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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)

Jan
26
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, COVID-19 vaccination in Israel Israeli Health ministry approves the second round of booster dose of the C

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, COVID-19 vaccination in Israel Israeli Health ministry approves the second round of booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for people aged above 18 years who have underlying medical conditions. (The Times of Israel) COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports a record for the second consecutive day of 13,102 new COVID-19 cases, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 762,983. (The Korea Herald)

Jan
27
Immigration / Law / Policy

Spillover of the Syrian civil war Jordanian troops kill 27 "armed smugglers" after they tried to cross the border from Syria with a large quantity of amphetamin

Spillover of the Syrian civil war Jordanian troops kill 27 "armed smugglers" after they tried to cross the border from Syria with a large quantity of amphetamines. Several other smugglers, who were "supported by other armed groups", were wounded, according to a statement from the military. (Reuters)

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)

Jan
28
War / Conflict / Security

2022 Kech District attack Ten Pakistan Army soldiers are killed in an insurgent attack in Kech District, Balochistan, Pakistan.

2022 Kech District attack Ten Pakistan Army soldiers are killed in an insurgent attack in Kech District, Balochistan, Pakistan. The separatist Baluch Liberation Front claims responsibility for the attack. The army says that it has killed one of the attackers and arrested three others in a clearance operation. (Reuters)

Jan
28
War / Conflict / Security

Insurgency in Balochistan 2022 Kech District attack Ten Pakistan Army soldiers are killed in an insurgent attack in Kech District, Balochistan, Pakistan.

Insurgency in Balochistan 2022 Kech District attack Ten Pakistan Army soldiers are killed in an insurgent attack in Kech District, Balochistan, Pakistan. The separatist Baluch Liberation Front claims responsibility for the attack. The army says that it has killed one of the attackers and arrested three others in a clearance operation. (Reuters)

Jan
28
Immigration / Law / Policy

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippine Department of Tourism announces the lifting of quarantine requirements for fully v

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippine Department of Tourism announces the lifting of quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated tourists from countries under its visa waiver program, effective February 10. (AFP via NDTV) COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea reports a record for the third consecutive day of 16,096 new COVID-19 cases, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 793,582. (Yonhap News Agency)

Jan
28
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales reports its first case of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant BA.2 sublineage.

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales reports its first case of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant BA.2 sublineage. (The Guardian) Australia reports a record 98 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, including a record 35 deaths in New South Wales. (SBS News)

Jan
28
Economy / Jobs / Business

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record for the third consecutive day of 228,954 new COVID-19 cases, thereby brin

COVID-19 pandemic in South America COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Brazil reports a record for the third consecutive day of 228,954 new COVID-19 cases, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 24.7 million. (Business Standard) COVID-19 pandemic in Chile Chile reports a record 26,727 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2.075 million. (Xinhua News Agency)

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