World 2020 Timeline

Jul

09

Politics / Government

India–Nepal relations Nepal decides to block broadcasts of Indian news channels in Nepal with the exception of Doordarshan News, effective immediately.

India–Nepal relations Nepal decides to block broadcasts of Indian news channels in Nepal with the exception of Doordarshan News, effective immediately. The move comes in the wake of reports on Nepal carried by some Indian news channels, including their allegedly "defamatory shows" on Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli along with the Chinese envoy. (Himalayan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2020

Jul

09

Culture / Society

Indonesia announced the biggest daily rise of 2,657 new COVID-19 cases, taking the nationwide tally to 70,736.

Indonesia announced the biggest daily rise of 2,657 new COVID-19 cases, taking the nationwide tally to 70,736. West Java reported the highest surge with 962 cases. This significant increase comes from the Army’s Officer Candidate School (Secapa) cluster. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2020

Jul

09

Politics / Government

Nepal decides to block broadcasts of Indian news channels in Nepal with the exception of Doordarshan News, effective immediately.

Nepal decides to block broadcasts of Indian news channels in Nepal with the exception of Doordarshan News, effective immediately. The move comes in the wake of reports on Nepal carried by some Indian news channels, including their allegedly "defamatory shows" on Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli along with the Chinese envoy. (Himalayan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2020

Jul

09

Major Trends

Park Won-soon, the Mayor of Seoul, is found dead after being declared missing earlier the same day.

Park Won-soon, the Mayor of Seoul, is found dead after being declared missing earlier the same day. (Yonhap News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 9, 2020

Jul

10

Politics / Government

2020 Singaporean general election Voting begins in Singapore's latest general election.

2020 Singaporean general election Voting begins in Singapore's latest general election. The ruling People's Action Party is projected to maintain its majority, albeit with the oppositional Workers' Party gaining seats. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020

Jul

10

Politics / Government

Boycott Chinese products, China–India relations The Indian government asks e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart to display the country of origin on

Boycott Chinese products, China–India relations The Indian government asks e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart to display the country of origin on new products listed by sellers on their sites by August 1 and items that were already being sold by October 1 without stipulating a mandatory deadline. The move comes during heightened tensions between India and China following the 2020 China–India skirmishes and a campaign to boycott Chinese-origin products in India. (The Economic Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020

Jul

10

War / Conflict / Security

COVID-19 pandemic in France The bus driver who was left brain dead after being attacked by passengers who refused to wear face masks in Bayonne, France, dies of

COVID-19 pandemic in France The bus driver who was left brain dead after being attacked by passengers who refused to wear face masks in Bayonne, France, dies of his injuries. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020

Jul

10

War / Conflict / Security

The bus driver who was left brain dead after being attacked by passengers who refused to wear face masks in Bayonne, France, dies of his injuries.

The bus driver who was left brain dead after being attacked by passengers who refused to wear face masks in Bayonne, France, dies of his injuries. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020

Jul

10

Politics / Government

The Indian government asks e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart to display the country of origin on new products listed by sellers on their sites by

The Indian government asks e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart to display the country of origin on new products listed by sellers on their sites by August 1 and items that were already being sold by October 1 without stipulating a mandatory deadline. The move comes during heightened tensions between India and China following the 2020 China–India skirmishes and a campaign to boycott Chinese-origin products in India. (The Economic Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020

Jul

10

Immigration / Law / Policy

Tropical Storm Fay makes landfall in New Jersey, US, causing tropical storm force winds over Delaware, New Jersey, and Coastal New York.

Tropical Storm Fay makes landfall in New Jersey, US, causing tropical storm force winds over Delaware, New Jersey, and Coastal New York. Flooding closed several roads. (Weather Channel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020

Jul

10

Immigration / Law / Policy

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issues a presidential decree converting Istanbul's Hagia Sophia back to a mosque, after a court annulled the 1934 decree

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issues a presidential decree converting Istanbul's Hagia Sophia back to a mosque, after a court annulled the 1934 decree that transformed it into a museum. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020

Jul

10

Politics / Government

Voting begins in Singapore's latest general election.

Voting begins in Singapore's latest general election. The ruling People's Action Party is projected to maintain its majority, albeit with the oppositional Workers' Party gaining seats. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020

Jul

10

Politics / Government

ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy Members of the Philippine House Committee on Legislative Franchises vote against the franchise renewal of the ABS-CBN Corp

ABS-CBN franchise renewal controversy Members of the Philippine House Committee on Legislative Franchises vote against the franchise renewal of the ABS-CBN Corporation, the country's largest media conglomerate. (Reuters via The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020

Jul

10

Health / Disasters

Authorities in Kazakhstan deny a report published by Chinese officials alleging that the country is experiencing an outbreak of "unknown pneumonia" potentially

Authorities in Kazakhstan deny a report published by Chinese officials alleging that the country is experiencing an outbreak of "unknown pneumonia" potentially deadlier than COVID-19. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020

Jul

10

War / Conflict / Security

Dame Vera Lynn, who died last month, receives a military funeral in East Sussex, England, on the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Dame Vera Lynn, who died last month, receives a military funeral in East Sussex, England, on the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020

Jul

10

Economy / Jobs / Business

Enlargement of the eurozone The European Central Bank accepts Bulgaria and Croatia into the European Exchange Rate Mechanism, a mandatory stage for countries th

Enlargement of the eurozone The European Central Bank accepts Bulgaria and Croatia into the European Exchange Rate Mechanism, a mandatory stage for countries that wish to adopt the euro. This is the currency bloc's first major expansion in half a decade. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020

Jul

10

Politics / Government

Members of the Philippine House Committee on Legislative Franchises vote against the franchise renewal of the ABS-CBN Corporation, the country's largest media c

Members of the Philippine House Committee on Legislative Franchises vote against the franchise renewal of the ABS-CBN Corporation, the country's largest media conglomerate. (Reuters via The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020

Jul

10

Economy / Jobs / Business

The European Central Bank accepts Bulgaria and Croatia into the European Exchange Rate Mechanism, a mandatory stage for countries that wish to adopt the euro.

The European Central Bank accepts Bulgaria and Croatia into the European Exchange Rate Mechanism, a mandatory stage for countries that wish to adopt the euro. This is the currency bloc's first major expansion in half a decade. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 10, 2020

Jul

11

Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan July 2020 Afghanistan attacks At least six civilians are killed when their vehicle hits a roadside bomb in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.

War in Afghanistan July 2020 Afghanistan attacks At least six civilians are killed when their vehicle hits a roadside bomb in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. A provincial government spokesman blames the Taliban though no group claimed responsibility. (AP via Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Politics / Government

July 2020 Afghanistan attacks At least six civilians are killed when their vehicle hits a roadside bomb in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.

July 2020 Afghanistan attacks At least six civilians are killed when their vehicle hits a roadside bomb in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. A provincial government spokesman blames the Taliban though no group claimed responsibility. (AP via Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Immigration / Law / Policy

Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta announces dissolution of the constitutional court in an attempt to calm unrest that saw four people killed in anti-governm

Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta announces dissolution of the constitutional court in an attempt to calm unrest that saw four people killed in anti-government protests in the capital Bamako on Friday. (Bloomberg) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Politics / Government

2020 Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries Election starts for pro-democracy politicians and activists to choose representatives to run in the upcoming legislative

2020 Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries Election starts for pro-democracy politicians and activists to choose representatives to run in the upcoming legislative election in September. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Politics / Government

At least six civilians are killed when their vehicle hits a roadside bomb in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.

At least six civilians are killed when their vehicle hits a roadside bomb in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. A provincial government spokesman blames the Taliban though no group claimed responsibility. (AP via Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Karnataka The Karnataka government announces that Bengaluru will be on lockdown from July 14 to July 22.

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Karnataka The Karnataka government announces that Bengaluru will be on lockdown from July 14 to July 22. (Gulf News) Indian film actor Amitabh Bachchan is hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. His son, Abhishek Bachchan, also tests positive. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Karnataka The Karnataka government announces that Bengaluru will be on lockdown from July 14 to July 22.

COVID-19 pandemic in Karnataka The Karnataka government announces that Bengaluru will be on lockdown from July 14 to July 22. (Gulf News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

War / Conflict / Security

COVID-19 pandemic in Louisiana Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issues an executive order requiring people to wear face masks in public.

COVID-19 pandemic in Louisiana Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issues an executive order requiring people to wear face masks in public. (Axios)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

War / Conflict / Security

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Louisiana Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issues an executive order requiring people to wear fac

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Louisiana Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issues an executive order requiring people to wear face masks in public. (Axios) COVID-19 pandemic in New York The COVID-19 hospitalizations and average three-day death toll in New York reach lower levels for the first time since March. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Politics / Government

Election starts for pro-democracy politicians and activists to choose representatives to run in the upcoming legislative election in September.

Election starts for pro-democracy politicians and activists to choose representatives to run in the upcoming legislative election in September. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

War / Conflict / Security

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issues an executive order requiring people to wear face masks in public.

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issues an executive order requiring people to wear face masks in public. (Axios)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Politics / Government

Protests against responses to the COVID-19 pandemic Serbia COVID-19 protests and riots Serbians protest for a fourth consecutive day; the protest initially star

Protests against responses to the COVID-19 pandemic Serbia COVID-19 protests and riots Serbians protest for a fourth consecutive day; the protest initially started out against the government COVID-19 measures but would morph into anti-government protests. 71 people are arrested. (DW News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Politics / Government

Serbia COVID-19 protests and riots Serbians protest for a fourth consecutive day; the protest initially started out against the government COVID-19 measures but

Serbia COVID-19 protests and riots Serbians protest for a fourth consecutive day; the protest initially started out against the government COVID-19 measures but would morph into anti-government protests. 71 people are arrested. (DW News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Politics / Government

Serbians protest for a fourth consecutive day; the protest initially started out against the government COVID-19 measures but would morph into anti-government p

Serbians protest for a fourth consecutive day; the protest initially started out against the government COVID-19 measures but would morph into anti-government protests. 71 people are arrested. (DW News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Immigration / Law / Policy

Syrian civil war The United Nations Security Council approves aid deliveries to northwest Syria through one border crossing with Turkey, a day after its authori

Syrian civil war The United Nations Security Council approves aid deliveries to northwest Syria through one border crossing with Turkey, a day after its authorization for the six-year-long humanitarian operation ended. Russia and China abstain today on this week's fifth attempt to approve this help. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Politics / Government

The Karnataka government announces that Bengaluru will be on lockdown from July 14 to July 22.

The Karnataka government announces that Bengaluru will be on lockdown from July 14 to July 22. (Gulf News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Politics / Government

The World Council of Churches, which counts 350 churches as members, calls on Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to reverse his decision to turn the celebr

The World Council of Churches, which counts 350 churches as members, calls on Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to reverse his decision to turn the celebrated Hagia Sophia museum back into a mosque. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Major Trends

A sealed copy of the 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System game Super Mario Bros.

A sealed copy of the 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System game Super Mario Bros. sells for US$114,000, a world record for a video game. (Nintendo Life)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Major Trends

Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom reopens at Walt Disney World with new safety guidelines despite rising cases in Florida.

Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom reopens at Walt Disney World with new safety guidelines despite rising cases in Florida. Masks are expected to be mandatory and capacity is expected to be limited. (CNBC) (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Major Trends

Bosnia and Herzegovina commemorates 25 years since the Srebrenica massacre.

Bosnia and Herzegovina commemorates 25 years since the Srebrenica massacre. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New York The COVID-19 hospitalizations and average three-day death toll in New York reach lower levels for the first time since March.

COVID-19 pandemic in New York The COVID-19 hospitalizations and average three-day death toll in New York reach lower levels for the first time since March. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom reopens at Walt Disney World with new safety guidelines de

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom reopens at Walt Disney World with new safety guidelines despite rising cases in Florida. Masks are expected to be mandatory and capacity is expected to be limited. (CNBC) (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey The National Hockey League announces that the 2019–20 NHL season will resume on August 1 at several hubs in Toront

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey The National Hockey League announces that the 2019–20 NHL season will resume on August 1 at several hubs in Toronto and Edmonton following approval by the U.S. CDC. Players and team staff members will undergo daily testing when the season resumes. (NHL.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey The National Hockey League announces that the 2019–20 NHL season will re

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ice hockey The National Hockey League announces that the 2019–20 NHL season will resume on August 1 at several hubs in Toronto and Edmonton following approval by the U.S. CDC. Players and team staff members will undergo daily testing when the season resumes. (NHL.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on The Walt Disney Company COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on The Walt Disney Company COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom reopens at Walt Disney World with new safety guidelines despite rising cases in Florida. Masks are expected to be mandatory and capacity is expected to be limited. (CNBC) (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Major Trends

In the second case in a week in Australia, a surfing teenage boy is killed by a shark near Grafton, New South Wales.

In the second case in a week in Australia, a surfing teenage boy is killed by a shark near Grafton, New South Wales. (AP News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Pop Culture / Entertainment

Indian film actor Amitabh Bachchan is hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19.

Indian film actor Amitabh Bachchan is hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. His son, Abhishek Bachchan, also tests positive. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Immigration / Law / Policy

The United Nations Security Council approves aid deliveries to northwest Syria through one border crossing with Turkey, a day after its authorization for the si

The United Nations Security Council approves aid deliveries to northwest Syria through one border crossing with Turkey, a day after its authorization for the six-year-long humanitarian operation ended. Russia and China abstain today on this week's fifth attempt to approve this help. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

11

Culture / Society

Thousands of protesters march in Khabarovsk, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, against Thursday's arrest of LDPR governor Sergey Furgal for allegedly organizing the murd

Thousands of protesters march in Khabarovsk, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, against Thursday's arrest of LDPR governor Sergey Furgal for allegedly organizing the murder of entrepreneurs 15 years ago. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 11, 2020

Jul

12

Politics / Government

2020 Polish presidential election The second round of the latest presidential election in Poland takes place.

2020 Polish presidential election The second round of the latest presidential election in Poland takes place. Incumbent President Andrzej Duda faces Mayor of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2020

Jul

12

Politics / Government

The second round of the latest presidential election in Poland takes place.

The second round of the latest presidential election in Poland takes place. Incumbent President Andrzej Duda faces Mayor of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2020

Jul

12

War / Conflict / Security

War in Darfur Nine people were killed and twenty others injured during a shooting on a camp for internally displaced people in Kutum, Sudan.

War in Darfur Nine people were killed and twenty others injured during a shooting on a camp for internally displaced people in Kutum, Sudan. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2020

Jul

12

Immigration / Law / Policy

China releases law professor Xu Zhangrun, who had criticized CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), from detention after six da

China releases law professor Xu Zhangrun, who had criticized CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), from detention after six days. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2020

Jul

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida reports 15,299 cases, a new single-day record.

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida reports 15,299 cases, a new single-day record. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2020

Jul

12

War / Conflict / Security

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan, Japan–United States relations U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan, Japan–United States relations U.S. military officials report 61 cases of COVID-19 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Camp Hansen. Governor of Okinawa Prefecture Denny Tamaki said late on Saturday that "Okinawans are shocked by what we were told", and demanded more action from the U.S. military which has since put the two bases under lockdown. (AP News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2020

Jul

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico The death toll in Mexico rises above 35,000, surpassing Italy.

COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico The death toll in Mexico rises above 35,000, surpassing Italy. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2020

Jul

12

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida reports 15,299 cases, a new single-day record.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida reports 15,299 cases, a new single-day record. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2020

Jul

12

Major Trends

Nine people were killed and twenty others injured during a shooting on a camp for internally displaced people in Kutum, Sudan.

Nine people were killed and twenty others injured during a shooting on a camp for internally displaced people in Kutum, Sudan. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2020

Jul

12

Major Trends

The death toll in Mexico rises above 35,000, surpassing Italy.

The death toll in Mexico rises above 35,000, surpassing Italy. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 12, 2020

Jul

13

Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan; July 2020 Afghanistan attacks The Taliban attack an intelligence building in Aybak, Samangan Province, leaving 11 people dead and 63 people

War in Afghanistan; July 2020 Afghanistan attacks The Taliban attack an intelligence building in Aybak, Samangan Province, leaving 11 people dead and 63 people injured. The attack started with a suicide car bombing at the government compound and finished after gunmen were killed by Afghan security forces. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

13

Politics / Government

2020 Polish presidential election The National Electoral Commission announces that incumbent President Andrzej Duda has been re-elected after winning 51.2% of t

2020 Polish presidential election The National Electoral Commission announces that incumbent President Andrzej Duda has been re-elected after winning 51.2% of the votes in a second round run-off with challenger Rafał Trzaskowski. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

13

War / Conflict / Security

Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen The Houthis launch missiles and drones into Saudi Arabia during an overnight attack.

Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen The Houthis launch missiles and drones into Saudi Arabia during an overnight attack. The movement claims it successfully hit Saudi warplanes, military installations, an airport and the Jizan oil facility, operated by Aramco. Saudi-led coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki says they destroyed four missiles and six drones launched against the kingdom from capital of Yemen, Sanaa. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

13

War / Conflict / Security

The Houthis launch missiles and drones into Saudi Arabia during an overnight attack.

The Houthis launch missiles and drones into Saudi Arabia during an overnight attack. The movement claims it successfully hit Saudi warplanes, military installations, an airport and the Jizan oil facility, operated by Aramco. Saudi-led coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki says they destroyed four missiles and six drones launched against the kingdom from capital of Yemen, Sanaa. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

13

Politics / Government

The Taliban attack an intelligence building in Aybak, Samangan Province, leaving 11 people dead and 63 people injured.

The Taliban attack an intelligence building in Aybak, Samangan Province, leaving 11 people dead and 63 people injured. The attack started with a suicide car bombing at the government compound and finished after gunmen were killed by Afghan security forces. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

13

Politics / Government

China–United States relations In response to the United States placing sanctions on Chinese officials for their roles in the internment of Uyghurs, the Chinese

China–United States relations In response to the United States placing sanctions on Chinese officials for their roles in the internment of Uyghurs, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announces it will place sanctions on several American politicians, such as Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, and the government agency Congressional-Executive Commission on China for "wrong actions". (BBC News) The U.S. State Department formally rejects most of China's maritime claims in the South China Sea. (U.S. Department of State)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

13

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkmenistan State media issues an order from the Ministry of Health mandating that all citizens wear masks to combat "dust", and maintain

COVID-19 pandemic in Turkmenistan State media issues an order from the Ministry of Health mandating that all citizens wear masks to combat "dust", and maintain a distance between people of at least one meter (3 feet). The Turkmen government maintains that the country remains free of COVID-19 but refuses to explain the purpose of these mandates. (CTV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

13

Immigration / Law / Policy

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law says he is in the United Kingdom after fleeing persecution from a controversial security law implemented by the Hong

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law says he is in the United Kingdom after fleeing persecution from a controversial security law implemented by the Hong Kong government. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

13

Politics / Government

In response to the United States placing sanctions on Chinese officials for their roles in the internment of Uyghurs, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announces it

In response to the United States placing sanctions on Chinese officials for their roles in the internment of Uyghurs, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announces it will place sanctions on several American politicians, such as Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, and the government agency Congressional-Executive Commission on China for "wrong actions". (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

13

Politics / Government

State media issues an order from the Ministry of Health mandating that all citizens wear masks to combat "dust", and maintain a distance between people of at le

State media issues an order from the Ministry of Health mandating that all citizens wear masks to combat "dust", and maintain a distance between people of at least one meter (3 feet). The Turkmen government maintains that the country remains free of COVID-19 but refuses to explain the purpose of these mandates. (CTV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

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Politics / Government

The National Electoral Commission announces that incumbent President Andrzej Duda has been re-elected after winning 51.2% of the votes in a second round run-off

The National Electoral Commission announces that incumbent President Andrzej Duda has been re-elected after winning 51.2% of the votes in a second round run-off with challenger Rafał Trzaskowski. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

13

Immigration / Law / Policy

An appeals court overturns a ruling by a federal judge blocking the execution of convicted murderer Daniel Lewis Lee, who along with Chevie Kehoe, murdered a fa

An appeals court overturns a ruling by a federal judge blocking the execution of convicted murderer Daniel Lewis Lee, who along with Chevie Kehoe, murdered a family during a home invasion in Arkansas in 1996. It will be the first federal execution since 2003. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

13

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom orders further restrictions and prohibitions on indoor activities, building on previous orders.

COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom orders further restrictions and prohibitions on indoor activities, building on previous orders. California has seen a sustained rise in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, resulting in the state pausing and rolling back some reopening plans. (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

13

Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan begins tighter restrictions on public face mask usage, including $500 fines for refusal to wear one and the potential los

COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan begins tighter restrictions on public face mask usage, including $500 fines for refusal to wear one and the potential loss of business licenses for failure to enforce their usage. (MLive.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

13

Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom orders further restrictions and prohibitions on indoor a

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom orders further restrictions and prohibitions on indoor activities, building on previous orders. California has seen a sustained rise in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, resulting in the state pausing and rolling back some reopening plans. (CNBC) COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan begins tighter restrictions on public face mask usage, including $500 fines for refusal to wear one and the potential loss of business licenses for failure to enforce their usage. (MLive.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

13

Major Trends

Diageo plc announces that Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky will soon be sold in paper bottles.

Diageo plc announces that Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky will soon be sold in paper bottles. The bottles will be made from wood pulp and will be fully recyclable. A trial run is scheduled for spring 2021. In addition, Diageo is co-launching Pulpex with venture management firm Pilot Lite that will make paper bottles for beverage companies such as Unilever and PepsiCo. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

13

Economy / Jobs / Business

Michigan begins tighter restrictions on public face mask usage, including $500 fines for refusal to wear one and the potential loss of business licenses for fai

Michigan begins tighter restrictions on public face mask usage, including $500 fines for refusal to wear one and the potential loss of business licenses for failure to enforce their usage. (MLive.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 13, 2020

Jul

14

Politics / Government

2020 Belarusian presidential election The Belarusian election commission bars two prominent opposition candidates to current President Alexander Lukashenko from

2020 Belarusian presidential election The Belarusian election commission bars two prominent opposition candidates to current President Alexander Lukashenko from running in the election, ensuring a victory for Lukashenko. The barred candidates are Viktar Babaryka who was disqualified for an open criminal case against him and Valery Tsepkalo whose signatures on a supporting petition were nullified. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 14, 2020