November 2020 Afghanistan attacks A car bombing leaves at least four soldiers dead and five others injured in Paghman District, Kabul Province. (TOLOnews)
Polisario Front declares war on Morocco accusing Rabat of breaking the 1991 ceasefire. (Bloomberg)
Recently unsealed court documents reveal that a teenager had been arrested last year for plotting an attack on an unidentified school in the Tasman District of New Zealand. He was in possession of an AR-15 style rifle, a modified shotgun, and homemade explosives. The suspect had pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful possession of restricted weapons and objectionable material and had been sentenced to two years of supervision. (Stuff)
Sweden, whose government took a lighter approach to the pandemic, including not enforcing lockdowns, reports 5,990 new cases, a new single-day record that pushes the nationwide total to 177,395 cases. (Dagensvimmerby)
The Egyptian Football Association announces that Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has tested positive for COVID-19 shortly before Egypt's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against Togo. (Al Jazeera)
The number of new confirmed cases in Italy surges to a record of 40,902 cases, pushing the nationwide total to 1.1 million cases as the government designates the Tuscany and Campania regions as high-risk "red zones". (ANSA) (BBC News)
The United Nations says that war crimes might have been committed in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. (NBC News)
Tigray military intervention The United Nations says that war crimes might have been committed in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. (NBC News)
2020 Belarusian protests Protesters gather in Belarus to mourn the death of 31-year-old protester Raman Bandarenka, who died in a hospital in Minsk after being beaten by security forces. (ABC News)
2020 Pacific typhoon season The death toll from the landfall of Typhoon Vamco in the Philippines rises to 53, according to the national police, with at least 22 still missing. The provinces of Cagayan and Isabela in northern Luzon are the most affected, mainly caused by floodwaters from the Magat Dam. (Xinhua)
A car bombing leaves at least four soldiers dead and five others injured in Paghman District, Kabul Province. (TOLOnews)
British Columbia reports a record of 617 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to 20,985. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces that all states and territories in Australia will reopen their borders by Christmas, with the exception of Western Australia. (9 News)
COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia British Columbia reports a record of 617 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to 20,985. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia British Columbia reports a record of 617 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing its total number of cases to 20,985. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi reports 104 new fatalities on Thursday, the highest single-day figure since the beginning of the pandemic, bringing the overall death toll to 7,332. (The New Indian Express)
COVID-19 pandemic in Germany The number of new confirmed cases in Germany surges to a record 23,542 cases over the past 24 hours, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute. (Zeit Online)
COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Illinois registers 15,415 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record, breaking a national record that was previously set by Florida on July 12, when that state reported 15,299 cases. (WBBM-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi reports 104 new fatalities on Thursday, the highest single-day figure since the beginning of the pandemic, bringing the overall death toll to 7,332. (The New Indian Express)
COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland Maryland reports 1,869 new cases, a new single-day record. (The Baltimore Sun)
COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan reports 8,516 new cases, a new single-day record. (WDIV-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Nevada Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak tests positive for COVID-19. He says he is symptom-free but will quarantine at his home for ten days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York reports more than 5,000 new cases for the first time since April, when the state registers 5,401 cases. The positivity rate also reaches 2.65 percent. (The Hill)
COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand The Auckland CBD reopens after contact tracing of a new case revealed it was linked to a known case from a border isolation facility, reversing an earlier call for people to work from home. (RNZ)
COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issues a statewide face mask mandate and impose several business restrictions in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. The new executive order will take effect tomorrow. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces that all states and territories in Australia will reopen their borders by Christmas, with the exception of Western Australia. (9 News) COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand The Auckland CBD reopens after contact tracing of a new case revealed it was linked to a known case from a border isolation facility, reversing an earlier call for people to work from home. (RNZ)
COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon Oregon Governor Kate Brown announces a statewide two-week "freeze" starting November 18, which will limit restaurants and bars to take-out only and close gyms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities. (OPB)
COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portugal surpasses 200,000 cumulative cases of COVID-19. (DGS)
COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports a record 21,983 new cases in the past 24 hours, pushing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 1.88 million cases. (The Moscow Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea begins to fine people and operators who fail to wear masks in public. Under the new rules, people caught without masks in public venues face fines of up to 100,000 won (US$90), while the operators of those places face fines of up to three million won (US$2,700). (The Japan Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland; COVID-19 vaccine Switzerland begins reviews of Moderna's potential vaccine candidate. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine The number of new confirmed cases in Ukraine surges to a record of 11,787 cases, pushing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 512,652 cases. (Kyiv Post)
COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin Wisconsin reports 7,777 new cases, a new single-day record. The state also surpasses 300,000 total confirmed cases. (WBAY-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic on cruise ships Seven passengers on SeaDream Yacht Club's SeaDream I cruise ship test positive for COVID-19, forcing the cruise line to cancel the remainder of the sailing and return the ship to a port in Barbados. (CNN)
Delhi reports 104 new fatalities on Thursday, the highest single-day figure since the beginning of the pandemic, bringing the overall death toll to 7,332. (The New Indian Express)
Indonesia reports a record 5,444 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total to 457,735 cases. Central Java reports the highest number of new cases, with 1,362 new cases. (detikHealth)
Maryland reports 1,869 new cases, a new single-day record. (The Baltimore Sun)
Michigan reports 8,516 new cases, a new single-day record. (WDIV-TV)
Nationwide, more than 180,000 cases reported in the United States, a new world record. (Forbes)
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak tests positive for COVID-19. He says he is symptom-free but will quarantine at his home for ten days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issues a statewide face mask mandate and impose several business restrictions in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. The new executive order will take effect tomorrow. (ABC News)
Oregon Governor Kate Brown announces a statewide two-week "freeze" starting November 18, which will limit restaurants and bars to take-out only and close gyms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities. (OPB)
Protesters gather in Belarus to mourn the death of 31-year-old protester Raman Bandarenka, who died in a hospital in Minsk after being beaten by security forces. (ABC News)
Russia reports a record 21,983 new cases in the past 24 hours, pushing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 1.88 million cases. (The Moscow Times)
Seven passengers on SeaDream Yacht Club's SeaDream I cruise ship test positive for COVID-19, forcing the cruise line to cancel the remainder of the sailing and return the ship to a port in Barbados. (CNN)
South Korea begins to fine people and operators who fail to wear masks in public. Under the new rules, people caught without masks in public venues face fines of up to 100,000 won (US$90), while the operators of those places face fines of up to three million won (US$2,700). (The Japan Times)
Switzerland begins reviews of Moderna's potential vaccine candidate. (Reuters)
The death toll from the landfall of Typhoon Vamco in the Philippines rises to 53, according to the national police, with at least 22 still missing. The provinces of Cagayan and Isabela in northern Luzon are the most affected, mainly caused by floodwaters from the Magat Dam. (Xinhua)
The number of new confirmed cases in Germany surges to a record 23,542 cases over the past 24 hours, according to data from the Robert Koch Institute. (Zeit Online)
The number of new confirmed cases in Ukraine surges to a record of 11,787 cases, pushing the nationwide total since the start of the pandemic to 512,652 cases. (Kyiv Post)
Wisconsin reports 7,777 new cases, a new single-day record. The state also surpasses 300,000 total confirmed cases. (WBAY-TV)
Asmara rocket attacks Explosions are reported in the Eritrean capital Asmara amid reports of a missile attack from Tigray, Ethiopia. The Eritrean government confirms missiles were launched at the capital but said that they missed and instead landed in the countryside. The attack comes just hours after the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) threatened to target Eritrea. (Eritrea Hub)
Explosions are reported in the Eritrean capital Asmara amid reports of a missile attack from Tigray, Ethiopia. The Eritrean government confirms missiles were launched at the capital but said that they missed and instead landed in the countryside. The attack comes just hours after the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) threatened to target Eritrea. (Eritrea Hub)
2020 Pacific typhoon season Around 468,000 people are to be evacuated in Vietnam ahead of the landfall of Typhoon Vamco, which has already killed 53 people in the Philippines. Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc warns people of the seriousness of the storm. (Reuters)
2020 Western Saharan clashes The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic declares war on Morocco, formally ending a 29-year truce. (Axios)
Around 468,000 people are to be evacuated in Vietnam ahead of the landfall of Typhoon Vamco, which has already killed 53 people in the Philippines. Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc warns people of the seriousness of the storm. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iran The government announces that Iran will impose stricter restrictions beginning November 21. In Tehran and about 100 other towns and cities which are classified as "red zone" or "Level 3", non-essential businesses will close and cars will not be allowed to enter or leave the city. (IRNA) (Reuters)
The government announces that Iran will impose stricter restrictions beginning November 21. In Tehran and about 100 other towns and cities which are classified as "red zone" or "Level 3", non-essential businesses will close and cars will not be allowed to enter or leave the city. (IRNA) (Reuters)
The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic declares war on Morocco, formally ending a 29-year truce. (Axios)
The TPLF launched missiles at Gondar Airport and Bahir Dar Airport in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. A spokesman for the TPLF says, "As long as the attacks on the people of Tigray do not stop, the attacks will intensify". (CNN)
A fire breaks out in a hospital in Piatra Neamț, Romania, killing at least 10 people. (Digi24)
Alberta reports 1,026 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CBC)
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announces a two-week national lockdown effective November 17. All schools, non-essential services and shops will be closed, and people will be told not to meet anyone from outside their household as the number of cases continues to rise. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta reports 1,026 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CBC)
COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Western Australia reopens its hard border for the first time in seven months after it was closed due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. (ABC Australia)
COVID-19 pandemic in Austria Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announces a two-week national lockdown effective November 17. All schools, non-essential services and shops will be closed, and people will be told not to meet anyone from outside their household as the number of cases continues to rise. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Education Minister Niki Kerameus announces the closure of kindergartens, primary schools, and childcare centers across the country for two weeks beginning November 16 as part of tightened lockdown measures aimed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Ekathimerini)
COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan reports 1,731 new confirmed cases, a new record for the third consecutive day, as many prefectures such as Osaka and Chiba report record numbers of daily cases. (Kyodo News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Manitoba Manitoba reports a record 15 new fatalities, including 11 deaths that are linked to Maples Long Term Care Home in Winnipeg, bringing the death toll to 152. (CKY-DT)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Mexico surpasses one million cases of COVID-19. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota reports 8,703 new cases, a new single-day record as seven-day positivity rate reaches 15 percent. (Minnesota Public Radio)
COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey New Jersey reports a new single-day record of 4,395 new cases, surpassing the previous record set in April during the first wave of the pandemic. (NJ.com)
COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota North Dakota reports 2,278 new cases, a new single day record. (KVLY-TV)
COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports a new single-day record of 1,581 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 92,761. (Global News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Poland Poland surpasses 10,000 deaths from COVID-19 after a record 548 new deaths are reported in the last 24 hours. (RMF 24)
