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Jan
04
Politics / Government

2022 Kazakh protests Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev imposes a two-week state of emergency in Almaty, the country's largest city, and in Mangystau Distri

2022 Kazakh protests Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev imposes a two-week state of emergency in Almaty, the country's largest city, and in Mangystau District due to violent protests that have been occurring in the region over an increase in the price of gasoline. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 4, 2022
Jan
04
Politics / Government

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev imposes a two-week state of emergency in Almaty, the country's largest city, and in Mangystau District due to violent pro

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev imposes a two-week state of emergency in Almaty, the country's largest city, and in Mangystau District due to violent protests that have been occurring in the region over an increase in the price of gasoline. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 4, 2022
Jan
06
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Vaccine passports during the COVID-19 pandemic The French National Assembly votes 214−93 with 27 abstentions to approve a bill to t

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Vaccine passports during the COVID-19 pandemic The French National Assembly votes 214−93 with 27 abstentions to approve a bill to transform the COVID-19 health pass into a vaccine pass, which would require people over the age of 12 years to show proof of vaccination in order to enter most public places and use inter-regional public transport. The bill will be debated in the Senate early next week and is expected to come into effect later this month. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 6, 2022
Jan
06
Politics / Government

The French National Assembly votes 214−93 with 27 abstentions to approve a bill to transform the COVID-19 health pass into a vaccine pass, which would require p

The French National Assembly votes 214−93 with 27 abstentions to approve a bill to transform the COVID-19 health pass into a vaccine pass, which would require people over the age of 12 years to show proof of vaccination in order to enter most public places and use inter-regional public transport. The bill will be debated in the Senate early next week and is expected to come into effect later this month. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 6, 2022
Jan
07
Politics / Government

2022 Kazakh protests Kazakh president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev issues his security forces a shoot-to-kill without warning order in an attempt to end the ongoing pr

2022 Kazakh protests Kazakh president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev issues his security forces a shoot-to-kill without warning order in an attempt to end the ongoing protests. (Reuters) The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that Russian troops deployed to Kazakhstan have maintained control of the Almaty International Airport and secured critical government buildings in Nur-Sultan, including the Ak Orda Presidential Palace. (Bloomberg) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 7, 2022
Jan
07
Politics / Government

The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that Russian troops deployed to Kazakhstan have maintained control of the Almaty International Airport and secured criti

The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that Russian troops deployed to Kazakhstan have maintained control of the Almaty International Airport and secured critical government buildings in Nur-Sultan, including the Ak Orda Presidential Palace. (Bloomberg) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 7, 2022
Jan
10
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education The Ontario government

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education The Ontario government says that the province will resume in-person learning for students by January 17. (Ottawa Citizen) COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador tests positive for COVID-19 for the second time. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2022
Jan
11
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports a record 134,439 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the na

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina reports a record 134,439 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 6,533,635. (Infobae) COVID-19 pandemic in Bolivia Bolivian vice president David Choquehuanca tests positive for COVID-19 for the third time. Six government ministers also test positive for COVID-19. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 11, 2022
Jan
13
Politics / Government

2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis, Russia–United States relations Talks between NATO and Russia over Ukraine hit a breaking point as Poland warns of possible war

2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis, Russia–United States relations Talks between NATO and Russia over Ukraine hit a breaking point as Poland warns of possible war. (Al Jazeera) Vladimir Putin warns that Russia will cut ties with the United States if sanctions are placed upon him. (Business Insider) The U.S. Senate rejects a bill that would sanction the Nord Stream pipeline amidst fears of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 13, 2022
Jan
13
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Vaccine passports during the COVID-19 pandemic The French Senate votes 249–63, with 26 abstentions, to approve a bill that would ba

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Vaccine passports during the COVID-19 pandemic The French Senate votes 249–63, with 26 abstentions, to approve a bill that would ban unvaccinated people from entering bars, restaurants, and other public places and also from using long-distance public transport. However, the modified bill would only apply to people over the age of 18 years and would only be in effect if the number of hospitalized patients exceeds 10,000 nationwide. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 13, 2022
Jan
13
Politics / Government

The French Senate votes 249–63, with 26 abstentions, to approve a bill that would ban unvaccinated people from entering bars, restaurants, and other public plac

The French Senate votes 249–63, with 26 abstentions, to approve a bill that would ban unvaccinated people from entering bars, restaurants, and other public places and also from using long-distance public transport. However, the modified bill would only apply to people over the age of 18 years and would only be in effect if the number of hospitalized patients exceeds 10,000 nationwide. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 13, 2022
Jan
13
Politics / Government

The U.S.

The U.S. Senate rejects a bill that would sanction the Nord Stream pipeline amidst fears of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 13, 2022
Jan
14
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany reports a record for the third consecutive day of 92,223 new cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany reports a record for the third consecutive day of 92,223 new cases of COVID-19. (Anadolu Agency) COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson tests positive for COVID-19. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2022
Jan
18
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 137,102 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nat

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 137,102 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 23,211,894. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Paraguay Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benítez tests positive for COVID-19. (Yahoo! News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 18, 2022
Jan
22
Politics / Government

Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach resigns as Inspector of the German Navy following comments at a think tank in New Delhi, in which he called Russia's intention

Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach resigns as Inspector of the German Navy following comments at a think tank in New Delhi, in which he called Russia's intention to attack Ukraine "nonsense", saying that Russian president Vladimir Putin "deserves respect" and dismissing the prospects of Ukraine ever regaining Crimea and joining NATO. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 22, 2022
Jan
28
Politics / Government

Russia–NATO relations Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says that Russia is not interested in starting a war after U.S.

Russia–NATO relations Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says that Russia is not interested in starting a war after U.S. President Joe Biden warned Ukraine that Russia may invade Ukraine in February. (NBC News) At a special Pentagon press briefing, United States Army General Mark Milley and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin warn that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would be "horrific" and could result in "significant casualties". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 28, 2022
Jan
28
Politics / Government

Chinese espionage in the United States The Federal Communications Commission votes unanimously to revoke the authorisation of China Unicom to operate in the Uni

Chinese espionage in the United States The Federal Communications Commission votes unanimously to revoke the authorisation of China Unicom to operate in the United States, citing national security and espionage concerns. The Chinese telecommunications operator must stop providing telecoms services in the U.S. within 60 days. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 28, 2022
Jan
28
Politics / Government

The Federal Communications Commission votes unanimously to revoke the authorisation of China Unicom to operate in the United States, citing national security an

The Federal Communications Commission votes unanimously to revoke the authorisation of China Unicom to operate in the United States, citing national security and espionage concerns. The Chinese telecommunications operator must stop providing telecoms services in the U.S. within 60 days. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 28, 2022
Jan
31
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada Prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada Prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19. (Toronto Star) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The U.S. FDA issues a full approval for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for use in adults. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 31, 2022
Feb
01
Politics / Government

2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis, Russia–United States relations Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of trying to "draw Russia into war"

2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis, Russia–United States relations Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of trying to "draw Russia into war" in Ukraine as a pretext to impose more sanctions in order to "contain Russia's development". Putin also says that the U.S. has ignored Russia's concerns about the expansion of NATO in Eastern Europe. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 1, 2022
Feb
01
Politics / Government

Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of trying to "draw Russia into war" in Ukraine as a pretext to impose more sanctions in order to "con

Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of trying to "draw Russia into war" in Ukraine as a pretext to impose more sanctions in order to "contain Russia's development". Putin also says that the U.S. has ignored Russia's concerns about the expansion of NATO in Eastern Europe. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 1, 2022
Feb
03
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India India surpasses 500,000 deaths from COVID-19, becoming the third country to do so after the United States a

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India India surpasses 500,000 deaths from COVID-19, becoming the third country to do so after the United States and Brazil. (The Times of India) COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan surpasses three million COVID-19 cases after a record 104,270 new cases in the past 24 hours. (Anadolu Agency) COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia, COVID-19 vaccination in Malaysia Malaysia begins administering COVID-19 vaccines for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years using the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 3, 2022
Feb
07
Politics / Government

2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis Germany–United States relations German chancellor Olaf Scholz meets with U.S.

2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis Germany–United States relations German chancellor Olaf Scholz meets with U.S. president Joe Biden during his first visit to the United States in order to discuss the situation in Ukraine, saying that Germany will be "acting together" with the United States if Russia invades Ukraine. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2022
Feb
07
Politics / Government

2021–2022 Tunisian political crisis Tunisian police close the Supreme Judicial Council building in Tunis and prevent its members and their staff from entering.

2021–2022 Tunisian political crisis Tunisian police close the Supreme Judicial Council building in Tunis and prevent its members and their staff from entering. The legal body was dissolved yesterday by President Kais Saied in a move widely decried within the nation as illegal. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2022
Feb
10
Politics / Government

Ukraine–United States relations U.S.

Ukraine–United States relations U.S. President Joe Biden calls on any remaining Americans to leave Ukraine immediately due to increased threats of Russian military action. The U.S. State Department issues a level 4 travel warning, the highest level. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 10, 2022
Feb
15
Politics / Government

2022 Louisville mayoral election In Louisville, Kentucky, council candidate Quintez Brown is charged with attempted murder, a day after he allegedly opened fire

2022 Louisville mayoral election In Louisville, Kentucky, council candidate Quintez Brown is charged with attempted murder, a day after he allegedly opened fire on mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg in his campaign office, narrowly missing him. (AP via The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 15, 2022
Feb
15
Politics / Government

2022 United States elections 2022 Louisville mayoral election In Louisville, Kentucky, council candidate Quintez Brown is charged with attempted murder, a day a

2022 United States elections 2022 Louisville mayoral election In Louisville, Kentucky, council candidate Quintez Brown is charged with attempted murder, a day after he allegedly opened fire on mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg in his campaign office, narrowly missing him. (AP via The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 15, 2022
Feb
19
Politics / Government

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War Russia–United States relations U.S.

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War Russia–United States relations U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris warns that the United States will impose sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine. (NBC News) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges sanctions on Russia before a potential invasion occurs. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 19, 2022
Feb
20
Politics / Government

Hundreds of protestors gather outside the Nepalese parliament in Kathmandu in order to protest a United States grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation f

Hundreds of protestors gather outside the Nepalese parliament in Kathmandu in order to protest a United States grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation for infrastructure projects, stating the deal undermines Nepal's sovereignty. Several protesters are injured following clashes with police. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 20, 2022
Feb
20
Politics / Government

Nepal–United States relations, Millennium Challenge Corporation's Nepal Compact Hundreds of protestors gather outside the Nepalese parliament in Kathmandu in or

Nepal–United States relations, Millennium Challenge Corporation's Nepal Compact Hundreds of protestors gather outside the Nepalese parliament in Kathmandu in order to protest a United States grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation for infrastructure projects, stating the deal undermines Nepal's sovereignty. Several protesters are injured following clashes with police. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 20, 2022
Feb
21
Politics / Government

President Putin addresses the nation and declares that Ukraine is a country with "no tradition of independent statehood and an artificial creation of Soviet Uni

President Putin addresses the nation and declares that Ukraine is a country with "no tradition of independent statehood and an artificial creation of Soviet Union founder Vladimir Lenin", and that the country has become a "U.S. puppet regime rife with corruption". He also reiterates his claim that Ukraine joining NATO would be a security risk to Russia. (Reuters) (CNN International) (Sputnik)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2022
Feb
28
Politics / Government

France–Russia relations The office of French President Emmanuel Macron states that during a phone call with the Russian President, "Putin confirmed his willingn

France–Russia relations The office of French President Emmanuel Macron states that during a phone call with the Russian President, "Putin confirmed his willingness to make commitments" to stop attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure and secure major roadways. (Times of Israel) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 28, 2022
Feb
28
Politics / Government

The office of French President Emmanuel Macron states that during a phone call with the Russian President, "Putin confirmed his willingness to make commitments"

The office of French President Emmanuel Macron states that during a phone call with the Russian President, "Putin confirmed his willingness to make commitments" to stop attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure and secure major roadways. (Times of Israel) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 28, 2022
Feb
28
Politics / Government

Ukraine–NATO relations Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for U.S.

Ukraine–NATO relations Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for U.S. President Joe Biden and NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine. However, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace, and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg state that NATO and the U.S. have ruled out imposing a no-fly zone. (Axios)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 28, 2022
Feb
28
Politics / Government

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for U.S.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for U.S. President Joe Biden and NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine. However, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace, and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg state that NATO and the U.S. have ruled out imposing a no-fly zone. (Axios)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 28, 2022
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