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Apr
03
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario enters a four-week "emergency brake" province-wide lockdown that was announced by Premier Doug

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario enters a four-week "emergency brake" province-wide lockdown that was announced by Premier Doug Ford on Thursday amidst a third wave of COVID-19. Indoor and outdoor dining, and indoor organized public events and social gatherings, are prohibited. There are also capacity restrictions for in-person shopping, as well as weddings, funerals, and religious services. (CBC) Canada surpasses one million cases of COVID-19. (CTV News)

Apr
03
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy enters a three-day nationwide lockdown on the eve of Easter amidst a variant-fueled spike of COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy enters a three-day nationwide lockdown on the eve of Easter amidst a variant-fueled spike of COVID-19 cases. Non-essential shops are closed, restaurants and bars are only allowed to offer for takeout or delivery, and travel between regions and visits to the relatives are severely limited through Monday. (AP)

Apr
03
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario enters a four-week "emergency brake" province-wide lockdown that was announced by Premier Doug Ford on Thursday amidst a th

COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario enters a four-week "emergency brake" province-wide lockdown that was announced by Premier Doug Ford on Thursday amidst a third wave of COVID-19. Indoor and outdoor dining, and indoor organized public events and social gatherings, are prohibited. There are also capacity restrictions for in-person shopping, as well as weddings, funerals, and religious services. (CBC)

Apr
03
Immigration / Law / Policy

Jordanian authorities arrest 20 people, including royal family member Hassan bin Zaid and former royal court head Bassem Awadallah, for a plot to topple King Ab

Jordanian authorities arrest 20 people, including royal family member Hassan bin Zaid and former royal court head Bassem Awadallah, for a plot to topple King Abdullah II. Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah is also told by security personnel to "cease any movement and activities that could be used to target the security and stability of Jordan". (CNN) (The Jerusalem Post)

Apr
03
Major Trends

Ontario enters a four-week "emergency brake" province-wide lockdown that was announced by Premier Doug Ford on Thursday amidst a third wave of COVID-19.

Ontario enters a four-week "emergency brake" province-wide lockdown that was announced by Premier Doug Ford on Thursday amidst a third wave of COVID-19. Indoor and outdoor dining, and indoor organized public events and social gatherings, are prohibited. There are also capacity restrictions for in-person shopping, as well as weddings, funerals, and religious services. (CBC)

Apr
04
Politics / Government

War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Taliban insurgency, 2021 Afghanistan attacks Three security personnel are killed in a car bombing near Kabul.

War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Taliban insurgency, 2021 Afghanistan attacks Three security personnel are killed in a car bombing near Kabul. The Taliban claims responsibility for the attack. (Al Arabiya) Afghan peace process President Ashraf Ghani is expected to offer a three-phase peace roadmap, which includes a ceasefire and agreement, during a proposed meeting in Turkey. (Khaama Press)

Apr
04
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra The Maharashtra state government announces that there will be a nightly curfew as well as a weekend

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra The Maharashtra state government announces that there will be a nightly curfew as well as a weekend lockdown in order to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases. These measures will be implemented from tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. until April 30. (The Hindu Business Line) India reports 93,249 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day number of daily cases since September 21. This brings the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 12.48 million. (Hindustan Times)

Apr
04
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra The Maharashtra state government announces that there will be a nightly curfew as well as a weekend lockdown in order to reduce

COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra The Maharashtra state government announces that there will be a nightly curfew as well as a weekend lockdown in order to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases. These measures will be implemented from tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. until April 30. (The Hindu Business Line)

Apr
05
Immigration / Law / Policy

A relative of Red Crescent worker Abdulrahman al-Sadhan says the Saudi Arabian Specialised Criminal Court has sentenced al-Sadhan to 20 years imprisonment, foll

A relative of Red Crescent worker Abdulrahman al-Sadhan says the Saudi Arabian Specialised Criminal Court has sentenced al-Sadhan to 20 years imprisonment, followed by a 20-year travel ban, in a secret trial. Rights groups allege the sentence is connected to an anonymous Twitter account on which al-Sadhan questioned Saudi positions on human rights issues. (Middle East Eye)

Apr
05
War / Conflict / Security

Insurgency in Cabo Delgado Battle of Palma Mozambique's military says that it has regained full control of the town of Palma, more than a week after it was capt

Insurgency in Cabo Delgado Battle of Palma Mozambique's military says that it has regained full control of the town of Palma, more than a week after it was captured by ISIL-linked militants. Several militants are killed during the counter-offensive. (BBC News)

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