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Jun
09
Major Trends

The World Mosquito Programme reports that an experiment in which mosquitoes purposefully infected with Wolbachia bacteria were released in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

The World Mosquito Programme reports that an experiment in which mosquitoes purposefully infected with Wolbachia bacteria were released in Yogyakarta, Indonesia saw rates of dengue fever cases in the city drop by 77%, and an 86% reduction in related hospitalizations. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 9, 2021
Jun
10
Economy / Jobs / Business

Israeli soldiers raid a home in the West Bank, due to an arrest warrant for two Palestinians accused of being the perpetrators of a recent shooting attack.

Israeli soldiers raid a home in the West Bank, due to an arrest warrant for two Palestinians accused of being the perpetrators of a recent shooting attack. One of the suspects is shot dead. Palestinian intelligence officers arrive at the scene after hearing gunfire and reportedly open fire on the Israeli soldiers, but are shot by the soldiers. Two of the Palestinian officers are killed and a third is wounded. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2021
Jun
10
Economy / Jobs / Business

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Israeli soldiers raid a home in the West Bank, due to an arrest warrant for two Palestinians accused of being the perpetrators of a

Israeli–Palestinian conflict Israeli soldiers raid a home in the West Bank, due to an arrest warrant for two Palestinians accused of being the perpetrators of a recent shooting attack. One of the suspects is shot dead. Palestinian intelligence officers arrive at the scene after hearing gunfire and reportedly open fire on the Israeli soldiers, but are shot by the soldiers. Two of the Palestinian officers are killed and a third is wounded. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2021
Jun
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

China–Japan relations, Japan–Taiwan relations, Political status of Taiwan Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin condemns Japanese Prime Minister Yoshih

China–Japan relations, Japan–Taiwan relations, Political status of Taiwan Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin condemns Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga for referring to Taiwan as a country yesterday during a parliamentary debate, saying it violates the One-China policy. China also condemned Japan's decision to donate COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan as "political performance". (Kyodo News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2021
Jun
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin condemns Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga for referring to Taiwan as a country yesterday during a parliamen

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin condemns Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga for referring to Taiwan as a country yesterday during a parliamentary debate, saying it violates the One-China policy. China also condemned Japan's decision to donate COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan as "political performance". (Kyodo News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2021
Jun
10
Politics / Government

The entire cabinet of Central African Republic Prime Minister Firmin Ngrébada, including Ngrébada himself, resigns following the withdrawal of 160 French soldie

The entire cabinet of Central African Republic Prime Minister Firmin Ngrébada, including Ngrébada himself, resigns following the withdrawal of 160 French soldiers from the country earlier this week. The spokesman for President Faustin-Archange Touadéra states that Ngrébada nonetheless could be tapped to head the new administration. (Al Jazeera English)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2021
Jun
10
Health / Disasters

A report by the International Labour Organization and UNICEF states that approximately 160 million children, over half of them aged between five and 11, are inv

A report by the International Labour Organization and UNICEF states that approximately 160 million children, over half of them aged between five and 11, are involved in child labour, the highest figures in 20 years. The report blames the COVID-19 pandemic for increasing both the rates of child labour and the hours worked. It also cautions that the amount of children entering the workforce could rise between nine and 46 million by the end of next year if the pandemic is not put under control and if they continue to lack access to important social services. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2021
Jun
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

Authorities in Myanmar charge deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi with corruption, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 15 years' imprisonment.

Authorities in Myanmar charge deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi with corruption, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 15 years' imprisonment. Her trial is expected to begin Monday as her lawyers say that all the charges against her are to "keep her out of the public eye". (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2021
Jun
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 anti-lockdown protests in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon Lawmakers in the Oregon Legislative Assembly votes 59-1 to expel Republican St

COVID-19 anti-lockdown protests in the United States, COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon Lawmakers in the Oregon Legislative Assembly votes 59-1 to expel Republican State Rep. Mike Nearman for allowing far-right protesters to breach the Oregon State Capitol on December 21, 2020, making it the first time a House member has been expelled in its 160-year history. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2021
Jun
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, COVID-19 vaccination in Germany The German Standing Committee on Vaccination recommends that only children and teenagers with pre-

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, COVID-19 vaccination in Germany The German Standing Committee on Vaccination recommends that only children and teenagers with pre-existing illness conditions be given a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine due to lack of data on the vaccine's long-term effects. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2021
Jun
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in India, COVID-19 pandemic in Bihar India reports a world record of 6,148 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours due to the state of Bihar

COVID-19 pandemic in India, COVID-19 pandemic in Bihar India reports a world record of 6,148 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours due to the state of Bihar adding 3,951 backlogged deaths to their previous total of 5,478. This thereby brings Bihar's death toll to 9,429 and the nationwide death toll to 359,676. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2021
Jun
10
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy An 18-year-old woman dies in Genova, Italy, after being vaccinated with the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy An 18-year-old woman dies in Genova, Italy, after being vaccinated with the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Five Italian regions already decided days prior to block AstraZeneca to people under the age of 60, a decision that may be imposed in the entire country in the next days amid a medical review. (Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata) (The Local Italy) (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2021
Jun
10
Major Trends

India reports a world record of 6,148 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours due to the state of Bihar adding 3,951 backlogged deaths to their previous total

India reports a world record of 6,148 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours due to the state of Bihar adding 3,951 backlogged deaths to their previous total of 5,478. This thereby brings Bihar's death toll to 9,429 and the nationwide death toll to 359,676. (Hindustan Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2021
Jun
10
Immigration / Law / Policy

King Abdullah II of Jordan issues a royal decree assigning former Prime Minister Samir Rifai to assemble a 92-member committee dedicated to reforming Jordan's c

King Abdullah II of Jordan issues a royal decree assigning former Prime Minister Samir Rifai to assemble a 92-member committee dedicated to reforming Jordan's current political system. The committee's first areas of focus are on a new electoral law, and a law specifically governing political parties. (Roya News English)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2021
Jun
10
Major Trends

Pope Francis rejects the offer of resignation by Archbishop of Munich Reinhard Marx over what Marx described as mishandling of the "catastrophe" of sexual abuse

Pope Francis rejects the offer of resignation by Archbishop of Munich Reinhard Marx over what Marx described as mishandling of the "catastrophe" of sexual abuse in the Church. Francis addresses a letter to Marx where he agrees that it is a worldwide "catastrophe" but that Marx should stay on as Archbishop. Francis further stated that they cannot remain "indifferent in the face of the crime". Marx is seen as a progressive ally of Francis within the Church. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2021
Jun
10
Technology / Science

Researchers from the University of Strathclyde and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay announce that they have developed a low-cost, portable sensor that

Researchers from the University of Strathclyde and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay announce that they have developed a low-cost, portable sensor that can detect fragments of the virus responsible for COVID-19 within wastewater in concentrations as low as 10 picograms per microlitre using the Polymerase Chain Reaction test. (The New Indian Express)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 10, 2021
Jun
11
Politics / Government

Vladimir Cerrón, leader of the socialist Free Peru party, claims victory for leftist candidate Pedro Castillo as vote counting approaches an end with more than

Vladimir Cerrón, leader of the socialist Free Peru party, claims victory for leftist candidate Pedro Castillo as vote counting approaches an end with more than 99.5% of votes counted and with Castillo more than 60,000 votes ahead of right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori. Some countries in the region have already congratulated Castillo on his apparent presidential election win. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2021
Jun
11
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Lockdown restrictions are eased in Melbourne after a decrease in COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Lockdown restrictions are eased in Melbourne after a decrease in COVID-19 cases. Schools and businesses reopen in a limited capacity. People are allowed to travel up to 25 km (16 mi) from their homes and hold public gatherings of up to 10 people. However, most home visits remain banned and masks are still mandatory in indoor settings. Restrictions are eased further in regional Victoria, where gyms are reopened and private gatherings of up to two people and public gatherings of up to 20 people are allowed. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2021
Jun
11
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The Robert Koch Institute removes dozens of countries, including the United St

COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The Robert Koch Institute removes dozens of countries, including the United States, Canada, Austria, and Lebanon, from its travel risk list due to low COVID-19 infection rates. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas later announces that most of the countries still on the list will be removed on July 1. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2021
Jun
11
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy COVID-19 vaccination in Italy Italy suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in people under the age of 60 nationwide follo

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy COVID-19 vaccination in Italy Italy suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in people under the age of 60 nationwide following the death of an 18-year-old girl yesterday and reports of other young people who have been hospitalized in critical condition after receiving their first dose of the vaccine. The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be used for the vaccination of people under the age of 60, including for people who already received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2021
Jun
11
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines Fully vaccinated senior citizens will be permitted to go out in areas placed under the General Community Quarantine and Mod

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines Fully vaccinated senior citizens will be permitted to go out in areas placed under the General Community Quarantine and Modified General Community Quarantine. (Rappler) The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases announces that gyms, museums, and other establishments in the Greater Manila Area will be allowed to reopen. (ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2021
Jun
11
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia lifts its mask mandate and COVID-19 rest

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia Philadelphia lifts its mask mandate and COVID-19 restrictions. However, people who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear masks. (WHTM-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey New Jersey reports 400 hospitalizations due to COVID-19, the lowest number in eight months. (NJ) The death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 600,000. The United States accounts for 16% of COVID-related deaths worldwide. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2021
Jun
11
Major Trends

COVID-19 vaccination in Italy Italy suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in people under the age of 60 nationwide following the death of an 18-yea

COVID-19 vaccination in Italy Italy suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in people under the age of 60 nationwide following the death of an 18-year-old girl yesterday and reports of other young people who have been hospitalized in critical condition after receiving their first dose of the vaccine. The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be used for the vaccination of people under the age of 60, including for people who already received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2021
Jun
11
Major Trends

Italy suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in people under the age of 60 nationwide following the death of an 18-year-old girl yesterday and repor

Italy suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in people under the age of 60 nationwide following the death of an 18-year-old girl yesterday and reports of other young people who have been hospitalized in critical condition after receiving their first dose of the vaccine. The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be used for the vaccination of people under the age of 60, including for people who already received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2021
Jun
11
Economy / Jobs / Business

Lockdown restrictions are eased in Melbourne after a decrease in COVID-19 cases.

Lockdown restrictions are eased in Melbourne after a decrease in COVID-19 cases. Schools and businesses reopen in a limited capacity. People are allowed to travel up to 25 km (16 mi) from their homes and hold public gatherings of up to 10 people. However, most home visits remain banned and masks are still mandatory in indoor settings. Restrictions are eased further in regional Victoria, where gyms are reopened and private gatherings of up to two people and public gatherings of up to 20 people are allowed. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 11, 2021
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