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May
09
Politics / Government

2022 Philippine general election Filipinos head to the polls to elect officials in the Presidential, Senate, House of Representatives, Gubernatorial, and other

2022 Philippine general election Filipinos head to the polls to elect officials in the Presidential, Senate, House of Representatives, Gubernatorial, and other local elections. (The Guardian) Bongbong Marcos, the son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is leading in the preliminary and unofficial results to become the next President. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 9, 2022
May
09
Politics / Government

2022 Pulitzer Prizes The Washington Post wins the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for its coverage of the 2021 United States Capitol attack.

2022 Pulitzer Prizes The Washington Post wins the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for its coverage of the 2021 United States Capitol attack. The New York Times wins the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting on the war on terror's failed bombing campaigns and the most awards overall. (The New York Times) (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 9, 2022
May
09
Politics / Government

The Royal Thai Army announces it will ban all army personnel from using the Singaporean e-commerce site Lazada for allegedly insulting the royal family in a Fac

The Royal Thai Army announces it will ban all army personnel from using the Singaporean e-commerce site Lazada for allegedly insulting the royal family in a Facebook video ad. Digital Economy Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn in a separate statement said the government is considering legal action against both Lazada and the advertising agency responsible for the ad. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 9, 2022
May
10
Politics / Government

2022 Philippine presidential election Former Senator of the Philippines Bongbong Marcos, son of dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is expected to become the next Presid

2022 Philippine presidential election Former Senator of the Philippines Bongbong Marcos, son of dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is expected to become the next President of the Philippines, based on partial and unofficial counts. Marcos has more than twice as many votes as the next closest candidate Leni Robredo, the current Vice President of the Philippines. The victory will be officially ratified by the Congress of the Philippines in late May. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 10, 2022
May
10
Politics / Government

Former Senator of the Philippines Bongbong Marcos, son of dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is expected to become the next President of the Philippines, based on parti

Former Senator of the Philippines Bongbong Marcos, son of dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is expected to become the next President of the Philippines, based on partial and unofficial counts. Marcos has more than twice as many votes as the next closest candidate Leni Robredo, the current Vice President of the Philippines. The victory will be officially ratified by the Congress of the Philippines in late May. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 10, 2022
May
11
Politics / Government

Finland–United Kingdom relations, Sweden–United Kingdom relations British Prime Minister Boris Johnson signs security agreements with Finland and Sweden, pledgi

Finland–United Kingdom relations, Sweden–United Kingdom relations British Prime Minister Boris Johnson signs security agreements with Finland and Sweden, pledging British military assistance to both Nordic countries should they come under attack. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2022
May
11
War / Conflict / Security

Insurgency in the Maghreb Eight soldiers are killed and 13 others are injured during an ambush by Al-Qaeda-linked militants in Kpendjal Prefecture, Togo.

Insurgency in the Maghreb Eight soldiers are killed and 13 others are injured during an ambush by Al-Qaeda-linked militants in Kpendjal Prefecture, Togo. The attack is believed to be connected to the current insurgency in Burkina Faso, making it the first Islamic extremist attack in Togo. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2022
May
11
Major Trends

Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is killed while covering a raid in Jenin.

Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is killed while covering a raid in Jenin. Palestinian sources say that Abu Akleh was shot by Israeli soldiers, while Israeli sources say that she was likely killed by indiscriminate fire by Palestinian militants. Israel eventually admitted and apologized for the murder after initial denials. [1] Another journalist and two other Palestinians are injured in the shooting. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2022
May
11
Health / Disasters

European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (EC

European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) announce in a joint statement that, starting next week, masks are no longer required for flights or in airports. However, the EASA asks passengers to "behave responsibly and respect the choices of others around them," while the ECDC recommends that passengers continue to practice social distancing if it can be done in a non-disruptive manner. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2022
May
11
Major Trends

Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is killed while covering a raid in Jenin.

Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is killed while covering a raid in Jenin. Palestinian sources say that Abu Akleh was shot by Israeli soldiers, while Israeli sources say that she was likely killed by indiscriminate fire by Palestinian militants. Israel eventually admitted and apologized for the murder after initial denials. [1] Another journalist and two other Palestinians are injured in the shooting. (NPR)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2022
May
11
Health / Disasters

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) announce in a joint statement that, starting

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) announce in a joint statement that, starting next week, masks are no longer required for flights or in airports. However, the EASA asks passengers to "behave responsibly and respect the choices of others around them," while the ECDC recommends that passengers continue to practice social distancing if it can be done in a non-disruptive manner. (Euronews)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 11, 2022
May
12
Politics / Government

Enlargement of NATO Finland–NATO relations Finland's leaders declare that the country should apply for membership of NATO "without delay," with the Parliament s

Enlargement of NATO Finland–NATO relations Finland's leaders declare that the country should apply for membership of NATO "without delay," with the Parliament set to vote next week on whether to apply. (CNBC) (President of the Republic of Finland) Finland–Russia relations The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs threatens to take retaliatory steps against Finland, including of a "military-technical" nature, if the country joins NATO. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2022
May
12
Politics / Government

Boycott of Russia and Belarus, 2022 French Open Tennis players from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete at the upcoming French Open as neutral athlete

Boycott of Russia and Belarus, 2022 French Open Tennis players from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete at the upcoming French Open as neutral athletes. However, players who speak in support for Russian President Vladimir Putin will face sanctions. (Tennis Majors)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2022
May
12
War / Conflict / Security

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Ukrainian forces repel an attempted Russian military crossing of the Donets river

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Ukrainian forces repel an attempted Russian military crossing of the Donets river, west of Sievierodonetsk, in Luhansk Oblast. At least one Russian battalion tactical group is reportedly destroyed, as well as the pontoon bridge deployed in the crossing. (Reuters) The Russian Air Force launches around a dozen missiles at the city of Kremenchuk, including four at the Kremenchuk Oil Refinery, in Poltava Oblast. (Ukrinform)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2022
May
12
War / Conflict / Security

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Ukrainian forces repel an attempted Russian military crossing of the Donets river, west of Sievierodo

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Ukrainian forces repel an attempted Russian military crossing of the Donets river, west of Sievierodonetsk, in Luhansk Oblast. At least one Russian battalion tactical group is reportedly destroyed, as well as the pontoon bridge deployed in the crossing. (Reuters) The Russian Air Force launches around a dozen missiles at the city of Kremenchuk, including four at the Kremenchuk Oil Refinery, in Poltava Oblast. (Ukrinform)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2022
May
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North Korea North Korea announces its first COVID-19 outbreak.

COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in North Korea North Korea announces its first COVID-19 outbreak. (AP) Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un orders a national lockdown. (Financial Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Romania Romania announces that starting on May 16, the fourth dose of Comirnaty – the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine – can be administered in vaccination centers and in family medicine offices for all adults. (Romania Insider)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2022
May
12
Politics / Government

COVID-19 pandemic in Romania Romania announces that starting on May 16, the fourth dose of Comirnaty – the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine – can be administere

COVID-19 pandemic in Romania Romania announces that starting on May 16, the fourth dose of Comirnaty – the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine – can be administered in vaccination centers and in family medicine offices for all adults. (Romania Insider)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2022
May
12
War / Conflict / Security

Eastern Ukraine offensive Ukrainian forces repel an attempted Russian military crossing of the Donets river, west of Sievierodonetsk, in Luhansk Oblast.

Eastern Ukraine offensive Ukrainian forces repel an attempted Russian military crossing of the Donets river, west of Sievierodonetsk, in Luhansk Oblast. At least one Russian battalion tactical group is reportedly destroyed, as well as the pontoon bridge deployed in the crossing. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | May 12, 2022
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