World 2021 Timeline

Jan

09

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, COVID-19 vaccine Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first Israeli to get a second dose of Pfizer's tozinameran vaccine a

COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, COVID-19 vaccine Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first Israeli to get a second dose of Pfizer's tozinameran vaccine as the country begins administering second doses of the vaccine to the public. (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan surpasses 4,000 deaths from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan surpasses 4,000 deaths from COVID-19. (The Japan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China Chinese authorities tell 16 million residents in Shijiazhuang and Xingtai to stay home for the next seven days as Shijiazhua

COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China Chinese authorities tell 16 million residents in Shijiazhuang and Xingtai to stay home for the next seven days as Shijiazhuang suspends all public transport in order to combat the new outbreak of COVID-19. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Mexico reports a record 16,105 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,524,036.

COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Mexico reports a record 16,105 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,524,036. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Minnesota reports its first five cases of the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that originated from the Un

COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Minnesota reports its first five cases of the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that originated from the United Kingdom. The patients are aged 15 to 37. (KARE-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec A nighttime curfew takes effect in Quebec in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec A nighttime curfew takes effect in Quebec in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand surpasses 10,000 cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand surpasses 10,000 cases of COVID-19. (Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 vaccination programme in the United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh receive the

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 vaccination programme in the United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh receive their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. (The Daily Telegraph) The United Kingdom surpasses 80,000 deaths and 3 million cases of COVID-19, becoming the fifth country to do so after the United States, Brazil, India, and Russia. (BBC News) (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California reports a record 695 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the cumulative

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in California California reports a record 695 new deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the cumulative death toll in the state to 29,233. (KTLA-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Minnesota reports its first five cases of the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that originated from the United Kingdom. The patients are aged 15 to 37. (KARE-TV) The United States surpasses 22 million cases of COVID-19. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Vatican City Pope Francis confirms in an interview with Italian broadcaster Canale 5 that the vaccination campaign in Vatican City will beg

COVID-19 pandemic in Vatican City Pope Francis confirms in an interview with Italian broadcaster Canale 5 that the vaccination campaign in Vatican City will begin next week and that he will receive the vaccine. (CNN) (Euronews) Fabrizio Soccorsi, Pope Francis' personal physician, dies as a result of "complications due to COVID-19", according to Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano. (Fox News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Major Trends

COVID-19 vaccination programme in the United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh receive their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccination programme in the United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh receive their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. (The Daily Telegraph)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Major Trends

Fabrizio Soccorsi, Pope Francis' personal physician, dies as a result of "complications due to COVID-19", according to Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano.

Fabrizio Soccorsi, Pope Francis' personal physician, dies as a result of "complications due to COVID-19", according to Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano. (Fox News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Major Trends

France extends its curfew to eight departments, including Bouches-du-Rhône, which includes Marseille, where a 6:00 p.m.

France extends its curfew to eight departments, including Bouches-du-Rhône, which includes Marseille, where a 6:00 p.m. curfew has been imposed after 21 people tested positive for the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that originated in the United Kingdom. (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Major Trends

Indonesian authorities lose contact with Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 shortly after take-off with 62 people onboard.

Indonesian authorities lose contact with Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 shortly after take-off with 62 people onboard. The passenger plane, a Boeing 737, was en route to Pontianak, taking off from the capital Jakarta. (The Age)

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Jan

09

Major Trends

Japan surpasses 4,000 deaths from COVID-19.

Japan surpasses 4,000 deaths from COVID-19. (The Japan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Major Trends

Mexico reports a record 16,105 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,524,036.

Mexico reports a record 16,105 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,524,036. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Major Trends

Minnesota reports its first five cases of the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that originated from the United Kingdom.

Minnesota reports its first five cases of the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that originated from the United Kingdom. The patients are aged 15 to 37. (KARE-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Politics / Government

Pope Francis confirms in an interview with Italian broadcaster Canale 5 that the vaccination campaign in Vatican City will begin next week and that he will rece

Pope Francis confirms in an interview with Italian broadcaster Canale 5 that the vaccination campaign in Vatican City will begin next week and that he will receive the vaccine. (CNN) (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Politics / Government

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first Israeli to get a second dose of Pfizer's tozinameran vaccine as the country begins administering second dose

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first Israeli to get a second dose of Pfizer's tozinameran vaccine as the country begins administering second doses of the vaccine to the public. (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Major Trends

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh receive their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh receive their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. (The Daily Telegraph)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Major Trends

Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 Indonesian authorities lose contact with Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 shortly after take-off with 62 people onboard.

Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 Indonesian authorities lose contact with Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 shortly after take-off with 62 people onboard. The passenger plane, a Boeing 737, was en route to Pontianak, taking off from the capital Jakarta. (The Age)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Health / Disasters

Storm Filomena causes the death of two people from heavy rains in the province of Málaga and another two from hypothermia after a blizzard hits central Spain.

Storm Filomena causes the death of two people from heavy rains in the province of Málaga and another two from hypothermia after a blizzard hits central Spain. The Mayor of Madrid requests the assistance of the Army as he considers the situation in the capital to be of "extreme gravity". (BBC News) (Europa Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Politics / Government

Ten newborn babies die in a hospital fire in western Maharashtra, India.

Ten newborn babies die in a hospital fire in western Maharashtra, India. The fire was supposedly caused by an electrical short circuit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that the news was "heart-wrenching". (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Major Trends

The Parler app is suspended indefinitely from the App Store by Apple Inc.

The Parler app is suspended indefinitely from the App Store by Apple Inc. Additionally, Amazon also announces that they will discontinue providing cloud services for Parler due to incitement of violence, which will go into effect on Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. (CNN) (CNBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

09

Politics / Government

Thousands of Roman Catholic devotees attend Saturday masses organized in lieu of the cancelled annual procession of the Black Nazarene at the Quiapo Church in M

Thousands of Roman Catholic devotees attend Saturday masses organized in lieu of the cancelled annual procession of the Black Nazarene at the Quiapo Church in Manila. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 9, 2021

Jan

10

Politics / Government

2021 Kyrgyz presidential election, 2021 Kyrgyz referendum Presidential elections are held in Kyrgyzstan following last year's political unrest and the resignati

2021 Kyrgyz presidential election, 2021 Kyrgyz referendum Presidential elections are held in Kyrgyzstan following last year's political unrest and the resignation of President Sooronbay Jeenbekov. Interim Prime Minister Sadyr Japarov is widely expected to win the election. The question of keeping the current parliamentary system or reintroducing a presidential system is also presented to the electorate in the form of a referendum. (Reuters) (Radio Free Europe)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Politics / Government

Presidential elections are held in Kyrgyzstan following last year's political unrest and the resignation of President Sooronbay Jeenbekov.

Presidential elections are held in Kyrgyzstan following last year's political unrest and the resignation of President Sooronbay Jeenbekov. Interim Prime Minister Sadyr Japarov is widely expected to win the election. The question of keeping the current parliamentary system or reintroducing a presidential system is also presented to the electorate in the form of a referendum. (Reuters) (Radio Free Europe)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Politics / Government

Tigray War The Ethiopian National Defense Force says that it has killed 15 members of the Tigray People's Liberation Front, including the region's former deputy

Tigray War The Ethiopian National Defense Force says that it has killed 15 members of the Tigray People's Liberation Front, including the region's former deputy police commissioner, and captured eight others, including the region's former president Abay Weldu. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Politics / Government

2020-21 Belarusian protests Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says that the country will draft a new constitution by the end of the year.

2020-21 Belarusian protests Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says that the country will draft a new constitution by the end of the year. It remains unclear whether the new constitution will result in Lukashenko leaving office. (The Straits Times)

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Jan

10

Politics / Government

2021 Kazakh legislative election Legislative elections are held in Kazakhstan.

2021 Kazakh legislative election Legislative elections are held in Kazakhstan. The election is criticized for a lack of opposition to the leading party Nur Otan and is therefore expected to be considered neither free nor fair by international observers. (Radio Free Europe)

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Jan

10

War / Conflict / Security

At least six park rangers in the Virunga National Park in Rutshuru, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, are killed in an ambush.

At least six park rangers in the Virunga National Park in Rutshuru, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, are killed in an ambush. A Mai-Mai militia is suspected to have committed the attack. (AFP via Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Politics / Government

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says that the country will draft a new constitution by the end of the year.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says that the country will draft a new constitution by the end of the year. It remains unclear whether the new constitution will result in Lukashenko leaving office. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium surpasses 20,000 deaths from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium surpasses 20,000 deaths from COVID-19. (The Brussels Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany surpasses 40,000 deaths from COVID-19. (The Local Germany) COVID-19 pandemic in Russia, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Russia reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom President of Armenia Armen Sarksyan is admitted to a hospital in London in a serious condition due to the worsening of his COVID-19 diagnosis. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Spokesperson for President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Jesús Ramírez Cuevas, tests positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Spokesperson for President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Jesús Ramírez Cuevas, tests positive for COVID-19. (The Independent) Mexico reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom. (Business Standard)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports a record 3,945 new confirmed cases in the past 24 ho

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports a record 3,945 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours. (CBC) COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico Spokesperson for President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Jesús Ramírez Cuevas, tests positive for COVID-19. (The Independent) Mexico reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom. (Business Standard)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom President of Armenia Armen Sarksyan is admitted to a hospital in London in a serious condition due to the worsening of h

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom President of Armenia Armen Sarksyan is admitted to a hospital in London in a serious condition due to the worsening of his COVID-19 diagnosis. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

War / Conflict / Security

Kivu conflict At least six park rangers in the Virunga National Park in Rutshuru, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, are killed in an ambush.

Kivu conflict At least six park rangers in the Virunga National Park in Rutshuru, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, are killed in an ambush. A Mai-Mai militia is suspected to have committed the attack. (AFP via Barron's)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Politics / Government

Legislative elections are held in Kazakhstan.

Legislative elections are held in Kazakhstan. The election is criticized for a lack of opposition to the leading party Nur Otan and is therefore expected to be considered neither free nor fair by international observers. (Radio Free Europe)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Politics / Government

President of Armenia Armen Sarksyan is admitted to a hospital in London in a serious condition due to the worsening of his COVID-19 diagnosis.

President of Armenia Armen Sarksyan is admitted to a hospital in London in a serious condition due to the worsening of his COVID-19 diagnosis. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Politics / Government

Spokesperson for President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Jesús Ramírez Cuevas, tests positive for COVID-19.

Spokesperson for President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Jesús Ramírez Cuevas, tests positive for COVID-19. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Major Trends

Africa surpasses 3 million cases of COVID-19.

Africa surpasses 3 million cases of COVID-19. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Major Trends

Belgium surpasses 20,000 deaths from COVID-19.

Belgium surpasses 20,000 deaths from COVID-19. (The Brussels Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa Africa surpasses 3 million cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa Africa surpasses 3 million cases of COVID-19. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium surpasses 20,000 deaths from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium surpasses 20,000 deaths from COVID-19. (The Brussels Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports a record 3,945 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports a record 3,945 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany surpasses 40,000 deaths from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany surpasses 40,000 deaths from COVID-19. (The Local Germany)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan's Health Ministry detects a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 partially similar to those from South Africa and the United Kingdom in fo

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan's Health Ministry detects a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 partially similar to those from South Africa and the United Kingdom in four people that travelled from Amazonas in Brazil. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, 501.V2 variant New Zealand reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from South Africa.

COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, 501.V2 variant New Zealand reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from South Africa. (Newshub)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports a record 3,945 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports a record 3,945 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours. (CBC)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Russia reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom.

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia, Variant of Concern 202012/01 Russia reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines signs an agreement with the Serum Institute of India to receive 30 million doses of Novavax's vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines signs an agreement with the Serum Institute of India to receive 30 million doses of Novavax's vaccine. (Inquirer.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Uruguay Uruguay reports a record 1,215 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 26,186.

COVID-19 pandemic in Uruguay Uruguay reports a record 1,215 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 26,186. (gob.uy)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam limits inbound flights until the Lunar New Year holiday due to the spread of new variants of SARS-Cov-2 in many countries.

COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam limits inbound flights until the Lunar New Year holiday due to the spread of new variants of SARS-Cov-2 in many countries. (VnExpress International)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Major Trends

Germany surpasses 40,000 deaths from COVID-19.

Germany surpasses 40,000 deaths from COVID-19. (The Local Germany)

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Jan

10

Major Trends

Gold mine explosion in Shandong, China.

Gold mine explosion in Shandong, China. Twenty-two workers are trapped in a gold mine in Qixia, east China's Shandong province after an explosion tore through the mine at 2:00 p.m. (Xinhua News) (South China Morning Post)

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Jan

10

Health / Disasters

Indonesian authorities locate the black boxes of the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 PK-CLC that crashed into the sea soon after taking-off from Jakarta, as human

Indonesian authorities locate the black boxes of the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 PK-CLC that crashed into the sea soon after taking-off from Jakarta, as human body parts and debris from the plane are found. Loss of everyone onboard is considered almost certain. (France 24) (The Jakarta Post)

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Jan

10

Health / Disasters

Japan's Health Ministry detects a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 partially similar to those from South Africa and the United Kingdom in four people that travelled fr

Japan's Health Ministry detects a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 partially similar to those from South Africa and the United Kingdom in four people that travelled from Amazonas in Brazil. (The Straits Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Economy / Jobs / Business

Mexico reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom.

Mexico reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom. (Business Standard)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

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10

Major Trends

New Zealand reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from South Africa.

New Zealand reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from South Africa. (Newshub)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

10

Major Trends

North Korean state media says that Kim Jong-un has been formally elected as the General Secretary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, inheriting the title fr

North Korean state media says that Kim Jong-un has been formally elected as the General Secretary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, inheriting the title from his late father Kim Jong-il, who died in 2011. (Reuters)

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Major Trends

Ontario reports a record 3,945 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours.

Ontario reports a record 3,945 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours. (CBC)

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Major Trends

Power is restored in Pakistan following a nationwide blackout.

Power is restored in Pakistan following a nationwide blackout. (The Financial Times)

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Jan

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Major Trends

Russia reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom.

Russia reports their first case of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 from the United Kingdom. (Reuters)

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Jan

10

Health / Disasters

Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 Indonesian authorities locate the black boxes of the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 PK-CLC that crashed into the sea soon after taking-of

Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 Indonesian authorities locate the black boxes of the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 PK-CLC that crashed into the sea soon after taking-off from Jakarta, as human body parts and debris from the plane are found. Loss of everyone onboard is considered almost certain. (France 24) (The Jakarta Post)

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Major Trends

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide surpasses 90 million.

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide surpasses 90 million. (TVNZ)

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The Philippines signs an agreement with the Serum Institute of India to receive 30 million doses of Novavax's vaccine.

The Philippines signs an agreement with the Serum Institute of India to receive 30 million doses of Novavax's vaccine. (Inquirer.com)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

Jan

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Economy / Jobs / Business

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand reveals that one of its file hosting services storing "sensitive information" was "maliciously" breached.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand reveals that one of its file hosting services storing "sensitive information" was "maliciously" breached. The bank says the breach was contained and that they are investigating the "nature and extent" of "potentially accessed" information. (Radio New Zealand) (AFP via ABS-CBN News)

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Major Trends

Twenty-two workers are trapped in a gold mine in Qixia, east China's Shandong province after an explosion tore through the mine at 2:00 p.m.

Twenty-two workers are trapped in a gold mine in Qixia, east China's Shandong province after an explosion tore through the mine at 2:00 p.m. (Xinhua News) (South China Morning Post)

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Major Trends

Uruguay reports a record 1,215 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 26,186.

Uruguay reports a record 1,215 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 26,186. (gob.uy)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

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Major Trends

Vietnam limits inbound flights until the Lunar New Year holiday due to the spread of new variants of SARS-Cov-2 in many countries.

Vietnam limits inbound flights until the Lunar New Year holiday due to the spread of new variants of SARS-Cov-2 in many countries. (VnExpress International)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 10, 2021

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Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Delaware President-elect Joe Biden receives a second dose of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine on camera.

COVID-19 pandemic in Delaware President-elect Joe Biden receives a second dose of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine on camera. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 11, 2021

Jan

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Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Delaware President-elect Joe Biden receives a second dose of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine on camer

COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Delaware President-elect Joe Biden receives a second dose of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine on camera. (CNN) The CDC says it has administered 8 million vaccine doses in the United States and distributed an additional 25.5 million doses. (Reuters)

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War / Conflict / Security

An internal bulletin by the FBI warns of nationwide armed protests being planned from January 16 to 20, the day of Joe Biden's inauguration.

An internal bulletin by the FBI warns of nationwide armed protests being planned from January 16 to 20, the day of Joe Biden's inauguration. The bulletin also warned of an armed group threatening to start a "huge uprising" if there is an attempt to remove Donald Trump from office via the 25th Amendment. (ABC News) (AP)

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia COVID-19 vaccination in Malaysia The government signs a deal with Pfizer and BioNTech to buy an additional 12.2 million doses of t

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia COVID-19 vaccination in Malaysia The government signs a deal with Pfizer and BioNTech to buy an additional 12.2 million doses of the tozinameran vaccine. (The Star) Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announces a lockdown in the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya as well as in five states and also bans interstate travel for two weeks beginning January 13 in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 11, 2021

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Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portugal reports a record 122 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,925.

COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal Portugal reports a record 122 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,925. (The Washington Post) President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa tests positive for COVID-19. He is self-isolating in Belém Palace asymptomatic. (PÚBLICO)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 11, 2021