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Aug
02
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2021 Taliban offensive President Ashraf Ghani blames the worsening security situation in Afghanistan on the sudden withdrawal of U.S.

2021 Taliban offensive President Ashraf Ghani blames the worsening security situation in Afghanistan on the sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops amid a rapid advance of the Taliban across the country. Ghani warns that the Islamist group has not severed ties with other terrorist groups. The Taliban rejects Ghani's statement. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
02
Politics / Government

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive President Ashraf Ghani blames the worsening security situation in Afghanistan on the sudden withdrawal of U.S.

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive President Ashraf Ghani blames the worsening security situation in Afghanistan on the sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops amid a rapid advance of the Taliban across the country. Ghani warns that the Islamist group has not severed ties with other terrorist groups. The Taliban rejects Ghani's statement. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
02
Politics / Government

The Dewan Rakyat suspends their special parliamentary meeting for two weeks after COVID-19 cases were detected in the parliament.

The Dewan Rakyat suspends their special parliamentary meeting for two weeks after COVID-19 cases were detected in the parliament. Malaysian opposition MPs, including Anwar Ibrahim and Mahathir Mohamad, gathered in Merdeka Square after being blocked by police from entering the parliament to protest the suspension. The MPs demanded for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to resign. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
02
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive President Ashraf Ghani blames the worsening security situation in Afghanistan on the sudden withdra

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive President Ashraf Ghani blames the worsening security situation in Afghanistan on the sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops amid a rapid advance of the Taliban across the country. Ghani warns that the Islamist group has not severed ties with other terrorist groups. The Taliban rejects Ghani's statement. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
02
Politics / Government

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announces a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for school employees,

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announces a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for school employees, contractors and volunteers. (Patch) COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issues a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. A deadline has been issued by September 7. (CNBC) The U.S. CDC announces that over 70% of adults in the United States have received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, nearly a month after the July 4th target originally set by President Joe Biden. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
02
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, COVID-19 vaccination in Germany German health minister Jens Spahn and leaders of 16 states agree to offer booster shots of the COV

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, COVID-19 vaccination in Germany German health minister Jens Spahn and leaders of 16 states agree to offer booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine for elderly and at-risk groups beginning in September and make vaccinations widely available for children between the ages of 12 and 17 years old amid concerns about "reduced immune response" due to the spread of the Delta variant. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
02
Politics / Government

German health minister Jens Spahn and leaders of 16 states agree to offer booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine for elderly and at-risk groups beginning in Sept

German health minister Jens Spahn and leaders of 16 states agree to offer booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine for elderly and at-risk groups beginning in September and make vaccinations widely available for children between the ages of 12 and 17 years old amid concerns about "reduced immune response" due to the spread of the Delta variant. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021
Aug
03
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan surpasses one million daily COVID-19 vaccination doses for the first time after the government warned that it may ban unv

COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan surpasses one million daily COVID-19 vaccination doses for the first time after the government warned that it may ban unvaccinated people from entering some public places and using some forms of transportation. (The Straits Times) Islamabad becomes the first city in Pakistan with a population of more than one million people to have 50% of its eligible population vaccinated with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. (Dawn)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021
Aug
03
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that the legal requirement for social distancing in Scotland will be removed on

COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that the legal requirement for social distancing in Scotland will be removed on August 9 and the blanket 10-day self-isolation for school pupils will also be ended in order to prevent educational disruption, as long as all pupils test negative. However, face coverings will be mandatory for secondary school students and staff for the first six weeks of the new term. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021
Aug
03
Politics / Government

Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud says that he "sees an emboldened Iran acting in a negative manner around the M

Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud says that he "sees an emboldened Iran acting in a negative manner around the Middle East, endangering shipping, arming the Houthis and contributing to a political deadlock in Lebanon". Al Saud further stated that Saudi Arabia supports any talks with Iran "as long as it ensures that Iran will not now nor ever get nuclear weapons". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021
Aug
03
Politics / Government

Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud says that he "sees an emboldened Iran acting in a negative manner around the Middle East, endangering shipping,

Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud says that he "sees an emboldened Iran acting in a negative manner around the Middle East, endangering shipping, arming the Houthis and contributing to a political deadlock in Lebanon". Al Saud further stated that Saudi Arabia supports any talks with Iran "as long as it ensures that Iran will not now nor ever get nuclear weapons". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021
Aug
03
Politics / Government

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that the legal requirement for social distancing in Scotland will be removed on August 9 and the blanket 10-da

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that the legal requirement for social distancing in Scotland will be removed on August 9 and the blanket 10-day self-isolation for school pupils will also be ended in order to prevent educational disruption, as long as all pupils test negative. However, face coverings will be mandatory for secondary school students and staff for the first six weeks of the new term. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 3, 2021
Aug
04
Politics / Government

Insurgency in the Maghreb Militants attack four villages in the town of Markoye, Burkina Faso, opening fire in the streets and killing 11 civilians, 15 soldiers

Insurgency in the Maghreb Militants attack four villages in the town of Markoye, Burkina Faso, opening fire in the streets and killing 11 civilians, 15 soldiers and four members of a government-backed civilian militia. Ten of the perpetrators are killed during a shootout after the attack. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 4, 2021
Aug
04
Politics / Government

Militants attack four villages in the town of Markoye, Burkina Faso, opening fire in the streets and killing 11 civilians, 15 soldiers and four members of a gov

Militants attack four villages in the town of Markoye, Burkina Faso, opening fire in the streets and killing 11 civilians, 15 soldiers and four members of a government-backed civilian militia. Ten of the perpetrators are killed during a shootout after the attack. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 4, 2021
Aug
04
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in England, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The British government announces that France will be removed from England's "

COVID-19 pandemic in England, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The British government announces that France will be removed from England's "amber plus" category, meaning that fully-vaccinated travellers will no longer need to quarantine. Additionally, seven other countries will be added to the "green list" category. These changes will be in effect beginning August 8 at 4:00 a.m. (ITV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 4, 2021
Aug
04
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The British government announces that

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The British government announces that France will be removed from England's "amber plus" category, meaning that fully-vaccinated travellers will no longer need to quarantine. Additionally, seven other countries will be added to the "green list" category. These changes will be in effect beginning August 8 at 4:00 a.m. (ITV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 4, 2021
Aug
04
Politics / Government

The British government announces that France will be removed from England's "amber plus" category, meaning that fully-vaccinated travellers will no longer need

The British government announces that France will be removed from England's "amber plus" category, meaning that fully-vaccinated travellers will no longer need to quarantine. Additionally, seven other countries will be added to the "green list" category. These changes will be in effect beginning August 8 at 4:00 a.m. (ITV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 4, 2021
Aug
05
Politics / Government

2021 Turkish wildfires Hundreds of workers and residents are evacuated as a wildfire nears a coal-powered power plant in Muğla Province.

2021 Turkish wildfires Hundreds of workers and residents are evacuated as a wildfire nears a coal-powered power plant in Muğla Province. More than 36,000 people have been evacuated in the province, as President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declares the wildfires to be the worst in Turkey's history. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Chile The Chilean government announces that they will begin administering booster doses for those who have received the Sinovac CoronaVac v

COVID-19 pandemic in Chile The Chilean government announces that they will begin administering booster doses for those who have received the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine beginning on August 11 for people over the age of 55 using the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and in September for people under the age of 55 using the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in order to protect the population from the Delta variant. (Bloomberg News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Finland Finland restricts the operating hours in Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa, Kymenlaakso, and the Helsinki metropolitan area to until 10

COVID-19 pandemic in Finland Finland restricts the operating hours in Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa, Kymenlaakso, and the Helsinki metropolitan area to until 10 p.m. for bars and until 11 p.m. for restaurants and also bans karaoke and indoor dancing beginning on August 8 due to the worsening situation in those regions. The government also announces that vaccination of children between the ages of 12 and 15 will begin next week. (Yle)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy The Italian government announces that the usage of a "Green Pass" will be mandatory for teachers and university students to enter edu

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy The Italian government announces that the usage of a "Green Pass" will be mandatory for teachers and university students to enter educational institutions and will also be mandatory for use in long-haul air, rail, ferry, and intercity bus services beginning on September 1. (Swissinfo)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan reports a record 15,263 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, including a record 5,042 cases in Tokyo, thereby bringing t

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan reports a record 15,263 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, including a record 5,042 cases in Tokyo, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 987,163. (NHK World-Japan) (Associated Press) The Japanese government announces the expansion of the quasi-state of emergency to eight prefectures from August 8 to August 31. (The Mainichi)

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

Finland restricts the operating hours in Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa, Kymenlaakso, and the Helsinki metropolitan area to until 10 p.m.

Finland restricts the operating hours in Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa, Kymenlaakso, and the Helsinki metropolitan area to until 10 p.m. for bars and until 11 p.m. for restaurants and also bans karaoke and indoor dancing beginning on August 8 due to the worsening situation in those regions. The government also announces that vaccination of children between the ages of 12 and 15 will begin next week. (Yle)

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

The Chilean government announces that they will begin administering booster doses for those who have received the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine beginning on August

The Chilean government announces that they will begin administering booster doses for those who have received the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine beginning on August 11 for people over the age of 55 using the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and in September for people under the age of 55 using the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in order to protect the population from the Delta variant. (Bloomberg News)

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

The Italian government announces that the usage of a "Green Pass" will be mandatory for teachers and university students to enter educational institutions and w

The Italian government announces that the usage of a "Green Pass" will be mandatory for teachers and university students to enter educational institutions and will also be mandatory for use in long-haul air, rail, ferry, and intercity bus services beginning on September 1. (Swissinfo)

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

Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves is injured during protests against changes to the Public Health Act, which includes mandatory

Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves is injured during protests against changes to the Public Health Act, which includes mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 for public sector workers and those in "frontline jobs". The Prime Minister received treatment for a head wound. (Caribbean National Weekly)

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

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph

Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves is injured during protests against changes to the Public Health Act, which includes mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 for public sector workers and those in "frontline jobs". The Prime Minister received treatment for a head wound. (Caribbean National Weekly)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina surpasses five million cases of COVID-19 after reporting 13,549 new cases in the pas

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina Argentina surpasses five million cases of COVID-19 after reporting 13,549 new cases in the past 24 hours. (Infobae) COVID-19 pandemic in Peru COVID-19 vaccination in Peru Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, First Lady Lilia Paredes, and Health Minister Hernando Cevallos receive their first doses of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine. (Xinhuanet)

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

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive The Taliban captures Sheberghan, the provincial capital of Jowzjan Province, making it the second capture of a provinc

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive The Taliban captures Sheberghan, the provincial capital of Jowzjan Province, making it the second capture of a provincial capital by the Islamist group in the past 24 hours. (NDTV) The British and American governments warn their citizens to leave Afghanistan "immediately" amid the Taliban advance and a worsening security situation in the country. (ABC News)

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

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive The Taliban captures Sheberghan, the provincial capital of Jowzjan Province, making it the second c

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive The Taliban captures Sheberghan, the provincial capital of Jowzjan Province, making it the second capture of a provincial capital by the Islamist group in the past 24 hours. (NDTV) The British and American governments warn their citizens to leave Afghanistan "immediately" amid the Taliban advance and a worsening security situation in the country. (ABC News)

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

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive The Taliban captures the capitals of the Kunduz, Takhar, and Sar-e Pol provinces.

War in Afghanistan Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive The Taliban captures the capitals of the Kunduz, Takhar, and Sar-e Pol provinces. In Kunduz, the Taliban seize key government buildings, leaving the government forces only in control of the airport. In Takhar, the Taliban seize Taloqan, and heavy fighting was reported as the Taliban intensifies its offensive in the north. In Sar-e Pol, the Taliban drive government forces out of the main military base. (BBC News)

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

2021 Taliban offensive The Taliban captures the capitals of the Kunduz, Takhar, and Sar-e Pol provinces.

2021 Taliban offensive The Taliban captures the capitals of the Kunduz, Takhar, and Sar-e Pol provinces. In Kunduz, the Taliban seize key government buildings, leaving the government forces only in control of the airport. In Takhar, the Taliban seize Taloqan, and heavy fighting was reported as the Taliban intensifies its offensive in the north. In Sar-e Pol, the Taliban drive government forces out of the main military base. (BBC News)

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

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religion, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Hajj, COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia The Saudi Arabian government announces t

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religion, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Hajj, COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia The Saudi Arabian government announces that it will begin to allow foreigners who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in Umrah. Saudi authorities will begin taking travel requests tomorrow. (BBC News)

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

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive The Taliban captures the capitals of the Kunduz, Takhar, and Sar-e Pol provinces.

Taliban insurgency 2021 Taliban offensive The Taliban captures the capitals of the Kunduz, Takhar, and Sar-e Pol provinces. In Kunduz, the Taliban seize key government buildings, leaving the government forces only in control of the airport. In Takhar, the Taliban seize Taloqan, and heavy fighting was reported as the Taliban intensifies its offensive in the north. In Sar-e Pol, the Taliban drive government forces out of the main military base. (BBC News)

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

The Taliban captures the capitals of the Kunduz, Takhar, and Sar-e Pol provinces.

The Taliban captures the capitals of the Kunduz, Takhar, and Sar-e Pol provinces. In Kunduz, the Taliban seize key government buildings, leaving the government forces only in control of the airport. In Takhar, the Taliban seize Taloqan, and heavy fighting was reported as the Taliban intensifies its offensive in the north. In Sar-e Pol, the Taliban drive government forces out of the main military base. (BBC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, COVID-19 vaccination in Bangladesh Bangladesh reports a new single-day record of 2.8 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine admi

COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, COVID-19 vaccination in Bangladesh Bangladesh reports a new single-day record of 2.8 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered as part of a six-day special vaccination campaign, in which 2.7 million people received their first dose of the vaccine. (Anadolu Agency)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal, COVID-19 vaccination in Nepal Nepal begins administering second doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine dose for nearly 1.4 million

COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal, COVID-19 vaccination in Nepal Nepal begins administering second doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine dose for nearly 1.4 million elderly people following a months-long delay due to India suspending exports of vaccines due to a substantial increase in the number of cases there. The vaccines were donated by Japan and Bhutan. (Radio France Internationale)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 9, 2021
Aug
09
Politics / Government

Nepal begins administering second doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine dose for nearly 1.4 million elderly people following a months-long delay due to India

Nepal begins administering second doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine dose for nearly 1.4 million elderly people following a months-long delay due to India suspending exports of vaccines due to a substantial increase in the number of cases there. The vaccines were donated by Japan and Bhutan. (Radio France Internationale)

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

The Taliban tightens its grip in many districts and cities in northern Afghanistan as Afghan President Ashraf Ghani calls on local militias to fight the armed g

The Taliban tightens its grip in many districts and cities in northern Afghanistan as Afghan President Ashraf Ghani calls on local militias to fight the armed group. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says that the United States is willing to continue their airstrike campaign against the Taliban but warned that "it is up to the Afghan government to defend themselves" and also added that "it is their struggle". (Reuters)

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

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed calls on "all eligible citizens" to join the armed forces to "stop the Tigray forces once and for all" and for all Ethiopian

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed calls on "all eligible citizens" to join the armed forces to "stop the Tigray forces once and for all" and for all Ethiopians to "show patriotism" in this moment. Abiy had promised a swift victory when the war broke out in late 2020, but this changed in June when Tigrayan forces recaptured the region and advanced further into other regions. (Al Jazeera)

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

Tigray War Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed calls on "all eligible citizens" to join the armed forces to "stop the Tigray forces once and for all" and for al

Tigray War Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed calls on "all eligible citizens" to join the armed forces to "stop the Tigray forces once and for all" and for all Ethiopians to "show patriotism" in this moment. Abiy had promised a swift victory when the war broke out in late 2020, but this changed in June when Tigrayan forces recaptured the region and advanced further into other regions. (Al Jazeera)

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

An investigation by the BBC into the involvement of the Russian Wagner Group in the war reveals that the group committed several war crimes, including the inten

An investigation by the BBC into the involvement of the Russian Wagner Group in the war reveals that the group committed several war crimes, including the intentional killing of prisoners of war and civilians and the leaving of unmarked mines in civilian areas. The investigation also finds that Yevgeny Prigozhin, a businessman with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, was involved in the group's operations, and that the group likely received weapons and supplies from the Russian military. (BBC News)

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

Second Libyan Civil War An investigation by the BBC into the involvement of the Russian Wagner Group in the war reveals that the group committed several war cri

Second Libyan Civil War An investigation by the BBC into the involvement of the Russian Wagner Group in the war reveals that the group committed several war crimes, including the intentional killing of prisoners of war and civilians and the leaving of unmarked mines in civilian areas. The investigation also finds that Yevgeny Prigozhin, a businessman with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, was involved in the group's operations, and that the group likely received weapons and supplies from the Russian military. (BBC News)

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

The President of Bougainville Ishmael Toroama says that the region needs to take a holistic approach in order to gain full independence from Papua New Guinea.

The President of Bougainville Ishmael Toroama says that the region needs to take a holistic approach in order to gain full independence from Papua New Guinea. Toromoa pointed towards receiving international aid to build an economy for the region which overwhelmingly voted for independence in a referendum in 2019. (RNZ International)

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

The Taliban captures its ninth provincial capital in six days, seizing Fayzabad, the capital of Badakhshan Province, amid a rapid advance in northern Afghanista

The Taliban captures its ninth provincial capital in six days, seizing Fayzabad, the capital of Badakhshan Province, amid a rapid advance in northern Afghanistan. The capture comes as President Ashraf Ghani appeals to local warlords to confront and fight the Taliban. The jihadist group also takes control of Kunduz Airport, after hundreds of Afghan National Security Forces personnel in the area surrender with all of their military equipment. (Reuters) (Al Jazeera)

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

2021 Algeria wildfires The death toll from the wildfires in northern Algeria increases to 65, as the country battles a total of 69 fires for the fourth consecut

2021 Algeria wildfires The death toll from the wildfires in northern Algeria increases to 65, as the country battles a total of 69 fires for the fourth consecutive day. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune declares three days of national mourning for the wildfire victims. (BBC News)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom announces tha

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California Governor Gavin Newsom announces that healthcare workers in the state will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo COVID-19 testing. (KSBY) COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces that state government employees will be required to receive the vaccine or undergo testing for COVID-19. (Associated Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 11, 2021
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