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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports a sharp spike of new cases in the last 24 hours when more than 4,700 cases reported.

COVID-19 pandemic in France France reports a sharp spike of new cases in the last 24 hours when more than 4,700 cases reported. It is first time that more than 4,000 new cases reported since May and the highest number of new cases since April, when the country was still in lockdown. (LCI) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2020
Aug
20
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland reduces the number of people allowed in outdoor gatherings to 15

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland reduces the number of people allowed in outdoor gatherings to 15 people and limits indoor gatherings in private dwellings to six individuals from two households amid a rise in cases. (Sky News) COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scotland reports its highest number of daily new cases since May, with 77 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2020
Aug
20
Health / Disasters

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism Airbnb bans house parties and limits almost all listed venues to 16 people a

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism Airbnb bans house parties and limits almost all listed venues to 16 people as it tries to comply with gathering restrictions. (BBC News) Australian youth travel agency STA Travel files for insolvency. (BBC News) Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation American Airlines announces it will end service at 15 airports starting October 7. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2020
Aug
20
Major Trends

Piracy off the coast of Somalia A regional official in Somalia says that they are working to free a Panama-flagged ship's crew that was hijacked yesterday by pi

Piracy off the coast of Somalia A regional official in Somalia says that they are working to free a Panama-flagged ship's crew that was hijacked yesterday by pirates in the first successful incident since 2017. The number of crew and their nationalities remain unclear. The ship was traveling from the United Arab Emirates to the port of Mogadishu. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2020
Aug
20
War / Conflict / Security

Sanctions against Iran U.S.

Sanctions against Iran U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces his intention to invoke the "snap back" provision of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231, an endorsement of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) which would reimplement all of the United Nations' sanctions on Iran. The U.S., however, had withdrawn from JCPOA in 2018. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 20, 2020
Aug
21
Politics / Government

The press office of deposed Bolivian President Evo Morales rejects a criminal complaint filed this week by the Ministry of Justice accusing him of trafficking a

The press office of deposed Bolivian President Evo Morales rejects a criminal complaint filed this week by the Ministry of Justice accusing him of trafficking and raping a 16-year-old girl, claiming it was part of a "dirty war" waged by the interim government. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Politics / Government

Second Libyan Civil War Chief of the Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez al-Sarraj orders a ceasefire in all the territory of Libya.

Second Libyan Civil War Chief of the Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez al-Sarraj orders a ceasefire in all the territory of Libya. The statement ordered "to all military forces to immediately ceasefire and all combat operations in all Libyan territories". (Reuters) GNA's rival leader of the eastern-based front Aguila Saleh Issa appeals to a halt of hostilities from both sides and supports the ceasefire to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in Libya. There has been no comment from Libyan National Army (LNA) leader Khalifa Haftar. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon, Lebanese liquidity crisis The S&P Global Ratings downgrades Lebanon's credit rating for its external debt to "selective default" (

COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon, Lebanese liquidity crisis The S&P Global Ratings downgrades Lebanon's credit rating for its external debt to "selective default" (SD), following defaults due to the resignation of the government in the aftermath of the August 4 explosion in Beirut and the implementation of a two-week lockdown from August 18 following a surge in infections. (AFP via France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Politics / Government

The S&P Global Ratings downgrades Lebanon's credit rating for its external debt to "selective default" (SD), following defaults due to the resignation of the go

The S&P Global Ratings downgrades Lebanon's credit rating for its external debt to "selective default" (SD), following defaults due to the resignation of the government in the aftermath of the August 4 explosion in Beirut and the implementation of a two-week lockdown from August 18 following a surge in infections. (AFP via France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Politics / Government

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that the drilling ship Fatih has found 320 billion cubic meters of natural gas reserves in the Black Sea, Turke

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that the drilling ship Fatih has found 320 billion cubic meters of natural gas reserves in the Black Sea, Turkey's biggest natural gas find to date. If Turkey can extract the gas commercially, it will be able to reduce its reliance on imported energy. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

A court in Zimbabwe denies, for the third time, bail to opposition politician and activist Jacob Ngarivhume after ruling he "could be a danger to the public if

A court in Zimbabwe denies, for the third time, bail to opposition politician and activist Jacob Ngarivhume after ruling he "could be a danger to the public if released", over protests he organized last month. His lawyer says he is "stunned" by the court's decision. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
War / Conflict / Security

A U.S.

A U.S. attempt to extend United Nations sanctions against Iran under a JCPoA "snapback" provision is opposed by 13 Security Council members, who argue that the U.S. left the agreement with Iran in 2018. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Major Trends

Afghanistan–Pakistan relations The Pakistani Foreign Ministry reveals that it on August 18 placed financial sanctions on dozens of Taliban members, including ch

Afghanistan–Pakistan relations The Pakistani Foreign Ministry reveals that it on August 18 placed financial sanctions on dozens of Taliban members, including chief negotiator Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, and deputy head and Haqqani network leader Sirajuddin Haqqani. The sanctions were placed to avoid placing the country on the Financial Action Task Force blacklist. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Health / Disasters

Chief Executive Carrie Lam announces mass COVID-19 testing for residents starting on September 1, with the assistance of a 60-person team from the mainland, whi

Chief Executive Carrie Lam announces mass COVID-19 testing for residents starting on September 1, with the assistance of a 60-person team from the mainland, which is the first time Chinese health officials have assisted the special administrative region in its battle to control the epidemic. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Vice Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz announces a plan to loan around €218 billion (

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Vice Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz announces a plan to loan around €218 billion ($258bn) for a bailout to mitigate the impact of the country's recession caused by the pandemic, thereby suspending the debt brake. (CGTN) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The UK's national debt exceeds £2 trillion ($2.61tn) for the first time, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. (AFP via New Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany At least 41 schools in Berlin have reported students or teachers are infected with COVID-19 less than two weeks after they reopened

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany At least 41 schools in Berlin have reported students or teachers are infected with COVID-19 less than two weeks after they reopened. Hundreds of students and teachers are in quarantine and Elementary schools, high schools and trade schools are affected. (AP via CBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Vice Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz announces a plan to loan around €218 billion ($258bn) for a bailout to mit

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Vice Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz announces a plan to loan around €218 billion ($258bn) for a bailout to mitigate the impact of the country's recession caused by the pandemic, thereby suspending the debt brake. (CGTN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announces mass COVID-19 testing for residents starting on September 1, with the assistance of a 60-per

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announces mass COVID-19 testing for residents starting on September 1, with the assistance of a 60-person team from the mainland, which is the first time Chinese health officials have assisted the special administrative region in its battle to control the epidemic. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces on state radio that he will tighten border crossing rules in Hungary on September 1 to preven

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announces on state radio that he will tighten border crossing rules in Hungary on September 1 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as the number of new infections rises in neighbouring countries. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya, protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic Police arrest anti-corruption protesters in Nairobi for allegedly disobeying social

COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya, protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic Police arrest anti-corruption protesters in Nairobi for allegedly disobeying social distancing measures. Protesters, however, claim the arrests were an attempt by authorities to silence dissent and report that police have used tear gas to disperse the crowds. (AP via The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei The Singaporean Ministry of Health announces that it would permit

COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei The Singaporean Ministry of Health announces that it would permit the entry of travelers from Brunei and New Zealand, effective September 1, citing the countries' effective responses to pandemic. (Reuters via CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Irish Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary resigns after attending a golf dinner with more than 80 people, which came

COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland Irish Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary resigns after attending a golf dinner with more than 80 people, which came a day after Dublin announced a tightening of lockdown restrictions. Gardaí are now investigating possible breaches of COVID-19 regulations on the event. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
War / Conflict / Security

GNA's rival leader of the eastern-based front Aguila Saleh Issa appeals to a halt of hostilities from both sides and supports the ceasefire to fight the COVID-1

GNA's rival leader of the eastern-based front Aguila Saleh Issa appeals to a halt of hostilities from both sides and supports the ceasefire to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in Libya. There has been no comment from Libyan National Army (LNA) leader Khalifa Haftar. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Kentucky Derby, COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky Churchill Downs announces that the upcoming 146th Kentucky Derby wi

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Kentucky Derby, COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky Churchill Downs announces that the upcoming 146th Kentucky Derby will run without fans due to COVID-19 concerns including a rise in cases including in Louisville, Kentucky. (CBS Sports) (Courier Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei The Singaporean Ministr

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, COVID-19 pandemic in Brunei The Singaporean Ministry of Health announces that it would permit the entry of travelers from Brunei and New Zealand, effective September 1, citing the countries' effective responses to pandemic. (Reuters via CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
War / Conflict / Security

Iran–United States relations A U.S.

Iran–United States relations A U.S. attempt to extend United Nations sanctions against Iran under a JCPoA "snapback" provision is opposed by 13 Security Council members, who argue that the U.S. left the agreement with Iran in 2018. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Politics / Government

Irish Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary resigns after attending a golf dinner with more than 80 people, which came a day after Dublin announced a tightening of

Irish Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary resigns after attending a golf dinner with more than 80 people, which came a day after Dublin announced a tightening of lockdown restrictions. Gardaí are now investigating possible breaches of COVID-19 regulations on the event. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
Aug
21
Major Trends

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry reveals that it on August 18 placed financial sanctions on dozens of Taliban members, including chief negotiator Mullah Abdul Gha

The Pakistani Foreign Ministry reveals that it on August 18 placed financial sanctions on dozens of Taliban members, including chief negotiator Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, and deputy head and Haqqani network leader Sirajuddin Haqqani. The sanctions were placed to avoid placing the country on the Financial Action Task Force blacklist. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 21, 2020
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