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Jun
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa Ottawa reports six new cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic in North America COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa Ottawa reports six new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the region's lowest daily total since August 23, 2020. (CTV News Ottawa) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 Delta variant in a fully vaccinated person from Ottawa County. (WEYI-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 26, 2021
Jun
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa As South Africa faces its third wave of COVID-19, scientists say that the Delta variant of the virus appears to be dominating

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa As South Africa faces its third wave of COVID-19, scientists say that the Delta variant of the virus appears to be dominating most of the infections in the worst-hit country in Africa. South Africa reported over 18,000 new cases on Friday. (Reuters)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Health Secretary Matt Hancock resigns after being caught on CCTV breaking COVID-19 guidance that he had helped to create

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom Health Secretary Matt Hancock resigns after being caught on CCTV breaking COVID-19 guidance that he had helped to create. Prime Minister Boris Johnson appoints former Chancellor Sajid Javid as his replacement. (GB News) (The Mirror)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 26, 2021
Jun
27
War / Conflict / Security

Somali Civil War; Capital punishment in Somalia Twenty-one men are executed by a firing squad in Galkayo, in the semi-autonomous state of Puntland, Somalia, aft

Somali Civil War; Capital punishment in Somalia Twenty-one men are executed by a firing squad in Galkayo, in the semi-autonomous state of Puntland, Somalia, after they were convicted of being members of the jihadist group al-Shabaab. It is the largest number of executions of members of the group in Puntland. While the executions were being carried out, al-Shabaab gunmen attacked the town of Wisil, Mudug, killing 20 soldiers. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2021
Jun
27
Politics / Government

Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir Two blasts, possibly from armed drones, hit an Indian Air Force (IAF) base in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.

Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir Two blasts, possibly from armed drones, hit an Indian Air Force (IAF) base in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. Two IAF personnel suffered minor injuries. The Pakistani-based Lashkar-e-Taiba Islamist group is believed to be behind the attack. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2021
Jun
27
War / Conflict / Security

Twenty-one men are executed by a firing squad in Galkayo, in the semi-autonomous state of Puntland, Somalia, after they were convicted of being members of the j

Twenty-one men are executed by a firing squad in Galkayo, in the semi-autonomous state of Puntland, Somalia, after they were convicted of being members of the jihadist group al-Shabaab. It is the largest number of executions of members of the group in Puntland. While the executions were being carried out, al-Shabaab gunmen attacked the town of Wisil, Mudug, killing 20 soldiers. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2021
Jun
27
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Darwin and surrounding towns enter a two-day lockdown after a COVID-19 outbreak linked to the recent cluster in Sydney was report

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Darwin and surrounding towns enter a two-day lockdown after a COVID-19 outbreak linked to the recent cluster in Sydney was reported. Restrictions also increase in Western Australia after a woman who recently returned from Sydney also tests positive. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2021
Jun
27
Culture / Society

Saudi Arabia releases two women's rights activists, Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah, after they completed and served their sentences.

Saudi Arabia releases two women's rights activists, Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah, after they completed and served their sentences. Both women were detained in July 2018 along with a dozen other activists. Human rights group welcome the release, with Human Rights Watch praising the women's activism. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2021
Jun
27
Culture / Society

Women's rights in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia releases two women's rights activists, Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah, after they completed and served their sent

Women's rights in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia releases two women's rights activists, Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah, after they completed and served their sentences. Both women were detained in July 2018 along with a dozen other activists. Human rights group welcome the release, with Human Rights Watch praising the women's activism. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 27, 2021
Jun
28
War / Conflict / Security

A suicide bomber blows himself up at a busy intersection in Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A suicide bomber blows himself up at a busy intersection in Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo. No additional casualties are reported. This is the first suicide bombing in the country and comes a day after a bombing occurred at a Catholic church, seriously injuring two people. Authorities ban public gatherings for two days in response to the attacks, warning about the possibility of further incidents. The Islamic State's Central Africa Province claimed responsibility for both bombings. (AP)(USNews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2021
Jun
28
War / Conflict / Security

Allied Democratic Forces insurgency; 2021 Democratic Republic of the Congo attacks A suicide bomber blows himself up at a busy intersection in Beni, Democratic

Allied Democratic Forces insurgency; 2021 Democratic Republic of the Congo attacks A suicide bomber blows himself up at a busy intersection in Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo. No additional casualties are reported. This is the first suicide bombing in the country and comes a day after a bombing occurred at a Catholic church, seriously injuring two people. Authorities ban public gatherings for two days in response to the attacks, warning about the possibility of further incidents. The Islamic State's Central Africa Province claimed responsibility for both bombings. (AP)(USNews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2021
Jun
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

American-led intervention in the Syrian civil war The U.S.

American-led intervention in the Syrian civil war The U.S. military says that it conducted airstrikes on facilities purportedly used by Iranian-supported militias near the Iraq–Syria border. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi condemns the airstrikes as a "blatant and unacceptable violation of Iraqi sovereignty and Iraqi national security". (Politico) (Al Jazeera) Syrian state media say that an air missile attack around 1 a.m. on residential houses in the countryside of al-Bokmal, presumably by American warplanes, killed a child and injured three civilians. (SANA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2021
Jun
28
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh Bangladesh reports a record 8,364 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nat

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh Bangladesh reports a record 8,364 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 896,770. (BDNews24) COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, COVID-19 vaccination in Indonesia President Joko Widodo announces that the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority approves the emergency use of the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine for children aged 12 to 17 years old. (detikHealth) COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia surpasses 5,000 deaths from COVID-19. (Malay Mail)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2021
Jun
28
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji locks down the Qauia settlement near Suva, amid a substantial increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 in the country, which i

COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji locks down the Qauia settlement near Suva, amid a substantial increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 in the country, which is reporting up to 300 new cases a day, with several clusters and spread of the Delta variant. The government alleges that the infections began to increase after a breach of protocol by a Navy officer. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2021
Jun
28
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces vaccination will be mandatory for all workers in the aged ca

COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces vaccination will be mandatory for all workers in the aged care sector. (The Guardian) COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji Fiji locks down the Qauia settlement near Suva, amid a substantial increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 in the country, which is reporting up to 300 new cases a day, with several clusters and spread of the Delta variant. The government alleges that the infections began to increase after a breach of protocol by a Navy officer. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2021
Jun
28
Politics / Government

Fiji locks down the Qauia settlement near Suva, amid a substantial increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 in the country, which is reporting up to 300 new

Fiji locks down the Qauia settlement near Suva, amid a substantial increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 in the country, which is reporting up to 300 new cases a day, with several clusters and spread of the Delta variant. The government alleges that the infections began to increase after a breach of protocol by a Navy officer. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2021
Jun
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

Former Belarusian presidential candidate Viktar Babaryka tells a court in Minsk that he is innocent of the corruption charges against him.

Former Belarusian presidential candidate Viktar Babaryka tells a court in Minsk that he is innocent of the corruption charges against him. Babaryka was one of the main challengers to President Alexander Lukashenko and was arrested in June 2020. Babaryka says that he cannot confess to crimes that he did not commit and faces up to 15 years' imprisonment if he is found guilty. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2021
Jun
28
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy drops its mandatory mask wearing requirement in outdoor areas as all of 20 regions are classified a

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy drops its mandatory mask wearing requirement in outdoor areas as all of 20 regions are classified as "white" level, signifying a low-risk region. (France 24) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom reports 22,868 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day total of daily cases since January 30. (ITV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2021
Jun
28
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa South Africa imposes an adjusted alert Level 4 for the next 14 days that includes a curfew from 9 p.m.

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa South Africa imposes an adjusted alert Level 4 for the next 14 days that includes a curfew from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., prohibition of alcohol sales and a ban on all social gatherings in order to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. In addition, schools will also be closed beginning on June 30. (Independent Online)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2021
Jun
28
Culture / Society

South Africa imposes an adjusted alert Level 4 for the next 14 days that includes a curfew from 9 p.m.

South Africa imposes an adjusted alert Level 4 for the next 14 days that includes a curfew from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., prohibition of alcohol sales and a ban on all social gatherings in order to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. In addition, schools will also be closed beginning on June 30. (Independent Online)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2021
Jun
28
Major Trends

The temperature reaches 47.9 °C (118.2 °F) in Lytton, British Columbia, breaking the all-time record for hottest temperature ever recorded in Canada for the sec

The temperature reaches 47.9 °C (118.2 °F) in Lytton, British Columbia, breaking the all-time record for hottest temperature ever recorded in Canada for the second day in a row. The temperature reached 46.6 °C (115.9 °F) in Lytton on June 27, which was the previous record. (The Vancouver Sun)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jun 28, 2021
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