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May
05
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announces that the Eid Al-Fitr holiday will begin from May 12 until May 16, which means that all gard

COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announces that the Eid Al-Fitr holiday will begin from May 12 until May 16, which means that all gardens, parks, public buses, and public beaches will be closed or will not operate during this period. In addition, all shops, shopping malls, restaurants, cafés, and cinemas will close at 9:00 p.m., and all gatherings at those venues will be banned for two weeks beginning tomorrow as part of measures meant to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Arab News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 5, 2021
May
05
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announces that Kuala Lumpur will be placed under the movement control or

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announces that Kuala Lumpur will be placed under the movement control order from May 7 until May 20 due to the emergence of seventeen COVID-19 clusters over the past week. (Malay Mail)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 5, 2021
May
05
Politics / Government

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announces that the Eid Al-Fitr holiday will begin from May 12 until May 16, which means that all gardens, parks, public buses, a

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announces that the Eid Al-Fitr holiday will begin from May 12 until May 16, which means that all gardens, parks, public buses, and public beaches will be closed or will not operate during this period. In addition, all shops, shopping malls, restaurants, cafés, and cinemas will close at 9:00 p.m., and all gatherings at those venues will be banned for two weeks beginning tomorrow as part of measures meant to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Arab News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 5, 2021
May
06
Politics / Government

2021 Hartlepool by-election In what is considered a major blow to the opposition Labour Party, the Conservative Party candidate Jill Mortimer wins the by-electi

2021 Hartlepool by-election In what is considered a major blow to the opposition Labour Party, the Conservative Party candidate Jill Mortimer wins the by-election in Hartlepool, becoming the first-ever Conservative and female MP in the constituency's history. Mortimer hails it as a "truly historic" result. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 6, 2021
May
06
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines Due to public outrage, President Rodrigo Duterte apologizes for receiving a dose of the Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV COVID-19 vacci

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines Due to public outrage, President Rodrigo Duterte apologizes for receiving a dose of the Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV COVID-19 vaccine, which has not yet been authorized by the Philippines' Food and Drug Administration for emergency use. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 6, 2021
May
06
Politics / Government

In what is considered a major blow to the opposition Labour Party, the Conservative Party candidate Jill Mortimer wins the by-election in Hartlepool, becoming t

In what is considered a major blow to the opposition Labour Party, the Conservative Party candidate Jill Mortimer wins the by-election in Hartlepool, becoming the first-ever Conservative and female MP in the constituency's history. Mortimer hails it as a "truly historic" result. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 6, 2021
May
06
Politics / Government

Kivu conflict, Ituri conflict, Allied Democratic Forces insurgency The Democratic Republic of the Congo enacts a "state of siege" over the provinces of Kivu and

Kivu conflict, Ituri conflict, Allied Democratic Forces insurgency The Democratic Republic of the Congo enacts a "state of siege" over the provinces of Kivu and Ituri for 30 days. During this time, both provinces will be placed under military rule. The provincial governments and entities of these provinces will either be replaced by offices of the FARDC or by the national police. Civil jurisdictions will also be replaced by military jurisdictions. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 6, 2021
May
06
Politics / Government

The Democratic Republic of the Congo enacts a "state of siege" over the provinces of Kivu and Ituri for 30 days.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo enacts a "state of siege" over the provinces of Kivu and Ituri for 30 days. During this time, both provinces will be placed under military rule. The provincial governments and entities of these provinces will either be replaced by offices of the FARDC or by the national police. Civil jurisdictions will also be replaced by military jurisdictions. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 6, 2021
May
07
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The United Kingdom adds Turkey, the Maldives and Nepal to its "red

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The United Kingdom adds Turkey, the Maldives and Nepal to its "red list" of countries, where travellers will be required to quarantine in a hotel for 10 days upon their return to the UK at their own expense. Twelve countries are also added to the government's "green list", including Portugal and Israel. This new "traffic light system" will take effect on May 17, when international travel is no longer illegal. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 7, 2021
May
07
Politics / Government

The United Kingdom adds Turkey, the Maldives and Nepal to its "red list" of countries, where travellers will be required to quarantine in a hotel for 10 days up

The United Kingdom adds Turkey, the Maldives and Nepal to its "red list" of countries, where travellers will be required to quarantine in a hotel for 10 days upon their return to the UK at their own expense. Twelve countries are also added to the government's "green list", including Portugal and Israel. This new "traffic light system" will take effect on May 17, when international travel is no longer illegal. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 7, 2021
May
07
Politics / Government

France–Lebanon relations, Lebanese liquidity crisis French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian threatens to step up pressure against Lebanese politicians he acc

France–Lebanon relations, Lebanese liquidity crisis French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian threatens to step up pressure against Lebanese politicians he accuses of committing "collective suicide" by failing to pull the country out of its economic meltdown. During his visit to Beirut, Le Drian said that punitive actions could be taken by France and the European Union. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 7, 2021
May
07
Politics / Government

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian threatens to step up pressure against Lebanese politicians he accuses of committing "collective suicide" by failing t

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian threatens to step up pressure against Lebanese politicians he accuses of committing "collective suicide" by failing to pull the country out of its economic meltdown. During his visit to Beirut, Le Drian said that punitive actions could be taken by France and the European Union. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 7, 2021
May
08
Politics / Government

2021 Scottish Parliament election The Scottish National Party wins a historic fourth term in office.

2021 Scottish Parliament election The Scottish National Party wins a historic fourth term in office. Along with the Scottish Greens, the majority of seats in the new Scottish Parliament will belong to parties favouring a proposed second independence referendum. Voter turnout also reaches a record high of 64%. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 8, 2021
May
08
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka approves the emergency use of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as the country faces its third wave of the pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka approves the emergency use of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as the country faces its third wave of the pandemic and the highest number of active cases since the pandemic began. The minister overseeing the situation says that Sri Lanka will try to secure five million doses of the vaccine as India has restricted the supply of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 8, 2021
May
08
Politics / Government

Sri Lanka approves the emergency use of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as the country faces its third wave of the pandemic and the highest number of activ

Sri Lanka approves the emergency use of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as the country faces its third wave of the pandemic and the highest number of active cases since the pandemic began. The minister overseeing the situation says that Sri Lanka will try to secure five million doses of the vaccine as India has restricted the supply of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 8, 2021
May
09
Politics / Government

Colonial Pipeline cyberattack U.S.

Colonial Pipeline cyberattack U.S. President Joe Biden declares a state of emergency following Friday's ransomware cyberattack against Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel pipeline in the U.S., which transports 2.5 million barrels a day – 45 percent of the U.S. East Coast's supply of diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 9, 2021
May
10
Politics / Government

The Federal Parliament of Nepal votes 124–93 in a no confidence vote against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli over both his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and hi

The Federal Parliament of Nepal votes 124–93 in a no confidence vote against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli over both his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his attempts to lead a minority government after his party, the Nepal Communist Party, split into the Communist Party of Nepal–UML and Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist earlier this year. President Bidya Devi Bhandari is expected to name Oli caretaker Prime Minister until the next election. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 10, 2021
May
10
Politics / Government

Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina threatens to expel Juventus from Serie A, the highest tier of the Italian football league system, if the

Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina threatens to expel Juventus from Serie A, the highest tier of the Italian football league system, if the club does not withdraw from the proposed European Super League before the start of the next season. (BBC Sport)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 10, 2021
May
10
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia, Malaysian movement control order Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announces a new nationwide movement control order from May 12 un

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia, Malaysian movement control order Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announces a new nationwide movement control order from May 12 until June 7, with additional restrictions due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (Malay Mail)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 10, 2021
May
11
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil The Brazilian federal government suspends the nationwide vaccination of pregnant women using Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after the de

COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil The Brazilian federal government suspends the nationwide vaccination of pregnant women using Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after the death of an expectant mother in Rio de Janeiro from a stroke possibly related to the vaccination. (SABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2021
May
11
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan The Taiwanese government prohibits outdoor gatherings of more than 500 people and indoor gatherings of more than 100 people, as well

COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan The Taiwanese government prohibits outdoor gatherings of more than 500 people and indoor gatherings of more than 100 people, as well as banning all food and drink in trains until June 8, after reporting six new domestic COVID-19 cases with no clear source of infection. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2021
May
11
Politics / Government

The Taiwanese government prohibits outdoor gatherings of more than 500 people and indoor gatherings of more than 100 people, as well as banning all food and dri

The Taiwanese government prohibits outdoor gatherings of more than 500 people and indoor gatherings of more than 100 people, as well as banning all food and drink in trains until June 8, after reporting six new domestic COVID-19 cases with no clear source of infection. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2021
May
11
Politics / Government

Pope Francis formally institutes the office of catechist as a ministry within the Church.

Pope Francis formally institutes the office of catechist as a ministry within the Church. With an apostolic letter entitled Antiquum Ministerium, released on May 11, the Pope establishes the lay ministry, and announces that the Vatican would soon publish a ritual for the commissioning of catechists. (Catholic World News) (Holy See Press Office)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2021
May
12
Politics / Government

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab reports that war criminal and former Republika Srpska President Radovan Karadžić will serve the rest of his life sentence in t

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab reports that war criminal and former Republika Srpska President Radovan Karadžić will serve the rest of his life sentence in the United Kingdom. Karadžić was handed the sentence by International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in 2019 for crimes against humanity committed during the Bosnian War. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2021
May
12
Politics / Government

2021 Colombian protests President of Colombia Iván Duque Márquez announces that 65 officers have been given disciplinary actions for acts of brutality allegedly

2021 Colombian protests President of Colombia Iván Duque Márquez announces that 65 officers have been given disciplinary actions for acts of brutality allegedly committed while repressing demonstrations. Of the actions, eight were for homicide, 27 for abuse of authority, and 11 for physical assaults. (MercoPress)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2021
May
12
Politics / Government

President of Colombia Iván Duque Márquez announces that 65 officers have been given disciplinary actions for acts of brutality allegedly committed while repress

President of Colombia Iván Duque Márquez announces that 65 officers have been given disciplinary actions for acts of brutality allegedly committed while repressing demonstrations. Of the actions, eight were for homicide, 27 for abuse of authority, and 11 for physical assaults. (MercoPress)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2021
May
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba, Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines Cuba initiates its mass vaccination campaign for around 1.7 million people, using its locally-develop

COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba, Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines Cuba initiates its mass vaccination campaign for around 1.7 million people, using its locally-developed SOBERANA 02 and ABDALA vaccines, both of which have yet to complete its Phase III clinical trials. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2021
May
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in France The French National Assembly approves the creation of a COVID-19 health pass to enable international travel and organization of larg

COVID-19 pandemic in France The French National Assembly approves the creation of a COVID-19 health pass to enable international travel and organization of large events. MPs also agree to end the state of emergency on June 1 and replace it with a transitional period that will last until the end of September, which will allow the prime minister to extend the 9 p.m. curfew until June 30. (Euronews) (The Connexion)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2021
May
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary announces that hospitals are resuming elective surgeries, which had been suspended during the pandemic.

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary announces that hospitals are resuming elective surgeries, which had been suspended during the pandemic. However, due to the workload, altered circumstances, the vaccination campaign, and other factors, waiting list times have effectively doubled and are now one to two years for most patients. (Hungary Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2021
May
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba, Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines Cuba initiates its mass vaccination campaign for around 1.7 millio

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Cuba, Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines Cuba initiates its mass vaccination campaign for around 1.7 million people, using its locally-developed SOBERANA 02 and ABDALA vaccines, both of which have yet to complete its Phase III clinical trials. (The New York Times) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel votes to recommend the use of Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine for children aged 12 to 15 years. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2021
May
12
Politics / Government

Hungary announces that hospitals are resuming elective surgeries, which had been suspended during the pandemic.

Hungary announces that hospitals are resuming elective surgeries, which had been suspended during the pandemic. However, due to the workload, altered circumstances, the vaccination campaign, and other factors, waiting list times have effectively doubled and are now one to two years for most patients. (Hungary Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2021
May
12
Politics / Government

The French National Assembly approves the creation of a COVID-19 health pass to enable international travel and organization of large events.

The French National Assembly approves the creation of a COVID-19 health pass to enable international travel and organization of large events. MPs also agree to end the state of emergency on June 1 and replace it with a transitional period that will last until the end of September, which will allow the prime minister to extend the 9 p.m. curfew until June 30. (Euronews) (The Connexion)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2021
May
13
Politics / Government

2020–21 UEFA Champions League, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on association football UEFA decides to relocate the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final, which is t

2020–21 UEFA Champions League, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on association football UEFA decides to relocate the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final, which is to be played between English clubs Manchester City and Chelsea on May 29, to the Estádio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal. The Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, was originally scheduled to host the event, but stricter pandemic-related travel restrictions imposed by the British government on Turkey prompted the move by UEFA. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2021
May
13
Politics / Government

UEFA decides to relocate the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final, which is to be played between English clubs Manchester City and Chelsea on May 29, to the Estádio

UEFA decides to relocate the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final, which is to be played between English clubs Manchester City and Chelsea on May 29, to the Estádio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal. The Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, was originally scheduled to host the event, but stricter pandemic-related travel restrictions imposed by the British government on Turkey prompted the move by UEFA. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2021
May
13
Politics / Government

2019–2021 Israeli political crisis Leader of the right-wing Yamina coalition Naftali Bennett calls off talks with oppositional leader Yair Lapid to form a new g

2019–2021 Israeli political crisis Leader of the right-wing Yamina coalition Naftali Bennett calls off talks with oppositional leader Yair Lapid to form a new government in light of escalating violence. He instead voices his support for a unity government. (Haaretz)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2021
May
13
Politics / Government

Attempted assassination of Mohamed Nasheed Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed is flown to Germany for further medical treatment after being seriously inj

Attempted assassination of Mohamed Nasheed Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed is flown to Germany for further medical treatment after being seriously injured alongside three other people during an assassination attempt in Malé with a car bomb a week ago. Maldives authorities blame Islamic extremists, amongst whom Nasheed was considered unpopular. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2021
May
13
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, COVID-19 community quarantines in the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte approves the recommendation of the Inter-Agenc

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, COVID-19 community quarantines in the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte approves the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases of downgrading the Greater Manila Area under the General Community Quarantine with "heightened restrictions" on indoor dining and personal care services. These downgrades include the reopening of hair salons and barbershops. (Rappler)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2021
May
13
Politics / Government

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed is flown to Germany for further medical treatment after being seriously injured alongside three other people during an

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed is flown to Germany for further medical treatment after being seriously injured alongside three other people during an assassination attempt in Malé with a car bomb a week ago. Maldives authorities blame Islamic extremists, amongst whom Nasheed was considered unpopular. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2021
May
13
Politics / Government

President Rodrigo Duterte approves the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases of downgrading the Great

President Rodrigo Duterte approves the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases of downgrading the Greater Manila Area under the General Community Quarantine with "heightened restrictions" on indoor dining and personal care services. These downgrades include the reopening of hair salons and barbershops. (Rappler)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 13, 2021
May
14
Politics / Government

2021 Formula One World Championship, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on motorsport The Turkish Grand Prix, originally scheduled for June, is canceled due to the

2021 Formula One World Championship, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on motorsport The Turkish Grand Prix, originally scheduled for June, is canceled due to the recent upgrading by the British government of pandemic-related travel restrictions on Turkey. (Arab News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2021
May
14
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan The Taipei City Government announces the indefinite closure of entertainment venues and multiple public facilities such as libraries

COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan The Taipei City Government announces the indefinite closure of entertainment venues and multiple public facilities such as libraries and sports centres beginning tomorrow after Taiwan reports a record 29 new locally transmitted cases in the past 24 hours. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2021
May
14
Politics / Government

International reactions to 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis, Czech Republic–Israel relations Czech Republic President Miloš Zeman orders the Israeli flag to fly at

International reactions to 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis, Czech Republic–Israel relations Czech Republic President Miloš Zeman orders the Israeli flag to fly at the Prague Castle to show support for the country amidst its conflict with Palestine. (Newsweek)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2021
May
14
Politics / Government

Taiwan's Central Election Commission approves three referendums in late August.

Taiwan's Central Election Commission approves three referendums in late August. The referendums will allow the public to decide on banning pork containing ractopamine, on holding referendums on the same day as general elections, and whether to change the location of a planned new liquefied natural gas terminal to protect the maritime environment. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2021
May
14
Politics / Government

The Taipei City Government announces the indefinite closure of entertainment venues and multiple public facilities such as libraries and sports centres beginnin

The Taipei City Government announces the indefinite closure of entertainment venues and multiple public facilities such as libraries and sports centres beginning tomorrow after Taiwan reports a record 29 new locally transmitted cases in the past 24 hours. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2021
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