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May
23
Health / Disasters

Germany begins to implement a two-week quarantine for German citizens and residents who have travelled from the United Kingdom, regardless of whether they have

Germany begins to implement a two-week quarantine for German citizens and residents who have travelled from the United Kingdom, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated. Additionally, all non-essential travel to the UK is banned amidst an outbreak of the Indian Lineage B.1.617 variant. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 23, 2021
May
23
Health / Disasters

India reports more than 8,800 cases of the deadly "black fungus" in a growing epidemic of the disease.

India reports more than 8,800 cases of the deadly "black fungus" in a growing epidemic of the disease. The normally rare infection has a mortality rate of 50% and is believed to occur 12 to 18 days after recovery from COVID-19. Following the increase in the number of cases, India's states and territories are told to declare the disease as an epidemic. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 23, 2021
May
23
Economy / Jobs / Business

Tribune Publishing shareholders approve a deal for the sale of nine newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun, and the New York Daily News, t

Tribune Publishing shareholders approve a deal for the sale of nine newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun, and the New York Daily News, to Alden Global Capital. Alden owns the Boston Herald, The Denver Post, and The San Jose Mercury News through its Digital First Media chain. With Tribune, Alden will be the second-largest newspaper company in the United States, after Gannett. (Fox Business)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 23, 2021
May
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Incumbent Prime Minister Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi refuses to concede power to recently elected Prime Minister Naomi Mataʻafa and a disputed government

Incumbent Prime Minister Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi refuses to concede power to recently elected Prime Minister Naomi Mataʻafa and a disputed government ensues with a FAST spokesman calling Malielegaoi's move as a "coup". New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern calls for upholding of democracy and law but rejects any interventionist role whereas the Federated States of Micronesia is the first country to recognize the legitimacy of Mataʻafa's government. Mataʻafa and FAST MPs remain locked out of parliament on the opening day of the new legislative session. (RNZ) (Reuters)

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

Belarus–European Union relations In response to the grounding of Ryanair Flight 4978 and the subsequent arrest of activist Roman Protasevich, the Lithuanian gov

Belarus–European Union relations In response to the grounding of Ryanair Flight 4978 and the subsequent arrest of activist Roman Protasevich, the Lithuanian government closes its airports to flights from Belarus and urges its citizens to leave the country. Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, and Air Baltic have all rerouted their flights to avoid Belarusian airspace. (Politico.eu) The European Union bans all Belarusian airlines from using its airports and airspace in response to the hijacking, and places sanctions on the officials believed to be involved in the operation. (Al Jazeera)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in India India surpasses 300,000 deaths from COVID-19, becoming the third country to do so after the United States and Brazil.

COVID-19 pandemic in India India surpasses 300,000 deaths from COVID-19, becoming the third country to do so after the United States and Brazil. India recorded its last 100,000 deaths in less than a month. Experts warn that the real number of deaths could be much higher as many are not officially recorded; some models speculate that about a million people may have actually died. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 24, 2021
May
24
Sports

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan opens two mass vaccination centres in Tokyo and Osaka staffed by Japan Self-Defense Forces two months before the delayed Summer

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Japan opens two mass vaccination centres in Tokyo and Osaka staffed by Japan Self-Defense Forces two months before the delayed Summer Olympics as the country aims to vaccinate up to 10,000 people per day in Tokyo and another 5,000 per day in Osaka for the next three months. (Time)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Delaware, Lineage B.1.617 Delaware reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 variant that origin

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Delaware, Lineage B.1.617 Delaware reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 variant that originated in India. (WDEL-AM) Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The U.S. State Department tells Americans not to travel to Japan due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases there. (CNN)

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

In response to the grounding of Ryanair Flight 4978 and the subsequent arrest of activist Roman Protasevich, the Lithuanian government closes its airports to fl

In response to the grounding of Ryanair Flight 4978 and the subsequent arrest of activist Roman Protasevich, the Lithuanian government closes its airports to flights from Belarus and urges its citizens to leave the country. Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, and Air Baltic have all rerouted their flights to avoid Belarusian airspace. (Politico.eu)

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

India surpasses 300,000 deaths from COVID-19, becoming the third country to do so after the United States and Brazil.

India surpasses 300,000 deaths from COVID-19, becoming the third country to do so after the United States and Brazil. India recorded its last 100,000 deaths in less than a month. Experts warn that the real number of deaths could be much higher as many are not officially recorded; some models speculate that about a million people may have actually died. (BBC News)

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

International Criminal Court investigation in Darfur The International Criminal Court begins its trial against Janjaweed senior commander Ali Kushayb, who is ch

International Criminal Court investigation in Darfur The International Criminal Court begins its trial against Janjaweed senior commander Ali Kushayb, who is charged with 31 counts of war crimes. He is the first person to be prosecuted by the Court for personal involvement in the violence committed during the Darfur conflict. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 24, 2021
May
24
Sports

Japan opens two mass vaccination centres in Tokyo and Osaka staffed by Japan Self-Defense Forces two months before the delayed Summer Olympics as the country ai

Japan opens two mass vaccination centres in Tokyo and Osaka staffed by Japan Self-Defense Forces two months before the delayed Summer Olympics as the country aims to vaccinate up to 10,000 people per day in Tokyo and another 5,000 per day in Osaka for the next three months. (Time)

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

Police raid the Delhi and Gurgaon offices of Twitter's Indian branch to search for an alleged toolkit used by the oppositional Indian National Congress to alleg

Police raid the Delhi and Gurgaon offices of Twitter's Indian branch to search for an alleged toolkit used by the oppositional Indian National Congress to allegedly spread misinformation about the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Indian Express)

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

The International Criminal Court begins its trial against Janjaweed senior commander Ali Kushayb, who is charged with 31 counts of war crimes.

The International Criminal Court begins its trial against Janjaweed senior commander Ali Kushayb, who is charged with 31 counts of war crimes. He is the first person to be prosecuted by the Court for personal involvement in the violence committed during the Darfur conflict. (Al Jazeera)

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

Afghan truck drivers, faced with roads that have not been repaired by the Ministry of Public Works, launch a campaign to repair them by themselves by collecting

Afghan truck drivers, faced with roads that have not been repaired by the Ministry of Public Works, launch a campaign to repair them by themselves by collecting 500 Afs from their trade union members to pay for it. Current efforts are focused on the Kabul–Kandahar Highway and the Salang Pass. (TOLO News)

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

Aftermath of the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état Deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears in person in court for the first time since the February coup to face various

Aftermath of the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état Deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears in person in court for the first time since the February coup to face various charges, including "incitement to sedition". During the 30-minute hearing, Aung San Suu Kyi refused to respond on the protests due to alleged lack of information from the outside, wished her people good health and expressed support for her party, which faces dissolution under the junta. (DW) (Reuters)

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

Deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears in person in court for the first time since the February coup to face various charges, including "incitement to sedition

Deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears in person in court for the first time since the February coup to face various charges, including "incitement to sedition". During the 30-minute hearing, Aung San Suu Kyi refused to respond on the protests due to alleged lack of information from the outside, wished her people good health and expressed support for her party, which faces dissolution under the junta. (DW) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 24, 2021
May
25
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia reports a record 7,289 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationw

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia reports a record 7,289 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 525,889. (The Straits Times) COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines surpasses 20,000 deaths from COVID-19. (ABS-CBN) COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam reports a record 447 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, prompting the government to expand the lockdown measures in Bac Ninh, such as imposing curfew and travel restrictions. (Reuters) (CNA)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Restrictions are tightened in Melbourne, Victoria, after an increase in cases, potentially linked to a hotel quarantine breach in

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Restrictions are tightened in Melbourne, Victoria, after an increase in cases, potentially linked to a hotel quarantine breach in South Australia. The mask mandate is reintroduced, public gatherings are limited to 30 people and private gatherings are limited to 5 people. Residents will also be expected to adhere to these rules when leaving the city. (The Guardian)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in India, Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in India Tata Steel has said that it will support the families of its workers in India who

COVID-19 pandemic in India, Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in India Tata Steel has said that it will support the families of its workers in India who have died of COVID-19. The firm said that it will pay deceased employees' salaries, housing and medical benefits until what would have been their retirement at the age of 60. The company has also pledged to cover the education costs of the children of deceased front line workers until they graduate. This is the third firm to make such an announcement, after hospitality group Oyo Rooms and glass manufacturer Borosil. (BBC News)

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

Restrictions are tightened in Melbourne, Victoria, after an increase in cases, potentially linked to a hotel quarantine breach in South Australia.

Restrictions are tightened in Melbourne, Victoria, after an increase in cases, potentially linked to a hotel quarantine breach in South Australia. The mask mandate is reintroduced, public gatherings are limited to 30 people and private gatherings are limited to 5 people. Residents will also be expected to adhere to these rules when leaving the city. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 25, 2021
May
25
Culture / Society

Tata Steel has said that it will support the families of its workers in India who have died of COVID-19.

Tata Steel has said that it will support the families of its workers in India who have died of COVID-19. The firm said that it will pay deceased employees' salaries, housing and medical benefits until what would have been their retirement at the age of 60. The company has also pledged to cover the education costs of the children of deceased front line workers until they graduate. This is the third firm to make such an announcement, after hospitality group Oyo Rooms and glass manufacturer Borosil. (BBC News)

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

The MV X-Press Pearl, a container ship sailing with a Singaporean flag and carrying cosmetics and chemicals, including 25 tonnes of nitric acid, catches fire of

The MV X-Press Pearl, a container ship sailing with a Singaporean flag and carrying cosmetics and chemicals, including 25 tonnes of nitric acid, catches fire off the coast of Sri Lanka after an explosion was detected onboard. Rescuers evacuated all crew from the ship and reported that two people were injured. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 25, 2021
May
26
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania, COVID-19 vaccine Pennsylvania becomes the 10th U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania, COVID-19 vaccine Pennsylvania becomes the 10th U.S. state to reach President Joe Biden’s goal of vaccinating 70% of adults. (The Hill) U.S. President Joe Biden orders intelligence agencies to increase their investigations into the origin of the virus, following reports that researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology became ill a month before the pandemic began. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 26, 2021
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