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Aug
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 620 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death t

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 620 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 97,828. (France 24) COVID-19 pandemic in Laos Laos surpasses 10,000 cases of COVID-19. (Xinhua News Agency) COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports its first case of the SARS-CoV-2 Lambda variant in a 35-year-old female who is asymptomatic and recovered after isolating for 10 days. (Rappler) COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand surpasses 900,000 cases of COVID-19. (The Star)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia The Serbian health authorities authorise a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people, health workers and anyon

COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia The Serbian health authorities authorise a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people, health workers and anyone who was vaccinated at least six months ago, and would begin administering these doses on Tuesday. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 15, 2021
Aug
15
War / Conflict / Security

Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres calls on the Taliban to exercise restraint and respect human rights, especially those concerning women

Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres calls on the Taliban to exercise restraint and respect human rights, especially those concerning women and girls. Guterres also expressed concern at the civilian casualties in areas of conflict. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 15, 2021
Aug
15
Technology / Science

Singapore announces the first giant panda cub in the city-state when the 12-year-old panda Jia Jia gave birth to a cub at River Safari after being artificially

Singapore announces the first giant panda cub in the city-state when the 12-year-old panda Jia Jia gave birth to a cub at River Safari after being artificially inseminated with frozen semen from 13-year-old Kai Kai. (The Straits Times) (Radio France Internationale)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 15, 2021
Aug
15
War / Conflict / Security

The Taliban captures Jalalabad, the provincial capital of the Nangarhar Province.

The Taliban captures Jalalabad, the provincial capital of the Nangarhar Province. The jihadist group faced no resistance as the Afghan military and provincial governor surrendered. Taliban forces also enter the Char Asiab District of the Kabul Province, advancing within 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) of Kabul. (Reuters) (Sky News) (The Independent)

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

2020 Summer Paralympics The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Gover

2020 Summer Paralympics The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the Japanese government issue a joint statement indicating that spectators will be banned at Paralympic venues in Tokyo and other prefectures that are currently under a state of emergency due to the spread of COVID-19. (The Washington Post) (France 24)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka, Political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic President Gotabaya Rajapaksa replaces his health minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi with

COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka, Political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic President Gotabaya Rajapaksa replaces his health minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi with Keheliya Rambukwella, who was previously the media minister and government spokesman, with Wanniarachchi becoming the transport minister, amid public criticism over her understating of COVID-19 infections and her endorsement of sorcery and magic potions to combat the virus. (Al Jazeera)

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

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Summer Paralympics The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the International Paralymp

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports 2020 Summer Paralympics The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the Japanese government issue a joint statement indicating that spectators will be banned at Paralympic venues in Tokyo and other prefectures that are currently under a state of emergency due to the spread of COVID-19. (The Washington Post) (France 24)

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

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa replaces his health minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi with Keheliya Rambukwella, who was previously the media minister and government

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa replaces his health minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi with Keheliya Rambukwella, who was previously the media minister and government spokesman, with Wanniarachchi becoming the transport minister, amid public criticism over her understating of COVID-19 infections and her endorsement of sorcery and magic potions to combat the virus. (Al Jazeera)

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

The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the Japanese

The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the Japanese government issue a joint statement indicating that spectators will be banned at Paralympic venues in Tokyo and other prefectures that are currently under a state of emergency due to the spread of COVID-19. (The Washington Post) (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Health / Disasters

2021 Haiti earthquake The death toll from the earthquake that struck Haiti two days ago increases to 1,297 people.

2021 Haiti earthquake The death toll from the earthquake that struck Haiti two days ago increases to 1,297 people. More than 5,700 others are injured. (BBC News) Tropical Storm Grace threatens earthquake-hit Haiti as it approaches the island of Hispaniola with sustained winds of 35 mph (56 km/h), and even stronger gusts. (CNN International)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysian movement control order The Government of Malaysia begins to allow 11 more economic sectors in states under Phase 1 of th

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysian movement control order The Government of Malaysia begins to allow 11 more economic sectors in states under Phase 1 of the national recovery plan to reopen. Operators of businesses in these sectors must ensure that their customers show a digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate before entering the business. (Free Malaysia Today)

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

Malaysian movement control order The Government of Malaysia begins to allow 11 more economic sectors in states under Phase 1 of the national recovery plan to re

Malaysian movement control order The Government of Malaysia begins to allow 11 more economic sectors in states under Phase 1 of the national recovery plan to reopen. Operators of businesses in these sectors must ensure that their customers show a digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate before entering the business. (Free Malaysia Today)

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

Russia accuses President Ashraf Ghani of fleeing the country with "four cars and a helicopter full of cash" and that he also left money behind that could not be

Russia accuses President Ashraf Ghani of fleeing the country with "four cars and a helicopter full of cash" and that he also left money behind that could not be transported with him. Ghani's whereabouts are still unknown although multiple sources say that he is currently in Tajikistan. (Reuters)

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

The Government of Malaysia begins to allow 11 more economic sectors in states under Phase 1 of the national recovery plan to reopen.

The Government of Malaysia begins to allow 11 more economic sectors in states under Phase 1 of the national recovery plan to reopen. Operators of businesses in these sectors must ensure that their customers show a digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate before entering the business. (Free Malaysia Today)

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

The Speaker of the Tongan Parliament, Lord Fakafanua, introduces the Illicit Drugs Control (Amendment) Bill 2021 for debate in the legislative assembly.

The Speaker of the Tongan Parliament, Lord Fakafanua, introduces the Illicit Drugs Control (Amendment) Bill 2021 for debate in the legislative assembly. The Speaker wants a mandatory death sentence for serious drug offenses. Tonga has a moratorium on the death penalty and has not used it in more than four decades. (RNZ International)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Technology / Science

A requirement for fully vaccinated people and people under the age of 18 to self-isolate is removed in England and Northern Ireland if they come into contact wi

A requirement for fully vaccinated people and people under the age of 18 to self-isolate is removed in England and Northern Ireland if they come into contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus. These people are now advised to take a PCR test despite such tests being voluntary and also wear a face covering while in enclosed spaces. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia COVID-19 pandemic in the Northern Territory, COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria Greater Darwin and Katherine enter a three-day lockdow

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia COVID-19 pandemic in the Northern Territory, COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria Greater Darwin and Katherine enter a three-day lockdown after new community transmissions of COVID-19 were reported. Meanwhile, lockdown restrictions in Melbourne are extended and tightened for an additional two weeks, with a controversial nighttime curfew reinstated. (The Australian) (ABC News Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic in England, COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland A requirement for fully vaccinated people and people under the age of 18 to self-isolate is

COVID-19 pandemic in England, COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland A requirement for fully vaccinated people and people under the age of 18 to self-isolate is removed in England and Northern Ireland if they come into contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus. These people are now advised to take a PCR test despite such tests being voluntary and also wear a face covering while in enclosed spaces. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in France France requires shoppers to show their "health pass" in order to enter 126 shopping centres that have a size of more than 20,000 m2

COVID-19 pandemic in France France requires shoppers to show their "health pass" in order to enter 126 shopping centres that have a size of more than 20,000 m2 (220,000 sq ft) in Paris and 12 departments that reached a threshold of 200 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people. (Radio France Internationale)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Hong Kong reclassifies 15 countries and territories, including the U.S., Fra

COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Hong Kong reclassifies 15 countries and territories, including the U.S., France, Malaysia, and Thailand, to the "high-risk" category, which means that beginning on August 20, there will be mandatory 21-day quarantines and tougher boarding requirements for travellers arriving from those countries due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia North Macedonia restricts the access of cafés, restaurants and public events to only those who have been vaccinated with at

COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia North Macedonia restricts the access of cafés, restaurants and public events to only those who have been vaccinated with at least one dose or who have recovered from COVID-19 within the past 45 days and also limits the capacity of restaurants to 30 people with only outdoor parts of restaurants to be open in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 cases. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the Northern Territory, COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria Greater Darwin and Katherine enter a three-day lockdown after new community transmiss

COVID-19 pandemic in the Northern Territory, COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria Greater Darwin and Katherine enter a three-day lockdown after new community transmissions of COVID-19 were reported. Meanwhile, lockdown restrictions in Melbourne are extended and tightened for an additional two weeks, with a controversial nighttime curfew reinstated. (The Australian) (ABC News Australia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England, COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland A requirement for fully vaccinated people and people

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England, COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland A requirement for fully vaccinated people and people under the age of 18 to self-isolate is removed in England and Northern Ireland if they come into contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus. These people are now advised to take a PCR test despite such tests being voluntary and also wear a face covering while in enclosed spaces. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) Outgoing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that healthcare workers in the st

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) Outgoing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that healthcare workers in the state will be required to be vaccinated by September 27. (WIVB-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. announces that they will require healthcare workers and other health-related professionals to be vaccinated with at least a first dose of the Pfizer–BioNTech or Moderna vaccine or a single-dose Janssen vaccine by September 30. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Health / Disasters

France requires shoppers to show their "health pass" in order to enter 126 shopping centres that have a size of more than 20,000 m2 (220,000 sq ft) in Paris and

France requires shoppers to show their "health pass" in order to enter 126 shopping centres that have a size of more than 20,000 m2 (220,000 sq ft) in Paris and 12 departments that reached a threshold of 200 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people. (Radio France Internationale)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Major Trends

North Macedonia restricts the access of cafés, restaurants and public events to only those who have been vaccinated with at least one dose or who have recovered

North Macedonia restricts the access of cafés, restaurants and public events to only those who have been vaccinated with at least one dose or who have recovered from COVID-19 within the past 45 days and also limits the capacity of restaurants to 30 people with only outdoor parts of restaurants to be open in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 cases. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Immigration / Law / Policy

The last living Khmer Rouge leader, Khieu Samphan, appears before a court in Phnom Penh in order to appeal his conviction and attempt to overturn it.

The last living Khmer Rouge leader, Khieu Samphan, appears before a court in Phnom Penh in order to appeal his conviction and attempt to overturn it. The 90-year-old's hearing is expected to last for only a few days as analysts say that it is very unlikely that he will succeed in his appeal. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
Aug
16
Health / Disasters

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Hong Kong reclassifies 15 countries and territories, including the U.S., France, Malaysia, and Thailand, to

Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Hong Kong reclassifies 15 countries and territories, including the U.S., France, Malaysia, and Thailand, to the "high-risk" category, which means that beginning on August 20, there will be mandatory 21-day quarantines and tougher boarding requirements for travellers arriving from those countries due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 16, 2021
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