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Feb
17
Politics / Government

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that the country will gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions, including curfews and weekend lockdowns beginning in March

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that the country will gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions, including curfews and weekend lockdowns beginning in March on a provincial basis, which will divide the country into four categories based on infection and vaccination rates. (Daily Sabah)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 17, 2021
Feb
17
War / Conflict / Security

Protesters in the capital Naypyidaw, Mandalay, and the country's largest city Yangon stage a record number of demonstrations against military junta since Februa

Protesters in the capital Naypyidaw, Mandalay, and the country's largest city Yangon stage a record number of demonstrations against military junta since February 1 coup. Many of public and private employees and civil servant join demonstrations despite military's warning. (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 17, 2021
Feb
17
Politics / Government

The Indian government issues new Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) guidelines that would be mandatory for travelers from the United Kingdom, Europe, Brazil,

The Indian government issues new Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) guidelines that would be mandatory for travelers from the United Kingdom, Europe, Brazil, and South Africa to conduct self-paid molecular COVID-19 testing, beginning from February 22 at 23:59 p.m. IST. (The Wire)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 17, 2021
Feb
17
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland, Lineage P.1 Maryland reports their first case of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland, Lineage P.1 Maryland reports their first case of the Lineage P.1 variant first detected in Brazil in a deceased adult aged older than 65 living in Washington metropolitan area, who had international travel. (The Baltimore Sun) COVID-19 pandemic in North Dakota, Lineage B.1.1.7 North Dakota reports their first case of the UK variant of SARS-CoV-2. (Grand Forks Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 17, 2021
Feb
18
Politics / Government

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, in a televised address, announces he will pardon dozens of protestors associated with the Hirak movement, reshuffle the

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, in a televised address, announces he will pardon dozens of protestors associated with the Hirak movement, reshuffle the cabinet within 48 hours and will dissolve the lower chamber of parliament to make way for new elections. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Politics / Government

Insurgency in the Maghreb, Mali War Jihadist insurgents kill nine people in an ambush in Burkina Faso, while another jihadist attack near Bandiagara, Mopti Regi

Insurgency in the Maghreb, Mali War Jihadist insurgents kill nine people in an ambush in Burkina Faso, while another jihadist attack near Bandiagara, Mopti Region, Mali, kills nine people and leaves others missing, according to local government officials. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria Nigeria approves the emergency use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria Nigeria approves the emergency use of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India. (Bloomberg) COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe begins its vaccination programme against COVID-19 using China's Sinopharm vaccine. Health minister and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is the first person to receive the vaccine. (Anadolu Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Politics / Government

Facebook bans Australian news publishers from posting and Australian users from viewing and sharing news content in a preemptive retaliation move against the Au

Facebook bans Australian news publishers from posting and Australian users from viewing and sharing news content in a preemptive retaliation move against the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's (ACCC) proposed News Media Bargaining Code, which would require Facebook to pay to host Australian news content. A number of key government and charity organisations were also blocked for several hours. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
War / Conflict / Security

Iran–United States relations, United States sanctions against Iran The Biden administration rescinds the UN sanctions placed on Iran by his predecessor Donald T

Iran–United States relations, United States sanctions against Iran The Biden administration rescinds the UN sanctions placed on Iran by his predecessor Donald Trump, seen as a potential step towards rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The "snapback" of sanctions had been ignored by the rest of the world. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
War / Conflict / Security

The Biden administration rescinds the UN sanctions placed on Iran by his predecessor Donald Trump, seen as a potential step towards rejoining the Joint Comprehe

The Biden administration rescinds the UN sanctions placed on Iran by his predecessor Donald Trump, seen as a potential step towards rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The "snapback" of sanctions had been ignored by the rest of the world. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Politics / Government

Yemeni Civil War Ma'rib Campaign Houthi forces take control of the Marib Dam, al-Balaq, Dahwan, and Athaf mountains, and the Kholan area, among others, as coali

Yemeni Civil War Ma'rib Campaign Houthi forces take control of the Marib Dam, al-Balaq, Dahwan, and Athaf mountains, and the Kholan area, among others, as coalition forces retreat. This is the first time since 2015 that the Houthis control Marib Dam, which gives the Houthis fire control of the southern road to Marib. (ISWNews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Immigration / Law / Policy

2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest, Internet Censorship in India A New Delhi court sends climate activist Disha Ravi to jail for allegedly sharing a "toolkit" on

2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest, Internet Censorship in India A New Delhi court sends climate activist Disha Ravi to jail for allegedly sharing a "toolkit" on social media in connection with the ongoing farmers' protest against three farm bills as it investigates further. Ms. Ravi, a resident of Bangalore, was arrested on February 4 and flown overnight to New Delhi. (The Hindu)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Immigration / Law / Policy

A New Delhi court sends climate activist Disha Ravi to jail for allegedly sharing a "toolkit" on social media in connection with the ongoing farmers' protest ag

A New Delhi court sends climate activist Disha Ravi to jail for allegedly sharing a "toolkit" on social media in connection with the ongoing farmers' protest against three farm bills as it investigates further. Ms. Ravi, a resident of Bangalore, was arrested on February 4 and flown overnight to New Delhi. (The Hindu)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand Restrictions are eased in New Zealand, with Auckland downgraded to alert level 2 and the rest of the country to alert level 1.

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand Restrictions are eased in New Zealand, with Auckland downgraded to alert level 2 and the rest of the country to alert level 1. Most Auckland schools are reopened and masks are made mandatory on public transportation. (New Zealand Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil surpasses 10 million cases of COVID-19, being the second country to do so after the United

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil surpasses 10 million cases of COVID-19, being the second country to do so after the United States. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Venezuela Venezuela launches a vaccination program against COVID-19 using Sputnik V vaccine starting with frontline health workers. (VOA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Nevada, 501.V2 variant Nevada reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant in a person who travell

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Nevada, 501.V2 variant Nevada reports their first case of the 501.V2 variant in a person who travelled from South Africa to Reno and who later began showing symptoms of COVID-19. (U.S. News and World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 vaccine, 501.V2 variant Lab studies suggest that the Pfizer–BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are significantly less effective in providing antibo

COVID-19 vaccine, 501.V2 variant Lab studies suggest that the Pfizer–BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are significantly less effective in providing antibody protection against the 501.V2 variant of the disease, which is most prevalent in South Africa. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Major Trends

Houthi forces take control of the Marib Dam, al-Balaq, Dahwan, and Athaf mountains, and the Kholan area, among others, as coalition forces retreat.

Houthi forces take control of the Marib Dam, al-Balaq, Dahwan, and Athaf mountains, and the Kholan area, among others, as coalition forces retreat. This is the first time since 2015 that the Houthis control Marib Dam, which gives the Houthis fire control of the southern road to Marib. (ISWNews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
War / Conflict / Security

ISIL insurgency in Iraq Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg announces an increase in NATO personnel in Iraq from 500 to around 4,000 amid a surge in ISIL

ISIL insurgency in Iraq Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg announces an increase in NATO personnel in Iraq from 500 to around 4,000 amid a surge in ISIL activity in the country. The training mission will also be expanded to more areas beyond Baghdad and include more Iraqi security institutions, according to Stoltenberg. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Economy / Jobs / Business

Lockdown restrictions are eased in Victoria as contact tracers are confident that all cases linked to a recent outbreak are self-isolating.

Lockdown restrictions are eased in Victoria as contact tracers are confident that all cases linked to a recent outbreak are self-isolating. People are permitted to leave their homes for non-essential reasons but are required to wear a mask when they are indoors. Private gatherings of up to five people and public gatherings of up to 20 people are once again permitted. Non-essential businesses and on-campus learning have been reopened, and businesses that were working from home can have up to 50% of their employees return to the office. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
Politics / Government

Ma'rib Campaign Houthi forces take control of the Marib Dam, al-Balaq, Dahwan, and Athaf mountains, and the Kholan area, among others, as coalition forces retre

Ma'rib Campaign Houthi forces take control of the Marib Dam, al-Balaq, Dahwan, and Athaf mountains, and the Kholan area, among others, as coalition forces retreat. This is the first time since 2015 that the Houthis control Marib Dam, which gives the Houthis fire control of the southern road to Marib. (ISWNews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
18
War / Conflict / Security

Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg announces an increase in NATO personnel in Iraq from 500 to around 4,000 amid a surge in ISIL activity in the country

Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg announces an increase in NATO personnel in Iraq from 500 to around 4,000 amid a surge in ISIL activity in the country. The training mission will also be expanded to more areas beyond Baghdad and include more Iraqi security institutions, according to Stoltenberg. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2021
Feb
19
Politics / Government

47th G7 summit U.S.

47th G7 summit U.S. President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi make their first global appearance at a virtual G7 meeting as the countries discuss COVID-19 recovery, trade, social media, free speech, and their approach to China. The countries also commit to offer $7.5 billion in funding for vaccination rollouts in poor countries. (France 24) President Biden, in a reversal of the Trump administration's approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, says that the United States will contribute up to $4 billion to COVAX. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 19, 2021
Feb
19
Politics / Government

Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council secretary Oleksiy Danilov announces sanctions on pro-Russian opposition leader Viktor Medvedchuk for allegedly u

Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council secretary Oleksiy Danilov announces sanctions on pro-Russian opposition leader Viktor Medvedchuk for allegedly using coal mines in the Luhansk Oblast to finance separatists. The government also announced that it would nationalize a pipeline that transports Russian oil into the rest of Europe, which Medvedchuk was suspected of owning. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 19, 2021
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