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Jan
13
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Vaccine passports during the COVID-19 pandemic The French Senate votes 249–63, with 26 abstentions, to approve a bill that would ba

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Vaccine passports during the COVID-19 pandemic The French Senate votes 249–63, with 26 abstentions, to approve a bill that would ban unvaccinated people from entering bars, restaurants, and other public places and also from using long-distance public transport. However, the modified bill would only apply to people over the age of 18 years and would only be in effect if the number of hospitalized patients exceeds 10,000 nationwide. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 13, 2022
Jan
14
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany reports a record for the third consecutive day of 92,223 new cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany reports a record for the third consecutive day of 92,223 new cases of COVID-19. (Anadolu Agency) COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson tests positive for COVID-19. (The New York Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 14, 2022
Jan
17
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 drug development Health Canada approves the use of Pfizer's anti-COVID-19 viral drug Paxlovid for people over the age of 18

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 drug development Health Canada approves the use of Pfizer's anti-COVID-19 viral drug Paxlovid for people over the age of 18 years who are at risk of severe disease and death. (CBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta Alberta Minister of Health Jason Copping tests positive for COVID-19 as the province reports 1,007 total hospitalizations. (CBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 17, 2022
Jan
18
Politics / Government

Argentine debt restructuring Argentine minister of economy Martín Guzmán warns that the International Monetary Fund will "lose legitimacy" if it fails in negoti

Argentine debt restructuring Argentine minister of economy Martín Guzmán warns that the International Monetary Fund will "lose legitimacy" if it fails in negotiations with the country, with Guzmán citing his country's growth of nearly 10 percent as an argument. (Ámbito)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 18, 2022
Jan
18
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 137,102 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nat

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record 137,102 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 23,211,894. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Paraguay Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benítez tests positive for COVID-19. (Yahoo! News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 18, 2022
Jan
19
Politics / Government

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Kyiv, Ukraine, in a show of support for Ukraine.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Kyiv, Ukraine, in a show of support for Ukraine. During a one-day visit, Blinken will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said yesterday that "Russia could at any point launch an attack on Ukraine" and that "No option is off the table". (France 24)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 19, 2022
Jan
19
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria Bulgaria reports a record for the second consecutive day of 11,181 new COVID-19 cases, thereby bringin

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria Bulgaria reports a record for the second consecutive day of 11,181 new COVID-19 cases, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 841,785. (Bulgarian Press Agency) COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic The Czech government suspends plans to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for key workers and people over the age of 60, which was expected to come into effect in March. (ABC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Germany Germany reports a record 112,323 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. (Deutsche Welle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 19, 2022
Jan
19
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The Japanese government announces that it will place Tokyo and 12 other prefectures under a quasi-state of emergency from January 21

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The Japanese government announces that it will place Tokyo and 12 other prefectures under a quasi-state of emergency from January 21 to February 13 amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases due to the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, with the country reporting a record for the second consecutive day of 41,487 new cases of COVID-19. (Kyodo News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 19, 2022
Jan
19
Politics / Government

The Japanese government announces that it will place Tokyo and 12 other prefectures under a quasi-state of emergency from January 21 to February 13 amid an incr

The Japanese government announces that it will place Tokyo and 12 other prefectures under a quasi-state of emergency from January 21 to February 13 amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases due to the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, with the country reporting a record for the second consecutive day of 41,487 new cases of COVID-19. (Kyodo News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 19, 2022
Jan
19
Politics / Government

Conservative Party MP Christian Wakeford crosses the floor to the opposition Labour Party, stating that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's behaviour has been "disgr

Conservative Party MP Christian Wakeford crosses the floor to the opposition Labour Party, stating that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's behaviour has been "disgraceful". There are growing calls within the ruling Conservative Party for Johnson to resign amid public outrage over "Partygate". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 19, 2022
Jan
19
Politics / Government

Westminster lockdown parties controversy Conservative Party MP Christian Wakeford crosses the floor to the opposition Labour Party, stating that Prime Minister

Westminster lockdown parties controversy Conservative Party MP Christian Wakeford crosses the floor to the opposition Labour Party, stating that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's behaviour has been "disgraceful". There are growing calls within the ruling Conservative Party for Johnson to resign amid public outrage over "Partygate". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 19, 2022
Jan
20
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Vaccine passports during the COVID-19 pandemic French Prime Minister Jean Castex announces that a new COVID-19 vaccine pass will go

COVID-19 pandemic in France, Vaccine passports during the COVID-19 pandemic French Prime Minister Jean Castex announces that a new COVID-19 vaccine pass will go into effect on January 24 pending approval from the Constitutional Council. The new pass will ban unvaccinated people from entering most public venues and travelling on domestic flights and inter-regional trains. Additionally, the mandate to work from home for more than 3 days per week will be lifted on February 2 and children between the ages of 12 and 17 years will be eligible to receive a booster dose beginning on Monday. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 20, 2022
Jan
20
Politics / Government

French Prime Minister Jean Castex announces that a new COVID-19 vaccine pass will go into effect on January 24 pending approval from the Constitutional Council.

French Prime Minister Jean Castex announces that a new COVID-19 vaccine pass will go into effect on January 24 pending approval from the Constitutional Council. The new pass will ban unvaccinated people from entering most public venues and travelling on domestic flights and inter-regional trains. Additionally, the mandate to work from home for more than 3 days per week will be lifted on February 2 and children between the ages of 12 and 17 years will be eligible to receive a booster dose beginning on Monday. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 20, 2022
Jan
21
Politics / Government

Argentina–Iran relations, AMIA bombing Argentina formally requests that Russia arrest Iranian minister Mohsen Rezai, who is on a trip to Russia, based on the ac

Argentina–Iran relations, AMIA bombing Argentina formally requests that Russia arrest Iranian minister Mohsen Rezai, who is on a trip to Russia, based on the accusation by Argentina of Rezai's involvement in the 1994 AMIA bombing. Russia did not immediately respond to the request. (Infobae)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 21, 2022
Jan
22
Politics / Government

Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach resigns as Inspector of the German Navy following comments at a think tank in New Delhi, in which he called Russia's intention

Vice Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach resigns as Inspector of the German Navy following comments at a think tank in New Delhi, in which he called Russia's intention to attack Ukraine "nonsense", saying that Russian president Vladimir Putin "deserves respect" and dismissing the prospects of Ukraine ever regaining Crimea and joining NATO. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 22, 2022
Jan
25
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The Japanese government announces that the quasi-state of emergency measures will be expanded to 18 more pr

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The Japanese government announces that the quasi-state of emergency measures will be expanded to 18 more prefectures including Hokkaido, Osaka, and Fukuoka from January 27 to February 20 amid the spread of the Omicron variant. (The Japan News) COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports a record 8,571 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 749,979. (Yonhap News Agency)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 25, 2022
Jan
25
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The Japanese government announces that the quasi-state of emergency measures will be expanded to 18 more prefectures including Hokkai

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The Japanese government announces that the quasi-state of emergency measures will be expanded to 18 more prefectures including Hokkaido, Osaka, and Fukuoka from January 27 to February 20 amid the spread of the Omicron variant. (The Japan News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 25, 2022
Jan
26
Politics / Government

Canada–Ukraine relations Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the extension of Operation Unifier for three years.

Canada–Ukraine relations Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the extension of Operation Unifier for three years. Sixty more troops will also be deployed to Ukraine in the coming days. Trudeau's government also announces a shipment of non-lethal equipment and intelligence sharing. (CTV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 26, 2022
Jan
28
Politics / Government

Russia–NATO relations Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says that Russia is not interested in starting a war after U.S.

Russia–NATO relations Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says that Russia is not interested in starting a war after U.S. President Joe Biden warned Ukraine that Russia may invade Ukraine in February. (NBC News) At a special Pentagon press briefing, United States Army General Mark Milley and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin warn that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would be "horrific" and could result in "significant casualties". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Jan 28, 2022
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