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May
14
War / Conflict / Security

Jihadist insurgency in Burkina Faso Fifteen civilians and three VPD volunteers are killed during a shooting attack against their convoy in Kompienga.

Jihadist insurgency in Burkina Faso Fifteen civilians and three VPD volunteers are killed during a shooting attack against their convoy in Kompienga. (France 24) Twenty people, including eight VPD volunteers, are killed during an attack in the town of Guessel. (Africanews) Six people are killed during an attack in Markoye. (Ouest France)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 14, 2022
May
16
War / Conflict / Security

Boycott of Russia and Belarus McDonald's announces that it has begun the process of selling all of its restaurants in Russia citing the "humanitarian crisis cau

Boycott of Russia and Belarus McDonald's announces that it has begun the process of selling all of its restaurants in Russia citing the "humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine", as the reason for ending operations in the country after 32 years. It is later announced that these restaurants will reopen under a new brand in mid-June, and that their menus will be retained. (Reuters) (TASS)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 16, 2022
May
16
War / Conflict / Security

McDonald's announces that it has begun the process of selling all of its restaurants in Russia citing the "humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine", as

McDonald's announces that it has begun the process of selling all of its restaurants in Russia citing the "humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine", as the reason for ending operations in the country after 32 years. It is later announced that these restaurants will reopen under a new brand in mid-June, and that their menus will be retained. (Reuters) (TASS)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 16, 2022
May
16
War / Conflict / Security

Siege of Mariupol Five buses and an armored personnel carrier evacuate several hundred soldiers from the Azovstal steel works following negotiations with the Ru

Siege of Mariupol Five buses and an armored personnel carrier evacuate several hundred soldiers from the Azovstal steel works following negotiations with the Russian Armed Forces. The evacuated soldiers will be exchanged for Russian prisoners of war. (BBC News) (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 16, 2022
May
17
War / Conflict / Security

2022 monkeypox outbreak Another four cases of monkeypox are confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency, bringing the total number recorded in the current outbre

2022 monkeypox outbreak Another four cases of monkeypox are confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency, bringing the total number recorded in the current outbreak to seven. Notably, these new cases appear to be the result of community transmission, with no known links to previous cases. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 17, 2022
May
17
War / Conflict / Security

Another four cases of monkeypox are confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency, bringing the total number recorded in the current outbreak to seven.

Another four cases of monkeypox are confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency, bringing the total number recorded in the current outbreak to seven. Notably, these new cases appear to be the result of community transmission, with no known links to previous cases. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 17, 2022
May
20
War / Conflict / Security

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Siege of Mariupol Ukraine's chief military command orders all remaining troops in the Azovstal steel plant

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Siege of Mariupol Ukraine's chief military command orders all remaining troops in the Azovstal steel plant to stop defending Mariupol. (AFP via Le Devoir) (Sky News) Russia says that its forces have seized the Azovstal steel plant after the last remaining Ukrainian troops surrender. (BBC News) Donbas offensive Ukraine says that it has repelled a Russian advance on the cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk in Luhansk Oblast. Authorities say that twelve people were killed in the offensive and that over 60 houses were destroyed. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 20, 2022
May
20
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2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Siege of Mariupol Ukraine's chief military command orders all remaining troops in the Azovstal steel plant to stop defending Ma

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Siege of Mariupol Ukraine's chief military command orders all remaining troops in the Azovstal steel plant to stop defending Mariupol. (AFP via Le Devoir) (Sky News) Russia says that its forces have seized the Azovstal steel plant after the last remaining Ukrainian troops surrender. (BBC News) Donbas offensive Ukraine says that it has repelled a Russian advance on the cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk in Luhansk Oblast. Authorities say that twelve people were killed in the offensive and that over 60 houses were destroyed. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 20, 2022
May
20
War / Conflict / Security

Siege of Mariupol Ukraine's chief military command orders all remaining troops in the Azovstal steel plant to stop defending Mariupol.

Siege of Mariupol Ukraine's chief military command orders all remaining troops in the Azovstal steel plant to stop defending Mariupol. (AFP via Le Devoir) (Sky News) Russia says that its forces have seized the Azovstal steel plant after the last remaining Ukrainian troops surrender. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 20, 2022
May
24
War / Conflict / Security

Economic impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War The United States Department of Treasury announc

Economic impact of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War The United States Department of Treasury announces that it will not renew the sanctions exemption which permits Russia to service its sovereign debt to American investors. Allowing the exemption to expire increases the likelihood that Russia will default on that debt this summer. (The Wall Street Journal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 24, 2022
May
24
War / Conflict / Security

War on drugs Mexican drug war Celaya massacre Eleven people are killed during a mass shooting at a hotel in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico.

War on drugs Mexican drug war Celaya massacre Eleven people are killed during a mass shooting at a hotel in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. (Reuters) Vila Cruzeiro shootout Twenty-one people are killed in a shootout between Brazilian police and the Comando Vermelho gang in a favela in Rio de Janeiro. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 24, 2022
May
25
War / Conflict / Security

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Donbas offensive The Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, is hit by Russia

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Donbas offensive The Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, is hit by Russian missiles, injuring several people. (AP) Southern Ukraine offensive A Russian cruise missile strike destroys a shopping centre and several homes in the city of Zaporizhzhia, killing one person and injuring three others. At least 62 homes were damaged, according to local officials. (Ukrinform)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 25, 2022
May
25
War / Conflict / Security

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Donbas offensive The Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, is hit by Russian missiles, injuring

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Donbas offensive The Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, is hit by Russian missiles, injuring several people. (AP) Southern Ukraine offensive A Russian cruise missile strike destroys a shopping centre and several homes in the city of Zaporizhzhia, killing one person and injuring three others. At least 62 homes were damaged, according to local officials. (Ukrinform)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 25, 2022
May
25
War / Conflict / Security

Afghanistan conflict May 2022 Kabul mosque bombing At least five people are killed when a bomb explodes at a Shia mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Afghanistan conflict May 2022 Kabul mosque bombing At least five people are killed when a bomb explodes at a Shia mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Reuters) 2022 Mazar-i-Sharif minivan bombings Nine passengers are killed when improvised explosive devices hidden inside a group of minivans detonate in Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh Province. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 25, 2022
May
26
War / Conflict / Security

British Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces a 25% levy, a so-called windfall tax, on the profits of energy companies in order to help fund emergency economic suppo

British Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces a 25% levy, a so-called windfall tax, on the profits of energy companies in order to help fund emergency economic support amid a cost of living crisis in the UK. The extra support includes increased welfare payments for low-income households, disabled people and pensioners, as well as a universal grant of £400 towards energy bills. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 26, 2022
May
26
War / Conflict / Security

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Battle of Kharkiv Seven people are killed by Russian shelling in downtown Kharkiv

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Battle of Kharkiv Seven people are killed by Russian shelling in downtown Kharkiv, according to local authorities. (Ukrinform) The Russian defense ministry says that civil vessels are allowed to use a maritime humanitarian corridor to access the port of Mariupol, which Russia captured last week. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 26, 2022
May
26
War / Conflict / Security

2022 monkeypox outbreak Quebec will begin offering the Imvamune vaccine after 25 cases of monkeypox were confirmed in the province.

2022 monkeypox outbreak Quebec will begin offering the Imvamune vaccine after 25 cases of monkeypox were confirmed in the province. (Montreal Gazette) The UK Health Security Agency says that it has procured 20,000 doses of a smallpox vaccine produced by Bavarian Nordic as part of an effort to combat the increase in monkeypox cases. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 26, 2022
May
26
War / Conflict / Security

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Battle of Kharkiv Seven people are killed by Russian shelling in downtown Kharkiv, according to local

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Battle of Kharkiv Seven people are killed by Russian shelling in downtown Kharkiv, according to local authorities. (Ukrinform) The Russian defense ministry says that civil vessels are allowed to use a maritime humanitarian corridor to access the port of Mariupol, which Russia captured last week. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 26, 2022
May
26
War / Conflict / Security

Italian fossil fuel company Eni signs an agreement with Algerian state-owned company Sonatrach to both explore up to 3 billion cubic meters of gas and launch a

Italian fossil fuel company Eni signs an agreement with Algerian state-owned company Sonatrach to both explore up to 3 billion cubic meters of gas and launch a pilot green hydrogen project in the Algerian desert. The agreement comes as Italy looks to decrease its dependence on Russian gas in light of the conflict in Ukraine. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 26, 2022
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