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16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea The number of daily new COVID-19 cases in South Korea tops 200 for the first time in five months, with 279 new cases reported i

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea The number of daily new COVID-19 cases in South Korea tops 200 for the first time in five months, with 279 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The cases are traced to several conservative churches in the Seoul Capital Area. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2020
Aug
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida The Florida Department of Health reports 3,779 cases, the state's lowest since June 23.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida The Florida Department of Health reports 3,779 cases, the state's lowest since June 23. (The Miami Herald) COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs an executive order that permits local officials to issue mask mandates in their cities. (Newsweek)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2020
Aug
16
Major Trends

MV Wakashio oil spill Mauritius says it will seek "compensation from the owner and the insurer" of MV Wakashio, which broke apart the previous day after leaking

MV Wakashio oil spill Mauritius says it will seek "compensation from the owner and the insurer" of MV Wakashio, which broke apart the previous day after leaking hundreds of tonnes of fuel oil. The Japanese company in charge of the ship pledged to compensate for the damage. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2020
Aug
17
Politics / Government

2020 United States Postal Service crisis Congressional Democrats have announced investigations and hearings into allegations of widespread mail delays ahead of

2020 United States Postal Service crisis Congressional Democrats have announced investigations and hearings into allegations of widespread mail delays ahead of the coming 2020 United States presidential election, which many expect will see a surge in mail-in voting due to the ongoing pandemic. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House of Representatives back from recess several weeks early in order to consider legislation to address the crisis. (The Hill) (Axios)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Politics / Government

2020 United States presidential election The 2020 Democratic National Convention begins, running until Thursday.

2020 United States presidential election The 2020 Democratic National Convention begins, running until Thursday. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris are expected to be officially nominated for their party's choice for President and Vice President, respectively, in the upcoming election. (NPR) In a show of bipartisan support for the Democrats national ticket, four longtime Republicans gave speeches: former Ohio governor John Kasich, former New Jersey governor Christine Whitman, former New York congresswoman Susan Molinari, and Quibi CEO Meg Whitman. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Politics / Government

Belarus–United Kingdom relations British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab issues a statement that the United Kingdom does not recognize the results of the Belarus

Belarus–United Kingdom relations British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab issues a statement that the United Kingdom does not recognize the results of the Belarusian presidential election, which saw President Alexander Lukashenko re-elected. Raab calls the election "fraudulent" and demands an independent investigation into the results. (AFP via The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Politics / Government

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab issues a statement that the United Kingdom does not recognize the results of the Belarusian presidential election, which

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab issues a statement that the United Kingdom does not recognize the results of the Belarusian presidential election, which saw President Alexander Lukashenko re-elected. Raab calls the election "fraudulent" and demands an independent investigation into the results. (AFP via The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Politics / Government

Congressional Democrats have announced investigations and hearings into allegations of widespread mail delays ahead of the coming 2020 United States presidentia

Congressional Democrats have announced investigations and hearings into allegations of widespread mail delays ahead of the coming 2020 United States presidential election, which many expect will see a surge in mail-in voting due to the ongoing pandemic. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House of Representatives back from recess several weeks early in order to consider legislation to address the crisis. (The Hill) (Axios)

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

Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir Militants kill a policeman and two paramilitary officers in Srinagar.

Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir Militants kill a policeman and two paramilitary officers in Srinagar. A spokesman for the police says they thwarted another attack when they recovered improvised explosive devices placed under a bridge. This has been seen as an increase in attacks on security forces in recent months. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Economy / Jobs / Business

China–United States trade war, Chinese espionage in the United States, Concerns over Chinese involvement in 5G wireless networks The United States Department of

China–United States trade war, Chinese espionage in the United States, Concerns over Chinese involvement in 5G wireless networks The United States Department of Commerce expands its sanctions on Chinese technological vendor Huawei by adding 38 of the company's affiliates to its "entity list", limiting Huawei's access into U.S. integrated circuits and other technology. The Trump administration has viewed Huawei as "an arm of the Chinese Communist Party's surveillance state." (AFP via The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns President Rodrigo Duterte downgrades the lockdown restrictions on the Greater Manila Area to t

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns President Rodrigo Duterte downgrades the lockdown restrictions on the Greater Manila Area to the level of general community quarantine, effective August 19, following a two-week reimposition of a modified enhanced community quarantine to prevent a "collapse" of the country's health care system. (Reuters)

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

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announces that the Ofqual has discarded the use of an algorithm to award the final grades of GCE Advanced Level and General

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announces that the Ofqual has discarded the use of an algorithm to award the final grades of GCE Advanced Level and General Certificate of Secondary Education candidates in lieu of the exams that were cancelled due to the pandemic, instead basing the qualifications on teacher-assessed grades. The decision comes after hundreds of students in England protested following the release of the Advanced Level results on August 13, which saw around 40% of teacher-predicted grades downgraded under the algorithm. (The Guardian) (Reuters via The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Politics / Government

President Rodrigo Duterte downgrades the lockdown restrictions on the Greater Manila Area to the level of general community quarantine, effective August 19, fol

President Rodrigo Duterte downgrades the lockdown restrictions on the Greater Manila Area to the level of general community quarantine, effective August 19, following a two-week reimposition of a modified enhanced community quarantine to prevent a "collapse" of the country's health care system. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan suffers its biggest economic slump on record as its economy's GDP fell 7.8% in April-June quarter.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan suffers its biggest economic slump on record as its economy's GDP fell 7.8% in April-June quarter. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand's economy suffers its biggest annual contraction since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, with its GDP down 12.2% in the second quarter from a year earlier. It fell a record 9.7% on the quarter, on a seasonally adjusted basis. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Spain The Basque Country declares a sanitary emergency for the second time since the start of the pandemic, but

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Spain The Basque Country declares a sanitary emergency for the second time since the start of the pandemic, but doesn't foresee a general confinement of the Basque population. (La Vanguardia) COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra With 16 new daily confirmed cases, Andorra exceeds 1,000 cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. (Diari d'Andorra)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand's economy suffers its biggest annual contraction since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, with its GDP down 12.2% in the se

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand's economy suffers its biggest annual contraction since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, with its GDP down 12.2% in the second quarter from a year earlier. It fell a record 9.7% on the quarter, on a seasonally adjusted basis. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Economy / Jobs / Business

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 recession COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan suffers its biggest economic slump on re

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 recession COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan suffers its biggest economic slump on record as its economy's GDP fell 7.8% in April-June quarter. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand's economy suffers its biggest annual contraction since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, with its GDP down 12.2% in the second quarter from a year earlier. It fell a record 9.7% on the quarter, on a seasonally adjusted basis. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Major Trends

Malaysia–Vietnam relations, Territorial disputes in the South China Sea Vietnam presses Malaysia for answers after a Vietnamese fisherman was shot dead when Mal

Malaysia–Vietnam relations, Territorial disputes in the South China Sea Vietnam presses Malaysia for answers after a Vietnamese fisherman was shot dead when Malaysia's coast guard attempted to inspect two Vietnamese fishing boats in waters east of Kelantan deemed to be engaged in illegal fishing. Malaysia alleged the 19 crew members aboard the boats "acted aggressively" and threw "diesel bombs" when ordered to surrender. (SCMP)

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

The Belarusian state media National State Television and Radio Company of Belarus headquarters in Minsk is reportedly emptied after staff members walked out and

The Belarusian state media National State Television and Radio Company of Belarus headquarters in Minsk is reportedly emptied after staff members walked out and joined the general strike. State television is still on air but only showing an empty studio with music playing in the background. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
17
Major Trends

Vietnam presses Malaysia for answers after a Vietnamese fisherman was shot dead when Malaysia's coast guard attempted to inspect two Vietnamese fishing boats in

Vietnam presses Malaysia for answers after a Vietnamese fisherman was shot dead when Malaysia's coast guard attempted to inspect two Vietnamese fishing boats in waters east of Kelantan deemed to be engaged in illegal fishing. Malaysia alleged the 19 crew members aboard the boats "acted aggressively" and threw "diesel bombs" when ordered to surrender. (SCMP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 17, 2020
Aug
18
Politics / Government

Belarus–Lithuania relations, 2020 Belarusian protests Lithuanian MPs approve economic sanctions against Belarus over the contested presidential elections.

Belarus–Lithuania relations, 2020 Belarusian protests Lithuanian MPs approve economic sanctions against Belarus over the contested presidential elections. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius says Lithuania is "sending a strong message to the world" and refuses to recognize Alexander Lukashenko as President. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 18, 2020
Aug
18
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Ireland "significantly" tightens restrictions after a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases over the past

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Ireland "significantly" tightens restrictions after a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks. All businesses are told to let employees work from home, new limits are placed on outdoor gatherings, and the government warns people to avoid public transport. The new rules will be in place until at least September 13. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 18, 2020
Aug
18
Politics / Government

Ireland "significantly" tightens restrictions after a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks.

Ireland "significantly" tightens restrictions after a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks. All businesses are told to let employees work from home, new limits are placed on outdoor gatherings, and the government warns people to avoid public transport. The new rules will be in place until at least September 13. (Sky News)

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

War in Afghanistan August 2020 Afghanistan attacks 14 rockets strike Kabul, wounding ten people.

War in Afghanistan August 2020 Afghanistan attacks 14 rockets strike Kabul, wounding ten people. The rockets mostly struck the diplomatic "Green Zone", which is home to several embassies and the NATO Resolute Support headquarters. Two suspects were arrested in connection with the attack, which the Taliban has denied responsibility for. (Reuters)

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

14 rockets strike Kabul, wounding ten people.

14 rockets strike Kabul, wounding ten people. The rockets mostly struck the diplomatic "Green Zone", which is home to several embassies and the NATO Resolute Support headquarters. Two suspects were arrested in connection with the attack, which the Taliban has denied responsibility for. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 18, 2020
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