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May
11
Immigration / Law / Policy

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 bombing of Odesa Russian forces continue to fire missiles at the Ukrainian port city of Odesa in an apparent attempt to cu

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 bombing of Odesa Russian forces continue to fire missiles at the Ukrainian port city of Odesa in an apparent attempt to cut supplies to the city. (AP) Battle of Kharkiv Ukrainian military forces recapture several settlements north of Kharkiv, driving Russian troops to less than a dozen miles from the Russian border. (MSN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2022
May
11
Health / Disasters

European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (EC

European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) announce in a joint statement that, starting next week, masks are no longer required for flights or in airports. However, the EASA asks passengers to "behave responsibly and respect the choices of others around them," while the ECDC recommends that passengers continue to practice social distancing if it can be done in a non-disruptive manner. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2022
May
11
War / Conflict / Security

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is killed while covering a raid in Jenin.

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is killed while covering a raid in Jenin. Palestinian sources say that Abu Akleh was shot by Israeli soldiers, while Israeli sources say that she was likely killed by indiscriminate fire by Palestinian militants. Israel eventually admitted and apologized for the murder after initial denials. [1] Another journalist and two other Palestinians are injured in the shooting. (NPR) A Palestinian is shot dead after charging at police officers in Jerusalem. (Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2022
May
11
Health / Disasters

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) announce in a joint statement that, starting

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) announce in a joint statement that, starting next week, masks are no longer required for flights or in airports. However, the EASA asks passengers to "behave responsibly and respect the choices of others around them," while the ECDC recommends that passengers continue to practice social distancing if it can be done in a non-disruptive manner. (Euronews)

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

Finland–Turkey relations, Sweden–Turkey relations Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says that Turkey will oppose Sweden and Finland's applications to join

Finland–Turkey relations, Sweden–Turkey relations Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says that Turkey will oppose Sweden and Finland's applications to join NATO, asserting that the countries are "guesthouses for terrorist organisations", without giving details. Turkey has repeatedly criticized Sweden and other Western European countries for its handling of organisations labeled terrorist by the Turkish government, including the Kurdish militant groups PKK and YPG, and the followers of U.S.-based Islamic cleric Fethullah Gülen. (Reuters)

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

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says that Turkey will oppose Sweden and Finland's applications to join NATO, asserting that the countries are "guesthouse

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says that Turkey will oppose Sweden and Finland's applications to join NATO, asserting that the countries are "guesthouses for terrorist organisations", without giving details. Turkey has repeatedly criticized Sweden and other Western European countries for its handling of organisations labeled terrorist by the Turkish government, including the Kurdish militant groups PKK and YPG, and the followers of U.S.-based Islamic cleric Fethullah Gülen. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2022
May
13
War / Conflict / Security

Israeli riot police beat pallbearers and mourners at the funeral of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, which was attended by thousands of Palestinians in East Jerusa

Israeli riot police beat pallbearers and mourners at the funeral of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, which was attended by thousands of Palestinians in East Jerusalem. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki and the deputy speaker for UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the images of the attacks "deeply disturbing". (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2022
May
13
Economy / Jobs / Business

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Israeli police commando Noam Raz is killed in a shootout with Palestinian Islamic Jihad gunmen in Jenin, West Bank.

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Israeli police commando Noam Raz is killed in a shootout with Palestinian Islamic Jihad gunmen in Jenin, West Bank. (Times of Israel) Israeli riot police beat pallbearers and mourners at the funeral of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, which was attended by thousands of Palestinians in East Jerusalem. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki and the deputy speaker for UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the images of the attacks "deeply disturbing". (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2022
May
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

2022 Swiss referendums Voters in Switzerland approve three measures in a referendum.

2022 Swiss referendums Voters in Switzerland approve three measures in a referendum. These measures will require streaming services to invest 4% of their revenue in Switzerland into domestic filmmaking; allow the government to increase the Swiss contribution in Frontex, the EU border agency; and change the default system of organ donation from explicit to presumed consent. (Swissinfo)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 15, 2022
May
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Russia launches missile strikes from the Black Sea on "military infrastructure" in Yavoriv Raion, Lviv Obla

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Russia launches missile strikes from the Black Sea on "military infrastructure" in Yavoriv Raion, Lviv Oblast, located near Ukraine's western border with Poland. The target was "completely destroyed", according to the region's governor Maksym Kozytskyy. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 15, 2022
May
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

Voters in Switzerland approve three measures in a referendum.

Voters in Switzerland approve three measures in a referendum. These measures will require streaming services to invest 4% of their revenue in Switzerland into domestic filmmaking; allow the government to increase the Swiss contribution in Frontex, the EU border agency; and change the default system of organ donation from explicit to presumed consent. (Swissinfo)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 15, 2022
May
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Russia launches missile strikes from the Black Sea on "military infrastructure" in Yavoriv Raion, Lviv Oblast, located near Ukr

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Russia launches missile strikes from the Black Sea on "military infrastructure" in Yavoriv Raion, Lviv Oblast, located near Ukraine's western border with Poland. The target was "completely destroyed", according to the region's governor Maksym Kozytskyy. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 15, 2022
May
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russia launches missile strikes from the Black Sea on "military infrastructure" in Yavoriv Raion, Lviv Oblast, located near Ukraine's western border with Poland

Russia launches missile strikes from the Black Sea on "military infrastructure" in Yavoriv Raion, Lviv Oblast, located near Ukraine's western border with Poland. The target was "completely destroyed", according to the region's governor Maksym Kozytskyy. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 15, 2022
May
17
Politics / Government

The United States lifts some economic sanctions on Venezuela, including allowing the Chevron Corporation to negotiate its license with the Venezuelan PDVSA stat

The United States lifts some economic sanctions on Venezuela, including allowing the Chevron Corporation to negotiate its license with the Venezuelan PDVSA state-owned oil company and removing the names of some Venezuelan officials from a United States government list of sanctioned individuals. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 17, 2022
May
17
Politics / Government

United States–Venezuela relations, International sanctions during the Venezuelan crisis The United States lifts some economic sanctions on Venezuela, including

United States–Venezuela relations, International sanctions during the Venezuelan crisis The United States lifts some economic sanctions on Venezuela, including allowing the Chevron Corporation to negotiate its license with the Venezuelan PDVSA state-owned oil company and removing the names of some Venezuelan officials from a United States government list of sanctioned individuals. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 17, 2022
May
17
Health / Disasters

Allianz's American asset management unit pleads guilty to criminal securities fraud and agrees to pay $5.8 billion to those who have been misled about the risk

Allianz's American asset management unit pleads guilty to criminal securities fraud and agrees to pay $5.8 billion to those who have been misled about the risk of investing in some hedge funds that collapsed with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to more than $1 billion to the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Bloomberg) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 17, 2022
May
18
Politics / Government

2021–2022 global supply chain crisis 2022 United States infant formula shortage The U.S.

2021–2022 global supply chain crisis 2022 United States infant formula shortage The U.S. House of Representatives votes to pass a series of legislation aimed at combating the baby formula shortage in the United States. The Access to Baby Formula Act passes with a 414–9 vote, and the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act passes with a 231–192. (NBC News) (Newsweek) U.S. President Joe Biden invokes the Defense Production Act to solve the baby formula shortage in the U.S. (CNBC)

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

2022 United States infant formula shortage The U.S.

2022 United States infant formula shortage The U.S. House of Representatives votes to pass a series of legislation aimed at combating the baby formula shortage in the United States. The Access to Baby Formula Act passes with a 414–9 vote, and the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act passes with a 231–192. (NBC News) (Newsweek) U.S. President Joe Biden invokes the Defense Production Act to solve the baby formula shortage in the U.S. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 18, 2022
May
19
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Foreign aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War The United States Senate votes 86–11 to pass a $40

Economic impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Foreign aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War The United States Senate votes 86–11 to pass a $40 billion package aimed at sending aid to Ukraine. The legislation will head to U.S. President Joe Biden for his signature. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 19, 2022
May
20
Health / Disasters

2022 monkeypox outbreak The World Health Organization holds an emergency meeting in response to the recent monkeypox outbreak.

2022 monkeypox outbreak The World Health Organization holds an emergency meeting in response to the recent monkeypox outbreak. (The Washington Post) (The Globe and Mail) Spain confirms 30 monkeypox cases, becoming the country with the most reported cases. (La Vanguardia) Australia and Israel announce their first suspected cases of monkeypox, both in people who had recently travelled to Europe. (Reuters) (Times of Israel) Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands confirm their first cases of monkeypox. (Deutsche Welle) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 20, 2022
May
20
Major Trends

Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II The Cabinet Office announces that eight British towns will become cities as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.

Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II The Cabinet Office announces that eight British towns will become cities as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. The new cities are Milton Keynes, Colchester, and Doncaster in England, Dunfermline in Scotland, Wrexham in Wales, and Bangor in Northern Ireland, as well as Stanley, Falkland Islands, and Douglas, Isle of Man, which become the first towns in the British Overseas Territories and the Crown Dependencies, respectively, to receive city status. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 20, 2022
May
20
Major Trends

The Cabinet Office announces that eight British towns will become cities as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.

The Cabinet Office announces that eight British towns will become cities as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. The new cities are Milton Keynes, Colchester, and Doncaster in England, Dunfermline in Scotland, Wrexham in Wales, and Bangor in Northern Ireland, as well as Stanley, Falkland Islands, and Douglas, Isle of Man, which become the first towns in the British Overseas Territories and the Crown Dependencies, respectively, to receive city status. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 20, 2022
May
20
Major Trends

Tornadoes of 2022 A tornado passes through the city of Paderborn in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, leaving a man dead and 43 injured and several buildings sev

Tornadoes of 2022 A tornado passes through the city of Paderborn in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, leaving a man dead and 43 injured and several buildings severely damaged. (Deutsche Welle) Two people are killed and 43 injured after a rare tornado hits the city of Gaylord, Michigan, United States. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 20, 2022
May
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Siege of Mariupol Russia declares victory in capturing the city of Mariupol.

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Siege of Mariupol Russia declares victory in capturing the city of Mariupol. (The Guardian) United States President Joe Biden signs into law a bill that would provide $40 billion in military and economic aid for Ukraine, replenish stocks of U.S. equipment sent to Ukraine, fund European Command operations, and address the global food crisis. (CNN) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 21, 2022
May
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

United States President Joe Biden signs into law a bill that would provide $40 billion in military and economic aid for Ukraine, replenish stocks of U.S.

United States President Joe Biden signs into law a bill that would provide $40 billion in military and economic aid for Ukraine, replenish stocks of U.S. equipment sent to Ukraine, fund European Command operations, and address the global food crisis. (CNN) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 21, 2022
May
22
Major Trends

2021–22 Premier League Manchester City win their second consecutive Premier League title, their fourth in 5 years, and their sixth overall on the final day of t

2021–22 Premier League Manchester City win their second consecutive Premier League title, their fourth in 5 years, and their sixth overall on the final day of the season following a 3–2 comeback against Aston Villa. Manchester City win the league with 93 points, one point more than Liverpool. This is the first time since 2019 that the title has been decided on the final day of the season. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 22, 2022
May
22
Major Trends

Manchester City win their second consecutive Premier League title, their fourth in 5 years, and their sixth overall on the final day of the season following a 3

Manchester City win their second consecutive Premier League title, their fourth in 5 years, and their sixth overall on the final day of the season following a 3–2 comeback against Aston Villa. Manchester City win the league with 93 points, one point more than Liverpool. This is the first time since 2019 that the title has been decided on the final day of the season. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 22, 2022
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