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28
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Canada extends emergency orders that place restrictions on international trave

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Canada extends emergency orders that place restrictions on international travel and make mandatory two-week quarantines for anyone entering the country until September 30. (Global News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
28
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in France The health ministry says that France is seeing an "exponential" rise in cases as the country records its second-highest record of re

COVID-19 pandemic in France The health ministry says that France is seeing an "exponential" rise in cases as the country records its second-highest record of reported cases since March, with 7,379 new cases in the last 24 hours, raising the possibility of another nationwide lockdown. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
28
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Greece The Ministry of Citizen Protection announces changes to Greece's travel restrictions, effective August 31 until at least September 1

COVID-19 pandemic in Greece The Ministry of Citizen Protection announces changes to Greece's travel restrictions, effective August 31 until at least September 19, due to a rise in cases in recent weeks. Changes include requiring visitors from a list of countries to show a negative test result to enter and a suspension of flights to and from Catalonia, Spain, but lifting restrictions on the Netherlands. (Reuters via CNA)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary announces that it will close its borders to foreigners on September 1 in an attempt to curb a rise in infections, and Hunga

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary announces that it will close its borders to foreigners on September 1 in an attempt to curb a rise in infections, and Hungarians returning from abroad will have to go into two-week quarantine. Hungarians can only leave if they have provided two negative tests. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
28
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports more than 77,000 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide total to more than 3.38 million, the highest sin

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports more than 77,000 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide total to more than 3.38 million, the highest single day spike for the country for the second consecutive day, and the highest single day caseload in the world apart from the United States. (The Washington Post)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun announces that the country's level 2 restrictions, set to expire on August 30, would be extended

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun announces that the country's level 2 restrictions, set to expire on August 30, would be extended for at least another week until September 6 as the Ministry of Health and Welfare reports over 370 new infections over the past 24 hours. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
28
Major Trends

India reports more than 77,000 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide total to more than 3.38 million, the highest single day spike for the count

India reports more than 77,000 new cases in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide total to more than 3.38 million, the highest single day spike for the country for the second consecutive day, and the highest single day caseload in the world apart from the United States. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
28
Economy / Jobs / Business

Norway–Russia relations The Russian foreign ministry announces the expulsion of a senior diplomat at the Norwegian embassy in Moscow and declared him persona no

Norway–Russia relations The Russian foreign ministry announces the expulsion of a senior diplomat at the Norwegian embassy in Moscow and declared him persona non grata as a "retaliatory measure" after the Norwegian foreign ministry had expelled the deputy trade representative of the Russian embassy in Oslo on August 19 for alleged espionage. (AFP via The Moscow Times)

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

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun announces that the country's level 2 restrictions, set to expire on August 30, would be extended for at least another week until S

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun announces that the country's level 2 restrictions, set to expire on August 30, would be extended for at least another week until September 6 as the Ministry of Health and Welfare reports over 370 new infections over the past 24 hours. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
28
Health / Disasters

The health ministry says that France is seeing an "exponential" rise in cases as the country records its second-highest record of reported cases since March, wi

The health ministry says that France is seeing an "exponential" rise in cases as the country records its second-highest record of reported cases since March, with 7,379 new cases in the last 24 hours, raising the possibility of another nationwide lockdown. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
28
Major Trends

The Ministry of Citizen Protection announces changes to Greece's travel restrictions, effective August 31 until at least September 19, due to a rise in cases in

The Ministry of Citizen Protection announces changes to Greece's travel restrictions, effective August 31 until at least September 19, due to a rise in cases in recent weeks. Changes include requiring visitors from a list of countries to show a negative test result to enter and a suspension of flights to and from Catalonia, Spain, but lifting restrictions on the Netherlands. (Reuters via CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
28
Economy / Jobs / Business

The Russian foreign ministry announces the expulsion of a senior diplomat at the Norwegian embassy in Moscow and declared him persona non grata as a "retaliator

The Russian foreign ministry announces the expulsion of a senior diplomat at the Norwegian embassy in Moscow and declared him persona non grata as a "retaliatory measure" after the Norwegian foreign ministry had expelled the deputy trade representative of the Russian embassy in Oslo on August 19 for alleged espionage. (AFP via The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 28, 2020
Aug
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

Czech Republic–Taiwan relations, China–Czech Republic relations, One-China policy Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil travels to Taiwan on an official visit t

Czech Republic–Taiwan relations, China–Czech Republic relations, One-China policy Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil travels to Taiwan on an official visit to promote business links between the two countries, despite the Czech Republic maintaining unofficial relations with Taiwan as it recognizes the One-China policy of the People's Republic of China (PRC). In response to the visit, the PRC's foreign ministry warns the Czech government of "possible consequences" for Czech companies with operations in mainland China. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil travels to Taiwan on an official visit to promote business links between the two countries, despite the Czech Republic mai

Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil travels to Taiwan on an official visit to promote business links between the two countries, despite the Czech Republic maintaining unofficial relations with Taiwan as it recognizes the One-China policy of the People's Republic of China (PRC). In response to the visit, the PRC's foreign ministry warns the Czech government of "possible consequences" for Czech companies with operations in mainland China. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Politics / Government

2020 Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) leadership election The Liberal Democratic Party in Japan is set to pick the next Prime Minister around September 15 after

2020 Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) leadership election The Liberal Democratic Party in Japan is set to pick the next Prime Minister around September 15 after the sudden resignation of current Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba and former foreign minister Fumio Kishida announce they intend to run but Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga and defense minister Taro Kono are considered the potential candidates. Environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi is also a candidate but deemed "too young" by party's veterans. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in India India will reopen underground train networks and allow sports and religious events in a limited manner from September as part of the

COVID-19 pandemic in India India will reopen underground train networks and allow sports and religious events in a limited manner from September as part of the government's efforts to revive the economy, even as COVID-19 infections soar in the country. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Politics / Government

MV Wakashio oil spill Protests erupt in Port Louis, Mauritius, over the government's handling of the disaster and after dozens of dolphins are found dead on the

MV Wakashio oil spill Protests erupt in Port Louis, Mauritius, over the government's handling of the disaster and after dozens of dolphins are found dead on the beaches. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth blames bad weather for the slow response to the disaster as task teams from France and the United Nations arrive. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Politics / Government

Protests erupt in Port Louis, Mauritius, over the government's handling of the disaster and after dozens of dolphins are found dead on the beaches.

Protests erupt in Port Louis, Mauritius, over the government's handling of the disaster and after dozens of dolphins are found dead on the beaches. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth blames bad weather for the slow response to the disaster as task teams from France and the United Nations arrive. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Police in Berlin disperse around 18,000 anti-lockdown protesters massed in the Br

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Police in Berlin disperse around 18,000 anti-lockdown protesters massed in the Brandenburg Gate, despite a ruling from the city's administrative court the previous day that overturned the government's ban on public demonstrations. Police claim "most" of the protesters failed to observe "the minimum" social distancing measures implemented in the city. (AFP via Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Major Trends

Bogor imposes a nightly curfew and community social restrictions aimed for the residents to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

Bogor imposes a nightly curfew and community social restrictions aimed for the residents to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Under those rules, restaurants, malls and cafés will restrict the operation until 6:00 p.m local time and any residents will stay at home at 9:00 p.m. local time. These restrictions are enforced until September 11. (iNews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports 3,308 new cases in the last 24 hours, which is a new record high for the third consecutive day since the pandem

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports 3,308 new cases in the last 24 hours, which is a new record high for the third consecutive day since the pandemic began in the country. (detikHealth) Bogor imposes a nightly curfew and community social restrictions aimed for the residents to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Under those rules, restaurants, malls and cafés will restrict the operation until 6:00 p.m local time and any residents will stay at home at 9:00 p.m. local time. These restrictions are enforced until September 11. (iNews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

European migrant crisis The Italian coast guard responds to a distressed rescue ship funded by English street artist Banksy, which overcrowded and stalled off t

European migrant crisis The Italian coast guard responds to a distressed rescue ship funded by English street artist Banksy, which overcrowded and stalled off the coast of Lampedusa in the Mediterranean Sea after it attempted to rescue more than 200 migrants. At least one migrant had died by the time the coast guard arrived. (AFP via Macau Business)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Politics / Government

George Floyd protests in Canada Black Lives Matter protesters topple the historic 125-year-old Macdonald Monument of Sir John A.

George Floyd protests in Canada Black Lives Matter protesters topple the historic 125-year-old Macdonald Monument of Sir John A. Macdonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada, in downtown Montreal. The incident draws condemnation from political leaders, including Quebec Premier François Legault. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

Israel–United Arab Emirates peace agreement, Israel–United Arab Emirates relations Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates issues a decree aboli

Israel–United Arab Emirates peace agreement, Israel–United Arab Emirates relations Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates issues a decree abolishing a law that mandated an economic boycott on Israel following the approval of the historic peace deal between the two countries. On the Israeli side, the first El Al commercial flight from Israel to the UAE is expected on Monday. (Al Arabiya English)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates issues a decree abolishing a law that mandated an economic boycott on Israel following the approval of t

Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates issues a decree abolishing a law that mandated an economic boycott on Israel following the approval of the historic peace deal between the two countries. On the Israeli side, the first El Al commercial flight from Israel to the UAE is expected on Monday. (Al Arabiya English)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Major Trends

The Indonesian Youth and Sports Ministry and the National Sports Committee of Indonesia officially recognize esports as a sport, following a week-long virtual c

The Indonesian Youth and Sports Ministry and the National Sports Committee of Indonesia officially recognize esports as a sport, following a week-long virtual conference held by the latter. This would allow esports to be included in official national multi-sport competitions along with traditional sports. (The Jakarta Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Italian coast guard responds to a distressed rescue ship funded by English street artist Banksy, which overcrowded and stalled off the coast of Lampedusa in

The Italian coast guard responds to a distressed rescue ship funded by English street artist Banksy, which overcrowded and stalled off the coast of Lampedusa in the Mediterranean Sea after it attempted to rescue more than 200 migrants. At least one migrant had died by the time the coast guard arrived. (AFP via Macau Business)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
29
Politics / Government

The Liberal Democratic Party in Japan is set to pick the next Prime Minister around September 15 after the sudden resignation of current Prime Minister Shinzo A

The Liberal Democratic Party in Japan is set to pick the next Prime Minister around September 15 after the sudden resignation of current Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba and former foreign minister Fumio Kishida announce they intend to run but Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga and defense minister Taro Kono are considered the potential candidates. Environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi is also a candidate but deemed "too young" by party's veterans. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 29, 2020
Aug
30
Politics / Government

2020 Montenegrin parliamentary election Montenegrins head to the polls to elect a new session to parliament.

2020 Montenegrin parliamentary election Montenegrins head to the polls to elect a new session to parliament. Neither the ruling pro-Western coalition, dominated by the Democratic Party of Socialists, nor the pro-Russian and Serbia opposition are projected to have a majority. (Reuters) Following exit polls, the Montenegrin opposition led by Zdravko Krivokapić claims victory in the election with Krivokapić saying "the regime has fallen". (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Politics / Government

Belarus–Germany relations, 2020 Belarusian protests The German foreign ministry announces it will summon the Belarusian ambassador in Berlin, after the Belarusi

Belarus–Germany relations, 2020 Belarusian protests The German foreign ministry announces it will summon the Belarusian ambassador in Berlin, after the Belarusian Association of Journalists revoked the accreditation of several foreign journalists covering the anti-government protests the previous day, including members of the German media. (AFP via The Local)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Politics / Government

France–Russia relations French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly reveals that a lieutenant-colonel of the army stationed at a NATO base in Italy has b

France–Russia relations French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly reveals that a lieutenant-colonel of the army stationed at a NATO base in Italy has been arrested and indicted on charges of espionage on behalf of another government, after he was reported to have supplied "sensitive" documents to an officer of the GRU, a Russian military intelligence agency. (AFP via NDTV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Politics / Government

French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly reveals that a lieutenant-colonel of the army stationed at a NATO base in Italy has been arrested and indicte

French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly reveals that a lieutenant-colonel of the army stationed at a NATO base in Italy has been arrested and indicted on charges of espionage on behalf of another government, after he was reported to have supplied "sensitive" documents to an officer of the GRU, a Russian military intelligence agency. (AFP via NDTV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Politics / Government

Greek–Turkish relations, Aegean dispute Turkey demands that Greece withdraws its troops from the Aegean island of Kastellorizo, saying Greece had violated the 1

Greek–Turkish relations, Aegean dispute Turkey demands that Greece withdraws its troops from the Aegean island of Kastellorizo, saying Greece had violated the 1947 peace treaty, which called for the formerly Italian-occupied Kastellorizo to be demilitarized, with a recent troop deployment. The Greek government says the event was a "routine troop rotation". (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Politics / Government

The German foreign ministry announces it will summon the Belarusian ambassador in Berlin, after the Belarusian Association of Journalists revoked the accreditat

The German foreign ministry announces it will summon the Belarusian ambassador in Berlin, after the Belarusian Association of Journalists revoked the accreditation of several foreign journalists covering the anti-government protests the previous day, including members of the German media. (AFP via The Local)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Politics / Government

Turkey demands that Greece withdraws its troops from the Aegean island of Kastellorizo, saying Greece had violated the 1947 peace treaty, which called for the f

Turkey demands that Greece withdraws its troops from the Aegean island of Kastellorizo, saying Greece had violated the 1947 peace treaty, which called for the formerly Italian-occupied Kastellorizo to be demilitarized, with a recent troop deployment. The Greek government says the event was a "routine troop rotation". (Bloomberg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom More than 1,700 people in the United Kingdom are reported to have tested positive for COVID-

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom More than 1,700 people in the United Kingdom are reported to have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the largest weekend number since the middle of May, and the highest number of reported cases since June 4. (The Guardian) (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Greece The number of cases in Greece reaches 10,000. (Madison.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 78,761 new cases in the past 24 hours, thus marking the highest single-day rise in case numbers recorded anywhere in th

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 78,761 new cases in the past 24 hours, thus marking the highest single-day rise in case numbers recorded anywhere in the world. The record was previously set by the United States, which reported 77,638 new cases on July 17. This puts India's overall case tally to 3.5 million. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern mandates the wearing of face masks on public transport in Auckland once the city's alert level 3

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern mandates the wearing of face masks on public transport in Auckland once the city's alert level 3 restrictions are lifted at 11:59 p.m. local time, following a report of two new cases. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea begins to restrict operations of restaurants, bakeries, and franchise coffee chains in the Seoul Capital Area in an

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea begins to restrict operations of restaurants, bakeries, and franchise coffee chains in the Seoul Capital Area in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. Restaurants and bakeries can operate dine-in services until 9 p.m., and only takeaway and delivery will be permitted from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.. For franchise coffee chains, only takeout or delivery will be permitted regardless of operating hours. These restrictions will exist until September 7. (Yonhap News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom More than 1,700 people in the United Kingdom are reported to have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom More than 1,700 people in the United Kingdom are reported to have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the largest weekend number since the middle of May, and the highest number of reported cases since June 4. (The Guardian) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Major Trends

India reports 78,761 new cases in the past 24 hours, thus marking the highest single-day rise in case numbers recorded anywhere in the world.

India reports 78,761 new cases in the past 24 hours, thus marking the highest single-day rise in case numbers recorded anywhere in the world. The record was previously set by the United States, which reported 77,638 new cases on July 17. This puts India's overall case tally to 3.5 million. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
30
Major Trends

South Korea begins to restrict operations of restaurants, bakeries, and franchise coffee chains in the Seoul Capital Area in an effort to contain the spread of

South Korea begins to restrict operations of restaurants, bakeries, and franchise coffee chains in the Seoul Capital Area in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. Restaurants and bakeries can operate dine-in services until 9 p.m., and only takeaway and delivery will be permitted from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.. For franchise coffee chains, only takeout or delivery will be permitted regardless of operating hours. These restrictions will exist until September 7. (Yonhap News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 30, 2020
Aug
31
Politics / Government

Aftermath of the 2020 Belarusian presidential election, Belarus–Estonia relations, Belarus–Latvia relations, Belarus–Lithuania relations The governments of the

Aftermath of the 2020 Belarusian presidential election, Belarus–Estonia relations, Belarus–Latvia relations, Belarus–Lithuania relations The governments of the Baltic states declare Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and 29 other government officials persona non grata for suspected electoral fraud in the recent election and for attempting to suppress the protests responding to the election. (AP via Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 31, 2020
Aug
31
Politics / Government

The governments of the Baltic states declare Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and 29 other government officials persona non grata for suspected elector

The governments of the Baltic states declare Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and 29 other government officials persona non grata for suspected electoral fraud in the recent election and for attempting to suppress the protests responding to the election. (AP via Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 31, 2020
Aug
31
Politics / Government

2020 Guinean presidential election Incumbent President Alpha Condé accepts the nomination of his party, the Rally of the Guinean People, to run in the October e

2020 Guinean presidential election Incumbent President Alpha Condé accepts the nomination of his party, the Rally of the Guinean People, to run in the October election. Condé is allowed to seek a third term under the new constitution passed following a referendum in March that reset the presidential term limits. (AFP via France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 31, 2020
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