World 2021 Timeline

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2021 Myanmar protests As the six-month anniversary of the military coup against civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi approaches, protests occur in Mandalay with uni

2021 Myanmar protests As the six-month anniversary of the military coup against civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi approaches, protests occur in Mandalay with university students waving flags and saying that there is "no possibility of dialogue" with the junta. The junta says that former civilian leaders are spreading "biased information". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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Amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, the French overseas territory of Réunion enters a two-week partial lockdown which restricts the movement of pe

Amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, the French overseas territory of Réunion enters a two-week partial lockdown which restricts the movement of people to 10 km (6.2 mi) during the day and 5 km (3.1 mi) on Sunday as well as closing all cafés, restaurants and gyms. A curfew is also being imposed between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m. when movement is not allowed except for essential reasons. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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As the six-month anniversary of the military coup against civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi approaches, protests occur in Mandalay with university students wavin

As the six-month anniversary of the military coup against civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi approaches, protests occur in Mandalay with university students waving flags and saying that there is "no possibility of dialogue" with the junta. The junta says that former civilian leaders are spreading "biased information". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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Brisbane and surrounding towns enter a lockdown after an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases linked to the ongoing cluster in New South Wales.

Brisbane and surrounding towns enter a lockdown after an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases linked to the ongoing cluster in New South Wales. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, COVID-19 vaccination in Argentina Health minister Carla Vizzotti reports that Argentina has applied nearly 32 million doses of t

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, COVID-19 vaccination in Argentina Health minister Carla Vizzotti reports that Argentina has applied nearly 32 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Argentina has so far reported 4.9 million cases and over 105,000 deaths from COVID-19. (CNDigital)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Jul

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Brisbane and surrounding towns enter a lockdown after an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases linked to the ongoing clust

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Brisbane and surrounding towns enter a lockdown after an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases linked to the ongoing cluster in New South Wales. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Jul

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in El Salvador El Salvador reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant, which was originally detected in India.

COVID-19 pandemic in El Salvador El Salvador reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant, which was originally detected in India. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Jul

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COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida reports a record 21,683 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, surpassing the previous record of 19,334 cases reported on

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida reports a record 21,683 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, surpassing the previous record of 19,334 cases reported on January 7. (Tampa Bay Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Jul

31

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Tokyo reports a record 4,058 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, while the number of new cases across Japan reaches a record

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Tokyo reports a record 4,058 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, while the number of new cases across Japan reaches a record 12,341. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Jul

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Laos Laos reports a record 380 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 6,299.

COVID-19 pandemic in Laos Laos reports a record 380 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 6,299. (The Laotian Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Jul

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COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia reports a record 17,786 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia reports a record 17,786 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,113,272. (The Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Jul

31

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in El Salvador El Salvador reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant, which was originall

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in El Salvador El Salvador reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant, which was originally detected in India. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida reports a record 21,683 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, surpassing the previous record of 19,334 cases reported on January 7. (Tampa Bay Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Jul

31

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan reports its first five cases of the SARS-CoV-2 Epsilon variant in Lahore, which was originally detected in California.

COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan Pakistan reports its first five cases of the SARS-CoV-2 Epsilon variant in Lahore, which was originally detected in California. (DAWN) Sindh province imposes a partial lockdown in Pakistan's largest city of Karachi in order to reduce the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. The lockdown is in effect until August 8. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Jul

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COVID-19 pandemic in Réunion Amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, the French overseas territory of Réunion enters a two-week partial lockdown which

COVID-19 pandemic in Réunion Amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, the French overseas territory of Réunion enters a two-week partial lockdown which restricts the movement of people to 10 km (6.2 mi) during the day and 5 km (3.1 mi) on Sunday as well as closing all cafés, restaurants and gyms. A curfew is also being imposed between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m. when movement is not allowed except for essential reasons. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Jul

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COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand reports a record 18,912 new cases and 178 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of con

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand reports a record 18,912 new cases and 178 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 597,287 and the nationwide death toll to 4,857. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida reports a record 21,683 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, surpassing the previ

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Florida reports a record 21,683 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, surpassing the previous record of 19,334 cases reported on January 7. (Tampa Bay Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Jul

31

War / Conflict / Security

Eight soldiers are killed by ISIL during anti-terrorism operations in northern Sinai, Egypt.

Eight soldiers are killed by ISIL during anti-terrorism operations in northern Sinai, Egypt. Eighty-nine ISIL militants are also killed. Arms and ammunitions are confiscated, while hundreds of explosive devices, some explosive belts, thirteen tunnel entrances and 200 arms-loaded vehicles are destroyed. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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El Salvador reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant, which was originally detected in India.

El Salvador reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant, which was originally detected in India. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Jul

31

Politics / Government

Health minister Carla Vizzotti reports that Argentina has applied nearly 32 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Health minister Carla Vizzotti reports that Argentina has applied nearly 32 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Argentina has so far reported 4.9 million cases and over 105,000 deaths from COVID-19. (CNDigital)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Jul

31

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Laos reports a record 380 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 6,299.

Laos reports a record 380 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 6,299. (The Laotian Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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Malaysia reports a record 17,786 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,113,272.

Malaysia reports a record 17,786 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,113,272. (The Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Jul

31

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Sinai insurgency Eight soldiers are killed by ISIL during anti-terrorism operations in northern Sinai, Egypt.

Sinai insurgency Eight soldiers are killed by ISIL during anti-terrorism operations in northern Sinai, Egypt. Eighty-nine ISIL militants are also killed. Arms and ammunitions are confiscated, while hundreds of explosive devices, some explosive belts, thirteen tunnel entrances and 200 arms-loaded vehicles are destroyed. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Jul

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Sindh province imposes a partial lockdown in Pakistan's largest city of Karachi in order to reduce the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.

Sindh province imposes a partial lockdown in Pakistan's largest city of Karachi in order to reduce the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. The lockdown is in effect until August 8. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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Thailand reports a record 18,912 new cases and 178 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 597,287 and th

Thailand reports a record 18,912 new cases and 178 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 597,287 and the nationwide death toll to 4,857. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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The deputy governor of Al Bayda Governorate says that Houthi insurgents have taken control of Naman and Nateh districts, displacing many civilians.

The deputy governor of Al Bayda Governorate says that Houthi insurgents have taken control of Naman and Nateh districts, displacing many civilians. (The Defense Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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Thirty-three people are dead during a collision between a fuel truck and a crowded bus in Kibuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Thirty-three people are dead during a collision between a fuel truck and a crowded bus in Kibuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

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Tokyo reports a record 4,058 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, while the number of new cases across Japan reaches a record 12,341.

Tokyo reports a record 4,058 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, while the number of new cases across Japan reaches a record 12,341. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 31, 2021

Aug

01

War / Conflict / Security

Central African Republic Civil War Militants belonging to the 3R group attack a military position in the village of Mann, Central African Republic, killing six

Central African Republic Civil War Militants belonging to the 3R group attack a military position in the village of Mann, Central African Republic, killing six civilians and wounding several more. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

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2021 Niger attacks Fifteen troops are killed and six others are missing as Islamists ambush them in Torodi, Tillabéri Region, Niger.

2021 Niger attacks Fifteen troops are killed and six others are missing as Islamists ambush them in Torodi, Tillabéri Region, Niger. A bomb also explodes as the soldiers tried to evacuate their wounded. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Sports

American shot putter Raven Saunders raises and crosses her arms in the shape of an X while participating in the Women's shot put medal ceremony.

American shot putter Raven Saunders raises and crosses her arms in the shape of an X while participating in the Women's shot put medal ceremony. Podium demonstrations are banned by the International Olympic Committee, with the IOC announcing an investigation to the incident. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Sports

Belarus at the 2020 Summer Olympics Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is forcibly removed from the Games by the Belarus Olympic Committee after critic

Belarus at the 2020 Summer Olympics Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is forcibly removed from the Games by the Belarus Olympic Committee after criticizing officials for entering her in the 4 by 400 meter relay race without her consent. Tsimanouskaya has appealed to the IOC for support and asked Japanese police for protection at Haneda Airport after she refused to board a flight to Belarus. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Sports

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is forcibly removed from the Games by the Belarus Olympic Committee after criticizing officials for entering her in

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is forcibly removed from the Games by the Belarus Olympic Committee after criticizing officials for entering her in the 4 by 400 meter relay race without her consent. Tsimanouskaya has appealed to the IOC for support and asked Japanese police for protection at Haneda Airport after she refused to board a flight to Belarus. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Immigration / Law / Policy

Canada observes "Emancipation Day" nationwide for the first time.

Canada observes "Emancipation Day" nationwide for the first time. The holiday, commemorating the day in 1834 when the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 came into force and outlawed slavery in Canada and most of the British Empire, was unanimously declared by Parliament in March. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, COVID-19 vaccination in Nigeria Nigeria receives four million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine fr

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, COVID-19 vaccination in Nigeria Nigeria receives four million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from U.S. government. (Africanews) COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia, COVID-19 vaccination in Tunisia Tunisia receives 1.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Italy. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, COVID-19 vaccination in Nigeria Nigeria receives four million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, COVID-19 vaccination in Nigeria Nigeria receives four million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from U.S. government. (Africanews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

War / Conflict / Security

Five people, including three Hezbollah members, are killed and several more are wounded as gunmen open fire at the funeral of Ali Shibli, a Hezbollah member who

Five people, including three Hezbollah members, are killed and several more are wounded as gunmen open fire at the funeral of Ali Shibli, a Hezbollah member who was assassinated yesterday in Khalde, Lebanon. Both the attacks are described as motivated by anti-shi'ism and as a revenge for the killing of a Sunni Arab teenager and a Syrian last year in the same town. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

War / Conflict / Security

Insurgency in the Maghreb 2021 Niger attacks Fifteen troops are killed and six others are missing as Islamists ambush them in Torodi, Tillabéri Region, Niger.

Insurgency in the Maghreb 2021 Niger attacks Fifteen troops are killed and six others are missing as Islamists ambush them in Torodi, Tillabéri Region, Niger. A bomb also explodes as the soldiers tried to evacuate their wounded. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Sports

Italian sprinter Marcell Jacobs wins the men's 100-metres final in an Olympics upset, tying as the 10th-fastest man of all time.

Italian sprinter Marcell Jacobs wins the men's 100-metres final in an Olympics upset, tying as the 10th-fastest man of all time. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

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Sports

Italy at the 2020 Summer Olympics Italian sprinter Marcell Jacobs wins the men's 100-metres final in an Olympics upset, tying as the 10th-fastest man of all tim

Italy at the 2020 Summer Olympics Italian sprinter Marcell Jacobs wins the men's 100-metres final in an Olympics upset, tying as the 10th-fastest man of all time. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Immigration / Law / Policy

Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong warns South Korea against conducting military drills with the United States, saying that such a move could damage the talks to

Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong warns South Korea against conducting military drills with the United States, saying that such a move could damage the talks to resolve the Korean conflict. The two Koreas have been improving relations lately, with North Korea restoring the border hotlines, which Kim Yo-jong called a "physical" measure in case the drills take place. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

War / Conflict / Security

Militants belonging to the 3R group attack a military position in the village of Mann, Central African Republic, killing six civilians and wounding several more

Militants belonging to the 3R group attack a military position in the village of Mann, Central African Republic, killing six civilians and wounding several more. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Immigration / Law / Policy

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern formally apologizes to the Pacific Islander community for the Dawn Raids, a series of police raids in the 1970s that t

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern formally apologizes to the Pacific Islander community for the Dawn Raids, a series of police raids in the 1970s that targeted and deported Pacific Islanders accused of overstaying their work visas, and says that the government will create new education and training scholarships for the community, and an official account of the raids in order to compensate for them. The apology was supposed to happen in June, but it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Immigration / Law / Policy

North Korea–South Korea relations Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong warns South Korea against conducting military drills with the United States, saying that such

North Korea–South Korea relations Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong warns South Korea against conducting military drills with the United States, saying that such a move could damage the talks to resolve the Korean conflict. The two Koreas have been improving relations lately, with North Korea restoring the border hotlines, which Kim Yo-jong called a "physical" measure in case the drills take place. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Politics / Government

Saudi Arabia lifts its travel restrictions for the first time since March 2020 for tourists who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 using government-approved

Saudi Arabia lifts its travel restrictions for the first time since March 2020 for tourists who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 using government-approved vaccines. Vaccinated travelers must register themselves on the data registration portal introduced by the Ministry of Tourism, which also requires a negative PCR test from the previous 72 hours. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Sports

United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics American shot putter Raven Saunders raises and crosses her arms in the shape of an X while participating in the Women'

United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics American shot putter Raven Saunders raises and crosses her arms in the shape of an X while participating in the Women's shot put medal ceremony. Podium demonstrations are banned by the International Olympic Committee, with the IOC announcing an investigation to the incident. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Health / Disasters

2021 Afghanistan flood Flash flooding continues for the fourth day in Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, killing several more people and bringing the death to

2021 Afghanistan flood Flash flooding continues for the fourth day in Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, killing several more people and bringing the death toll to 113. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Sports

2021 Formula One World Championship 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix French racing driver Esteban Ocon of Alpine wins the first Formula One race of his career.

2021 Formula One World Championship 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix French racing driver Esteban Ocon of Alpine wins the first Formula One race of his career. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

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Major Trends

2021 Hungarian Grand Prix French racing driver Esteban Ocon of Alpine wins the first Formula One race of his career.

2021 Hungarian Grand Prix French racing driver Esteban Ocon of Alpine wins the first Formula One race of his career. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Politics / Government

2021 Myanmar coup d'état On the six-month anniversary of the coup, military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing names himself Prime Minister "in order to perform the c

2021 Myanmar coup d'état On the six-month anniversary of the coup, military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing names himself Prime Minister "in order to perform the country’s duties fast, easily and effectively", according to the ruling State Administration Council. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Health / Disasters

2021 Turkish wildfires The death toll from wildfires in southern Turkey rises to eight.

2021 Turkish wildfires The death toll from wildfires in southern Turkey rises to eight. Thousands of tourists are evacuated from Bodrum by the Coast Guard Command as the fires close in on the port city. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Politics / Government

Cambodia begins a COVID-19 vaccination rollout for teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 years using the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine.

Cambodia begins a COVID-19 vaccination rollout for teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 years using the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine. Prime Minister Hun Sen's grandchildren are among the first to receive the vaccine. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia begins a COVID-19 vaccination rollout for teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 years using the Sinovac CoronaVac vacci

COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia begins a COVID-19 vaccination rollout for teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 years using the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine. Prime Minister Hun Sen's grandchildren are among the first to receive the vaccine. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida The number of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Florida reaches a record 10,207, surpassing the previous record of 10,170 pe

COVID-19 pandemic in Florida The number of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Florida reaches a record 10,207, surpassing the previous record of 10,170 people recorded on July 23, 2020. (Associated Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand extends its semi-lockdown measures in 13 provinces including the Bangkok Metropolitan Region until August 31 and also ext

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand extends its semi-lockdown measures in 13 provinces including the Bangkok Metropolitan Region until August 31 and also extends the restrictions into 16 additional provinces beginning on August 3 due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country. (Bloomberg News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

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Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida The number of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Florida reaches a record 10,207, surp

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Florida The number of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Florida reaches a record 10,207, surpassing the previous record of 10,170 people recorded on July 23, 2020. (Associated Press) The U.S. surpasses 35 million cases of COVID-19. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia, COVID-19 vaccination in Tunisia Tunisia receives 1.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Italy.

COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia, COVID-19 vaccination in Tunisia Tunisia receives 1.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Italy. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Major Trends

Fifteen troops are killed and six others are missing as Islamists ambush them in Torodi, Tillabéri Region, Niger.

Fifteen troops are killed and six others are missing as Islamists ambush them in Torodi, Tillabéri Region, Niger. A bomb also explodes as the soldiers tried to evacuate their wounded. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Health / Disasters

Flash flooding continues for the fourth day in Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, killing several more people and bringing the death toll to 113.

Flash flooding continues for the fourth day in Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, killing several more people and bringing the death toll to 113. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Major Trends

French racing driver Esteban Ocon of Alpine wins the first Formula One race of his career.

French racing driver Esteban Ocon of Alpine wins the first Formula One race of his career. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Major Trends

Germany begins to require any travelers over the age of 12 years old who have been not fully vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19, regardless of transportation

Germany begins to require any travelers over the age of 12 years old who have been not fully vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19, regardless of transportation mode, to present a negative COVID-19 test result taken within the previous 48 hours for rapid antigen tests and 72 hours for PCR tests amidst concerns of the spread of the Delta variant. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Politics / Government

On the six-month anniversary of the coup, military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing names himself Prime Minister "in order to perform the country’s duties fast, eas

On the six-month anniversary of the coup, military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing names himself Prime Minister "in order to perform the country’s duties fast, easily and effectively", according to the ruling State Administration Council. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

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Major Trends

Thailand extends its semi-lockdown measures in 13 provinces including the Bangkok Metropolitan Region until August 31 and also extends the restrictions into 16

Thailand extends its semi-lockdown measures in 13 provinces including the Bangkok Metropolitan Region until August 31 and also extends the restrictions into 16 additional provinces beginning on August 3 due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country. (Bloomberg News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Health / Disasters

The death toll from wildfires in southern Turkey rises to eight.

The death toll from wildfires in southern Turkey rises to eight. Thousands of tourists are evacuated from Bodrum by the Coast Guard Command as the fires close in on the port city. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

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Major Trends

Tunisia receives 1.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Italy.

Tunisia receives 1.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Italy. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

01

Major Trends

YouTube bans News Corp's Sky News Australia channel from uploading new content for seven days after commentator Alan Jones spreads COVID-19 misinformation.

YouTube bans News Corp's Sky News Australia channel from uploading new content for seven days after commentator Alan Jones spreads COVID-19 misinformation. This comes shortly after The Daily Telegraph fired Jones and ended his regular column over similar concerns. According to a YouTube spokesman, "Specifically, we don’t allow content that denies the existence of Covid-19 or that encourages people to use hydroxychloroquine or ivermectin to treat or prevent the virus." (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 1, 2021

Aug

02

Politics / Government

2020–21 Malaysian political crisis, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics in Malaysia The Dewan Rakyat suspends their special parliamentary meeting for tw

2020–21 Malaysian political crisis, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics in Malaysia 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

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

Immigration / Law / Policy

2022 Brazilian general election Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court announces an investigation into President Jair Bolsonaro over claims of voter fraud into next

2022 Brazilian general election Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court announces an investigation into President Jair Bolsonaro over claims of voter fraud into next year’s election. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021

Aug

02

Immigration / Law / Policy

Belarus at the 2020 Summer Olympics Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya enters the Polish embassy in Tokyo after refusing to board a flight to Belarus a

Belarus at the 2020 Summer Olympics Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya enters the Polish embassy in Tokyo after refusing to board a flight to Belarus at Haneda Airport and asking for Japanese police protection. Her husband has left Belarus and entered Ukraine. The Japanese government says that it will take measures to protect Tsimanouskaya's stay as multiple European countries offer her asylum. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021

Aug

02

Immigration / Law / Policy

Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court announces an investigation into President Jair Bolsonaro over claims of voter fraud into next year’s election.

Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court announces an investigation into President Jair Bolsonaro over claims of voter fraud into next year’s election. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2021

Aug

02

Politics / Government

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

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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Sports

Chiba, Kanagawa, Osaka, and Saitama prefectures enter a state of emergency due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases during the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Chiba, Kanagawa, Osaka, and Saitama prefectures enter a state of emergency due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases during the 2020 Summer Olympics. A quasi-state of emergency is also being imposed in Hokkaido, Ishikawa, Kyoto, Hyogo and Fukuoka prefectures with both measures being in effect until August 31. (Kyodo News)

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