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Feb
21
Politics / Government

Suisse secrets In response to yesterday's leak of client data from Credit Suisse, Switzerland's second largest bank, the EU's European Commission is asked to "r

Suisse secrets In response to yesterday's leak of client data from Credit Suisse, Switzerland's second largest bank, the EU's European Commission is asked to "re-evaluate Switzerland as a high-risk money-laundering country" by the European People's Party, which is the group with the largest number of seats in the European Parliament. (Reuters)

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

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that he is lifting domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the legal requirement for people with COVID

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that he is lifting domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the legal requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate, from February 24. As part of the plan, free self-testing will end by April 1. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Hong Kong reports a record 7,533 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the total nu

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Hong Kong reports a record 7,533 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the territory to 60,383. (The Standard) COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh tested positive for COVID-19 while leading his country delegation in Cairo. (AP) COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea South Korea surpasses 2 million COVID-19 cases. (The Korea Herald)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in England British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that he is lifting domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the legal requ

COVID-19 pandemic in England British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that he is lifting domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the legal requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate, from February 24. As part of the plan, free self-testing will end by April 1. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2022
Feb
21
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa, COVID-19 vaccination in South Africa South Africa changes its COVID-19 vaccination rules to allow mixing of vaccines between

COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa, COVID-19 vaccination in South Africa South Africa changes its COVID-19 vaccination rules to allow mixing of vaccines between the Pfizer–BioNTech and Janssen COVID-19 vaccines for second and third doses and also reduces the interval between the second and third doses of the Pfizer vaccine in order to increase the country's vaccination rate. (CNA)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that he is lifting domestic coronavirus restricti

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in England British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that he is lifting domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the legal requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate, from February 24. As part of the plan, free self-testing will end by April 1. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2022
Feb
21
War / Conflict / Security

Reactions to the 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis The U.S.

Reactions to the 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis The U.S. State Department evacuates its remaining diplomats in Ukraine to Poland. (The Straits Times) National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan states that the United States will rally the international community to hold Russia accountable should it invade Ukraine. (CBS News) The U.S. says it will impose sanctions on the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic in response to Putin recognizing their independence and sovereignty. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2022
Feb
21
Major Trends

South Africa changes its COVID-19 vaccination rules to allow mixing of vaccines between the Pfizer–BioNTech and Janssen COVID-19 vaccines for second and third d

South Africa changes its COVID-19 vaccination rules to allow mixing of vaccines between the Pfizer–BioNTech and Janssen COVID-19 vaccines for second and third doses and also reduces the interval between the second and third doses of the Pfizer vaccine in order to increase the country's vaccination rate. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2022
Feb
21
War / Conflict / Security

The European Union says it is prepared to issue sanctions against Russia if the country recognizes the Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic,

The European Union says it is prepared to issue sanctions against Russia if the country recognizes the Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic, breakaway regions of Ukraine that declared independence in 2014. Ukraine considers the quasi-states terrorist organizations. (Reuters)

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

Persecution of Christians in North Korea, Religion in North Korea A South Korean state commission confirms that retreating North Korean soldiers murdered over 1

Persecution of Christians in North Korea, Religion in North Korea A South Korean state commission confirms that retreating North Korean soldiers murdered over 1,150 South Korean Christian civilians in the early stages of the Korean War due to a state anti-religion campaign. (The Korea Times)

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

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announces a citywide testing campaign due to sur

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announces a citywide testing campaign due to surge of the cases caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant. It is planned to test each citizen three times during the campaign. (ABC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore Singapore reports a record 26,032 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 622,293. (CNA)

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

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announces a citywide testing campaign due to surge of the cases ca

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announces a citywide testing campaign due to surge of the cases caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant. It is planned to test each citizen three times during the campaign. (ABC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore Singapore reports a record 26,032 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 622,293. (CNA)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2022
Feb
22
War / Conflict / Security

The U.N.

The U.N. Security Council unanimously passes a resolution declaring that Iraq is no longer required to pay out to victims of its 1990 invasion of Kuwait. Iraq had paid out US$50 billion to 1.4 million claimants, including one claim to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation that totaled US$14.7 billion, by the time of the resolution's passage. (Toronto Star)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2022
Feb
23
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russo-Ukrainian War 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis Reactions to the 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis Ukraine announces the mobilization of its military reserv

Russo-Ukrainian War 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis Reactions to the 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis Ukraine announces the mobilization of its military reserves with a maximum service length of one year for reservists between the ages of 18 and 60 years. (The Hill) Ukraine urges all citizens to leave Russia immediately, following an increase in tensions in the region. (MSN) Ukraine closes its civilian airspace nationwide due to potential hazards. (Reuters) Russia closes its airspace in a region to the east of its border with Ukraine. (FlightGlobal)

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

2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis Reactions to the 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis Ukraine announces the mobilization of its military reserves with a maximum se

2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis Reactions to the 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis Ukraine announces the mobilization of its military reserves with a maximum service length of one year for reservists between the ages of 18 and 60 years. (The Hill) Ukraine urges all citizens to leave Russia immediately, following an increase in tensions in the region. (MSN) Ukraine closes its civilian airspace nationwide due to potential hazards. (Reuters) Russia closes its airspace in a region to the east of its border with Ukraine. (FlightGlobal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2022
Feb
23
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia, COVID-19 vaccination in Cambodia Cambodia begins its COVID-19 vaccination rollout for children over the age of three years, becom

COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia, COVID-19 vaccination in Cambodia Cambodia begins its COVID-19 vaccination rollout for children over the age of three years, becoming the world's first country to administer vaccines for children under the age of five years. (Bangkok Post)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2022
Feb
23
Health / Disasters

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea COVID-19 vaccination in South Korea South Korea approves the use of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children between t

COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea COVID-19 vaccination in South Korea South Korea approves the use of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. (AP) South Korea reports a record 171,452 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2,329,182. (The Straits Times)

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

Reactions to the 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis Ukraine announces the mobilization of its military reserves with a maximum service length of one year for rese

Reactions to the 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis Ukraine announces the mobilization of its military reserves with a maximum service length of one year for reservists between the ages of 18 and 60 years. (The Hill) Ukraine urges all citizens to leave Russia immediately, following an increase in tensions in the region. (MSN) Ukraine closes its civilian airspace nationwide due to potential hazards. (Reuters) Russia closes its airspace in a region to the east of its border with Ukraine. (FlightGlobal)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2022
Feb
24
War / Conflict / Security

Anti-war protests in Russia Protesters in Russia are detained as people gather in cities across the country in order to protest Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Anti-war protests in Russia Protesters in Russia are detained as people gather in cities across the country in order to protest Putin's invasion of Ukraine. (The Moscow Times) (Newsweek) Russian activist Marina Litvinovich is detained by Moscow police after calling for anti-war demonstrations across Russia. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2022
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