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12
Health / Disasters

Authorities in Qingdao say that they will test the entire population of more than nine million people for COVID-19 in the next five days, after new cases appear

Authorities in Qingdao say that they will test the entire population of more than nine million people for COVID-19 in the next five days, after new cases appeared linked to Qingdao Chest Hospital, which was treating people confirmed with the disease after returning from overseas. (Medcom.id)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 12, 2020
Oct
12
Health / Disasters

British Airways CEO Álex Cruz is fired as the airline struggles with both reduced passengers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and heavy criticisms from labour u

British Airways CEO Álex Cruz is fired as the airline struggles with both reduced passengers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and heavy criticisms from labour unions and MPs for massive firings and large pay cuts. Sean Doyle, CEO of Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus, immediately assumes his position. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 12, 2020
Oct
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveils a new three-tier restrictions system aimed to simplify the range of different restrictions alr

COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveils a new three-tier restrictions system aimed to simplify the range of different restrictions already in place across various parts of England. The Local COVID Alert Levels ("medium", "high", and "very high") will be implemented in different areas depending on local infection rates. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 12, 2020
Oct
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran For the second day in a row, Iran reports a single day record high of 272 new COVID-19 fatalities as, at the same time, the country re

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran For the second day in a row, Iran reports a single day record high of 272 new COVID-19 fatalities as, at the same time, the country registers 4,206 new cases in the last 24 hours, the highest number since start of the pandemic. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 12, 2020
Oct
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China Authorities in Qingdao say that they will test the entire population of more than nine million people for COVID-19 in the ne

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China Authorities in Qingdao say that they will test the entire population of more than nine million people for COVID-19 in the next five days, after new cases appeared linked to Qingdao Chest Hospital, which was treating people confirmed with the disease after returning from overseas. (Medcom.id)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 12, 2020
Oct
12
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Sabah It is announced that all of Sabah will put under Conditional Movement Control Order between tomorrow at 12:01 a.m.

COVID-19 pandemic in Sabah It is announced that all of Sabah will put under Conditional Movement Control Order between tomorrow at 12:01 a.m. local time and October 26. Under these restrictions, only two people per household will be allowed to go out to buy necessities. In addition, schools, public parks, recreational centers, tahfiz centers, and others will be closed. (New Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 12, 2020
Oct
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveils a new three-tier restrictions system aimed to simplify

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveils a new three-tier restrictions system aimed to simplify the range of different restrictions already in place across various parts of England. The Local COVID Alert Levels ("medium", "high", and "very high") will be implemented in different areas depending on local infection rates. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 12, 2020
Oct
12
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation British Airways CEO Álex Cruz is fired as the airline struggles with both reduced passengers caused by the COVID-19

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation British Airways CEO Álex Cruz is fired as the airline struggles with both reduced passengers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and heavy criticisms from labour unions and MPs for massive firings and large pay cuts. Sean Doyle, CEO of Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus, immediately assumes his position. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 12, 2020
Oct
12
Politics / Government

Indonesia aims to start administering COVID-19 vaccines early next month, according to the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs.

Indonesia aims to start administering COVID-19 vaccines early next month, according to the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs. Sinopharm and G42 Healthcare will supply five million doses starting next month, CanSino Biologics will supply 100,000 doses that same time, and Sinovac will supply three million doses of CoronaVac by December. All three vaccines are currently in Phase III trials in various countries. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 12, 2020
Oct
12
Culture / Society

It is announced that all of Sabah will put under Conditional Movement Control Order between tomorrow at 12:01 a.m.

It is announced that all of Sabah will put under Conditional Movement Control Order between tomorrow at 12:01 a.m. local time and October 26. Under these restrictions, only two people per household will be allowed to go out to buy necessities. In addition, schools, public parks, recreational centers, tahfiz centers, and others will be closed. (New Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 12, 2020
Oct
12
Politics / Government

Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveils a new three-tier restrictions system aimed to simplify the range of different restrictions already in place across various

Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveils a new three-tier restrictions system aimed to simplify the range of different restrictions already in place across various parts of England. The Local COVID Alert Levels ("medium", "high", and "very high") will be implemented in different areas depending on local infection rates. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 12, 2020
Oct
12
Economy / Jobs / Business

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel goes to Pa

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel goes to Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson “for improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats.” (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 12, 2020
Oct
13
Politics / Government

The Cypriot Interior and Finance Ministries announce they will abolish the country's "citizenship through investment" program by November 1, after Al Jazeera re

The Cypriot Interior and Finance Ministries announce they will abolish the country's "citizenship through investment" program by November 1, after Al Jazeera released a video yesterday showing that several senior officials, such as parliament president Demetris Syllouris and fellow MP Christakis Giovanis, were willing to help criminals obtain passports through the program. Attorney General George Savvidis also announced that he will launch a criminal inquiry into the officials involved. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 13, 2020
Oct
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

The People's Representative Council issues a statement regarding the Job Creation Law.

The People's Representative Council issues a statement regarding the Job Creation Law. Deputy Speaker Aziz Syamsuddin guarantees that there are no contraband articles in the draft law, even the parliament changes the number of pages in the law to 812 pages due to pagination being changed to legal format. The final draft of the law will be submitted to the President tomorrow. (Jawa Pos) (Kabar 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 13, 2020
Oct
13
War / Conflict / Security

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports The Portuguese Football Federation announces that Juventus and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports The Portuguese Football Federation announces that Juventus and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for COVID-19. (FPF) (BBC Sport) In golf, Dustin Johnson, who currently holds the number one position in the World Golf Rankings, has tested positive for COVID-19 and withdrawn from this week's PGA Tour event, the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas. (Antara)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 13, 2020
Oct
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

One-China policy The premier of Malaita Province in the Solomon Islands, Daniel Suidani, survives a vote of no confidence by 24–9.

One-China policy The premier of Malaita Province in the Solomon Islands, Daniel Suidani, survives a vote of no confidence by 24–9. Suidani, an outspoken critic of the central government's decision to switch recognition from Taiwan to China, has refused to accept any aid from China since the change in policy. (RNZ)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 13, 2020
Oct
13
Politics / Government

Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge announce new restrictions, such as restarting a partial lockdown.

Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge announce new restrictions, such as restarting a partial lockdown. The new measures include closing bars and restaurants, banning alcohol sales after 8:00 p.m. local time, restricting retail opening hours, and banning gatherings of more than 30 people across the country. This measure also includes making wearing cloth masks mandatory for people at least 13 years old in indoor spaces. The government says the measures will take effect tomorrow and last for at least four weeks, with a review of their impact after two weeks. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 13, 2020
Oct
13
Politics / Government

The United Nations General Assembly votes on a slate of new members of the Human Rights Council.

The United Nations General Assembly votes on a slate of new members of the Human Rights Council. The election of certain countries—China, Russia, Cuba, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan—draws strong criticism over their human rights records, including from UN Watch executive director Hillel Neuer, who described the election as "making a gang of arsonists into the fire brigade". (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 13, 2020
Oct
13
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia The number of recoveries in Indonesia surges by a record 4,777 in the last 24 hours, increasing the ove

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia The number of recoveries in Indonesia surges by a record 4,777 in the last 24 hours, increasing the overall total to 263,296 recoveries. The country also conducted a record 50,418 tests in a single day. (detikHealth) COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan Jordan reports a record 2,054 new daily infections in the past 24 hours, pushing the nationwide total at 28,127. (Anadolu Agency) COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore For the first time since February, Singapore reports no new daily cases. (Bloomberg.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 13, 2020
Oct
13
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte signs a decree that restricts private gatherings to more than six people inside homes and sets a limit

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte signs a decree that restricts private gatherings to more than six people inside homes and sets a limit of 30 guests for banquets organized after religious or civil ceremonies. It also bans parties, school trips, and informal amateur contact sports, while also ordering restaurants, bars, and ice-cream sellers to stop serving non-seated customers after 9:00 p.m. local time to avoid crowds. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 13, 2020
Oct
13
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 13,868 new daily cases, setting a new record for a single day, pushing the overall number of infections to 1,326,178.

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 13,868 new daily cases, setting a new record for a single day, pushing the overall number of infections to 1,326,178. The country also reports a record rise of 244 deaths, bringing the official death toll to 22,966. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 13, 2020
Oct
13
Technology / Science

Exploration of the Moon The U.S.-led Artemis Accords are signed by the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, Luxembourg, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the U

Exploration of the Moon The U.S.-led Artemis Accords are signed by the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, Luxembourg, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. According to NASA, the Accords aim to establish norms of behavior between countries regarding lunar resource extraction and exploration, outline "safety zones" on the lunar surface where other countries should not interfere, and protect heritage sites on the lunar surface such as the Apollo landing sites. Successive signatories since then have been announced. (Reuters) (The Verge)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 13, 2020
Oct
13
Immigration / Law / Policy

Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot During a federal court hearing for six suspects accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, an FBI agent

Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot During a federal court hearing for six suspects accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, an FBI agent testifies that the suspects had also discussed kidnapping Virginia Governor Ralph Northam. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 13, 2020
Oct
13
Politics / Government

Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard announces the country has signed agreements with AstraZeneca for 77.4 million, COVAX for 51.57 million, CanSino Biologic

Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard announces the country has signed agreements with AstraZeneca for 77.4 million, COVAX for 51.57 million, CanSino Biologics for 35 million, and Pfizer for 34.4 million vaccine doses, respectively. The vaccines by Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and the COVAX plan require two doses, whereas the CanSino product requires one dose. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 13, 2020
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