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Mar
25
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Kosovo, Government of Kosovo A motion of no confidence filed by junior coalition partner Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) against Prime Mi

COVID-19 pandemic in Kosovo, Government of Kosovo A motion of no confidence filed by junior coalition partner Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) against Prime Minister Albin Kurti passes with 82—32 votes, toppling the Kurti cabinet. Vetëvendosje now has 15 days to nominate a new Prime Minister. (Deutsche Welle) (The New York Times via The Indian Express) (The Guardian)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States has its deadliest COVID-19 day to date, with 223 related deaths.

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States has its deadliest COVID-19 day to date, with 223 related deaths. (CNN) COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York City records 81 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the city's death toll to 280. Mayor Bill de Blasio has warned that more than half of all New Yorkers could become infected. (New York Post)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain surpasses China in the number of COVID-19-related deaths and becomes the country with the second-most deaths, after an increase

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Spain surpasses China in the number of COVID-19-related deaths and becomes the country with the second-most deaths, after an increase of 738 in a single day. (Independent) First Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo tests positive for COVID-19. She was admitted to hospital on Sunday and becomes the third member of the Spanish government to be diagnosed with the virus. (CNBC)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States has its deadliest COVID-19 day to date, with 223 related deaths.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States has its deadliest COVID-19 day to date, with 223 related deaths. (CNN) COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York City records 81 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the city's death toll to 280. Mayor Bill de Blasio has warned that more than half of all New Yorkers could become infected. (New York Post)

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

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt Egypt begins disinfection on the Giza pyramid complex as an effort to contain COVID-19.

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt Egypt begins disinfection on the Giza pyramid complex as an effort to contain COVID-19. (Reuters) Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China announces that The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Avatar, Inception, and Interstellar will be re-released in theaters following the end of their lockdowns as a hope to revive their cinemas. (CNET)

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

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China announces that The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity Wa

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cinema, COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China announces that The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Avatar, Inception, and Interstellar will be re-released in theaters following the end of their lockdowns as a hope to revive their cinemas. (CNET)

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

Libyan Civil War 2019–20 Western Libya offensive Forces loyal to the GNA assault the Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base, west of Tripoli, while the Libyan National Army cap

Libyan Civil War 2019–20 Western Libya offensive Forces loyal to the GNA assault the Okba Ibn Nafa Air Base, west of Tripoli, while the Libyan National Army captures several towns near the Berber city of Zuwarah, including Zaltan, Jumayl and Ras Ajdir. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 25, 2020
Mar
25
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India ​India goes under a nationwide lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India ​India goes under a nationwide lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in the Palestinian territories Palestine reports its first death from COVID-19 in the West Bank, the patient was a woman in her 60s. (The New Arab)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand declares a national state of emergency as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rise

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand New Zealand declares a national state of emergency as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 205. (New Zealand Herald) COVID-19 pandemic in the Solomon Islands Solomon Islands declare state of emergency due to COVID-19. (RNZ) COVID-19 pandemic in Samoa Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi announces that people will be fined for breaking the new restrictions of movement due COVID-19. (RNZ)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Charles, Prince of Wales tests positive for COVID-19 while Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall tests negative; both now self-is

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Charles, Prince of Wales tests positive for COVID-19 while Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall tests negative; both now self-isolate due to the health classifications. (BBC News) The first death from COVID-19 is confirmed in the Channel Islands, an elderly patient at a hospital in Jersey. (ITV News)

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

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States Senate and the Trump administration reaches a $2 trillion stimulus package deal

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The United States Senate and the Trump administration reaches a $2 trillion stimulus package deal following talks with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The bill passes, and is expected to go to the United States House of Representatives. (The Washington Post) (CNBC)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Nicaragua Nicaragua reports the country's first death from COVID-19, a patient with HIV/AIDS.

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Nicaragua Nicaragua reports the country's first death from COVID-19, a patient with HIV/AIDS. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Venezuela Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez reports the country's first death from COVID-19. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The death toll from COVID-19 in the U.S. reaches 1,200. The total number of cases in the country is 83,097. The U.S. has surpassed China in number of active cases, making it the country with the most cases in the world. (Worldometer) U.S. state and local government response to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado Colorado Governor Jared Polis issues a stay-at-home order until April 11. (Chicago Suntimes) COVID-19 pandemic in New Hampshire New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu issues a stay-at-home order until May 4. (WMUR)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China announces that travel will be suspended to the country as imported cases increase.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China China announces that travel will be suspended to the country as imported cases increase. (Newsweek) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates is expected to impose night curfew to tackle COVID-19 as the country begins a nationwide disinfection campaign. (Middle East Eye) COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan Afghanistan is to release 10,000 prisoners over the age of 55 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Those released will not include members of the Taliban and ISIL. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain The Congress of Deputies approves extending the Alarm Status until 12 April.

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain The Congress of Deputies approves extending the Alarm Status until 12 April. (El País) Spain's Ministry of Health reports 655 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the country's death toll to over 4,000. (Reuters) Real Madrid CF's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is to be used to store medical materials. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Mar 26, 2020
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