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Dec
28
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi announces that the country will ban all international travellers for two weeks starting January 1,

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi announces that the country will ban all international travellers for two weeks starting January 1, citing concerns over new variants of SARS-CoV-2. Government officials are exempt from this ban. (Merdeka.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 28, 2020
Dec
28
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa announces that the country will move from level 1 to level 3 from midnight until January 15.

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa announces that the country will move from level 1 to level 3 from midnight until January 15. This means that all alcohol sales are banned, wearing of masks in public places is compulsory, most gatherings other than funerals are banned, and the nationwide curfew will be extended from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. local time. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 28, 2020
Dec
28
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States House of Representatives passes the CASH Act, a bill that increases direct payme

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States House of Representatives passes the CASH Act, a bill that increases direct payments from $600 to $2,000, with a vote of 275–134. The bill is expected to head to the United States Senate for a vote. (Newsweek) (The Hill) U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders announces that he will filibuster a Senate vote to override President Donald Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 if the Senate doesn't vote on providing $2,000 direct payments to Americans. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 28, 2020
Dec
28
Politics / Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa announces that the country will move from level 1 to level 3 from midnight until January 15.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announces that the country will move from level 1 to level 3 from midnight until January 15. This means that all alcohol sales are banned, wearing of masks in public places is compulsory, most gatherings other than funerals are banned, and the nationwide curfew will be extended from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. local time. (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 28, 2020
Dec
29
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, 501.V2 variant Queensland reports Australia's first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from South

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, 501.V2 variant Queensland reports Australia's first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from South Africa in a woman who arrived in the state on December 22 and later tested positive for COVID-19. (ABC Australia) COVID-19 pandemic in Samoa The government of Samoa suspends travel from the United Kingdom and South Africa in response to a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in those countries. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 29, 2020
Dec
29
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocks an attempt by Senate Democrats to increase the direc

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocks an attempt by Senate Democrats to increase the direct payments from $600 to $2,000. However, McConnell also said that the Senate will consider a process to provide $2,000 in stimulus checks to Americans, a measure that is supported by both Democrats and President Donald Trump. (NBC News) (Business Insider)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 29, 2020
Dec
29
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Louisiana Republican U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in Louisiana Republican U.S. congressman-elect Luke Letlow of Louisiana's 5th congressional district, who was scheduled to be sworn-in to the upcoming 117th United States Congress on January 3, 2021, dies from COVID-19 complications after previously testing positive for the disease, becoming the first member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives to die before taking office since former astronaut Jack Swigert. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 29, 2020
Dec
29
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, COVID-19 vaccine Argentina begins a vaccination campaign using the Russian Sputnik V vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, COVID-19 vaccine Argentina begins a vaccination campaign using the Russian Sputnik V vaccine. (Europa Press) COVID-19 pandemic in Chile, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Chile reports its first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a resident of Panguipulli who traveled from Madrid on December 23. (La Tercera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 29, 2020
Dec
30
Politics / Government

Yemeni Civil War 2020 Aden attacks At least 25 people are killed and more than 110 others wounded in an attack at the Aden International Airport, shortly after

Yemeni Civil War 2020 Aden attacks At least 25 people are killed and more than 110 others wounded in an attack at the Aden International Airport, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed government arrived from Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed is taken to safety along with the Saudi ambassador and all remaining government members. The Houthis are blamed for the attack, but the group has denied responsibility. Another blast was later reported at the presidential palace, where the cabinet was meeting. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
30
Politics / Government

2020 Aden attacks At least 25 people are killed and more than 110 others wounded in an attack at the Aden International Airport, shortly after a plane carrying

2020 Aden attacks At least 25 people are killed and more than 110 others wounded in an attack at the Aden International Airport, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed government arrived from Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed is taken to safety along with the Saudi ambassador and all remaining government members. The Houthis are blamed for the attack, but the group has denied responsibility. Another blast was later reported at the presidential palace, where the cabinet was meeting. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
30
Politics / Government

At least 25 people are killed and more than 110 others wounded in an attack at the Aden International Airport, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed g

At least 25 people are killed and more than 110 others wounded in an attack at the Aden International Airport, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed government arrived from Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed is taken to safety along with the Saudi ambassador and all remaining government members. The Houthis are blamed for the attack, but the group has denied responsibility. Another blast was later reported at the presidential palace, where the cabinet was meeting. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
30
Politics / Government

Indonesia bans any activities held by the Islamic Defenders Front, a hardline Islamic group led by the controversial cleric Muhammad Rizieq Shihab.

Indonesia bans any activities held by the Islamic Defenders Front, a hardline Islamic group led by the controversial cleric Muhammad Rizieq Shihab. The Coordinating Political, Legal, and Security Minister Mahfud MD says the ban is necessary because the group no longer has any legal standing as a mass organisation. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
30
Politics / Government

Islam in Indonesia Indonesia bans any activities held by the Islamic Defenders Front, a hardline Islamic group led by the controversial cleric Muhammad Rizieq S

Islam in Indonesia Indonesia bans any activities held by the Islamic Defenders Front, a hardline Islamic group led by the controversial cleric Muhammad Rizieq Shihab. The Coordinating Political, Legal, and Security Minister Mahfud MD says the ban is necessary because the group no longer has any legal standing as a mass organisation. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 30, 2020
Dec
31
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia, 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia, 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia U.S. Senator David Perdue and his wife test negative for COVID-19, but will quarantine ahead of his upcoming runoff matchup against Jon Ossoff after coming into contact with a person in his campaign who later tested positive for the virus. (CBS News) COVID-19 pandemic in Canada Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips resigns following his trip to Saint Barthélemy while the province was in a lockdown. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020
Dec
31
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia, 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia, 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia U.S. Senator David Perdue and his wife test negative for COVID-19, but will quarantine ahead of his upcoming runoff matchup against Jon Ossoff after coming into contact with a person in his campaign who later tested positive for the virus. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020
Dec
31
Politics / Government

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces a change, effective January 1, to the wording of the country's national anthem, in which the word "young" in

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces a change, effective January 1, to the wording of the country's national anthem, in which the word "young" in the second line "For we are young and free" is changed to "one", in an effort to reflect the country's long indigenous history. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 31, 2020
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