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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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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