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Jun
12
Politics / Government

2021 Algerian parliamentary election Algerian citizens head to the polls to vote for a new session to the People's National Assembly for the first time since fo

2021 Algerian parliamentary election Algerian citizens head to the polls to vote for a new session to the People's National Assembly for the first time since former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was deposed in 2019. Turnout is the lowest in 20 years due to boycotts over the arrest of seven Hirak movement leaders. (Al Jazeera English)

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

War in Afghanistan 2021 Afghanistan attacks Two blasts against minibuses carrying civilians kill at least seven people near the Jinnah Hospital in Kabul.

War in Afghanistan 2021 Afghanistan attacks Two blasts against minibuses carrying civilians kill at least seven people near the Jinnah Hospital in Kabul. The government says that the number of deaths is expected to increase due to the seriousness of those wounded. No group claims responsibility for the attacks. (TOLO)

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

2021 Afghanistan attacks Two blasts against minibuses carrying civilians kill at least seven people near the Jinnah Hospital in Kabul.

2021 Afghanistan attacks Two blasts against minibuses carrying civilians kill at least seven people near the Jinnah Hospital in Kabul. The government says that the number of deaths is expected to increase due to the seriousness of those wounded. No group claims responsibility for the attacks. (TOLO)

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

2021 Peruvian general election As counting nears an end and socialist candidate of Free Peru Pedro Castillo is set to win the presidency, right-wing candidate K

2021 Peruvian general election As counting nears an end and socialist candidate of Free Peru Pedro Castillo is set to win the presidency, right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori asks for thousands of votes to be annulled and blames "the international left" for Castillo's win. (Reuters)

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

Algerian citizens head to the polls to vote for a new session to the People's National Assembly for the first time since former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika w

Algerian citizens head to the polls to vote for a new session to the People's National Assembly for the first time since former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was deposed in 2019. Turnout is the lowest in 20 years due to boycotts over the arrest of seven Hirak movement leaders. (Al Jazeera English)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is fined for violating the mask mandate imposed in São Paulo.

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is fined for violating the mask mandate imposed in São Paulo. (Associated Press) COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia Colombia reports a record 577 deaths of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 95,192. (Anadolu Agency)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi says that hospitals in the country's capital, Kinshasa, are "overwhelmed" b

COVID-19 pandemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi says that hospitals in the country's capital, Kinshasa, are "overwhelmed" by COVID-19 patients amid an increase in the number of cases as the country faces its third wave of the pandemic. (Reuters)

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

2019–2021 Israeli political crisis Israel's parliament votes in favour of a new coalition government, ending Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year tenure as Prime Minist

2019–2021 Israeli political crisis Israel's parliament votes in favour of a new coalition government, ending Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year tenure as Prime Minister. He has now been replaced by Naftali Bennett. (Reuters) Anti-Netanyahu protesters gather at the Rabin Square in Tel Aviv to celebrate his replacement. (The Jerusalem Post)

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

2021 Chilean regional elections Opposition candidates win in 13 of 14 regions holding the second round of the regional elections.

2021 Chilean regional elections Opposition candidates win in 13 of 14 regions holding the second round of the regional elections. Chile Vamos, the governing right-wing alliance, wins only in the Araucanía Region. (The Saxon) Christian Democrat Claudio Orrego is elected as the first governor of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, after narrowly defeating Broad Front candidate Karina Oliva. (The Rio Times)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, COVID-19 vaccination in Germany Germany's Federal Health Ministry demands that Johnson & Johnson deliver 6.5 million doses of its

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, COVID-19 vaccination in Germany Germany's Federal Health Ministry demands that Johnson & Johnson deliver 6.5 million doses of its vaccine by July in order to offset a vaccine shortfall. A spokesman for the ministry says that the situation is regretful and that only 1.15 million doses of the vaccine had been administered as of last Friday. (Deutsche Welle)

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

Germany's Federal Health Ministry demands that Johnson & Johnson deliver 6.5 million doses of its vaccine by July in order to offset a vaccine shortfall.

Germany's Federal Health Ministry demands that Johnson & Johnson deliver 6.5 million doses of its vaccine by July in order to offset a vaccine shortfall. A spokesman for the ministry says that the situation is regretful and that only 1.15 million doses of the vaccine had been administered as of last Friday. (Deutsche Welle)

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

Thousands of Spaniards protest in Madrid the possible pardons to Catalonian independence advocates.

Thousands of Spaniards protest in Madrid the possible pardons to Catalonian independence advocates. Deputy Spanish Prime Minister Carmen Calvo had said that the move was "close" and had asked the People's Party "not to confront Catalonia". Polls show that 63% of Spanish citizens oppose the pardons as a threat to national unity and 25% support the pardons. (Reuters)

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

Trial of Catalonia independence leaders Thousands of Spaniards protest in Madrid the possible pardons to Catalonian independence advocates.

Trial of Catalonia independence leaders Thousands of Spaniards protest in Madrid the possible pardons to Catalonian independence advocates. Deputy Spanish Prime Minister Carmen Calvo had said that the move was "close" and had asked the People's Party "not to confront Catalonia". Polls show that 63% of Spanish citizens oppose the pardons as a threat to national unity and 25% support the pardons. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji reports 89 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours as the government warns that, due to the presence of the Delta variant, whi

COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji reports 89 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours as the government warns that, due to the presence of the Delta variant, which was first detected in India, the situation is worse than that seen in Australia and New Zealand. Fiji has now reported 1,118 cases nationwide. (RNZ International)

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

Fiji reports 89 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours as the government warns that, due to the presence of the Delta variant, which was first detected in I

Fiji reports 89 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours as the government warns that, due to the presence of the Delta variant, which was first detected in India, the situation is worse than that seen in Australia and New Zealand. Fiji has now reported 1,118 cases nationwide. (RNZ International)

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

COVID-19 community quarantines in the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte extends the general community quarantines for Metro Manila and its surrounding provi

COVID-19 community quarantines in the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte extends the general community quarantines for Metro Manila and its surrounding provinces and places 21 areas under modified enhanced community quarantine from June 16 to 30 with varying restrictions. (ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related restrictions in England will be delayed by

COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks due to an increase in the number of cases of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. Reopening has been delayed from June 21 to at least July 19. (The Washington Post)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final rela

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks due to an increase in the number of cases of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. Reopening has been delayed from June 21 to at least July 19. (The Washington Post)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea eases COVID-19-related restrictions at large concerts and sports events, with up to 4,000 people allowed to attend

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea eases COVID-19-related restrictions at large concerts and sports events, with up to 4,000 people allowed to attend K-pop concerts and other cultural shows, as well as allowing sport stadiums to operate at 30% to 50% capacity depending on the district as the country continues its vaccination campaign. (CNA)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related res

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks due to an increase in the number of cases of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. Reopening has been delayed from June 21 to at least July 19. (The Washington Post)

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

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks due to an increase

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks due to an increase in the number of cases of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. Reopening has been delayed from June 21 to at least July 19. (The Washington Post)

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

South Korea eases COVID-19-related restrictions at large concerts and sports events, with up to 4,000 people allowed to attend K-pop concerts and other cultural

South Korea eases COVID-19-related restrictions at large concerts and sports events, with up to 4,000 people allowed to attend K-pop concerts and other cultural shows, as well as allowing sport stadiums to operate at 30% to 50% capacity depending on the district as the country continues its vaccination campaign. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021
Jun
15
Politics / Government

Armenia–Turkey relations, Azerbaijan–Turkey relations Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that Turkey will open a consulate in Shusha, a Nagorno-Ka

Armenia–Turkey relations, Azerbaijan–Turkey relations Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that Turkey will open a consulate in Shusha, a Nagorno-Karabakh city captured by Azerbaijan during last year's war, and that he will look to co-produce military drones with Azerbaijan. Both announcements followed his tour of the contested region with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev the same day. The Armenian Foreign Ministry condemns the visit as a provocation. (Al-Monitor)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Politics / Government

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that Turkey will open a consulate in Shusha, a Nagorno-Karabakh city captured by Azerbaijan during last year's

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that Turkey will open a consulate in Shusha, a Nagorno-Karabakh city captured by Azerbaijan during last year's war, and that he will look to co-produce military drones with Azerbaijan. Both announcements followed his tour of the contested region with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev the same day. The Armenian Foreign Ministry condemns the visit as a provocation. (Al-Monitor)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Politics / Government

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison denies reports by the Australian Broadcasting Company's Four Corners program that his close friend Tim Stewart, who was

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison denies reports by the Australian Broadcasting Company's Four Corners program that his close friend Tim Stewart, who was referred to the national terror hotline by his own family for his extreme far-right political views, influenced his decision to mention "ritual abuse" in a speech regarding child sexual abuse earlier this year, in line with the QAnon conspiracy theory. (News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
16
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia North Macedonia lifts their nighttime curfew and allows outdoor organized events, weddings and concerts to be held at 50% c

COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia North Macedonia lifts their nighttime curfew and allows outdoor organized events, weddings and concerts to be held at 50% capacity. The government also lifts working hour restrictions on the hospitality sector, betting shops, gas stations, and casinos. (Xinhuanet)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021
Jun
16
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States government purchases 200 million doses of the vaccine produce

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States government purchases 200 million doses of the vaccine produced by Moderna. (U.S. News & World Report) COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Royal Caribbean International announces that it is delaying the inaugural sailing of their brand-new Odyssey of the Seas cruise liner from Fort Lauderdale to July 31 after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021
Jun
16
Politics / Government

German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer withdraws a platoon from a NATO mission in Lithuania.

German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer withdraws a platoon from a NATO mission in Lithuania. The withdrawal follows a report from Der Spiegel on Monday stating that the platoon's members engaged in misconduct, including bullying, filming a sexual assault against another soldier, and singing antisemitic songs to mark the birthday of dictator Adolf Hitler. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021
Jun
17
Politics / Government

Elections in the United Kingdom, 2021 Chesham and Amersham by-election The Liberal Democrats gains the Chesham and Amersham seat in a shock defeat to the ruling

Elections in the United Kingdom, 2021 Chesham and Amersham by-election The Liberal Democrats gains the Chesham and Amersham seat in a shock defeat to the ruling Conservative government. The Conservatives suffers a swing of 25.2% away from them in a by-election billed as a sign of further realignment in British politics. This is the first time that a non-Conservative MP represents the constituency. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Politics / Government

Repeal of the 2002 AUMF The United States House of Representatives votes 268–161 to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution o

Repeal of the 2002 AUMF The United States House of Representatives votes 268–161 to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, a resolution that granted U.S. presidents the authority to engage in war with Iraq. The bill will now head to the United States Senate. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Politics / Government

The Liberal Democrats gains the Chesham and Amersham seat in a shock defeat to the ruling Conservative government.

The Liberal Democrats gains the Chesham and Amersham seat in a shock defeat to the ruling Conservative government. The Conservatives suffers a swing of 25.2% away from them in a by-election billed as a sign of further realignment in British politics. This is the first time that a non-Conservative MP represents the constituency. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Politics / Government

The United States House of Representatives votes 268–161 to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, a resolution tha

The United States House of Representatives votes 268–161 to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, a resolution that granted U.S. presidents the authority to engage in war with Iraq. The bill will now head to the United States Senate. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, COVID-19 vaccination in Australia The Australian federal government restricts the usage of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine to peo

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, COVID-19 vaccination in Australia The Australian federal government restricts the usage of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine to people over the age of 60 following a new recommendation from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation. (ABC Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces that the state of emergency will be lifted in nine prefectures on June 21.

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces that the state of emergency will be lifted in nine prefectures on June 21. However, the government will maintain its quasi-emergency measures in seven prefectures, including Tokyo and Osaka. (The Japan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, COVID-19 vaccination in Australia The Australian federal government restricts the usage of the Oxfo

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, COVID-19 vaccination in Australia The Australian federal government restricts the usage of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine to people over the age of 60 following a new recommendation from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation. (ABC Australia) COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji reports a record 121 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, as new clusters are discovered, thereby bringing the national total to 1,443. (RNZ) (Xinhuanet)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Zambia Zambian authorities order the closure of schools for the next 21 days and also suspend election campaigns for the general election i

COVID-19 pandemic in Zambia Zambian authorities order the closure of schools for the next 21 days and also suspend election campaigns for the general election in August after reporting the highest number of deaths due to COVID-19 in one day. At the same time, the authorities restrict activities in religious sites to meetings only twice a week and for only one hour per day. (Europa Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
17
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Portuguese authorities announce that travel in a

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Portuguese authorities announce that travel in and out of the Lisbon metropolitan area will be banned on weekends from Friday at 3:00 p.m. until Monday at 6:00 a.m. amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (ABC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine Ukraine reports a new single-day record of 76,538 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 17, 2021
Jun
18
Politics / Government

2021 Peruvian general election Interim President Francisco Sagasti condemns a letter signed by retired military officers that urges the Peruvian Armed Forces no

2021 Peruvian general election Interim President Francisco Sagasti condemns a letter signed by retired military officers that urges the Peruvian Armed Forces not to recognize Pedro Castillo as President. Sagasti also announces that an investigation is launched into the retired officers. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021
Jun
18
Politics / Government

Interim President Francisco Sagasti condemns a letter signed by retired military officers that urges the Peruvian Armed Forces not to recognize Pedro Castillo a

Interim President Francisco Sagasti condemns a letter signed by retired military officers that urges the Peruvian Armed Forces not to recognize Pedro Castillo as President. Sagasti also announces that an investigation is launched into the retired officers. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 18, 2021
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