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Oct
25
Politics / Government

In an agreement with regional authorities, Italy's Giuseppe Conte government orders cinemas, swimming pools, and gyms to close tomorrow in a further attempt to

In an agreement with regional authorities, Italy's Giuseppe Conte government orders cinemas, swimming pools, and gyms to close tomorrow in a further attempt to curb the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases. Bars and restaurants will have to close by 6:00 p.m. local time. The new rules will last until November 24. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 25, 2020
Oct
25
War / Conflict / Security

Sinai insurgency Fourteen people are killed after bombs planted by Islamic State militants explode near civilian homes in Bir al-Abd, Egypt.

Sinai insurgency Fourteen people are killed after bombs planted by Islamic State militants explode near civilian homes in Bir al-Abd, Egypt. The bombs were placed when militants attacked several villages in the town in July, forcing people to flee their homes, who then returned a month later when soldiers secured the area. (Associated Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 25, 2020
Oct
25
War / Conflict / Security

2019–2021 Iraqi protests Thousands of Iraqis take to the streets in Baghdad and major southern cities, including Basra and Najaf, to both mark the anniversary o

2019–2021 Iraqi protests Thousands of Iraqis take to the streets in Baghdad and major southern cities, including Basra and Najaf, to both mark the anniversary of the protests and renew calls to end corruption. Security forces in central Baghdad threw tear gas to prevent marchers from crossing strategic bridges, injuring at least six, and around 43 officers were injured after protesters threw Molotov cocktails at them. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 25, 2020
Oct
25
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India Reserve Bank of India's Governor Shaktikanta Das tested positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India Reserve Bank of India's Governor Shaktikanta Das tested positive for COVID-19. (The Hindu) COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Yang di-Pertuan Agong King Al-Sultan Abdullah rejects a proposal by embattled Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to declare a state of emergency to fight a surge of COVID-19 cases. (Kompas) (ABC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka Sri Lankan authorities increase the COVID-19-related curfew zones to 56 police divisions to control the spread of the virus through community-level transmission. (The New Indian Express)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 25, 2020
Oct
25
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,042 new cases, a new record since the start of the outbreak, bringing the total numbe

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,042 new cases, a new record since the start of the outbreak, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 70,373. (Global News) COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec Quebec surpasses 100,000 cases of COVID-19, becoming the first province in Canada to hit the milestone since the pandemic began in March. (The Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 25, 2020
Oct
25
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in France France registers a record 52,010 new confirmed infections over the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the health ministry,

COVID-19 pandemic in France France registers a record 52,010 new confirmed infections over the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the health ministry, taking the nationwide total to 1,138,507 and becoming the world's fifth highest number of cases after the United States, India, Brazil and Russia. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 25, 2020
Oct
25
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands The number of new infections in the Netherlands jumped by 10,203 cases in the past 24 hours, hitting a new record not seen

COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands The number of new infections in the Netherlands jumped by 10,203 cases in the past 24 hours, hitting a new record not seen since the beginning of the pandemic, according to data released by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 25, 2020
Oct
25
Culture / Society

Dozens of far-right protesters in Rome clash with riot police during a demonstration against COVID-19 restrictions when 200 masked militants belonging to Forza

Dozens of far-right protesters in Rome clash with riot police during a demonstration against COVID-19 restrictions when 200 masked militants belonging to Forza Nuova hurl flares and firecrackers at police. Police arrest seven protesters and reported two officers injured. (TRT World)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 25, 2020
Oct
25
Health / Disasters

France registers a record 52,010 new confirmed infections over the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the health ministry, taking the nationwide total

France registers a record 52,010 new confirmed infections over the past 24 hours, according to a statement from the health ministry, taking the nationwide total to 1,138,507 and becoming the world's fifth highest number of cases after the United States, India, Brazil and Russia. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 25, 2020
Oct
25
Health / Disasters

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Dozens of far-right protesters in Rome clash with riot police during a demonstratio

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Dozens of far-right protesters in Rome clash with riot police during a demonstration against COVID-19 restrictions when 200 masked militants belonging to Forza Nuova hurl flares and firecrackers at police. Police arrest seven protesters and reported two officers injured. (TRT World) More than 2,000 people protest in Naples in the evening against the announced measures. (Il Messaggero)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 25, 2020
Oct
25
Health / Disasters

The number of new infections in the Netherlands jumped by 10,203 cases in the past 24 hours, hitting a new record not seen since the beginning of the pandemic,

The number of new infections in the Netherlands jumped by 10,203 cases in the past 24 hours, hitting a new record not seen since the beginning of the pandemic, according to data released by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 25, 2020
Oct
25
War / Conflict / Security

Thousands of Iraqis take to the streets in Baghdad and major southern cities, including Basra and Najaf, to both mark the anniversary of the protests and renew

Thousands of Iraqis take to the streets in Baghdad and major southern cities, including Basra and Najaf, to both mark the anniversary of the protests and renew calls to end corruption. Security forces in central Baghdad threw tear gas to prevent marchers from crossing strategic bridges, injuring at least six, and around 43 officers were injured after protesters threw Molotov cocktails at them. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 25, 2020
Oct
25
Health / Disasters

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announces the easing of restrictions on gyms, religious gatherings, indoor swimming pools, and other facilities in Regional Vic

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announces the easing of restrictions on gyms, religious gatherings, indoor swimming pools, and other facilities in Regional Victoria effective October 27 at 11:59 p.m. AEDT. He delays an announcement about easing restrictions in Melbourne pending the outcome of tests connected to an outbreak in the northern suburbs. (ABC Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 25, 2020
Oct
26
Politics / Government

France–Turkey relations, aftermath of the murder of Samuel Paty Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan calls on all Turks and the Muslim world to boycott France

France–Turkey relations, aftermath of the murder of Samuel Paty Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan calls on all Turks and the Muslim world to boycott France over French President Emmanuel Macron's crackdown on radical Islam in French society. Erdoğan says Muslims in France are now "subjected to a lynch campaign similar to that against Jews in Europe before World War II". The leaders of Germany, Italy and the Netherlands condemn Erdoğan's comments and declare their support for France. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 26, 2020
Oct
26
Politics / Government

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan calls on all Turks and the Muslim world to boycott France over French President Emmanuel Macron's crackdown on radical Is

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan calls on all Turks and the Muslim world to boycott France over French President Emmanuel Macron's crackdown on radical Islam in French society. Erdoğan says Muslims in France are now "subjected to a lynch campaign similar to that against Jews in Europe before World War II". The leaders of Germany, Italy and the Netherlands condemn Erdoğan's comments and declare their support for France. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 26, 2020
Oct
26
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic The government announces that they will impose a curfew between 9:00 p.m.

COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic The government announces that they will impose a curfew between 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. local time beginning October 28 and ban Sunday shopping in order to curb the surge of COVID-19 cases. Shops that sell essential goods will have to close on weekdays at 8:00 p.m. local time and on Sundays. (Radio Prague International)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 26, 2020
Oct
26
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Newark Mayor Ras Baraka imposes a curfew on non-essential businesses in the city at 8 p.m

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Newark Mayor Ras Baraka imposes a curfew on non-essential businesses in the city at 8 p.m. ET except grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations as COVID-19 cases in New Jersey continue to increase. (WPIX 11)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 26, 2020
Oct
26
Politics / Government

2020 Chilean national referendum 78% of the voters approve the process to draft a new Constitution, replacing the one established during the Pinochet dictatorsh

2020 Chilean national referendum 78% of the voters approve the process to draft a new Constitution, replacing the one established during the Pinochet dictatorship. (BBC News) A constituent assembly will be elected in April 2021 after 79% of the voters in the referendum chose this option to write the new Constitution. (Financial Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 26, 2020
Oct
26
Major Trends

AC Milan announces that goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and winger Jens Petter Hauge have tested positive for COVID-19 three days after playing against Celtic i

AC Milan announces that goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and winger Jens Petter Hauge have tested positive for COVID-19 three days after playing against Celtic in the UEFA Europa League. The club also said that three other members of the team have gone into isolation after testing positive. (BBC Sport)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 26, 2020
Oct
26
Health / Disasters

British Columbia reports a record 817 new cases over the weekend, including 317 new cases on Saturday, 293 on Sunday, and 207 on Monday.

British Columbia reports a record 817 new cases over the weekend, including 317 new cases on Saturday, 293 on Sunday, and 207 on Monday. As a result, the provincial health officer Bonnie Henry announces plans to limit gatherings in private homes to no more than immediate household plus your “safe six," which refers to the six additional people in a household’s bubble. (Global News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 26, 2020
Oct
26
Technology / Science

Chinese financial technology firm Ant Group debuts on the Hong Kong and Shanghai Stock Exchanges, with its IPO worth up to US$34.4 billion.

Chinese financial technology firm Ant Group debuts on the Hong Kong and Shanghai Stock Exchanges, with its IPO worth up to US$34.4 billion. This surpasses Saudi Aramco, whose IPO was worth US$29.4 billion, as the strongest debut on a stock exchange. Jack Ma, whose company Alibaba Group is backing the debut, is expected to become the richest man in China as a result. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 26, 2020
Oct
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria reports no new cases for the first time since June 9.

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria reports no new cases for the first time since June 9. (ABC Australia) Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announces the easing of restrictions on pubs, restaurants, religious gatherings, gyms and indoor swimming pools, accommodations, and other facilities in Melbourne effective tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. AEDT. (Premier of Victoria)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 26, 2020
Oct
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia British Columbia reports a record 817 new cases over the weekend, including 317 new cases on Saturday, 293 on Sunday, and

COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia British Columbia reports a record 817 new cases over the weekend, including 317 new cases on Saturday, 293 on Sunday, and 207 on Monday. As a result, the provincial health officer Bonnie Henry announces plans to limit gatherings in private homes to no more than immediate household plus your “safe six," which refers to the six additional people in a household’s bubble. (Global News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 26, 2020
Oct
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 137 asymptomatic cases during a drive to test 4.75 million people in Kashgar.

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China reports 137 asymptomatic cases during a drive to test 4.75 million people in Kashgar. It is the highest number of asymptomatic infections in nearly seven months following the discovery of a cluster of cases linked to a garment factory in Xinjiang. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 26, 2020
Oct
26
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia reports 1,240 new cases, the highest number of infections since the pandemic began in March.

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia reports 1,240 new cases, the highest number of infections since the pandemic began in March. The country's cumulative total stands at 27,805. Of those new cases, 927 are from Sabah. (The New Straits Times) Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announces that the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, and Selangor will be extended until November 9. (Mashable)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 26, 2020
Oct
26
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports AC Milan announces that goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and winger Jens Petter Hauge have tested positive for COVID-19

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports AC Milan announces that goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and winger Jens Petter Hauge have tested positive for COVID-19 three days after playing against Celtic in the UEFA Europa League. The club also said that three other members of the team have gone into isolation after testing positive. (BBC Sport)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 26, 2020
Oct
26
Major Trends

Japan rejects the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons after all nuclear powers boycott the treaty.

Japan rejects the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons after all nuclear powers boycott the treaty. This rejection happened days after the United Nations said there was enough signatories for it to go into effect and following pressure from atomic bomb survivors to adopt it. Japan states it is unrealistic to pursue the treaty with both nuclear and non-nuclear states being sharply divided over it, and instead the country will serve as a bridge to narrow the gap between the two sides. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 26, 2020
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