COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria state reports a record daily increase in COVID-19 cases, with 428 new cases and three new deaths. Australia in overall records 438 new cases, highest since mid-March. (Reuters) (ABC News (Australia))
COVID-19 pandemic in California Manhattan Beach announces it will fine people who do not wear masks. (Los Angeles Times) California Governor Gavin Newsom lays out new rules for schools with high COVID-19 rates to do virtual learning and close campuses until they meet certain health standards. (Politico)
COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Officials in Miami announce that they will impose a curfew at South Beach as Florida tops 10,000 cases. (CBS News)
COVID-19 pandemic in India India surpasses one million cases, as the death count reaches 25,000. (BBC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Tokyo reports a record daily increase in COVID-19 cases, with 293 new cases. (Voice of America)
COVID-19 pandemic in Kazakhstan, COVID-19 pandemic in Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan announces the addition of thousands of cases and hundreds of deaths to its COVID-19 tallies, describing the corresponding pneumonia-related cases, which had not been confirmed by tests, as most likely linked to the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus. Neighboring Kazakhstan announces it will do the same starting next month. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California Manhattan Beach announces it will fine people who do not wear masks. (Los Angeles Times) California Governor Gavin Newsom lays out new rules for schools with high COVID-19 rates to do virtual learning and close campuses until they meet certain health standards. (Politico) COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Officials in Miami announce that they will impose a curfew at South Beach as Florida tops 10,000 cases. (CBS News) Military medics are deployed to hospitals in Texas and California as cases surge. (The Chicago Tribune)
George Floyd protests in Chicago Protesters attempt to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus at Grant Park, prompting a standoff with police. (Newsweek)
George Floyd protests in Illinois George Floyd protests in Chicago Protesters attempt to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus at Grant Park, prompting a standoff with police. (Newsweek)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Major League Baseball season Major League Baseball announces five more players have tested positive for COVID-19. (ESPN)
India surpasses one million cases, as the death count reaches 25,000. (BBC News)
Kyrgyzstan announces the addition of thousands of cases and hundreds of deaths to its COVID-19 tallies, describing the corresponding pneumonia-related cases, which had not been confirmed by tests, as most likely linked to the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus. Neighboring Kazakhstan announces it will do the same starting next month. (Reuters)
List of changes made due to the George Floyd protests United States Secretary of Defense Mark Esper issues a new Department policy that effectively bans the display and depiction of the Confederate flag at any U.S. military installation around the world. "The flags we fly must accord with the military imperatives of good order and discipline, treating all our people with dignity and respect, and rejecting divisive symbols," wrote the Secretary. (Reuters) (CNN)
List of name changes due to the George Floyd protests The Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League are expected to change their name due to racism and insensitivity. (ESPN)
Major League Baseball announces five more players have tested positive for COVID-19. (ESPN)
Manhattan Beach announces it will fine people who do not wear masks. (Los Angeles Times)
Protesters attempt to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus at Grant Park, prompting a standoff with police. (Newsweek)
The Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League are expected to change their name due to racism and insensitivity. (ESPN)
United States Secretary of Defense Mark Esper issues a new Department policy that effectively bans the display and depiction of the Confederate flag at any U.S. military installation around the world. "The flags we fly must accord with the military imperatives of good order and discipline, treating all our people with dignity and respect, and rejecting divisive symbols," wrote the Secretary. (Reuters) (CNN)
Victoria state reports a record daily increase in COVID-19 cases, with 428 new cases and three new deaths. Australia in overall records 438 new cases, highest since mid-March. (Reuters) (ABC News (Australia))
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand The largest street demonstration in Thailand since the 2014 Thai coup d'état erupts at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok with around 2,500 protesters demanding the government's resignation, parliament's dissolution, and the rewriting of the constitution, defying a coronavirus ban on gatherings (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Israelis protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his handling of COVID-19 and corruption. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand The largest street demonstration in Thailand since the 2014 Thai coup d'état erupts at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok with around 2,500 protesters demanding the government's resignation, parliament's dissolution, and the rewriting of the constitution, defying a coronavirus ban on gatherings (Reuters)
Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand The largest street demonstration in Thailand since the 2014 Thai coup d'état erupts at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok with around 2,500 protesters demanding the government's resignation, parliament's dissolution, and the rewriting of the constitution, defying a coronavirus ban on gatherings (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Israelis protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his handling of COVID-19 and corruption. (Reuters)
The largest street demonstration in Thailand since the 2014 Thai coup d'état erupts at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok with around 2,500 protesters demanding the government's resignation, parliament's dissolution, and the rewriting of the constitution, defying a coronavirus ban on gatherings (Reuters)
2020 Major League Baseball season, 2020 Toronto Blue Jays season, COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto The Government of Canada rejects an exemption for the Toronto Blue Jays to play their home games in Rogers Centre in Toronto. (ESPN)
Aftermath of the Sudanese Revolution, Late-2019 Sudanese protests The government announces legal action against activists and journalists who "insulted" the military. They had accused the military of various killings during last year's protests, which the army denies. (Reuters) Amid a reform of the country's Islamist laws, Sudan lifts the death penalty for homosexuality and ends flogging as punishment for homosexuals. (CGTN)
COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Iran President Hassan Rouhani says that the health ministry estimated as many as 25 million Iranians have been infected by the virus and that 30 to 35 million will be infected in the coming months as he urges the public to take the virus seriously. (AP) COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia becomes the country with most cases in Southeast Asia, recording 84,882 infections, while authorities say that the actual number could be much higher due to undetected cases. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison delays parliament due to the spread of COVID-19. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Iran President Hassan Rouhani says that the health ministry estimated as many as 25 million Iranians have been infected by the virus and that 30 to 35 million will be infected in the coming months as he urges the public to take the virus seriously. (AP)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Major League Baseball season, 2020 Toronto Blue Jays season, COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto The Government of Canada rejects an exemption for the Toronto Blue Jays to play their home games in Rogers Centre in Toronto. (ESPN)
President Hassan Rouhani says that the health ministry estimated as many as 25 million Iranians have been infected by the virus and that 30 to 35 million will be infected in the coming months as he urges the public to take the virus seriously. (AP)
Prime Minister Scott Morrison delays parliament due to the spread of COVID-19. (Reuters)
Seven people aged between 17 to 22 are found dead, some with gunshot wounds, near Gatun Lake in Panama. The group are believed to have gone out to swim on the lake when the attack took place. The motive for the attack is also under investigation. (Al Jazeera)
The government announces legal action against activists and journalists who "insulted" the military. They had accused the military of various killings during last year's protests, which the army denies. (Reuters)
The Government of Canada rejects an exemption for the Toronto Blue Jays to play their home games in Rogers Centre in Toronto. (ESPN)
Amid a reform of the country's Islamist laws, Sudan lifts the death penalty for homosexuality and ends flogging as punishment for homosexuals. (CGTN)
Around 85 infants in Nueces County test positive for coronavirus. (The Hill)
COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews announces that masks will be mandatory in the Melbourne area. (ABC Net AU)
COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia becomes the country with most cases in Southeast Asia, recording 84,882 infections, while authorities say that the actual number could be much higher due to undetected cases. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Israelis protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his handling of COVID-19 and corruption. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York records 743 hospitalizations, its lowest since March 18. (CBS News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Romania Romania surpasses 2,000 deaths from COVID-19 and sets a daily record of 889 new cases. (Romania Insider)
COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Around 85 infants in Nueces County test positive for coronavirus. (The Hill)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) New York records 743 hospitalizations, its lowest since March 18. (CBS News) COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Around 85 infants in Nueces County test positive for coronavirus. (The Hill) The Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 pool testing. (CNN)
George Floyd protests in Canada Three Black Lives Matter protesters are charged in Toronto for pouring pink paint on the statues of John A. Macdonald at Queen's Park and Egerton Ryerson at Ryerson University. (CBC News)
George Floyd protests in Chicago Protesters gather near the home of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. (CNN)
George Floyd protests in Illinois George Floyd protests in Chicago Protesters gather near the home of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. (CNN)
Indonesia becomes the country with most cases in Southeast Asia, recording 84,882 infections, while authorities say that the actual number could be much higher due to undetected cases. (Reuters)
Israelis protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his handling of COVID-19 and corruption. (Reuters)
Japan launches a ¥70 billion payment scheme to pay firms to move factories out of China to either Japan itself or countries within the Southeast Asian region in an attempt to better secure its supply chains. 57 firms, including face mask manufacturer Iris Ohyama, are among the first to receive the subsidy. (Bloomberg)
Kuwait's 91-year-old Emir, Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, is admitted to hospital for what aides described as "routine" medical tests. Crown Prince Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir's 83-year-old half-brother and designated successor, will temporarily carry out some of the Emir's duties. (BBC News) (Al Jazeera)
Policy brutality in France Protesters mark the anniversary of the death of Adama Traoré. (The Guardian)
Protesters gather near the home of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. (CNN)
Protesters mark the anniversary of the death of Adama Traoré. (The Guardian)
Romania surpasses 2,000 deaths from COVID-19 and sets a daily record of 889 new cases. (Romania Insider)
The Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 pool testing. (CNN)
Three Black Lives Matter protesters are charged in Toronto for pouring pink paint on the statues of John A. Macdonald at Queen's Park and Egerton Ryerson at Ryerson University. (CBC News)
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews announces that masks will be mandatory in the Melbourne area. (ABC Net AU)
2020 Syrian parliamentary election Syrians head to the polls to elect 250 seats of parliament. It is expected that President Bashar al-Assad and his party will win most seats. It is also the first time the elections are being held in areas formerly controlled by anti-Assad forces. (DW)
Syrians head to the polls to elect 250 seats of parliament. It is expected that President Bashar al-Assad and his party will win most seats. It is also the first time the elections are being held in areas formerly controlled by anti-Assad forces. (DW)
Israel–European Union relations The Israeli government approves the subsea EastMed pipeline which will supply Europe with natural gas. The construction of the pipeline is expected to be completed by 2025, and will provide an estimated 10 billion cubic meters of gas per year. (Reuters)
Second Libyan Civil War; Libya-Sudan relations Sudanese forces arrest about 160 people on the border with Libya who were en-route to enter the neighboring country to operate as "mercenaries". A General for the Rapid Support Forces says that "sending Sudanese to fight in Libya as mercenaries is unacceptable". (AFP via Al Arabiya)
The Israeli government approves the subsea EastMed pipeline which will supply Europe with natural gas. The construction of the pipeline is expected to be completed by 2025, and will provide an estimated 10 billion cubic meters of gas per year. (Reuters)
Chief Executive Carrie Lam announces new measures including plans to make it compulsory to wear masks inside any public indoor venue and a new order for non-essential civil servants to work from home. (France 24)
COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Hong Kong records its highest one-day increase in cases since the pandemic began, with 108 new cases, including 83 local transmission cases and 25 imported cases. (BBC News) Chief Executive Carrie Lam announces new measures including plans to make it compulsory to wear masks inside any public indoor venue and a new order for non-essential civil servants to work from home. (France 24)
COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports its highest one-day increase in COVID-19 deaths and recoveries, with 127 new deaths bringing the nationwide death toll to 4,143, and 2,133 new recoveries bringing the nationwide number of recoveries to 45,401. (detikHealth) (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces that five United States Navy teams would be deployed to hospitals in Harlingen, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Rio Grande City. (Texas Tribune)
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces that five United States Navy teams would be deployed to hospitals in Harlingen, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Rio Grande City. (Texas Tribune)
Emirates Mars Mission Mitsubishi Heavy Industries successfully launches Hope, a United Arab Emirates space probe to Mars, from Tanegashima Space Center in Japan. It is the first mission to Mars from the Arab world. (The Independent)
George Floyd protests George Floyd protests in Oregon George Floyd protests in Portland Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler renews calls for federal troops to leave the city, accusing them of "using abusive tactics against protesters." (BBC News)
George Floyd protests in Oregon George Floyd protests in Portland Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler renews calls for federal troops to leave the city, accusing them of "using abusive tactics against protesters." (BBC News)
George Floyd protests in Portland Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler renews calls for federal troops to leave the city, accusing them of "using abusive tactics against protesters." (BBC News)
Hong Kong records its highest one-day increase in cases since the pandemic began, with 108 new cases, including 83 local transmission cases and 25 imported cases. (BBC News)
Indonesia reports its highest one-day increase in COVID-19 deaths and recoveries, with 127 new deaths bringing the nationwide death toll to 4,143, and 2,133 new recoveries bringing the nationwide number of recoveries to 45,401. (detikHealth) (Reuters)
Kuwait's ruler, Emir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, 91, undergoes successful surgery and medical treatment. Crown Prince Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who is 83, temporarily assumes some of the powers and will maintain such powers until "the health event is over". (AP)
