At least 13 people are killed and 24 more are injured when a petrol tanker overturns and catches fire between Kisumu and Busia, Kenya. (BBC News)
France imposes a mandatory requirement for a negative COVID-19 test result from the previous 24 hours for unvaccinated people travelling from Cyprus, Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom due to concerns over the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. (Euronews)
Italy reports three deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the lowest daily death toll since August 2020. (La Repubblica)
Laos reports a record 131 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3,425. (The Laotian Times)
Malaysia reports a record for the second consecutive day of 153 deaths from COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,019. (Malay Mail)
OPEC+ members, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, reach an agreement to increase oil production, ending disputes that caused prices to reach their highest level since 2014. Per the terms of the agreement, Russia will increase its production from 11 million barrels to 11.5 million by May 2022, while the other members will increase their production by 400,000 barrels per day starting in August. (RFE/RL)
Rwanda reports a record 1,997 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 54,549. (Xinhuanet)
Thailand extends its COVID-19-related restrictions that include a curfew from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., closure of shopping malls, and travel restrictions, to Chonburi, Ayutthaya, and Chachoengsao provinces after the country reports a record for the third consecutive day of 11,397 new cases of COVID-19. The restrictions in these provinces will be in effect beginning on Tuesday. (Al Jazeera)
Vietnam reports a record 5,926 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 53,830. (Viet Nam News)
Afghanistan withdraws all of its senior diplomats from Pakistan after the abduction and alleged torture of the ambassador's daughter in Islamabad. Pakistan calls Kabul's decision "regrettable" and says that they should reconsider. (The Times)
Afghanistan–Pakistan relations Afghanistan withdraws all of its senior diplomats from Pakistan after the abduction and alleged torture of the ambassador's daughter in Islamabad. Pakistan calls Kabul's decision "regrettable" and says that they should reconsider. (The Times)
Bandits in Nigeria's Zamfara State shoot down an Alpha Jet of the Nigerian Air Force. The pilot ejected and survived. (AFP via Yahoo News)
Bangladesh reports a record 231 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 18,125. (Dhaka Tribune)
COVID-19 vaccination in Italy The number of population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Italy reaches 27.1 million, or 50% of its total population. (The Local Italy)
Fox News host Sean Hannity urges viewers to take the threat of COVID-19 seriously, as well as urging viewers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. (People.com)
Indonesia reports a record 1,338 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 74,920. (detikNews)
Ireland begins to implement a EU Digital COVID Certificate and eases non-essential international travel restrictions for those who have been fully vaccinated, tested negative, or recovered from COVID-19. (RTÉ)
Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop comes out as gay, making him the first player in the NHL to do so. (NPR)
Restrictions are also being eased across Scotland to level zero. Unlike in England, face coverings are still mandatory in indoor public places and on public transport. The change also means that four households can meet indoors at home, up to 10 households can meet in a pub or restaurant, up to 15 households can meet outdoors and up to 200 people can attend a wedding or funeral. (BBC News)
South Korea imposes a nationwide ban on private gatherings of more than four people in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 cases. The ban is in effect until August 1 with some exceptions. (The Korea Herald)
Spain announces that half of the population has been fully vaccinated, the third EU nation to do so after Malta and Hungary. (El Mundo)
Thailand reports a record for the fourth consecutive day of 11,784 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 415,170. (Bangkok Post)
The Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation announces the second filling of the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is complete. (Al Jazeera)
The number of population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Italy reaches 27.1 million, or 50% of its total population. (The Local Italy)
Vietnam imposes "Directive 16", the most stringent social distancing measures so far, in 16 provinces for the next two weeks, amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (VNExpress)
Alberta reports 98 hospitalizations, making it the first time since October 2020 that less than 100 people have been hospitalized. (CBC)
Iran reports a record 27,444 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the national total of cases to 3,576,148. (AP)
Laos reports a record 170 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3,710. (The Laotian Times)
Lockdown restrictions return in South Australia after an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. Three Australian states, and roughly half the national population, are now under strict lockdowns. (The Guardian)
Nyan Win, a senior advisor to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, dies in hospital after contracting COVID-19 in prison, amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country. (Al Jazeera)
Ontario reports that over 8 million people in the province has been fully vaccinated. (CTV)
2021 in sumo Mongolian wrestler Terunofuji is officially promoted to yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo, and is the 73rd wrestler to have done so. (The Japan Times)
2021–22 NHL season The 2021 NHL Expansion Draft takes place in Gas Works Park where the 32nd NHL team, the Seattle Kraken filled out its first ever roster of players. (NHL)
COVID-19 vaccination in Thailand Thailand will join the COVAX program to receive supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine. (AP)
France begins to require people who want to attend cinemas, museums, sporting events and other cultural venues or events with more than 50 people to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result amid an increase in the number of cases caused by the Delta variant. (France 24)
Indonesia reports a record 1,383 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 77,583. (Kompas)
Ireland reports 1,378 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total of new cases since January 31. (Thejournal.ie)
Malaysia reports a record 199 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,440. (Free Malaysia Today)
Mongolian wrestler Terunofuji is officially promoted to yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo, and is the 73rd wrestler to have done so. (The Japan Times)
South Korea reports a record 1,784 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the national total of cases to 182,265. (CNBC)
Thailand reports a record 13,002 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the national total of cases to 439,477. (Bangkok Post)
Thailand will join the COVAX program to receive supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine. (AP)
The 2021 NHL Expansion Draft takes place in Gas Works Park where the 32nd NHL team, the Seattle Kraken filled out its first ever roster of players. (NHL)
Two prison riots in Ecuador leave at least 18 people dead and dozens more injured. (The Rio Times)
2021 Spin Boldak shooting Gunmen shoot and kill at least 100 people in Spin Boldak District, Kandahar Province. (TOLOnews)
Cuba reports a record 7,745 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 308,599. (Xinhuanet)
Greece expands its mandatory regular COVID-19 testing to unvaccinated tourism and restaurant workers nationwide as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase. (Reuters)
Gunmen shoot and kill at least 100 people in Spin Boldak District, Kandahar Province. (TOLOnews)
Indonesia reports a record 36,370 recoveries and 1,449 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 2.39 million and the nationwide death toll to 79,302. The country also surpasses three million cases of the virus. (detikNews)
Mexico reports 16,244 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest daily total in the country since January. (Reuters)
Missouri officials announce that ambulances and medical staff will be sent to Springfield and Greene County amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (The Kansas City Star)
Russia reports its first case of the Lineage P.1 Gamma variant, which was originally detected in Brazil. (Euronews)
South Korea reports a record for the second consecutive day of 1,842 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 184,103. (Yonhap News Agency)
Thailand reports a record for the second consecutive day of 13,655 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 453,132. (CNA)
Vietnam reports a record 6,194 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 74,371. (Viet Nam News)
COVID-19 community quarantines in the Philippines The National Capital Region and the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro revert to the stricter "General Community Quarantine with Heightened Restrictions" due to the threat of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. These restrictions will remain in effect until July 31. (ABS-CBN News)
Cuba reports a record for the second consecutive day of 7,784 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 316,383. (Xinhuanet)
Fiji isolates 87 crew and passengers on an inter-islands ship due to COVID-19. The ship's people have been the latest of around 4,000 people infected with COVID-19 who have been turned away from hospitals due to a lack of beds. (RNZ)
Germany's Robert Koch Institute declares the Netherlands and Spain as "high-incidence areas", which means that most people arriving from those countries who are unvaccinated will have to go into quarantine beginning on July 27. (ABC)
Indonesia reports a record 38,988 recoveries and 1,566 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 2.43 million and the nationwide death toll to 80,598. (detikNews)
Malaysia reports a record 15,573 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 980,491. (Malay Mail)
St. Louis and St. Louis County will reimpose their mask mandate for residents in indoor public places and on transportation as part of an attempt to reduce the spread of the Lineage B.1.617 SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. The order will be in effect on July 26. (The Hill)
Tennessee will resume their COVID-19 vaccine outreach to minors following a suspension of advocacy earlier this month. (The Tennessean)
Thailand reports a record for the third consecutive day of 14,575 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 467,707. (Bangkok Post)
The Cleveland Indians announce that the team's name will be changed to the Cleveland Guardians after the conclusion of the 2021 season. (ESPN)
The European Medicines Agency approves the usage of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 12 and 17, becoming the first time the vaccine has been authorised for people under the age of 18. (Euronews)
The National Capital Region and the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro revert to the stricter "General Community Quarantine with Heightened Restrictions" due to the threat of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. These restrictions will remain in effect until July 31. (ABS-CBN News)
The Philippines announces an entry ban for all travelers from Malaysia and Thailand due to the threat of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. These restrictions will take effect on July 25. (GMA News)
Vietnam reports a record 7,307 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 81,678. (Vietnam Plus)
A seaplane incident involving the French power grid causes a blackout affecting more than one million users in 9 regions, mostly in Spain, but also in some regions of Portugal. (El Mundo)
Colombia reports its first case of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in an international traveller who arrived in Cali from the United States. (CNN Español)
Former Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan says that he tested positive for COVID-19 during the UEFA Euro 2020 Final. (Plymouth Herald)
Indonesia reports a record 39,767 recoveries from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 2.47 million. (detikNews)
Laos reports a record 278 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 4,620. (Xinhuanet)
Malaysia reports a record for the second consecutive day of 15,902 new cases of COVID-19, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 996,393. (CNA)
