COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi reports the highest single-day spike of 7,745 new cases of COVID-19, taking the capital’s total to 438,529 cases. (Hindustan Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Greece reports 35 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record, pushing the nationwide death toll to 734. (Ekathimerini)
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi reports the highest single-day spike of 7,745 new cases of COVID-19, taking the capital’s total to 438,529 cases. (Hindustan Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports 459 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, its single-day record since the pandemic began, raising the nationwide death toll to 38,291. (Middle East Monitor)
COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia The Education Ministry orders all schools across the country to close as part of the implementation of a conditional movement control order in most states from tomorrow until the end of the academic year. (CNA) Malaysia surpasses 40,000 cumulative cases of COVID-19. (The Star)
COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota reports 5,908 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,328 new infections, marking a new single-day record for a second day in a row. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Prime Minister Antonio Costa announces that Portugal will impose a localized nighttime curfew from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., in 121 municipalities across the country, affecting 70% of the population, beginning tomorrow. People will also be prevented from leaving their homes between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec Quebec reports 1,397 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began and surpasssing previous record one month ago. (CFCF-DT)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota reports 5,908 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (Minneapolis Star Tribune) COVID-19 pandemic in Utah Utah governor Gary Herbert declares a state of emergency and ordered a statewide mask mandate in an attempt to stem a surge of COVID-19. (KUTV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Utah Utah governor Gary Herbert declares a state of emergency and ordered a statewide mask mandate in an attempt to stem a surge of COVID-19. (KUTV)
Delhi reports the highest single-day spike of 7,745 new cases of COVID-19, taking the capital’s total to 438,529 cases. (Hindustan Times)
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed abruptly sacks and replaces the Chief of General Staff of the Ethiopian military General Adem Mohammed, Foreign Minister Gedu Andargachew and the head of intelligence Demelash Gebremichael. (BBC News)
Greece reports 35 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record, pushing the nationwide death toll to 734. (Ekathimerini)
Iran reports 459 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, its single-day record since the pandemic began, raising the nationwide death toll to 38,291. (Middle East Monitor)
Islamist militants are reported to have beheaded over 50 people in a massacre at a village in Cabo Delgado Province. (BBC News)
Japanese prince Fumihito is officially made heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne. The crowning ceremony had been delayed by seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (BBC News)
Malaysia surpasses 40,000 cumulative cases of COVID-19. (The Star)
Minnesota reports 5,908 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Ontario reports 1,328 new infections, marking a new single-day record for a second day in a row. (CBC)
Prime Minister Antonio Costa announces that Portugal will impose a localized nighttime curfew from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., in 121 municipalities across the country, affecting 70% of the population, beginning tomorrow. People will also be prevented from leaving their homes between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. (Reuters)
Quebec reports 1,397 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began and surpasssing previous record one month ago. (CFCF-DT)
The Education Ministry orders all schools across the country to close as part of the implementation of a conditional movement control order in most states from tomorrow until the end of the academic year. (CNA)
The number of confirmed worldwide COVID-19 cases surpasses 50 million. The United States remains the country with the most confirmed cases, accounting for 20% of all cases worldwide. (BBC News)
Utah governor Gary Herbert declares a state of emergency and ordered a statewide mask mandate in an attempt to stem a surge of COVID-19. (KUTV)
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announces a lift on restrictions of the 25-kilometre (16 mi) travel limit in Melbourne and the "ring of steel" separating the city from Regional Victoria from 11:59 p.m AEDT tonight. He also announces that gyms, theatres and cinemas will reopen tomorrow, and more people will be allowed in hospitality and religious venues. It is also the first time that all of Victoria has been on the same restriction level since late June. (ABC Australia)
Virgin Hyperloop makes its initial run with human passengers, achieving a top speed of 107 mph (172 kph) using magnetic levitation. (The Guardian)
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announces he has signed a deal with Azerbaijan and Russia to end the war by Tuesday morning. A Kremlin spokesman confirms the deal. Later, Azerbaijan's president Ilham Aliyev says a "trilateral agreement" has been signed. President of Russia Vladimir Putin says Russian peacekeepers will be deployed. The agreement cedes several districts to Azerbaijan, including the Lachin District. The agreement will also establish a transport corridor through Armenia, linking Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and two top government officials test positive for COVID-19. (The Globe and Mail)
Hours after signing of the deal, Ararat Mirzoyan, the president of Armenia's National Assembly, is pulled from his car and attacked by an angry mob of protesters. (Interfax)
President Volodymyr Zelensky and two top government officials test positive for COVID-19. (The Globe and Mail)
Former President of Bolivia Evo Morales returns back to his country a day after his economic minister Luis Arce was sworn in as the new President. He was forced out of the country last year following unrest over his decision to run for a third term. (NPR)
The peace deal is met with anger in Armenia as thousands protest against it in the capital Yerevan with some protesters storming the parliament building. (The Guardian)
A Russian Mil Mi-24 helicopter is shot down by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces over Armenia, near the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. Russia says two crew members are killed. Azerbaijan apologizes, extends condolences, and offers to pay compensation. (BBC News)
A soldier kills an officer with an axe and then proceeds to shoot two more officers dead at a base near Voronezh, in southern Russia. The suspect has been detained and an investigation launched, though officials have said they are looking into the suspect's mental health state. (CNN)
Albania announces that it will impose a second nationwide lockdown on November 11 in an attempt to curb the worsening spread of COVID-19. (Albanian Daily News)
Artsakh officials in Nagorno-Karabakh confirm the loss of Shusha to Azeri forces. Many civilians in Shusha have fled, and fighting is closing on the region's capital, Stepanakert. (Al Jazeera)
Belgium surpasses 500,000 total confirmed cases of COVID-19. (The Brussels Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Albania Albania announces that it will impose a second nationwide lockdown on November 11 in an attempt to curb the worsening spread of COVID-19. (Albanian Daily News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 10,463 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total since the pandemic began to 692,949 cases. (The Jerusalem Post) COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Hokkaido reports a record 200 new cases in the past 24 hours. (Nippon.com) COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports 108 new deaths in the past 24 hours, its highest total since October 23, thus bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,647. (CNN Philippines)
COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium surpasses 500,000 total confirmed cases of COVID-19. (The Brussels Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Greece reports a record 41 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, raising its death toll to 825. (Ekathimerini)
COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces that a curfew will be implemented between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m local time and orders restaurants and bars to close. Meanwhile, the curfew also prohibits gatherings of more than ten people, reintroduces online learning for high schools and universities, and sports events will be held only behind closed doors. The measures, which last for an initial 30 days, will be voted on in the National Assembly tomorrow and come into force on November 11. (Hungary Today)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 10,463 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total since the pandemic began to 692,949 cases. (The Jerusalem Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Hokkaido reports a record 200 new cases in the past 24 hours. (Nippon.com)
COVID-19 pandemic in Maine Maine reports 204 new infections, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (WGME-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announces new restrictions in the state amid rising cases. Restaurants and bars will be ordered to close indoor services by 10:00 p.m. local time, casinos will be closed, and high school and indoor youth sports will be suspended. The restrictions will take effect on Thursday. (Politico)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 21,798 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since they began, thus bringing the cumulative nationwide total to 1.79 million cases. (The Moscow Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports 108 new deaths in the past 24 hours, its highest total since October 23, thus bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,647. (CNN Philippines)
COVID-19 vaccine Pfizer and BioNTech say that their potential vaccine is 90% effective at preventing COVID-19 infections. (CNBC)
Crime in Russia A soldier kills an officer with an axe and then proceeds to shoot two more officers dead at a base near Voronezh, in southern Russia. The suspect has been detained and an investigation launched, though officials have said they are looking into the suspect's mental health state. (CNN)
Governor Phil Murphy announces new restrictions in the state amid rising cases. Restaurants and bars will be ordered to close indoor services by 10:00 p.m. local time, casinos will be closed, and high school and indoor youth sports will be suspended. The restrictions will take effect on Thursday. (Politico)
Greece reports a record 41 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, raising its death toll to 825. (Ekathimerini)
Hokkaido reports a record 200 new cases in the past 24 hours. (Nippon.com)
In the United States, a biannual Federal Reserve report mentions, for the first time, climate change as a risk for the stability of the financial system. (Reuters)
Iran reports a record 10,463 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total since the pandemic began to 692,949 cases. (The Jerusalem Post)
Maine reports 204 new infections, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (WGME-TV)
Pfizer and BioNTech say that their potential vaccine is 90% effective at preventing COVID-19 infections. (CNBC)
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces that a curfew will be implemented between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m local time and orders restaurants and bars to close. Meanwhile, the curfew also prohibits gatherings of more than ten people, reintroduces online learning for high schools and universities, and sports events will be held only behind closed doors. The measures, which last for an initial 30 days, will be voted on in the National Assembly tomorrow and come into force on November 11. (Hungary Today)
Russia reports 21,798 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since they began, thus bringing the cumulative nationwide total to 1.79 million cases. (The Moscow Times)
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson tests positive for COVID-19. (CNBC)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average opens at an all-time record high – a 1,500-point surge in reaction to Pfizer's results in testing its COVID-19 vaccine. (Fox Business)
The Philippines reports 108 new deaths in the past 24 hours, its highest total since October 23, thus bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,647. (CNN Philippines)
The United States becomes the first country in the world to surpass ten million cumulative COVID-19 cases, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. (CBS News)
2018 Toronto van attack The defendant in the attack that killed 10 people pleads "not criminally responsible" for the incident saying he has a mental illness. Under Canadian law, his lawyers will have to prove that he has a mental illness that kept him from understanding either what he was doing, or that what he was doing was wrong. (BBC News)
Aftermath of the Falklands War Land mines in the Falkland Islands The Falkland Islands are declared land mine-free, 38 years after the end of the war. (Forces)
Land mines in the Falkland Islands The Falkland Islands are declared land mine-free, 38 years after the end of the war. (Forces)
State-affiliated TV reports that Ethiopian Armed Forces have seized Humera Airport in the Tigray Region. Hundreds have been killed since the intervention broke out last week as the African Union calls for an immediate end to the conflict. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered airstrikes and an offensive after an alleged attack on a federal military base by forces of the Tigray People's Liberation Front. (Reuters)
The defendant in the attack that killed 10 people pleads "not criminally responsible" for the incident saying he has a mental illness. Under Canadian law, his lawyers will have to prove that he has a mental illness that kept him from understanding either what he was doing, or that what he was doing was wrong. (BBC News)
The Falkland Islands are declared land mine-free, 38 years after the end of the war. (Forces)
Tigray military intervention State-affiliated TV reports that Ethiopian Armed Forces have seized Humera Airport in the Tigray Region. Hundreds have been killed since the intervention broke out last week as the African Union calls for an immediate end to the conflict. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered airstrikes and an offensive after an alleged attack on a federal military base by forces of the Tigray People's Liberation Front. (Reuters)
Bosnia and Herzegovina announces a nighttime curfew between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. local time beginning tomorrow as part of a measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. It also will limit indoor and outdoor gatherings to 30 people. (Anadolu Agency)
Bulgaria reports 107 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record and the first time the country has reported more than 100 deaths since the pandemic began. (Novinite)
Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab announces a two-week full lockdown from November 14 - 30, after localized lockdown measures fail to stem the surge of COVID-19 cases. (Daily Star)
COVID-19 pandemic in Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina announces a nighttime curfew between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. local time beginning tomorrow as part of a measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. It also will limit indoor and outdoor gatherings to 30 people. (Anadolu Agency)
