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Apr
24
Politics / Government

Turkey–United States relations, Armenian Genocide recognition In a statement commemorating Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, U.S.

Turkey–United States relations, Armenian Genocide recognition In a statement commemorating Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, U.S. President Joe Biden formally acknowledges the massacre of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu denounces Biden's statement as "political opportunism" and "based on populism". (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
24
Politics / Government

Insurgency in Northern Chad Northern Chad offensive Spokesperson for the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) Sharfadine Galmaye said that FACT was "will

Insurgency in Northern Chad Northern Chad offensive Spokesperson for the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) Sharfadine Galmaye said that FACT was "willing to negotiate with the government to spare Chad further conflict". The rebel group is asking Mahamat Déby Itno to step down and for "an independent person who would be acceptable by all people to rule" to take his place. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
24
Politics / Government

Northern Chad offensive Spokesperson for the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) Sharfadine Galmaye said that FACT was "willing to negotiate with the go

Northern Chad offensive Spokesperson for the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) Sharfadine Galmaye said that FACT was "willing to negotiate with the government to spare Chad further conflict". The rebel group is asking Mahamat Déby Itno to step down and for "an independent person who would be acceptable by all people to rule" to take his place. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
24
Politics / Government

Spokesperson for the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) Sharfadine Galmaye said that FACT was "willing to negotiate with the government to spare Chad f

Spokesperson for the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) Sharfadine Galmaye said that FACT was "willing to negotiate with the government to spare Chad further conflict". The rebel group is asking Mahamat Déby Itno to step down and for "an independent person who would be acceptable by all people to rule" to take his place. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany begins to implement its "emergency brake" law designed to reduce the number of COVID-19 infecti

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany begins to implement its "emergency brake" law designed to reduce the number of COVID-19 infections in regions with incidence rates of more than 100 new infections per 100,000 people over the last seven days. Measures that will be taken include curfews as well as school closures in areas where the incidence rate has exceeded 165. (RFI) COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland, Lineage B.1.617 Switzerland reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 variant first detected in India. (Swissinfo)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany begins to implement its "emergency brake" law designed to reduce the number of COVID-19 infections in regions with incidenc

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany begins to implement its "emergency brake" law designed to reduce the number of COVID-19 infections in regions with incidence rates of more than 100 new infections per 100,000 people over the last seven days. Measures that will be taken include curfews as well as school closures in areas where the incidence rate has exceeded 165. (RFI)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
24
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 346,786 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is a world record for the third consecutive day, thereby brin

COVID-19 pandemic in India India reports 346,786 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is a world record for the third consecutive day, thereby bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 16.6 million. The country also reports a record 2,624 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 189,544. (Nikkei Asia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
24
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Metropolitan Perth and Peel regions enter a three-day lockdown after a person from Victoria tested p

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Metropolitan Perth and Peel regions enter a three-day lockdown after a person from Victoria tested positive in Melbourne after leaving quarantine at a Perth hotel and spending five days in the community. (ABC Australia) COVID-19 pandemic in Papua New Guinea The official death toll from COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea surpasses 100. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Germany begins to implement its "emergency brake" law designed to reduce the number of COVID-19 infections in regions with incidence rates of more than 100 new

Germany begins to implement its "emergency brake" law designed to reduce the number of COVID-19 infections in regions with incidence rates of more than 100 new infections per 100,000 people over the last seven days. Measures that will be taken include curfews as well as school closures in areas where the incidence rate has exceeded 165. (RFI)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
24
Health / Disasters

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on crime, COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Police arrest a man suspected of infecting 22 people, eight directly and 14 indirectly, wit

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on crime, COVID-19 pandemic in Spain Police arrest a man suspected of infecting 22 people, eight directly and 14 indirectly, with COVID-19, as part of an investigation into an outbreak in Manacor, Spain. According to authorities, the suspect made no efforts to quarantine himself or wear a face mask despite showing symptoms and having taken a test. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
24
Major Trends

India reports 346,786 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is a world record for the third consecutive day, thereby bringing the total number of co

India reports 346,786 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is a world record for the third consecutive day, thereby bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 16.6 million. The country also reports a record 2,624 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 189,544. (Nikkei Asia)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
24
Major Trends

Indonesian authorities discover debris from the submarine that went missing on Wednesday, as well as an oil spill off the island of Bali.

Indonesian authorities discover debris from the submarine that went missing on Wednesday, as well as an oil spill off the island of Bali. In response, the navy declares the submarine's status changed from missing to sunk, and it also declares its 53 crew members to be dead. (Jakarta Globe) (CBS News) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
24
War / Conflict / Security

Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Gaza–Israel conflict At least 35 rockets are fired into Israel from the Gaza Strip amidst yesterday's clashes between far-right Je

Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Gaza–Israel conflict At least 35 rockets are fired into Israel from the Gaza Strip amidst yesterday's clashes between far-right Jewish demonstrators and Palestinians in Jerusalem. Israel retaliates by firing on targets operated by Hamas within the Strip. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
24
Major Trends

KRI Nanggala (402) Indonesian authorities discover debris from the submarine that went missing on Wednesday, as well as an oil spill off the island of Bali.

KRI Nanggala (402) Indonesian authorities discover debris from the submarine that went missing on Wednesday, as well as an oil spill off the island of Bali. In response, the navy declares the submarine's status changed from missing to sunk, and it also declares its 53 crew members to be dead. (Jakarta Globe) (CBS News) (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 24, 2021
Apr
25
War / Conflict / Security

93rd Academy Awards Nomadland wins Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards.

93rd Academy Awards Nomadland wins Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards. Nomadland director Chloé Zhao wins Best Director, the second woman to win this award. (The Guardian) Anthony Hopkins becomes the oldest person to win Best Actor for his role in The Father at 83. (The Guardian) South Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung wins Best Supporting Actress for Minari, becoming the first Korean to win in any of the acting categories. (The Korean Herald)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 25, 2021
Apr
25
Politics / Government

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Italy The Italian government signs a large package of investment and reforms that will be finance

Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 pandemic in Italy The Italian government signs a large package of investment and reforms that will be financed by the European Union’s €800 billion recovery fund, of which the country received €191.5 billion including €69 billion of grants. (Bloomberg News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 25, 2021
Apr
25
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Greece, Lineage B.1.617 Greece reports its first two cases of the Lineage B.1.617 variant first detected in Ind

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Greece, Lineage B.1.617 Greece reports its first two cases of the Lineage B.1.617 variant first detected in India. (Greek Reporter) COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Italy bans anyone who had travelled to India within the past 14 days from entering the country in order to reduce the spread of the Lineage B.1.617 variant. (The Hill)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 25, 2021
Apr
25
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi, COVID-19 lockdown in India Delhi extends its lockdown until May 3 amid a record breaking increase in the

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi, COVID-19 lockdown in India Delhi extends its lockdown until May 3 amid a record breaking increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. (NDTV) India reports 349,691 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is a world record for the fourth consecutive day, thereby bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 16.9 million. The country also reports a record 2,767 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 192,311. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 25, 2021
Apr
25
Major Trends

India reports 349,691 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is a world record for the fourth consecutive day, thereby bringing the total number of c

India reports 349,691 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is a world record for the fourth consecutive day, thereby bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 16.9 million. The country also reports a record 2,767 deaths in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide death toll to 192,311. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 25, 2021
Apr
25
War / Conflict / Security

India–United States relations, Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines, COVID-19 pandemic in India NIAID director Anthony Fauci says that the United States will conside

India–United States relations, Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines, COVID-19 pandemic in India NIAID director Anthony Fauci says that the United States will consider sending unused vaccines and medical aid to India to help them combat their COVID-19 outbreak. (The New Indian Express) (Bloomberg News) U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announces that the country will send medical aid to India as it deals with a surge in cases. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 25, 2021
Apr
25
Major Trends

Indonesian authorities say that the navy submarine that sunk off the coast of Bali was found split into three parts in the ocean.

Indonesian authorities say that the navy submarine that sunk off the coast of Bali was found split into three parts in the ocean. It comes after officials received signals from a location of 838 m (2,749 ft). The authorities also say that the 53 crew members are confirmed dead. (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 25, 2021
Apr
25
Immigration / Law / Policy

Killing of Sarah Halimi Thousands of people march in protest in Paris and several other cities around the world after the French Court of Cassation announces th

Killing of Sarah Halimi Thousands of people march in protest in Paris and several other cities around the world after the French Court of Cassation announces that the accused murderer of Lucie Attal, also known as Sarah Halimi, would not be taken to trial, as they judged that the incident had occurred while the suspect was in the midst of a cannabis-induced "delusional fit", which therefore rendered them not culpable in the killing. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 25, 2021
Apr
25
Major Trends

KRI Nanggala (402) Indonesian authorities say that the navy submarine that sunk off the coast of Bali was found split into three parts in the ocean.

KRI Nanggala (402) Indonesian authorities say that the navy submarine that sunk off the coast of Bali was found split into three parts in the ocean. It comes after officials received signals from a location of 838 m (2,749 ft). The authorities also say that the 53 crew members are confirmed dead. (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Apr 25, 2021
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