The Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, the country's main international airport, reopens to international flights after a six-month closure. (Xinhua)
The interior ministry announces plans to convert Border Patrol Police camps into quarantine facilities in order to accommodate additional migrant workers as part of an effort to address the country's labour shortage caused by the pandemic. (Xinhua)
The number of recoveries in Kyrgyzstan reaches past 40,000. (Xinhua)
The United Kingdom reports 3,539 cases of COVID-19, up from 2,919 a day earlier. Six deaths are also reported. (Reuters)
Vatican-based Filipino cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, tests positive for COVID-19. (Reuters via WTVB)
Aftermath of the 2020 Malian coup d'état Weeks after ousting President of Mali Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, the military announced the formation of a transitional government with the goal to enable elections in 18 months. The move is criticised by civilian protest groups. (DW)
Weeks after ousting President of Mali Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, the military announced the formation of a transitional government with the goal to enable elections in 18 months. The move is criticised by civilian protest groups. (DW)
2020 Iraq attacks Two bombs are detonated, killing a civilian, in Mosul. (National Iraqi News Agency)
Capital punishment in Iran Iran executes Navid Afkari, a wrestler who was convicted of killing a security guard during anti-government protests in 2018. According to media, which quoted the judiciary in Fars, the execution was carried out after insistence from the victim's family. Activists and Afkari's family claim he made a forced confession to the crime. (DW) (CNN)
Iran executes Navid Afkari, a wrestler who was convicted of killing a security guard during anti-government protests in 2018. According to media, which quoted the judiciary in Fars, the execution was carried out after insistence from the victim's family. Activists and Afkari's family claim he made a forced confession to the crime. (DW) (CNN)
Iraqi insurgency 2020 Iraq attacks Two bombs are detonated, killing a civilian, in Mosul. (National Iraqi News Agency)
Second Libyan Civil War The United States embassy in Libya reports that the Libyan National Army (LNA), commanded by Khalifa Haftar, has committed itself to end months-long blockade of oil facilities, saying that "the LNA had conveyed personal commitment from General Haftar to allow the full reopening of the energy sector no later than September 12". (Reuters)
A fire kills at least four people and injures another eight in Karachi, Pakistan. (Dawn)
Aegean dispute, France–Greece relations Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces an arms deal with France for the purchase of Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft and FREMM multipurpose frigates, as well as the recruitment of 15,000 additional troops, amid ongoing tension in the eastern Mediterranean. (AFP via The Straits Times)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in France French health authorities report 10,561 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, a new daily record for France as the number tops 10,000 for the first time. (France 24) COVID-19 pandemic in India India's total COVID-19 cases surged to 4,65 million after the country reports world's record daily jump of 97,570 new cases and 1,201 deaths in the last 24 hours. (Hindustan Times)
COVID-19 pandemic in France French health authorities report 10,561 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, a new daily record for France as the number tops 10,000 for the first time. (France 24)
COVID-19 pandemic in India India's total COVID-19 cases surged to 4,65 million after the country reports world's record daily jump of 97,570 new cases and 1,201 deaths in the last 24 hours. (Hindustan Times)
French health authorities report 10,561 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, a new daily record for France as the number tops 10,000 for the first time. (France 24)
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces an arms deal with France for the purchase of Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft and FREMM multipurpose frigates, as well as the recruitment of 15,000 additional troops, amid ongoing tension in the eastern Mediterranean. (AFP via The Straits Times)
India's total COVID-19 cases surged to 4,65 million after the country reports world's record daily jump of 97,570 new cases and 1,201 deaths in the last 24 hours. (Hindustan Times)
Two bombs are detonated, killing a civilian, in Mosul. (National Iraqi News Agency)
2020 Belarusian protests Belarusian security forces close off Independence Square and October Square in Minsk, as 100,000 people gather in the capital calling for President Alexander Lukashenko to resign. At least 250 protesters are detained by police. (Reuters) (Al Jazeera)
Belarusian security forces close off Independence Square and October Square in Minsk, as 100,000 people gather in the capital calling for President Alexander Lukashenko to resign. At least 250 protesters are detained by police. (Reuters) (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Housing Minister Yaakov Litzman resigns in protest of holiday lockdown, he also accuses the government of failing to act earlier and deliberately picking Rosh Hashanah as the start date of closure. (Times of Israel)
COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea eases its tough social distancing measures for the next two weeks until September 28 in the Seoul Capital Area. The government lifts a ban on on-site dining after 9 p.m. local time, though it still requires restaurants and cafes to restrict seating and record patrons' names and contact details. Effective tomorrow, franchise coffee shops will resume normal operations, after restricting service to takeouts. (CNA)
Housing Minister Yaakov Litzman resigns in protest of holiday lockdown, he also accuses the government of failing to act earlier and deliberately picking Rosh Hashanah as the start date of closure. (Times of Israel)
Hurricane Sally Hurricane warnings are issued to multiple locations in Louisiana and Mississippi as Hurricane Sally approaches from the Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h). Flood watches are still in effect in Florida's west coast, including Tampa. (CNN)
Hurricane warnings are issued to multiple locations in Louisiana and Mississippi as Hurricane Sally approaches from the Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h). Flood watches are still in effect in Florida's west coast, including Tampa. (CNN)
Second Libyan Civil War Protesters, some armed with guns, set ablaze a House of Representatives building in Benghazi, Libya. Protests against deteriorating living conditions and corruption continue in eastern Libya for a third consecutive day. (Reuters)
2020 Nepal floods Torrential rains cause landslides in Bahrabise and Baglung, in Nepal, killing a total of 12 people and leaving 21 others missing. (Reuters)
2020 republication of Muhammad caricatures Around 200 people in Istanbul, Turkey demonstrate against French magazine Charlie Hebdo's decision to republish cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed (France24)
A Boko Haram suicide bomber detonated herself at a village in Zeleved, Far North, Cameroon, killing five civilians. Another female suicide bomber made a failed attempt, resulting only in injuries to herself. (RFI)
A joint statement made by eight of the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council urges Myanmar and the separatist Arakan Army to halt hostilities in northern Rakhine State and southern Chin State due to the "heavy toll" the fighting is having on the civilian population. (The Star Malaysia)
Around 200 people in Istanbul, Turkey demonstrate against French magazine Charlie Hebdo's decision to republish cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed (France24)
Boko Haram insurgency A Boko Haram suicide bomber detonated herself at a village in Zeleved, Far North, Cameroon, killing five civilians. Another female suicide bomber made a failed attempt, resulting only in injuries to herself. (RFI)
COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns It is announced that Israel will enter a three-week nationwide lockdown starting on September 18 to contain the spread of COVID-19 after a second-wave surge of new cases. During the lockdown, Israelis will have to stay within 500 metres of their houses, but can travel to workplaces that will be allowed to operate on a limited basis. Schools and shopping malls will be closed but supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon Ninety United Nations peacekeeping forces of UNIFIL test positive for COVID-19. A spokesman for UNIFIL says the personnel were transferred to a special facility with equipment to treat the disease. (AFP via Al Arabiya)
COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal After twice in a single week reporting the biggest daily increases in new cases since the national lockdown was lifted in May, with 646 on Wednesday and then 687 on Friday, Portugal reports another high increase of 673 new cases and seven deaths, bringing the cumulative totals to 63,983 confirmed cases and 1,867 deaths since the first infections were detected in the country on March 2. The 2020/2021 school year is set to start in-person classes between September 14 and September 17 nationwide. (DGS) (DGEstE)
Internal conflict in Myanmar A joint statement made by eight of the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council urges Myanmar and the separatist Arakan Army to halt hostilities in northern Rakhine State and southern Chin State due to the "heavy toll" the fighting is having on the civilian population. (The Star Malaysia)
It is announced that Israel will enter a three-week nationwide lockdown starting on September 18 to contain the spread of COVID-19 after a second-wave surge of new cases. During the lockdown, Israelis will have to stay within 500 metres of their houses, but can travel to workplaces that will be allowed to operate on a limited basis. Schools and shopping malls will be closed but supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open. (Reuters)
It is announced that Saudi Arabia will lift all travel restrictions for citizens on January 1, the state news agency SPA said. The kingdom will also partially lift its suspension of international flights on September 15 to allow "exceptional categories" of citizens and residents to travel. (Arab News)
Ninety United Nations peacekeeping forces of UNIFIL test positive for COVID-19. A spokesman for UNIFIL says the personnel were transferred to a special facility with equipment to treat the disease. (AFP via Al Arabiya)
Nvidia announce that they are acquiring Arm Holdings, the market-dominant designer of smartphone processors, for US$40 billion in the semi-conductor industry's largest-ever deal. (BBC News)
Torrential rains cause landslides in Bahrabise and Baglung, in Nepal, killing a total of 12 people and leaving 21 others missing. (Reuters)
Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia It is announced that Saudi Arabia will lift all travel restrictions for citizens on January 1, the state news agency SPA said. The kingdom will also partially lift its suspension of international flights on September 15 to allow "exceptional categories" of citizens and residents to travel. (Arab News)
Two Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies are shot while parked at a metro station in Compton. A small crowd, including demonstrators, gathers near the hospital in Lynwood where the deputies were transported. Witnesses say members in the group were chanting anti-law enforcement slogans and at one point tried to get inside the hospital. (KABC-TV)
2020 Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) leadership election Yoshihide Suga wins a ruling Liberal Democratic Party leadership election, paving the way for him to become Prime Minister in a parliamentary vote this week. (Reuters)
Yoshihide Suga wins a ruling Liberal Democratic Party leadership election, paving the way for him to become Prime Minister in a parliamentary vote this week. (Reuters)
2020 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Sally rapidly intensifies into a strong Category 1 hurricane, and is expected to make landfall near the Louisiana-Mississippi border as a strong Category 2 hurricane. (National Hurricane Center) Governor of Louisiana John Bel Edwards declares a state of emergency for New Orleans and other parts of the state as it is expected that Hurricane Sally will make landfall as a strong hurricane on Tuesday. (CNN) Hurricane Paulette makes landfall on Bermuda as a high-end Category 1 hurricane. (Fox News)
A court in Rwanda charges Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the film Hotel Rwanda, with 12 counts, including "terrorism, complicity in murder and forming or joining an armed group", among other charges. Rusesabagina, a strong critic of President Paul Kagame, did not respond to an offer of a plea. (Al Jazeera)
Aftermath of the Duma arson attack Amiram Ben-Uliel, an Israeli terrorist who killed a Palestinian couple and their 18-month-old son during a racially-motivated arson attack in Duma, Nablus, West Bank in 2015, is sentenced to life imprisonment by an Israeli court. (Reuters)
Amiram Ben-Uliel, an Israeli terrorist who killed a Palestinian couple and their 18-month-old son during a racially-motivated arson attack in Duma, Nablus, West Bank in 2015, is sentenced to life imprisonment by an Israeli court. (Reuters)
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong files a lawsuit against ExxonMobil for their products contributing to the emissions that cause global warming and climate change. (CTMirror)
Connecticut v. ExxonMobil Corp. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong files a lawsuit against ExxonMobil for their products contributing to the emissions that cause global warming and climate change. (CTMirror)
Governor of Louisiana John Bel Edwards declares a state of emergency for New Orleans and other parts of the state as it is expected that Hurricane Sally will make landfall as a strong hurricane on Tuesday. (CNN)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics, COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania President of Palau Tommy Remengesau Jr. announces he will be hosting an in-person meeting with the leaders of Kiribati, Nauru, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands. Nauru's President Lionel Aingimea says the leaders agreed to attend Palau's Independence Day on October 1 as the five Pacific countries remain free of COVID-19. (RNZ)
President of Palau Tommy Remengesau Jr. announces he will be hosting an in-person meeting with the leaders of Kiribati, Nauru, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands. Nauru's President Lionel Aingimea says the leaders agreed to attend Palau's Independence Day on October 1 as the five Pacific countries remain free of COVID-19. (RNZ)
Second Libyan Civil War The Tobruk-based House of Representatives resigns amid violent protests in eastern Libya over deteriorating living conditions and corruption. A spokesman for Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, who is the de facto leader of eastern Libya, says the administration supports peaceful protests but would not allow "terrorists and the Muslim Brotherhood" to hijack them. (BBC)
Climate change in the Arctic Satellite imagery shows that a big chunk of ice shattered into many small pieces from the last remaining ice shelf in Nioghalvfjerdsfjorden, Greenland. (BBC) The discovery of the perfectly preserved remains of a cave bear, believed to be 22,000 to 39,500 years old (Late Pleistocene), is made in Lyakhovsky Islands, Siberia in the thawing permafrost. (AP)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 vaccine The United Arab Emirates approves Sinopharm's vaccine for frontline workers following successful Phase III clinical trials in Abu Dhabi. The WHO-recognized trial began on July 16 and involved 31,000 volunteers. (The National)
COVID-19 vaccine The United Arab Emirates approves Sinopharm's vaccine for frontline workers following successful Phase III clinical trials in Abu Dhabi. The WHO-recognized trial began on July 16 and involved 31,000 volunteers. (The National)
Four soldiers are killed during a raid at a house in north Lebanon in pursuit of a militant wanted in connection with a fatal shooting last month. The militant is killed during the raid, and is identified as Khaled al-Talawi, a former Islamic State member who formed a splinter terrorist cell. (Reuters)
Hurricane Paulette makes landfall on Bermuda as a high-end Category 1 hurricane. (Fox News)
Life on Venus The Jane Greaves-led international scientific team announce that they have detected a gas called phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus that indicates microorganisms may inhabit Earth's inhospitable neighbor. If confirmed, it would be the first known extraterrestrial life. (Reuters)
The discovery of the perfectly preserved remains of a cave bear, believed to be 22,000 to 39,500 years old (Late Pleistocene), is made in Lyakhovsky Islands, Siberia in the thawing permafrost. (AP)
The Jane Greaves-led international scientific team announce that they have detected a gas called phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus that indicates microorganisms may inhabit Earth's inhospitable neighbor. If confirmed, it would be the first known extraterrestrial life. (Reuters)
The United Arab Emirates approves Sinopharm's vaccine for frontline workers following successful Phase III clinical trials in Abu Dhabi. The WHO-recognized trial began on July 16 and involved 31,000 volunteers. (The National)
A bank robbery occurs at a Fifth Third Bank in Warren County, Ohio. (Dayton Daily News)
COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia The government announces the re-opening of retail stores, cultural and public events, production, and entertainment centers tomorrow, as well as schools, universities, and kindergartens on September 21. However, the country's borders will remain closed. (News.mn) COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports 1,113 deaths, the country's highest in two weeks, thus bringing the death toll to 133,119. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia The government announces the re-opening of retail stores, cultural and public events, production, and entertainment centers tomorrow, as well as schools, universities, and kindergartens on September 21. However, the country's borders will remain closed. (News.mn)
Lebanon Ohio Fifth Third Bank Robbery A bank robbery occurs at a Fifth Third Bank in Warren County, Ohio. (Dayton Daily News)
Turkish Volkan Bozkır becomes the new President of the United Nations General Assembly. (UN News)
A woman is killed in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, by soldiers accusing her of being an Islamic State-linked group militant. A soldier beat her with a stick several times before the rest of the group was ordered to "kill her on the side of the road" and shoot her. The murder is condemned by human rights groups, while authorities promise an investigation. (BBC News)
Brazil reports 1,113 deaths, the country's highest in two weeks, thus bringing the death toll to 133,119. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports 1,113 deaths, the country's highest in two weeks, thus bringing the death toll to 133,119. (Reuters)
