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Jul
05
Politics / Government

The Government of National Accord (GNA) warns of a "response in the right place and at the right time" after a "foreign air force" bombed the Al-Watiya Air Base

The Government of National Accord (GNA) warns of a "response in the right place and at the right time" after a "foreign air force" bombed the Al-Watiya Air Base in an overnight air raid, according to the GNA's Deputy Defence Minister Salah al-Namrush. Al-Namrush did not specify which foreign air force was behind the raid, which is believed to have targeted a Turkish anti-aircraft missile system. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 5, 2020
Jul
05
Politics / Government

2020 Kyushu floods The death toll from floods in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, rises to 20 and 14 people remain missing.

2020 Kyushu floods The death toll from floods in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, rises to 20 and 14 people remain missing. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets with a disaster task force team to step up rescue efforts. Meanwhile, weather agencies warn people to remain alert as more rains are predicted. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 5, 2020
Jul
07
Politics / Government

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics COVID-19 pandemic in Ecuador Vice President Otto Sonnenholzner resigns over the government's handling of the COVID-1

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics COVID-19 pandemic in Ecuador Vice President Otto Sonnenholzner resigns over the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia Thousands of people protest outside the House of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia in the capital Belgrade, in response to President Aleksandar Vučić's plan on introducing stricter lockdown measures in Belgrade, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the city. A small group of protesters storm the building after pushing through a police cordon. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 7, 2020
Jul
07
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Sinovac Biotech is starting Phase III trials of its potential COVID-19 vaccine following a fast-track approval for the trials by Bra

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Sinovac Biotech is starting Phase III trials of its potential COVID-19 vaccine following a fast-track approval for the trials by Brazilian regulators last week. The study, done in partnership with Brazilian vaccine producer Instituto Butantan, will recruit nearly 9,000 healthcare professionals working in COVID-19-specialized facilities and start this month. (Al Jazeera) President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 7, 2020
Jul
07
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia Thousands of people protest outside the House of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia in the capital Belgrade, in respons

COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia Thousands of people protest outside the House of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia in the capital Belgrade, in response to President Aleksandar Vučić's plan on introducing stricter lockdown measures in Belgrade, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the city. A small group of protesters storm the building after pushing through a police cordon. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 7, 2020
Jul
07
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Sinovac Biotech is starting Phase III trials of its potential COVID-19 vaccine following a fast-t

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Sinovac Biotech is starting Phase III trials of its potential COVID-19 vaccine following a fast-track approval for the trials by Brazilian regulators last week. The study, done in partnership with Brazilian vaccine producer Instituto Butantan, will recruit nearly 9,000 healthcare professionals working in COVID-19-specialized facilities and start this month. (Al Jazeera) President Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19. (The Guardian) COVID-19 pandemic in Chile Chile surpasses 300,000 cases of COVID-19. (Cooperativa)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 7, 2020
Jul
08
Politics / Government

Amnesty International says it has conducted a report which says that Myanmar's armed forces "have killed civilians, including children in indiscriminate air att

Amnesty International says it has conducted a report which says that Myanmar's armed forces "have killed civilians, including children in indiscriminate air attacks" in Rakhine and Chin states, urging the United Nations Security Council to launch a war crimes investigation. Myanmar has been fighting the separatist Arakan Army in the region. The government did not immediately respond to calls for comment. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 8, 2020
Jul
08
Politics / Government

Internal conflict in Myanmar Amnesty International says it has conducted a report which says that Myanmar's armed forces "have killed civilians, including child

Internal conflict in Myanmar Amnesty International says it has conducted a report which says that Myanmar's armed forces "have killed civilians, including children in indiscriminate air attacks" in Rakhine and Chin states, urging the United Nations Security Council to launch a war crimes investigation. Myanmar has been fighting the separatist Arakan Army in the region. The government did not immediately respond to calls for comment. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 8, 2020
Jul
09
Politics / Government

Afghan peace process, War in Afghanistan An Afghan government spokesman says it will continue to release Taliban prisoners though disagreement prevails over the

Afghan peace process, War in Afghanistan An Afghan government spokesman says it will continue to release Taliban prisoners though disagreement prevails over the release of some 600 of them that are considered a "threat to national security". The Taliban could not be reached for comment and it is not clear whether they are willing to accept to start talks based on the list of prisoners set to be freed. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2020
Jul
09
Politics / Government

Chinese intelligence activity abroad In its annual report, Germany's domestic intelligence agency BfV warns consumers that personal data they provide to Chinese

Chinese intelligence activity abroad In its annual report, Germany's domestic intelligence agency BfV warns consumers that personal data they provide to Chinese payment companies or other tech firms, such as Tencent, Alibaba and others, could end up in the hands of China's government. (WREX)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2020
Jul
09
Politics / Government

An Afghan government spokesman says it will continue to release Taliban prisoners though disagreement prevails over the release of some 600 of them that are con

An Afghan government spokesman says it will continue to release Taliban prisoners though disagreement prevails over the release of some 600 of them that are considered a "threat to national security". The Taliban could not be reached for comment and it is not clear whether they are willing to accept to start talks based on the list of prisoners set to be freed. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2020
Jul
09
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte rejects the prospect of reopening the country during a televised cabinet meeting.

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte rejects the prospect of reopening the country during a televised cabinet meeting. He goes on to claim that following the examples of the United States', Brazil's and others' "bold actions" would result in "pandemonium", and the potential resultant spike in COVID-19 cases would land the nation in "deep shit". (Vice)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2020
Jul
09
Politics / Government

India–Nepal relations Nepal decides to block broadcasts of Indian news channels in Nepal with the exception of Doordarshan News, effective immediately.

India–Nepal relations Nepal decides to block broadcasts of Indian news channels in Nepal with the exception of Doordarshan News, effective immediately. The move comes in the wake of reports on Nepal carried by some Indian news channels, including their allegedly "defamatory shows" on Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli along with the Chinese envoy. (Himalayan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2020
Jul
09
Politics / Government

Nepal decides to block broadcasts of Indian news channels in Nepal with the exception of Doordarshan News, effective immediately.

Nepal decides to block broadcasts of Indian news channels in Nepal with the exception of Doordarshan News, effective immediately. The move comes in the wake of reports on Nepal carried by some Indian news channels, including their allegedly "defamatory shows" on Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli along with the Chinese envoy. (Himalayan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2020
Jul
10
Politics / Government

Boycott Chinese products, China–India relations The Indian government asks e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart to display the country of origin on

Boycott Chinese products, China–India relations The Indian government asks e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart to display the country of origin on new products listed by sellers on their sites by August 1 and items that were already being sold by October 1 without stipulating a mandatory deadline. The move comes during heightened tensions between India and China following the 2020 China–India skirmishes and a campaign to boycott Chinese-origin products in India. (The Economic Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020
Jul
10
Politics / Government

The Indian government asks e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart to display the country of origin on new products listed by sellers on their sites by

The Indian government asks e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart to display the country of origin on new products listed by sellers on their sites by August 1 and items that were already being sold by October 1 without stipulating a mandatory deadline. The move comes during heightened tensions between India and China following the 2020 China–India skirmishes and a campaign to boycott Chinese-origin products in India. (The Economic Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020
Jul
11
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan July 2020 Afghanistan attacks At least six civilians are killed when their vehicle hits a roadside bomb in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.

War in Afghanistan July 2020 Afghanistan attacks At least six civilians are killed when their vehicle hits a roadside bomb in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. A provincial government spokesman blames the Taliban though no group claimed responsibility. (AP via Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020
Jul
11
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Karnataka The Karnataka government announces that Bengaluru will be on lockdown from July 14 to July 22.

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Karnataka The Karnataka government announces that Bengaluru will be on lockdown from July 14 to July 22. (Gulf News) Indian film actor Amitabh Bachchan is hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. His son, Abhishek Bachchan, also tests positive. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020
Jul
11
Politics / Government

Protests against responses to the COVID-19 pandemic Serbia COVID-19 protests and riots Serbians protest for a fourth consecutive day; the protest initially star

Protests against responses to the COVID-19 pandemic Serbia COVID-19 protests and riots Serbians protest for a fourth consecutive day; the protest initially started out against the government COVID-19 measures but would morph into anti-government protests. 71 people are arrested. (DW News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020
Jul
13
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan; July 2020 Afghanistan attacks The Taliban attack an intelligence building in Aybak, Samangan Province, leaving 11 people dead and 63 people

War in Afghanistan; July 2020 Afghanistan attacks The Taliban attack an intelligence building in Aybak, Samangan Province, leaving 11 people dead and 63 people injured. The attack started with a suicide car bombing at the government compound and finished after gunmen were killed by Afghan security forces. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020
Jul
13
Politics / Government

China–United States relations In response to the United States placing sanctions on Chinese officials for their roles in the internment of Uyghurs, the Chinese

China–United States relations In response to the United States placing sanctions on Chinese officials for their roles in the internment of Uyghurs, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announces it will place sanctions on several American politicians, such as Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, and the government agency Congressional-Executive Commission on China for "wrong actions". (BBC News) The U.S. State Department formally rejects most of China's maritime claims in the South China Sea. (U.S. Department of State)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020
Jul
13
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkmenistan State media issues an order from the Ministry of Health mandating that all citizens wear masks to combat "dust", and maintain

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkmenistan State media issues an order from the Ministry of Health mandating that all citizens wear masks to combat "dust", and maintain a distance between people of at least one meter (3 feet). The Turkmen government maintains that the country remains free of COVID-19 but refuses to explain the purpose of these mandates. (CTV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020
Jul
13
Politics / Government

In response to the United States placing sanctions on Chinese officials for their roles in the internment of Uyghurs, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announces it

In response to the United States placing sanctions on Chinese officials for their roles in the internment of Uyghurs, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announces it will place sanctions on several American politicians, such as Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, and the government agency Congressional-Executive Commission on China for "wrong actions". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020
Jul
13
Politics / Government

State media issues an order from the Ministry of Health mandating that all citizens wear masks to combat "dust", and maintain a distance between people of at le

State media issues an order from the Ministry of Health mandating that all citizens wear masks to combat "dust", and maintain a distance between people of at least one meter (3 feet). The Turkmen government maintains that the country remains free of COVID-19 but refuses to explain the purpose of these mandates. (CTV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020
Jul
14
Politics / Government

2020 Belarusian presidential election The Belarusian election commission bars two prominent opposition candidates to current President Alexander Lukashenko from

2020 Belarusian presidential election The Belarusian election commission bars two prominent opposition candidates to current President Alexander Lukashenko from running in the election, ensuring a victory for Lukashenko. The barred candidates are Viktar Babaryka who was disqualified for an open criminal case against him and Valery Tsepkalo whose signatures on a supporting petition were nullified. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 14, 2020
Jul
14
Politics / Government

The Belarusian election commission bars two prominent opposition candidates to current President Alexander Lukashenko from running in the election, ensuring a v

The Belarusian election commission bars two prominent opposition candidates to current President Alexander Lukashenko from running in the election, ensuring a victory for Lukashenko. The barred candidates are Viktar Babaryka who was disqualified for an open criminal case against him and Valery Tsepkalo whose signatures on a supporting petition were nullified. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 14, 2020
Jul
14
Politics / Government

Capital punishment in Iran, 2019–2020 Iranian protests Following a social media campaign that generated 7.5 million posts with the hashtag #do_not_execute, the

Capital punishment in Iran, 2019–2020 Iranian protests Following a social media campaign that generated 7.5 million posts with the hashtag #do_not_execute, the Iranian authorities halt the impending executions of three anti-government protestors who were arrested during street protests in November 2019 in which hundreds of demonstrators were killed. A retrial is ordered. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 14, 2020
Jul
14
Politics / Government

Following a social media campaign that generated 7.5 million posts with the hashtag #do_not_execute, the Iranian authorities halt the impending executions of th

Following a social media campaign that generated 7.5 million posts with the hashtag #do_not_execute, the Iranian authorities halt the impending executions of three anti-government protestors who were arrested during street protests in November 2019 in which hundreds of demonstrators were killed. A retrial is ordered. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 14, 2020
Jul
14
Politics / Government

UK Digital Media minister Oliver Dowden announces to the House of Commons that the country's mobile providers will be barred from buying 5G equipment from Huawe

UK Digital Media minister Oliver Dowden announces to the House of Commons that the country's mobile providers will be barred from buying 5G equipment from Huawei starting December 31, and will be required to remove it from their networks by 2027. Lord Browne resigned from his position as chairman of Huawei's UK branch shortly before the announcement. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 14, 2020
Jul
15
Politics / Government

2020 North Macedonian parliamentary election Voters in North Macedonia head to the polls to elect the members of the country's assembly.

2020 North Macedonian parliamentary election Voters in North Macedonia head to the polls to elect the members of the country's assembly. It is the first election after the country adopted its new name following a decade-long dispute. The election had to be postponed once due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 15, 2020
Jul
16
Politics / Government

Censorship of Facebook Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi says his country is "looking seriously at banning Facebook in the country" after

Censorship of Facebook Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi says his country is "looking seriously at banning Facebook in the country" after "many people complained how it is used to hurt people", being himself a target of "defamation". (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 16, 2020
Jul
17
Politics / Government

Egypt–Turkey relations, Turkey–United Arab Emirates relations, Second Libyan Civil War Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan denounces Egypt and the United Ara

Egypt–Turkey relations, Turkey–United Arab Emirates relations, Second Libyan Civil War Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan denounces Egypt and the United Arab Emirates for supporting the eastern-based Libyan forces of Khalifa Haftar. Turkey says it will maintain its support for the Government of National Accord (GNA) and calls the UAE's actions "piratical". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2020
Jul
17
Politics / Government

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan denounces Egypt and the United Arab Emirates for supporting the eastern-based Libyan forces of Khalifa Haftar.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan denounces Egypt and the United Arab Emirates for supporting the eastern-based Libyan forces of Khalifa Haftar. Turkey says it will maintain its support for the Government of National Accord (GNA) and calls the UAE's actions "piratical". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 17, 2020
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