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Jul
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

In South Korea, the Constitutional Court begins deliberations on abolishing the death penalty upon an appeal by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea.

In South Korea, the Constitutional Court begins deliberations on abolishing the death penalty upon an appeal by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea. South Korea currently has a moratorium on the issue, having not hanged a death row inmate in the past 25 years. (South China Morning Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 14, 2022
Jul
14
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russia enacts a law that requires all companies to comply with the armed forces' orders to provide goods or services and provide overtime or additional work day

Russia enacts a law that requires all companies to comply with the armed forces' orders to provide goods or services and provide overtime or additional work days if necessary. The requirement for a public procurement procedure for this type of request is abolished. (Rzeczpospolita)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 14, 2022
Jul
18
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine's prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova and the to

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine's prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova and the top security official of the Security Service of Ukraine, Ivan Bakanov. More than 60 officials from the agencies are alleged to be working with Russia. Additionally, 651 cases of alleged treason and collaboration are initiated against prosecutorial and law enforcement officials. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 18, 2022
Jul
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

Kurdish–Turkish conflict Operation Claw-Lock Zakho resort attack Iraqi government and regional authorities claim that Turkish Armed Forces fired four missiles a

Kurdish–Turkish conflict Operation Claw-Lock Zakho resort attack Iraqi government and regional authorities claim that Turkish Armed Forces fired four missiles at a resort in the Zakho District of Kurdistan Region in Iraq, killing eight Iraqi tourists and injuring 23 others. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 20, 2022
Jul
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, clearing .mw-parser-output .frac{white-spac

Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, clearing .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);clip-path:polygon(0px 0px,0px 0px,0px 0px);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}6.21 metres (20 ft 4+1⁄2 in). (The Oregonian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 24, 2022
Jul
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

A court in Kyiv reduces the sentence of Vadim Shishimarin, the first Russian soldier tried for war crimes, from life in prison to 15 years detention.

A court in Kyiv reduces the sentence of Vadim Shishimarin, the first Russian soldier tried for war crimes, from life in prison to 15 years detention. Shishimarin's defense attorney says that it is "highly likely" that he will be returned to Russia in a prisoner exchange. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2022
Jul
29
Immigration / Law / Policy

War crimes in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Trial of Vadim Shishimarin A court in Kyiv reduces the sentence of Vadim Shishimarin, the first Russian sold

War crimes in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Trial of Vadim Shishimarin A court in Kyiv reduces the sentence of Vadim Shishimarin, the first Russian soldier tried for war crimes, from life in prison to 15 years detention. Shishimarin's defense attorney says that it is "highly likely" that he will be returned to Russia in a prisoner exchange. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jul 29, 2022
Aug
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Department of Health announces that the Philippines have reported their fir

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Department of Health announces that the Philippines have reported their first two cases of the Omicron BA.2.75 variant in two individuals from Western Visayas. (GMA) (Rappler) COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea surpasses 20 million cases of COVID-19, becoming the eighth country to do so. (The Chosun Ilbo)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2022
Aug
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Department of Health announces that the Philippines have reported their first two cases of th

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Department of Health announces that the Philippines have reported their first two cases of the Omicron BA.2.75 variant in two individuals from Western Visayas. (GMA) (Rappler) COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea surpasses 20 million cases of COVID-19, becoming the eighth country to do so. (The Chosun Ilbo)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 2, 2022
Aug
04
Immigration / Law / Policy

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Donbas A Russian strike kills eight civilians and injures four others, at a bus stop in Toretsk, according to regiona

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Donbas A Russian strike kills eight civilians and injures four others, at a bus stop in Toretsk, according to regional governor Pavlo Kyrylenko. (Ukrinform) War crimes in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Amnesty International releases a report alleging Ukrainian forces have endangered civilians by establishing bases and operating weapons systems in residential areas, schools, hospitals, violating international humanitarian law as they turn civilian objects into military targets. (Amnesty International)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 4, 2022
Aug
04
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Donbas A Russian strike kills eight civilians and injures four others, at a bus stop in Toretsk,

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Donbas A Russian strike kills eight civilians and injures four others, at a bus stop in Toretsk, according to regional governor Pavlo Kyrylenko. (Ukrinform) War crimes in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Amnesty International releases a report alleging Ukrainian forces have endangered civilians by establishing bases and operating weapons systems in residential areas, schools, hospitals, violating international humanitarian law as they turn civilian objects into military targets. (Amnesty International)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 4, 2022
Aug
04
Immigration / Law / Policy

War crimes in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Amnesty International releases a report alleging Ukrainian forces have endangered civilians by establishing b

War crimes in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Amnesty International releases a report alleging Ukrainian forces have endangered civilians by establishing bases and operating weapons systems in residential areas, schools, hospitals, violating international humanitarian law as they turn civilian objects into military targets. (Amnesty International)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 4, 2022
Aug
04
Immigration / Law / Policy

Amnesty International releases a report alleging Ukrainian forces have endangered civilians by establishing bases and operating weapons systems in residential a

Amnesty International releases a report alleging Ukrainian forces have endangered civilians by establishing bases and operating weapons systems in residential areas, schools, hospitals, violating international humanitarian law as they turn civilian objects into military targets. (Amnesty International)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 4, 2022
Aug
18
Immigration / Law / Policy

2021 Hong Kong democrats mass arrests, Hong Kong national security law As the trial against 47 pro-democracy activists begins in Hong Kong, it is announced that

2021 Hong Kong democrats mass arrests, Hong Kong national security law As the trial against 47 pro-democracy activists begins in Hong Kong, it is announced that 29 activists, including Joshua Wong and Benny Tai, will plead guilty and 18 activists, including Leung Kwok-hung, will plead not guilty. (Time)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 18, 2022
Aug
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

2014 Iguala mass kidnapping A Mexican court issues the arrest warrants for 83 suspects, consisting of military personnel, police officers, administrative and ju

2014 Iguala mass kidnapping A Mexican court issues the arrest warrants for 83 suspects, consisting of military personnel, police officers, administrative and judicial authorities, and members of the Guerreros Unidos syndicate, in connection with the abduction and disappearance of 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College in Iguala, Guerrero, on September 26, 2014. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 19, 2022
Aug
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

A Mexican court issues the arrest warrants for 83 suspects, consisting of military personnel, police officers, administrative and judicial authorities, and memb

A Mexican court issues the arrest warrants for 83 suspects, consisting of military personnel, police officers, administrative and judicial authorities, and members of the Guerreros Unidos syndicate, in connection with the abduction and disappearance of 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College in Iguala, Guerrero, on September 26, 2014. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 19, 2022
Aug
19
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announces that Thailand will lift its COVID-19 emergency decree and dissolve the Centre for COVID

COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announces that Thailand will lift its COVID-19 emergency decree and dissolve the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). Additionally, CCSA spokesman Thavisin Visanuyothin announces that the country will shift to an endemic phase of the disease beginning in October. (The Star) (Bankgkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 19, 2022
Aug
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal The Federal Court of Malaysia upholds the corruption conviction and 12-year prison term of former prime minister Najib Raza

1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal The Federal Court of Malaysia upholds the corruption conviction and 12-year prison term of former prime minister Najib Razak in connection with the embezzlement of sovereign wealth funds from 1Malaysia Development Berhad. Najib is the first former Malaysian prime minister to be imprisoned. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2022
Aug
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Federal Court of Malaysia upholds the corruption conviction and 12-year prison term of former prime minister Najib Razak in connection with the embezzlement

The Federal Court of Malaysia upholds the corruption conviction and 12-year prison term of former prime minister Najib Razak in connection with the embezzlement of sovereign wealth funds from 1Malaysia Development Berhad. Najib is the first former Malaysian prime minister to be imprisoned. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 23, 2022
Aug
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Constitutional Court of Thailand temporarily suspends Prayut Chan-o-cha's premiership due to a case filed by Pheu Thai Party lawmakers over whether the eigh

The Constitutional Court of Thailand temporarily suspends Prayut Chan-o-cha's premiership due to a case filed by Pheu Thai Party lawmakers over whether the eight-year term limit for premiership should also include Prayut's time as the leader of National Council for Peace and Order. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan will take over the premiership while the case is being heard. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 24, 2022
Aug
31
Immigration / Law / Policy

The Government of Ethiopia says that the Tigray People's Liberation Front has begun an offensive into the Wag and Welkait regions and is also pushing forward to

The Government of Ethiopia says that the Tigray People's Liberation Front has begun an offensive into the Wag and Welkait regions and is also pushing forward towards the Sudanese border. Tigrayan authorities say that three airstrikes have hit the Tigrayan capital of Mekelle, nearly striking a hospital. (Reuters) (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 31, 2022
Aug
31
Immigration / Law / Policy

Tigray War The Government of Ethiopia says that the Tigray People's Liberation Front has begun an offensive into the Wag and Welkait regions and is also pushing

Tigray War The Government of Ethiopia says that the Tigray People's Liberation Front has begun an offensive into the Wag and Welkait regions and is also pushing forward towards the Sudanese border. Tigrayan authorities say that three airstrikes have hit the Tigrayan capital of Mekelle, nearly striking a hospital. (Reuters) (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 31, 2022
Aug
31
Immigration / Law / Policy

International sanctions during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Russia–European Union relations European Union foreign ministers agree to suspend a visa fac

International sanctions during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Russia–European Union relations European Union foreign ministers agree to suspend a visa facilitation agreement with Russia, making it more difficult and more expensive for Russian tourists to enter the EU. (Al Arabiya)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Aug 31, 2022
Sep
20
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Russian mobilization Russian State Duma deputies approve the introduction of the concepts of mobilizat

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Russian mobilization Russian State Duma deputies approve the introduction of the concepts of mobilization, martial law, wartime and armed conflict, as well as punishment for desertion, into the Criminal Code. (Forbes)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 20, 2022
Sep
22
Immigration / Law / Policy

2022 Russian mobilization Large numbers of fighting-age men leave Russia after the announcement of the mobilization.

2022 Russian mobilization Large numbers of fighting-age men leave Russia after the announcement of the mobilization. Long traffic jams occur at international border crossings and the price of tickets for international flights sharply increases. (BBC News) At least 1,300 protesters rallying against the mobilization are arrested throughout Russia. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 22, 2022
Sep
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Russian mobilization Thousands of fighting-age men continue to leave Russia due to the mobilization.

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Russian mobilization Thousands of fighting-age men continue to leave Russia due to the mobilization. Massive lines are reported at the country's borders with Georgia and Finland. (iNews) 2022 anti-war protests in Russia At least 700 people are detained during anti-war protests across Russia. (ITV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2022
Sep
24
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Russian mobilization Thousands of fighting-age men continue to leave Russia due to the mobilization.

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022 Russian mobilization Thousands of fighting-age men continue to leave Russia due to the mobilization. Massive lines are reported at the country's borders with Georgia and Finland. (iNews) 2022 anti-war protests in Russia At least 700 people are detained during anti-war protests across Russia. (ITV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2022
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