World 2021 Timeline

Feb

07

Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Austria Austria tightens its border controls with all neighbouring countries in order to avoid non-essential tr

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Austria Austria tightens its border controls with all neighbouring countries in order to avoid non-essential travel due to the pandemic. (The Local Austria) COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary approves the use of the Sputnik V vaccine in the country. (The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary approves the use of the Sputnik V vaccine in the country.

COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary Hungary approves the use of the Sputnik V vaccine in the country. (The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Beatriz Yamamoto Cázarez becomes the fifth incumbent member of the Congress of the Union to die from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Beatriz Yamamoto Cázarez becomes the fifth incumbent member of the Congress of the Union to die from COVID-19. (El Universal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Lineage P.1 Ontario reports Canada's first case of the Lineage P.1 variant in a person who travelled from Brazil to Toronto.

COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Lineage P.1 Ontario reports Canada's first case of the Lineage P.1 variant in a person who travelled from Brazil to Toronto. (CP24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa South Africa suspends its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZenenca vaccine after research finds that the vaccine is less effective a

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa South Africa suspends its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZenenca vaccine after research finds that the vaccine is less effective against the 501.V2 variant discovered in the country. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Texas U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in Texas U.S. Rep. Ron Wright (R-TX) dies from COVID-19 at the age of 67, thus making him the first member of Congress to die from the disease. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Texas U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Texas U.S. Rep. Ron Wright (R-TX) dies from COVID-19 at the age of 67, thus making him the first member of Congress to die from the disease. (NBC News) The United States surpasses 27 million cases of COVID-19. (KIRO-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam surpasses 2,000 cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam surpasses 2,000 cases of COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

Major Trends

COVID-19 vaccine Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, 501.V2 variant A limited-size clinical trial in Johannesburg suggests that the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccine Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, 501.V2 variant A limited-size clinical trial in Johannesburg suggests that the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is weak against the 501.V2 variant of SARS-CoV-2. (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

Major Trends

Hungary approves the use of the Sputnik V vaccine in the country.

Hungary approves the use of the Sputnik V vaccine in the country. (The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

Major Trends

Ontario reports Canada's first case of the Lineage P.1 variant in a person who travelled from Brazil to Toronto.

Ontario reports Canada's first case of the Lineage P.1 variant in a person who travelled from Brazil to Toronto. (CP24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

Major Trends

Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, 501.V2 variant A limited-size clinical trial in Johannesburg suggests that the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is weak

Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, 501.V2 variant A limited-size clinical trial in Johannesburg suggests that the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is weak against the 501.V2 variant of SARS-CoV-2. (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

Technology / Science

South Africa suspends its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZenenca vaccine after research finds that the vaccine is less effective against the 501.V2 variant discover

South Africa suspends its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZenenca vaccine after research finds that the vaccine is less effective against the 501.V2 variant discovered in the country. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

War / Conflict / Security

Tens of thousands of people protest against the military coup in Myanmar's largest city Yangon, calling for the release of jailed leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Tens of thousands of people protest against the military coup in Myanmar's largest city Yangon, calling for the release of jailed leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The protests are the largest to occur in the country's history since the 2007 Saffron Revolution. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

Health / Disasters

The health ministry of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announces a "resurgence" of the Ebola virus in the country's eastern side, after it was reported tha

The health ministry of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announces a "resurgence" of the Ebola virus in the country's eastern side, after it was reported that a woman there died from the disease four days prior. The announcement comes three months after the World Health Organization declared an end to the Kivu Ebola outbreak in the country's Équateur province. (AFP via France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

Major Trends

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the Super Bowl following a 31–9 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, making them the first wildcard team to win the Super Bowl s

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the Super Bowl following a 31–9 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, making them the first wildcard team to win the Super Bowl since the 2010 Green Bay Packers and the first to win it in their home stadium. Quarterback Tom Brady is named Super Bowl MVP. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

07

Sports

Tigres UANL defeats Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras 1–0 in the semi-finals, to become the first CONCACAF team to reach the final of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Tigres UANL defeats Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras 1–0 in the semi-finals, to become the first CONCACAF team to reach the final of the FIFA Club World Cup. (AP via The Seattle Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2021

Feb

08

Politics / Government

Yemeni Civil War Houthi forces resume an offensive against Maʼrib, the last stronghold of the internationally-recognized Yemeni government in northern Yemen.

Yemeni Civil War Houthi forces resume an offensive against Maʼrib, the last stronghold of the internationally-recognized Yemeni government in northern Yemen. A government source says that 20 pro-government fighters have been killed and 28 others have been injured repelling five attacks in the past 24 hours. (Middle East Eye)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Somali presidential election An alliance of opposition parties ceases recognising Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed as the President of Somalia, and propose the cr

2021 Somali presidential election An alliance of opposition parties ceases recognising Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed as the President of Somalia, and propose the creation of a "national council of lawmakers, opposition leaders and civil society" to govern the country as the President's term expires with no clear plan for succession. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Politics / Government

Houthi forces resume an offensive against Maʼrib, the last stronghold of the internationally-recognized Yemeni government in northern Yemen.

Houthi forces resume an offensive against Maʼrib, the last stronghold of the internationally-recognized Yemeni government in northern Yemen. A government source says that 20 pro-government fighters have been killed and 28 others have been injured repelling five attacks in the past 24 hours. (Middle East Eye)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Immigration / Law / Policy

An alliance of opposition parties ceases recognising Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed as the President of Somalia, and propose the creation of a "national council of l

An alliance of opposition parties ceases recognising Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed as the President of Somalia, and propose the creation of a "national council of lawmakers, opposition leaders and civil society" to govern the country as the President's term expires with no clear plan for succession. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador resumes morning news conferences two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador resumes morning news conferences two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea Seoul metropolitan government launches COVID-19 test for pet cats and dogs, which comes after South Korea reported its first ca

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea Seoul metropolitan government launches COVID-19 test for pet cats and dogs, which comes after South Korea reported its first case of COVID-19 infection in an animal (kitten) on January 24. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Politics / Government

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador resumes morning news conferences two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19.

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador resumes morning news conferences two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Politics / Government

Russia–European Union relations, 2021 Russian protests The governments of Germany, Poland, and Sweden each expel a Russian diplomat to reciprocate the Russian g

Russia–European Union relations, 2021 Russian protests The governments of Germany, Poland, and Sweden each expel a Russian diplomat to reciprocate the Russian government's expulsion of three European Union diplomats on February 6. (AFP via The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Politics / Government

Seoul metropolitan government launches COVID-19 test for pet cats and dogs, which comes after South Korea reported its first case of COVID-19 infection in an an

Seoul metropolitan government launches COVID-19 test for pet cats and dogs, which comes after South Korea reported its first case of COVID-19 infection in an animal (kitten) on January 24. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Immigration / Law / Policy

The government of Colombia announces the legalization of undocumented Venezuelan migrants currently in the country, making them eligible to receive 10-year resi

The government of Colombia announces the legalization of undocumented Venezuelan migrants currently in the country, making them eligible to receive 10-year residency permits. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Politics / Government

The government of Vietnam reports that it has culled more than 100,000 poultry in 14 provinces so far this year in a bid to contain the spread of highly pathoge

The government of Vietnam reports that it has culled more than 100,000 poultry in 14 provinces so far this year in a bid to contain the spread of highly pathogenic H5N1 and H5N6 bird flu strains. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Politics / Government

The governments of Germany, Poland, and Sweden each expel a Russian diplomat to reciprocate the Russian government's expulsion of three European Union diplomats

The governments of Germany, Poland, and Sweden each expel a Russian diplomat to reciprocate the Russian government's expulsion of three European Union diplomats on February 6. (AFP via The Moscow Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Immigration / Law / Policy

Venezuelan refugee crisis The government of Colombia announces the legalization of undocumented Venezuelan migrants currently in the country, making them eligib

Venezuelan refugee crisis The government of Colombia announces the legalization of undocumented Venezuelan migrants currently in the country, making them eligible to receive 10-year residency permits. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Health / Disasters

2021 Australian Open, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports The Grand Slam of the Australian Open begins in Melbourne Park, three weeks later than originall

2021 Australian Open, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports The Grand Slam of the Australian Open begins in Melbourne Park, three weeks later than originally scheduled due to the pandemic, with daily attendance capped at 30,000 people per day. (7 News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Myanmar protests, aftermath of the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état A nationwide general strike takes place in Myanmar in response to the military coup with thousa

2021 Myanmar protests, aftermath of the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état A nationwide general strike takes place in Myanmar in response to the military coup with thousands marching in the capital Naypyidaw, where they clashed with riot police. Several injuries have been reported. (BBC News) The military junta declares martial law in the country's second largest city Mandalay amid protests against the coup. Public gatherings of more than five people are banned, and a curfew from 8 p.m. until 4 a.m. has been imposed. (Channel News Asia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

War / Conflict / Security

A nationwide general strike takes place in Myanmar in response to the military coup with thousands marching in the capital Naypyidaw, where they clashed with ri

A nationwide general strike takes place in Myanmar in response to the military coup with thousands marching in the capital Naypyidaw, where they clashed with riot police. Several injuries have been reported. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Major Trends

Argentina reports its first cases of two different Brazilian SARS-CoV-2 variants in two people infected with the P.1 variant and two others infected with the P.

Argentina reports its first cases of two different Brazilian SARS-CoV-2 variants in two people infected with the P.1 variant and two others infected with the P.2 variant. (Semana)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, Lineage P.1 Argentina reports its first cases of two different Brazilian SARS-CoV-2 variants in two people infected with the P.1

COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, Lineage P.1 Argentina reports its first cases of two different Brazilian SARS-CoV-2 variants in two people infected with the P.1 variant and two others infected with the P.2 variant. (Semana)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in France, impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education France introduces new measures to ban homemade masks in educational institutions, requ

COVID-19 pandemic in France, impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education France introduces new measures to ban homemade masks in educational institutions, requiring school children over the age of six to only wear category 1 masks in schools. (RFI)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports a record 13,038 recoveries in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 963,028.

COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports a record 13,038 recoveries in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 963,028. (detikHealth)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Laos Laos receives 300,000 doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Laos Laos receives 300,000 doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine. (Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia reports a record 24 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 896.

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia reports a record 24 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 896. (Malay Mail)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that restaurants can bring back their indoor d

COVID-19 pandemic in New York (state) COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that restaurants can bring back their indoor dining from February 12, three days ahead of originally schedule on Valentine's Day Sunday. (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that restaurants can bring back their indoor dining from February 12, three days ahe

COVID-19 pandemic in New York City New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announces that restaurants can bring back their indoor dining from February 12, three days ahead of originally schedule on Valentine's Day Sunday. (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Cyprus, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Northern Cyprus reports its first case of B.1.1.7 variant in 16 samples that contracted SARS-

COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Cyprus, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Northern Cyprus reports its first case of B.1.1.7 variant in 16 samples that contracted SARS-CoV-2 variant first detected in the United Kingdom. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Rwanda Rwanda eases its lockdown in the capital Kigali and allows businesses to resume operations with up to 30% of essential staff.

COVID-19 pandemic in Rwanda Rwanda eases its lockdown in the capital Kigali and allows businesses to resume operations with up to 30% of essential staff. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Texas, 501.V2 variant The Houston Methodist Hospital reports Texas' first case of the 501.V2 variant in a man from Fort Bend County who rec

COVID-19 pandemic in Texas, 501.V2 variant The Houston Methodist Hospital reports Texas' first case of the 501.V2 variant in a man from Fort Bend County who recovered several weeks ago. This makes it the fourth state known to have this variant. (The Houston Chronicle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands, Variant of Concern 202012/01 The Netherlands extends its nationwide curfew until March 3 in order to prevent the spread of

COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands, Variant of Concern 202012/01 The Netherlands extends its nationwide curfew until March 3 in order to prevent the spread of the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the United Kingdom. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Culture / Society

France introduces new measures to ban homemade masks in educational institutions, requiring school children over the age of six to only wear category 1 masks in

France introduces new measures to ban homemade masks in educational institutions, requiring school children over the age of six to only wear category 1 masks in schools. (RFI)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Politics / Government

Greece–Israel relations, COVID-19 pandemic in Greece, COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin N

Greece–Israel relations, COVID-19 pandemic in Greece, COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sign an accord that would allow vaccinated travellers to visit freely between the two countries without any restrictions in order to revive their battered tourism sector. (Ekathimerini)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Politics / Government

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sign an accord that would allow vaccinated travellers to visit freely bet

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sign an accord that would allow vaccinated travellers to visit freely between the two countries without any restrictions in order to revive their battered tourism sector. (Ekathimerini)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Health / Disasters

Indonesia reports a record 13,038 recoveries in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 963,028.

Indonesia reports a record 13,038 recoveries in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 963,028. (detikHealth)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Immigration / Law / Policy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleads not guilty to charges of bribery, breach of trust and fraud at the Jerusalem District Court.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleads not guilty to charges of bribery, breach of trust and fraud at the Jerusalem District Court. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Major Trends

Laos receives 300,000 doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine.

Laos receives 300,000 doses of China's Sinopharm vaccine. (Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Major Trends

Malaysia reports a record 24 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 896.

Malaysia reports a record 24 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 896. (Malay Mail)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Major Trends

Northern Cyprus reports its first case of B.1.1.7 variant in 16 samples that contracted SARS-CoV-2 variant first detected in the United Kingdom.

Northern Cyprus reports its first case of B.1.1.7 variant in 16 samples that contracted SARS-CoV-2 variant first detected in the United Kingdom. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Economy / Jobs / Business

Rwanda eases its lockdown in the capital Kigali and allows businesses to resume operations with up to 30% of essential staff.

Rwanda eases its lockdown in the capital Kigali and allows businesses to resume operations with up to 30% of essential staff. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Major Trends

The European Commission finalizes a deal to secure 300 million additional doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

The European Commission finalizes a deal to secure 300 million additional doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Health / Disasters

The Grand Slam of the Australian Open begins in Melbourne Park, three weeks later than originally scheduled due to the pandemic, with daily attendance capped at

The Grand Slam of the Australian Open begins in Melbourne Park, three weeks later than originally scheduled due to the pandemic, with daily attendance capped at 30,000 people per day. (7 News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Immigration / Law / Policy

The military junta declares martial law in the country's second largest city Mandalay amid protests against the coup.

The military junta declares martial law in the country's second largest city Mandalay amid protests against the coup. Public gatherings of more than five people are banned, and a curfew from 8 p.m. until 4 a.m. has been imposed. (Channel News Asia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Major Trends

The Netherlands extends its nationwide curfew until March 3 in order to prevent the spread of the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the United Kingdom.

The Netherlands extends its nationwide curfew until March 3 in order to prevent the spread of the B.1.1.7 variant first detected in the United Kingdom. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Immigration / Law / Policy

Trial of Benjamin Netanyahu, corruption in Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleads not guilty to charges of bribery, breach of trust and fraud a

Trial of Benjamin Netanyahu, corruption in Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleads not guilty to charges of bribery, breach of trust and fraud at the Jerusalem District Court. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

08

Health / Disasters

Twenty-four workers die in a flooded illegally-run textile workshop in a private house in Tangier, Morocco, which occurred as a result of intense rains that hit

Twenty-four workers die in a flooded illegally-run textile workshop in a private house in Tangier, Morocco, which occurred as a result of intense rains that hit the region. Ten others were rescued and hospitalized. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2021

Feb

09

Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan 2021 Afghanistan attacks Five people are killed in two separate attacks targeting government employees in Kabul, including the head of the pr

War in Afghanistan 2021 Afghanistan attacks Five people are killed in two separate attacks targeting government employees in Kabul, including the head of the provincial department of the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2021

Feb

09

Politics / Government

2021 Afghanistan attacks Five people are killed in two separate attacks targeting government employees in Kabul, including the head of the provincial department

2021 Afghanistan attacks Five people are killed in two separate attacks targeting government employees in Kabul, including the head of the provincial department of the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2021

Feb

09

Politics / Government

Five people are killed in two separate attacks targeting government employees in Kabul, including the head of the provincial department of the Ministry of Rural

Five people are killed in two separate attacks targeting government employees in Kabul, including the head of the provincial department of the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2021

Feb

09

War / Conflict / Security

Buffalo, Minnesota clinic attack One person is killed and four others injured in a mass shooting at an Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota.

Buffalo, Minnesota clinic attack One person is killed and four others injured in a mass shooting at an Allina Health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota. A 67-year-old man is arrested, and the clinic is believed to have been intentionally targeted. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2021

Feb

09

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics Parliament suspends their sittings for the next three weeks after 17 MPs and 151 staff t

COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics Parliament suspends their sittings for the next three weeks after 17 MPs and 151 staff tested positive for COVID-19. (Pulse Ghana)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2021

Feb

09

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia The government allows more businesses in retail sector and Mosques in most of Malaysia to reopen beginning tomorrow and allows res

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia The government allows more businesses in retail sector and Mosques in most of Malaysia to reopen beginning tomorrow and allows restaurants to resume dine-in service with two people seat on the table despite COVID-19 cases in the country remains high. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2021

Feb

09

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Peru Peru launches a vaccination program against COVID-19 two days after it received 300,000 doses of Sinopharm's BBIBP-CorV vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Peru Peru launches a vaccination program against COVID-19 two days after it received 300,000 doses of Sinopharm's BBIBP-CorV vaccine. President Francisco Sagasti becomes the first person to get vaccinated. (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2021

Feb

09

Politics / Government

Parliament suspends their sittings for the next three weeks after 17 MPs and 151 staff tested positive for COVID-19.

Parliament suspends their sittings for the next three weeks after 17 MPs and 151 staff tested positive for COVID-19. (Pulse Ghana)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2021

Feb

09

Sports

2020 Calabasas helicopter crash The National Transportation Safety Board concludes their investigation of the crash that killed former professional basketball p

2020 Calabasas helicopter crash The National Transportation Safety Board concludes their investigation of the crash that killed former professional basketball player Kobe Bryant and eight others nearly a year prior, citing pilot error and spatial disorientation as the cause of the crash. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2021

Feb

09

Culture / Society

2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest Indian actor and activist Deep Sidhu is arrested by the Delhi Police's special cell unit for his role in inciting the January

2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest Indian actor and activist Deep Sidhu is arrested by the Delhi Police's special cell unit for his role in inciting the January 26 riot at the Red Fort. (The Times of India)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2021

Feb

09

Major Trends

2021 Myanmar coup d'état Tatmadaw raids the headquarters of ousted de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party National League for Democracy in Yangon, according t

2021 Myanmar coup d'état Tatmadaw raids the headquarters of ousted de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party National League for Democracy in Yangon, according to a party statement posted on Facebook. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2021

Feb

09

Major Trends

90 townships in 30 cities, including Naypyidaw and all 44 townships in Yangon, are placed under curfew from 8:00 p.m.

90 townships in 30 cities, including Naypyidaw and all 44 townships in Yangon, are placed under curfew from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. local time and all gatherings of more than five people are banned. (Myanmar Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2021

Feb

09

Immigration / Law / Policy

A court in Baden-Württemberg overturns the nighttime curfew imposed since mid-December to stop the spread of COVID-19 following an emergency application.

A court in Baden-Württemberg overturns the nighttime curfew imposed since mid-December to stop the spread of COVID-19 following an emergency application. It means that the 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew will be scrapped on February 11. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2021

Feb

09

Major Trends

Belarus surpasses 260,000 cases of COVID-19 after reporting 561 new cases in the past 24 hours.

Belarus surpasses 260,000 cases of COVID-19 after reporting 561 new cases in the past 24 hours. (Xinhua)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2021

Feb

09

Major Trends

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announces a statewide isolation order in Tyrol beginning February 12 in order to prevent the spread of the 501.V2 variant.

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announces a statewide isolation order in Tyrol beginning February 12 in order to prevent the spread of the 501.V2 variant. Residents will have to present a negative COVID-19 test result from the last 48 hours in order to leave the state. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2021