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Apr
17
War / Conflict / Security

The United Nations human rights office says that Myanmar has been carrying out daily airstrikes in Rakhine and Chin states and that at least 32 civilians (mostl

The United Nations human rights office says that Myanmar has been carrying out daily airstrikes in Rakhine and Chin states and that at least 32 civilians (mostly women and children) have been killed since March 23. The Arakan Army unilaterally declared a month-long ceasefire to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, but the military rejected the ceasefire saying a previous ceasefire had not been respected by the insurgents. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 17, 2020
Apr
18
War / Conflict / Security

2019–20 Hong Kong protests Convener of the Civil Human Rights Front of Hong Kong, Jimmy Sham, warns police to expect "more resistance than ever" as veteran pro-

2019–20 Hong Kong protests Convener of the Civil Human Rights Front of Hong Kong, Jimmy Sham, warns police to expect "more resistance than ever" as veteran pro-democracy activists are arrested in a mass raid. Sham also says plans for a mass rally on July 1 are underway. (Radio Television Hong Kong) Vice-convener of Sham's organization, Figo Chan, is also arrested Saturday afternoon by Hong Kong police. (Hong Kong Free Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 18, 2020
Apr
18
War / Conflict / Security

Convener of the Civil Human Rights Front of Hong Kong, Jimmy Sham, warns police to expect "more resistance than ever" as veteran pro-democracy activists are arr

Convener of the Civil Human Rights Front of Hong Kong, Jimmy Sham, warns police to expect "more resistance than ever" as veteran pro-democracy activists are arrested in a mass raid. Sham also says plans for a mass rally on July 1 are underway. (Radio Television Hong Kong)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 18, 2020
Apr
18
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan Taiwan quarantines 700 Navy sailors after three cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on board a vessel that recently r

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan Taiwan quarantines 700 Navy sailors after three cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on board a vessel that recently returned from the island nation of Palau. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The Department of Health and Social Care reports 5,526 new confirmed cases and 888 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the United Kingdom's death toll to 15,464 and 114,217 total cases. (RTÉ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 18, 2020
Apr
18
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan–United Arab Emirates relations Pakistan begins repatriating some of its citizens from the United Arab Em

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan–United Arab Emirates relations Pakistan begins repatriating some of its citizens from the United Arab Emirates, after the UAE threatened to review its labor ties with countries that refuse to take their nationals back during the pandemic. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 18, 2020
Apr
19
War / Conflict / Security

Iran–United States relations The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announces it has increased patrols of the Persian Gulf following a confrontation between its Navy

Iran–United States relations The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announces it has increased patrols of the Persian Gulf following a confrontation between its Navy and the U.S.'s on Wednesday, and warns that "any error in calculation on [a foreign vessel's] part will receive a decisive response". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 19, 2020
Apr
19
War / Conflict / Security

Second Libyan Civil War, 2019–20 Western Libya offensive, Turkish military intervention in the Second Libyan Civil War Turkish-backed GNA forces advance on the

Second Libyan Civil War, 2019–20 Western Libya offensive, Turkish military intervention in the Second Libyan Civil War Turkish-backed GNA forces advance on the key town of Tarhuna in the Murqub District, capturing dozens of Khalifa Haftar loyalists and several vehicles after overrunning a Libyan National Army military camp. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 19, 2020
Apr
19
War / Conflict / Security

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announces it has increased patrols of the Persian Gulf following a confrontation between its Navy and the U.S.'s on Wednesday,

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announces it has increased patrols of the Persian Gulf following a confrontation between its Navy and the U.S.'s on Wednesday, and warns that "any error in calculation on [a foreign vessel's] part will receive a decisive response". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 19, 2020
Apr
19
Major Trends

China–Vietnam relations, Territorial disputes in the South China Sea The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns China's decision yesterday to establish

China–Vietnam relations, Territorial disputes in the South China Sea The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns China's decision yesterday to establish administrative districts in the disputed Paracel and Spratly Islands, saying it violates Vietnam's sovereignty. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 19, 2020
Apr
19
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announc

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that the state will begin testing residents for COVID-19 antibodies as the state plans to reopen the economy. (Politico) COVID-19 pandemic in California, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on prisons California reports the first prison inmate death from complications related to COVID-19. (Los Angeles Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 19, 2020
Apr
20
Politics / Government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White Alliance leader Benny Gantz agree on a deal to form a unity government, thus ending more than a yea

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White Alliance leader Benny Gantz agree on a deal to form a unity government, thus ending more than a year of political deadlock. As part of the deal, Netanyahu will hold onto his position for 18 more months, with Gantz replacing him afterwards. (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 20, 2020
Apr
20
Politics / Government

Thirty-fifth government of Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White Alliance leader Benny Gantz agree on a deal to form a unity gover

Thirty-fifth government of Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White Alliance leader Benny Gantz agree on a deal to form a unity government, thus ending more than a year of political deadlock. As part of the deal, Netanyahu will hold onto his position for 18 more months, with Gantz replacing him afterwards. (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 20, 2020
Apr
20
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says that the country will ease its lockdown on Ap

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says that the country will ease its lockdown on April 27 if progress is maintained. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus Schools in Belarus reopen, but authorities say that parents are allowed to keep their children at home despite lifting of restrictions. (ABC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany reopens shops, but Chancellor Angela Merkel warns of a second coronavirus wave in the country. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 20, 2020
Apr
20
War / Conflict / Security

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus Schools in Belarus reopen, but authorities say that parents are allowed to keep their children at home

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus Schools in Belarus reopen, but authorities say that parents are allowed to keep their children at home despite lifting of restrictions. (ABC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany reopens shops, but Chancellor Angela Merkel warns of a second coronavirus wave in the country. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 20, 2020
Apr
20
Politics / Government

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports COVID-19 pandemic in Spain The Spanish government reaches a deal with Spanish association football league La Liga for

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports COVID-19 pandemic in Spain The Spanish government reaches a deal with Spanish association football league La Liga for teams to return to practice. (Time) COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China The Wuhan Zall football team returns to Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, after their lockdown restrictions have been lifted. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 20, 2020
Apr
20
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States World oil market chronology from 2003 U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States World oil market chronology from 2003 U.S. oil prices for May contract settle at an all-time low, finishing down over 300% to −$37.63 per barrel. (Market Watch) Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation United Airlines reports a $2.1 billion loss in the first quarter of this year, blaming restrictions on the aviation industry due to the coronavirus pandemic. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 20, 2020
Apr
20
Technology / Science

New data from the Atacama Large Millimeter Array and Hubble Space Telescope, published in the Nature Astronomy journal, suggests interstellar comet 2I/Borisov c

New data from the Atacama Large Millimeter Array and Hubble Space Telescope, published in the Nature Astronomy journal, suggests interstellar comet 2I/Borisov contains large amounts of carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. The new findings suggest the object was formed in the cold outer region of its planetary system. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 20, 2020
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