinated travellers from Germany and Brunei, while quarantine-free restrictions will be eased for travellers from Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China outside of Jiangsu Province, New Zealand and Taiwan. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 19, 2021
Aug
20
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba, COVID-19 vaccination in Cuba Cuba grants the emergency use approval for its second homegrown Sober

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba, COVID-19 vaccination in Cuba Cuba grants the emergency use approval for its second homegrown Soberana 2 vaccine. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County begins mandating face masks for all people who attend outdoor "mega-events" of more than 10,000 people such as open-air concert and sporting events regardless of their vaccination status. (Spectrum News 1)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County begins mandating face masks for all people who attend outdoor "mega-ev

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Los Angeles County begins mandating face masks for all people who attend outdoor "mega-events" of more than 10,000 people such as open-air concert and sporting events regardless of their vaccination status. (Spectrum News 1)

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

Operation Allies Refuge Seven people are killed during a stampede at the airport in Kabul.

Operation Allies Refuge Seven people are killed during a stampede at the airport in Kabul. (Reuters) United States Army major general William D. Taylor announces that the United States has evacuated 17,000 people, including 2,500 Americans, in the past few weeks. (CNBC) The U.S. and Germany both issue advisories warning nationals not to travel to the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul almost a week after the Taliban took control. (Reuters)

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

War in Afghanistan Operation Allies Refuge Seven people are killed during a stampede at the airport in Kabul.

War in Afghanistan Operation Allies Refuge Seven people are killed during a stampede at the airport in Kabul. (Reuters) United States Army major general William D. Taylor announces that the United States has evacuated 17,000 people, including 2,500 Americans, in the past few weeks. (CNBC) The U.S. and Germany both issue advisories warning nationals not to travel to the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul almost a week after the Taliban took control. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2021
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