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War / Conflict / Security

A Saudi-led coalition begins a military offensive against the Houthis, carrying out airstrikes against the capital Sanaa, as well as the provinces of Ma'rib, al

A Saudi-led coalition begins a military offensive against the Houthis, carrying out airstrikes against the capital Sanaa, as well as the provinces of Ma'rib, al-Jawf, al-Bayda, Hajjah and Saada. The local news describe the airstrikes as "violent" and reports scores of people injured. This is said to be the response to missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia from last week to last night. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2020
Jul
01
Immigration / Law / Policy

Censorship in Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vows tighter control over "immoral" social media following alleged insults to his daughter and son-in-law wh

Censorship in Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vows tighter control over "immoral" social media following alleged insults to his daughter and son-in-law when they announced the birth of their fourth son on Twitter. Erdoğan specifically mentioned Twitter, YouTube and Netflix. Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu announced the arrest of a number of social media users for "insulting tweets". (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2020
Jul
01
War / Conflict / Security

France suspends its involvement in NATO's naval operation in the Mediterranean Sea enforcing an arms embargo on Libya, following an investigation into an incide

France suspends its involvement in NATO's naval operation in the Mediterranean Sea enforcing an arms embargo on Libya, following an investigation into an incident between French and Turkish warships. France accuses the Turkish Naval Forces of harassing its Courbet warship, while attempting to inspect a Turkish civilian vessel suspected of breaching the arms embargo. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2020
Jul
01
War / Conflict / Security

France–Turkey relations France suspends its involvement in NATO's naval operation in the Mediterranean Sea enforcing an arms embargo on Libya, following an inve

France–Turkey relations France suspends its involvement in NATO's naval operation in the Mediterranean Sea enforcing an arms embargo on Libya, following an investigation into an incident between French and Turkish warships. France accuses the Turkish Naval Forces of harassing its Courbet warship, while attempting to inspect a Turkish civilian vessel suspected of breaching the arms embargo. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2020
Jul
01
Immigration / Law / Policy

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vows tighter control over "immoral" social media following alleged insults to his daughter and son-in-law when they announced the

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vows tighter control over "immoral" social media following alleged insults to his daughter and son-in-law when they announced the birth of their fourth son on Twitter. Erdoğan specifically mentioned Twitter, YouTube and Netflix. Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu announced the arrest of a number of social media users for "insulting tweets". (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2020
Jul
01
War / Conflict / Security

Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen; Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict A Saudi-led coalition begins a military offensive against the Houthis, carrying out ai

Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen; Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict A Saudi-led coalition begins a military offensive against the Houthis, carrying out airstrikes against the capital Sanaa, as well as the provinces of Ma'rib, al-Jawf, al-Bayda, Hajjah and Saada. The local news describe the airstrikes as "violent" and reports scores of people injured. This is said to be the response to missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia from last week to last night. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2020
Jul
01
War / Conflict / Security

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, responding to recent criticism about the lack of racial diversity among the nominees in major Oscar award categ

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, responding to recent criticism about the lack of racial diversity among the nominees in major Oscar award categories, invites 819 people to become new members. Of the invitees, 49% are from outside the US, 45% are women, and 36% are non-white. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2020
Jul
01
Major Trends

Foreign relations of Taiwan, Foreign relations of Somaliland Taiwan announces it will mutually establish representative offices with the unrecognized breakaway

Foreign relations of Taiwan, Foreign relations of Somaliland Taiwan announces it will mutually establish representative offices with the unrecognized breakaway state of Somaliland. While relations are not diplomatic at this point, further establishment of diplomatic relations would make Taiwan the first sovereign state to recognize Somaliland and the first new diplomatic ally that Taiwan has gained in 13 years. (Bloomberg News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2020
Jul
01
Major Trends

Taiwan announces it will mutually establish representative offices with the unrecognized breakaway state of Somaliland.

Taiwan announces it will mutually establish representative offices with the unrecognized breakaway state of Somaliland. While relations are not diplomatic at this point, further establishment of diplomatic relations would make Taiwan the first sovereign state to recognize Somaliland and the first new diplomatic ally that Taiwan has gained in 13 years. (Bloomberg News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2020
Jul
01
Major Trends

The Guardia di Finanza seizes over $1.2 billion (~€1 billion) worth of fenethylline tablets at a port in Salerno, Campania, Italy.

The Guardia di Finanza seizes over $1.2 billion (~€1 billion) worth of fenethylline tablets at a port in Salerno, Campania, Italy. It is believed that the amphetamines were manufactured by ISIL and originated in Syria. The haul, amounting to 14 metric tonnes of contraband, is the largest drug bust in history. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2020
Jul
01
War / Conflict / Security

The UN Security Council demands "immediate cessation of hostilities" in conflict zones around the world, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The UN Security Council demands "immediate cessation of hostilities" in conflict zones around the world, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These "durable humanitarian pauses", which do not apply to military operations against ISIL and Al-Qaeda, should begin immediately and be for at least 90 consecutive days to allow for delivery of humanitarian assistance and medical evacuations. This is the first resolution related to the COVID-19 pandemic that the council has passed. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 1, 2020
Jul
02
War / Conflict / Security

COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders citizens must wear face coverings when in public.

COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders citizens must wear face coverings when in public. This follows yesterday's reported state record daily high of more than 8,000 virus cases. Those who do not comply will receive an initial warning; those who refuse will face a fine of up to $250. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 2, 2020
Jul
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

2019–20 Hong Kong protests Prominent pro-democracy camp politician and activist Nathan Law confirms he has safely fled Hong Kong, following the passage of a new

2019–20 Hong Kong protests Prominent pro-democracy camp politician and activist Nathan Law confirms he has safely fled Hong Kong, following the passage of a new national security law by China. He did not disclose which country he had fled to. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 2, 2020
Jul
02
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics David Clark resigns as New Zealand's Minister of Health after security mistakes at

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics David Clark resigns as New Zealand's Minister of Health after security mistakes at quarantine facilities just days after the country had been declared free of COVID-19. Clark also received strong criticism for personally breaching lockdown rules twice. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had refused calls to sack the minister. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 2, 2020
Jul
02
Politics / Government

David Clark resigns as New Zealand's Minister of Health after security mistakes at quarantine facilities just days after the country had been declared free of C

David Clark resigns as New Zealand's Minister of Health after security mistakes at quarantine facilities just days after the country had been declared free of COVID-19. Clark also received strong criticism for personally breaching lockdown rules twice. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had refused calls to sack the minister. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 2, 2020
Jul
03
Politics / Government

2020 Polish presidential election, Germany–Poland relations Polish president Andrzej Duda accuses Germany of meddling in the country's presidential election aft

2020 Polish presidential election, Germany–Poland relations Polish president Andrzej Duda accuses Germany of meddling in the country's presidential election after the tabloid Fakt, owned by German publisher Axel Springer, reported yesterday that he pardoned a man convicted of pedophilia. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 3, 2020
Jul
03
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi tests positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi tests positive for COVID-19. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia surpasses 200,000 cases after reporting 4,193 infections in the past 24 hours while the death toll jumps to 1,802. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 3, 2020
Jul
03
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil An investigation led by the Federal University of Santa Catarina uncovers traces of SARS-CoV-2 in Florianópolis sewage samples drawn

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil An investigation led by the Federal University of Santa Catarina uncovers traces of SARS-CoV-2 in Florianópolis sewage samples drawn on November 27, 2019, two months earlier than the first official confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Americas on January 21, 2020, and much earlier than the first reported case in Brazil at the end of February. (CGTN) (Web24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 3, 2020
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