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25
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North Korea Kim Jong-un convenes an emergency meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, declares a state of emergenc

COVID-19 pandemic in North Korea Kim Jong-un convenes an emergency meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, declares a state of emergency, and orders the lockdown of Kaesong after a person suspected of having COVID-19 returned from South Korea, after illegally crossing the DMZ. If confirmed, it would be the first time a case of COVID-19 has been officially acknowledged by North Korea. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 25, 2020
Jul
25
Major Trends

Kim Jong-un convenes an emergency meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, declares a state of emergency, and orders the lockdown of Kae

Kim Jong-un convenes an emergency meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, declares a state of emergency, and orders the lockdown of Kaesong after a person suspected of having COVID-19 returned from South Korea, after illegally crossing the DMZ. If confirmed, it would be the first time a case of COVID-19 has been officially acknowledged by North Korea. (Reuters)

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

Afghan peace process The Taliban accuse the government of re-capturing freed Taliban prisoners, a claim Kabul denies as "incorrect".

Afghan peace process The Taliban accuse the government of re-capturing freed Taliban prisoners, a claim Kabul denies as "incorrect". A Taliban spokesman tells the government to "bear responsibility for the consequences", as fears grow that some of the prisoners are returning to the battlefield. As part of the peace process, the government has freed around 5,000 prisoners. (CNA)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Da Nang becomes Vietnam's first province or centrally governed city to reinstate social distancing measur

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Da Nang becomes Vietnam's first province or centrally governed city to reinstate social distancing measures after two new local infection COVID-19 cases with unknown source of transmission. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in North Korea North Korea declares a state of emergency after its first case of COVID-19 is confirmed. The government claims the patient defected to South Korea then returned to North Korea. (The Daily Beast)

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

The Taliban accuse the government of re-capturing freed Taliban prisoners, a claim Kabul denies as "incorrect".

The Taliban accuse the government of re-capturing freed Taliban prisoners, a claim Kabul denies as "incorrect". A Taliban spokesman tells the government to "bear responsibility for the consequences", as fears grow that some of the prisoners are returning to the battlefield. As part of the peace process, the government has freed around 5,000 prisoners. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2020
Jul
26
Technology / Science

2020 Thai protests An event called "Let's run, Hamtaro" is organised at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok.

2020 Thai protests An event called "Let's run, Hamtaro" is organised at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok. It was initially an online activism, later spread via Twitter, and eventually gathered around 3,000 people. The event consisted of running around the monument whilst singing a jingle from Hamtaro, a famous Japanese cartoon, with some amendments to the lyrics as a satire to political corruption. The well-known lyrics from Hamtaro; "the most yummy things of all are... sunflower seeds!", was amended into a satire "the most yummy things of all are... citizens' taxes!". (Thairath) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2020
Jul
26
Major Trends

An event called "Let's run, Hamtaro" is organised at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok.

An event called "Let's run, Hamtaro" is organised at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok. It was initially an online activism, later spread via Twitter, and eventually gathered around 3,000 people. The event consisted of running around the monument whilst singing a jingle from Hamtaro, a famous Japanese cartoon, with some amendments to the lyrics as a satire to political corruption. The well-known lyrics from Hamtaro; "the most yummy things of all are... sunflower seeds!", was amended into a satire "the most yummy things of all are... citizens' taxes!". (Thairath) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 26, 2020
Jul
27
Politics / Government

China–Philippines relations Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he has no choice but to treat the disputes in the South China Sea diplomatically because t

China–Philippines relations Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he has no choice but to treat the disputes in the South China Sea diplomatically because the alternative is to "go to war with China", defending a government decision not to press a ruling that went in favor of the Philippines. Separately, Duterte claimed China may offer vaccines “on credit” if not as a donation and grants package. (Reuters) (Asia Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Politics / Government

Mali War ECOWAS demands the release of Malian opposition leader Soumaila Cissé, who was kidnapped in March just days before a disputed election, asks 31 elected

Mali War ECOWAS demands the release of Malian opposition leader Soumaila Cissé, who was kidnapped in March just days before a disputed election, asks 31 elected MPs whose results were disputed to resign, and requests an urgent inquiry into protesters' deaths on 10–12 July. President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta is given ten days to respond to the bloc's proposals or face sanctions. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Politics / Government

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he has no choice but to treat the disputes in the South China Sea diplomatically because the alternative is to "go to

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he has no choice but to treat the disputes in the South China Sea diplomatically because the alternative is to "go to war with China", defending a government decision not to press a ruling that went in favor of the Philippines. Separately, Duterte claimed China may offer vaccines “on credit” if not as a donation and grants package. (Reuters) (Asia Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Politics / Government

ECOWAS demands the release of Malian opposition leader Soumaila Cissé, who was kidnapped in March just days before a disputed election, asks 31 elected MPs whos

ECOWAS demands the release of Malian opposition leader Soumaila Cissé, who was kidnapped in March just days before a disputed election, asks 31 elected MPs whose results were disputed to resign, and requests an urgent inquiry into protesters' deaths on 10–12 July. President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta is given ten days to respond to the bloc's proposals or face sanctions. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Politics / Government

Libyan Civil War (2014–present) The United Nations Support Mission in Libya announces it will begin an audit of the central banks of the internationally-recogni

Libyan Civil War (2014–present) The United Nations Support Mission in Libya announces it will begin an audit of the central banks of the internationally-recognized Government of National Accord and the rival House of Representatives, saying it is a “critical step” in eventually uniting both factions. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Politics / Government

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya announces it will begin an audit of the central banks of the internationally-recognized Government of National Accor

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya announces it will begin an audit of the central banks of the internationally-recognized Government of National Accord and the rival House of Representatives, saying it is a “critical step” in eventually uniting both factions. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
War / Conflict / Security

War in Donbass Ukraine's military says pro-Russian separatists have violated a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine just hours after it was declared, after opening fire

War in Donbass Ukraine's military says pro-Russian separatists have violated a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine just hours after it was declared, after opening fire on Ukrainian positions with anti-tank grenade launchers and small arms. Ukrainian forces did not return fire. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Politics / Government

2019–2021 Iraqi protests Two protesters in Baghdad are killed by Iraqi security forces when they are hit by teargas canisters in the head and on the neck; the f

2019–2021 Iraqi protests Two protesters in Baghdad are killed by Iraqi security forces when they are hit by teargas canisters in the head and on the neck; the forces also opened fire at demonstrators in Tahrir Square. The protesters were protesting power cuts in the midst of a heatwave. It was the first major spate of violence at the Square in months. Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi condemns the killings and orders an investigation. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Major Trends

Belgium announces the unveiling of drastic social distancing measures aimed at avoiding a new lockdown.

Belgium announces the unveiling of drastic social distancing measures aimed at avoiding a new lockdown. These measures include restricting social contact outside every household to five people over the next four weeks and limiting crowds at public events to 100 people indoors and 200 people outdoors. This measure will take effect next Wednesday. (France24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria reports its record number of new COVID-19 cases so far, with 532 cases in the last 24 hours, as well as six deaths.

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victoria reports its record number of new COVID-19 cases so far, with 532 cases in the last 24 hours, as well as six deaths. This number also made it Australia's highest one day increase of new cases. (ABC News Australia) New South Wales reports 17 new cases of COVID-19. Of these, eight are returning travellers in hotel quarantine and another nine are locally transmitted, including one case under investigation. (The Australian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium announces the unveiling of drastic social distancing measures aimed at avoiding a new lockdown.

COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium announces the unveiling of drastic social distancing measures aimed at avoiding a new lockdown. These measures include restricting social contact outside every household to five people over the next four weeks and limiting crowds at public events to 100 people indoors and 200 people outdoors. This measure will take effect next Wednesday. (France24) Antwerp imposes a curfew from 11.30 p.m. to 6 a.m and the mandatory wearing of face masks in public spaces should a distance of 1.5 meters between individuals not be observed. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Hong Kong announces a ban on all dine-in services at restaurants and restricting public gatherings not from the same family to on

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Hong Kong announces a ban on all dine-in services at restaurants and restricting public gatherings not from the same family to only two people starting 29 July and orders the compulsory wearing of masks in outdoor public areas, with only medical exemptions. Sports venues and swimming pools are also closed. (Bisnis Indonesia) (Bloomberg) Hong Kong reports a record 145 cases of COVID-19; 142 of them are locally transmitted. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam After three residents tested positive for COVID-19, Vietnam announces it will evacuate 80,000 people, mostly domestic tourists, fro

COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam After three residents tested positive for COVID-19, Vietnam announces it will evacuate 80,000 people, mostly domestic tourists, from Da Nang. The evacuation will span at least four days and involve roughly 100 domestic flights per day. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic The price of gold hits a record high of US$1,944 per ounce as uncertainty over the global economy grows due to a resurg

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic The price of gold hits a record high of US$1,944 per ounce as uncertainty over the global economy grows due to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. The previous record was set in 2011 when prices hit US$1,921 per ounce. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Major Trends

Hong Kong announces a ban on all dine-in services at restaurants and restricting public gatherings not from the same family to only two people starting 29 July

Hong Kong announces a ban on all dine-in services at restaurants and restricting public gatherings not from the same family to only two people starting 29 July and orders the compulsory wearing of masks in outdoor public areas, with only medical exemptions. Sports venues and swimming pools are also closed. (Bisnis Indonesia) (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
Politics / Government

Two protesters in Baghdad are killed by Iraqi security forces when they are hit by teargas canisters in the head and on the neck; the forces also opened fire at

Two protesters in Baghdad are killed by Iraqi security forces when they are hit by teargas canisters in the head and on the neck; the forces also opened fire at demonstrators in Tahrir Square. The protesters were protesting power cuts in the midst of a heatwave. It was the first major spate of violence at the Square in months. Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi condemns the killings and orders an investigation. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
27
War / Conflict / Security

Ukraine's military says pro-Russian separatists have violated a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine just hours after it was declared, after opening fire on Ukrainian p

Ukraine's military says pro-Russian separatists have violated a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine just hours after it was declared, after opening fire on Ukrainian positions with anti-tank grenade launchers and small arms. Ukrainian forces did not return fire. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 27, 2020
Jul
28
Politics / Government

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera sacks six ministers in his cabinet, including Interior Minister Gonzalo Blumel, as a response to the current political crisis

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera sacks six ministers in his cabinet, including Interior Minister Gonzalo Blumel, as a response to the current political crisis. Last week, a constitutional reform to change the pension system and increase support for COVID-19-affected families was approved with cross-party support despite the government's rejection. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2020
Jul
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

2020 Nova Scotia attacks Following massive public backlash, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announces a public inquiry will be held over the law enforcement r

2020 Nova Scotia attacks Following massive public backlash, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announces a public inquiry will be held over the law enforcement response to the rampage in Nova Scotia, Canada, last April, which left 23 dead, including the gunman. (Global News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 28, 2020
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