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Jun
14
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related res

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks due to an increase in the number of cases of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. Reopening has been delayed from June 21 to at least July 19. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021
Jun
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii Hawaii reports their first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant in an Oahu resident who

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii Hawaii reports their first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant in an Oahu resident who traveled to Nevada. (Honolulu Star-Advertiser) COVID-19 pandemic in Vermont, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States Governor Phil Scott announces that 80% of individuals in Vermont have received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first U.S. state to reach the milestone. Following the milestone, Scott announced that the state would lift their restrictions. (WCAX-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021
Jun
14
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Vermont, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States Governor Phil Scott announces that 80% of individuals in Vermont have received a dose of

COVID-19 pandemic in Vermont, COVID-19 vaccination in the United States Governor Phil Scott announces that 80% of individuals in Vermont have received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first U.S. state to reach the milestone. Following the milestone, Scott announced that the state would lift their restrictions. (WCAX-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021
Jun
14
Major Trends

Phase III clinical trials for the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine candidate conclude in the U.S.

Phase III clinical trials for the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine candidate conclude in the U.S. and Mexico, showing an efficacy rating of 90.4%, down from the initial estimate of 96.4% efficacy reported in March. Additionally, the vaccine candidate was also found to be 86.3% effective against the Lineage B.1.1.7 Alpha variant that originated in the United Kingdom. (CNN International)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021
Jun
14
Politics / Government

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks due to an increase

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the UK's final relaxing of pandemic-related restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks due to an increase in the number of cases of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant. Reopening has been delayed from June 21 to at least July 19. (The Washington Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021
Jun
14
Politics / Government

South Korea eases COVID-19-related restrictions at large concerts and sports events, with up to 4,000 people allowed to attend K-pop concerts and other cultural

South Korea eases COVID-19-related restrictions at large concerts and sports events, with up to 4,000 people allowed to attend K-pop concerts and other cultural shows, as well as allowing sport stadiums to operate at 30% to 50% capacity depending on the district as the country continues its vaccination campaign. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021
Jun
14
Major Trends

Two American citizens, a U.S.

Two American citizens, a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran and his son, plead guilty to helping former chairman of Nissan Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan to Lebanon in December 2019. Although Japan has asked for Ghosn's international capture, Lebanon has so far refused to extradite him. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 14, 2021
Jun
15
Politics / Government

Armenia–Turkey relations, Azerbaijan–Turkey relations Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that Turkey will open a consulate in Shusha, a Nagorno-Ka

Armenia–Turkey relations, Azerbaijan–Turkey relations Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that Turkey will open a consulate in Shusha, a Nagorno-Karabakh city captured by Azerbaijan during last year's war, and that he will look to co-produce military drones with Azerbaijan. Both announcements followed his tour of the contested region with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev the same day. The Armenian Foreign Ministry condemns the visit as a provocation. (Al-Monitor)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
War / Conflict / Security

Somali Civil War June 2021 Mogadishu bombing A suicide bomber detonates his explosives at a military camp in Mogadishu where new recruits were queueing outside

Somali Civil War June 2021 Mogadishu bombing A suicide bomber detonates his explosives at a military camp in Mogadishu where new recruits were queueing outside the camp, killing 15 people and injuring many others. This is the deadliest attack in Mogadishu since December 2019. (Al Jazeera English)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Politics / Government

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that Turkey will open a consulate in Shusha, a Nagorno-Karabakh city captured by Azerbaijan during last year's

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announces that Turkey will open a consulate in Shusha, a Nagorno-Karabakh city captured by Azerbaijan during last year's war, and that he will look to co-produce military drones with Azerbaijan. Both announcements followed his tour of the contested region with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev the same day. The Armenian Foreign Ministry condemns the visit as a provocation. (Al-Monitor)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Politics / Government

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison denies reports by the Australian Broadcasting Company's Four Corners program that his close friend Tim Stewart, who was

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison denies reports by the Australian Broadcasting Company's Four Corners program that his close friend Tim Stewart, who was referred to the national terror hotline by his own family for his extreme far-right political views, influenced his decision to mention "ritual abuse" in a speech regarding child sexual abuse earlier this year, in line with the QAnon conspiracy theory. (News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
War / Conflict / Security

June 2021 Mogadishu bombing A suicide bomber detonates his explosives at a military camp in Mogadishu where new recruits were queueing outside the camp, killing

June 2021 Mogadishu bombing A suicide bomber detonates his explosives at a military camp in Mogadishu where new recruits were queueing outside the camp, killing 15 people and injuring many others. This is the deadliest attack in Mogadishu since December 2019. (Al Jazeera English)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Myanmar protests The anti-coup militia group Karenni National Defence Force announces that it has stopped its operations against the Burmese military follo

2021 Myanmar protests The anti-coup militia group Karenni National Defence Force announces that it has stopped its operations against the Burmese military following pleas by civilians residing in the areas they operate in, which have seen 100,000 civilians displaced. The group says that it will continue its opposition to the military junta through other means. Additionally, deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court for the second day, and was reported to be in "better condition". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

A French court issues the French subsidiary of the Dutch multinational conglomerate IKEA a €1 million (US$1.2 million) fine for conducting illegal employee moni

A French court issues the French subsidiary of the Dutch multinational conglomerate IKEA a €1 million (US$1.2 million) fine for conducting illegal employee monitoring activities on its employees and applicants between 2009 and 2012. Its former chief executive officer is also given a two-year prison sentence. (RTL Télé Lëtzebuerg)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Technology / Science

Censorship in India, Violence against Muslims in India The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology strips Twitter of legal protection from pro

Censorship in India, Violence against Muslims in India The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology strips Twitter of legal protection from prosecution after the social media site refuses to take down a tweet featuring a video of an elderly Muslim man in Ghaziabad being assaulted by a Hindu mob and being forced to chant "Jai Shri Ram". Uttar Pradesh police, who demanded the removal of the tweet, alleges the video was "misleading". (NDTV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in France, COVID-19 vaccination in France France begins to vaccinate children between the ages of 12 and 18 years old using special child-size

COVID-19 pandemic in France, COVID-19 vaccination in France France begins to vaccinate children between the ages of 12 and 18 years old using special child-sized needles in order to achieve herd immunity and reduce the spread of variants of COVID-19. The age eligibility of 12 years is one of the lowest of any European Union nation. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Israel lifts its indoor face mask requirement for those except unvaccinated people in healthcare facilities, airplane passengers, an

COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Israel lifts its indoor face mask requirement for those except unvaccinated people in healthcare facilities, airplane passengers, and people who must quarantine as the number of new cases continues to decline. (Ynetnews) (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia, COVID-19 vaccination in Malaysia The Malaysian Drug Control Authority grants a conditional approval for emergency use of the CanS

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia, COVID-19 vaccination in Malaysia The Malaysian Drug Control Authority grants a conditional approval for emergency use of the CanSino Convidecia and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The authorities also approve the use of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine for people over the age of 12. (The Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Slovenia Slovenia declares the end of its eight-month state of emergency, which means that cultural and sports events will be able to reope

COVID-19 pandemic in Slovenia Slovenia declares the end of its eight-month state of emergency, which means that cultural and sports events will be able to reopen at 75% capacity for people who can demonstrate that they have either been vaccinated, tested negative or have recovered from COVID-19. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Major Trends

Cross-Strait relations The Taiwanese Defense Ministry reports that 28 Chinese air force planes, including four H-6 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons,

Cross-Strait relations The Taiwanese Defense Ministry reports that 28 Chinese air force planes, including four H-6 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons, entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone and flew close to the southern tip of the main island and around the Pratas Islands. This is China's largest incursion since Taiwan began monitoring such activities last year. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Major Trends

France begins to vaccinate children between the ages of 12 and 18 years old using special child-sized needles in order to achieve herd immunity and reduce the s

France begins to vaccinate children between the ages of 12 and 18 years old using special child-sized needles in order to achieve herd immunity and reduce the spread of variants of COVID-19. The age eligibility of 12 years is one of the lowest of any European Union nation. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

LGBT rights in Hungary The Hungarian National Assembly passes a law banning content depicting or promoting same-sex relationships and gender reassignment to any

LGBT rights in Hungary The Hungarian National Assembly passes a law banning content depicting or promoting same-sex relationships and gender reassignment to anyone under the age of 18. 157 MPs voted in favor, with all opposition parties except the far-right Jobbik boycotting the vote. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Sports

Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the highest-scoring player in the history of the UEFA European Championship, when he scored his 10th and 11

Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the highest-scoring player in the history of the UEFA European Championship, when he scored his 10th and 11th goals in a match against Hungary. He also becomes the first player to score in five different tournaments. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Major Trends

Slovenia declares the end of its eight-month state of emergency, which means that cultural and sports events will be able to reopen at 75% capacity for people w

Slovenia declares the end of its eight-month state of emergency, which means that cultural and sports events will be able to reopen at 75% capacity for people who can demonstrate that they have either been vaccinated, tested negative or have recovered from COVID-19. (U.S. News & World Report)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

The anti-coup militia group Karenni National Defence Force announces that it has stopped its operations against the Burmese military following pleas by civilian

The anti-coup militia group Karenni National Defence Force announces that it has stopped its operations against the Burmese military following pleas by civilians residing in the areas they operate in, which have seen 100,000 civilians displaced. The group says that it will continue its opposition to the military junta through other means. Additionally, deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court for the second day, and was reported to be in "better condition". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Hungarian National Assembly passes a law banning content depicting or promoting same-sex relationships and gender reassignment to anyone under the age of 18

The Hungarian National Assembly passes a law banning content depicting or promoting same-sex relationships and gender reassignment to anyone under the age of 18. 157 MPs voted in favor, with all opposition parties except the far-right Jobbik boycotting the vote. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Technology / Science

The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology strips Twitter of legal protection from prosecution after the social media site refuses to take do

The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology strips Twitter of legal protection from prosecution after the social media site refuses to take down a tweet featuring a video of an elderly Muslim man in Ghaziabad being assaulted by a Hindu mob and being forced to chant "Jai Shri Ram". Uttar Pradesh police, who demanded the removal of the tweet, alleges the video was "misleading". (NDTV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Major Trends

The Taiwanese Defense Ministry reports that 28 Chinese air force planes, including four H-6 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons, entered Taiwan's air de

The Taiwanese Defense Ministry reports that 28 Chinese air force planes, including four H-6 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons, entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone and flew close to the southern tip of the main island and around the Pratas Islands. This is China's largest incursion since Taiwan began monitoring such activities last year. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
15
Sports

UEFA Euro 2020 Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the highest-scoring player in the history of the UEFA European Championship, when he scored

UEFA Euro 2020 Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the highest-scoring player in the history of the UEFA European Championship, when he scored his 10th and 11th goals in a match against Hungary. He also becomes the first player to score in five different tournaments. (ESPN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 15, 2021
Jun
16
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia North Macedonia lifts their nighttime curfew and allows outdoor organized events, weddings and concerts to be held at 50% c

COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia North Macedonia lifts their nighttime curfew and allows outdoor organized events, weddings and concerts to be held at 50% capacity. The government also lifts working hour restrictions on the hospitality sector, betting shops, gas stations, and casinos. (Xinhuanet)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021
Jun
16
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States government purchases 200 million doses of the vaccine produce

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States The United States government purchases 200 million doses of the vaccine produced by Moderna. (U.S. News & World Report) COVID-19 pandemic in Florida Royal Caribbean International announces that it is delaying the inaugural sailing of their brand-new Odyssey of the Seas cruise liner from Fort Lauderdale to July 31 after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021
Jun
16
War / Conflict / Security

2021 Israel–Palestine crisis The Israel Defense Forces carry out airstrikes on Khan Yunis and Gaza City in the Gaza Strip in the early morning, in response to i

2021 Israel–Palestine crisis The Israel Defense Forces carry out airstrikes on Khan Yunis and Gaza City in the Gaza Strip in the early morning, in response to incendiary balloons being flown from Gaza, putting the ceasefire in jeopardy. This comes after the Dance of Flags march was held in East Jerusalem. (Middle East Eye) (Times of Israel) Mediators renew their push for another ceasefire between Israel and Hamas following the airstrikes. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021
Jun
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia surpasses 40,000 cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia Cambodia surpasses 40,000 cases of COVID-19. (Khmer Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Maldives Maldives surpasses 200 deaths from COVID-19. (Raajje) COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 2,395 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 83,128. (AKI Press)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021
Jun
16
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa South Africa restricts gatherings to 50 people for indoor social and religious events and 100 people for outdoor events, and a

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa South Africa restricts gatherings to 50 people for indoor social and religious events and 100 people for outdoor events, and also extends their curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and restrict the sale of alcohol to Monday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021
Jun
16
Politics / Government

German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer withdraws a platoon from a NATO mission in Lithuania.

German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer withdraws a platoon from a NATO mission in Lithuania. The withdrawal follows a report from Der Spiegel on Monday stating that the platoon's members engaged in misconduct, including bullying, filming a sexual assault against another soldier, and singing antisemitic songs to mark the birthday of dictator Adolf Hitler. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021
Jun
16
Major Trends

South Africa restricts gatherings to 50 people for indoor social and religious events and 100 people for outdoor events, and also extends their curfew from 10:0

South Africa restricts gatherings to 50 people for indoor social and religious events and 100 people for outdoor events, and also extends their curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and restrict the sale of alcohol to Monday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 16, 2021
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