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*[[COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore]], [[COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia]], [[Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic]] |
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**[[Singapore]] and [[Malaysia]] announce that they will establish a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) beginning on 29 November between [[Changi Airport]] and the [[Kuala Lumpur International Airport]] for fully vaccinated international travellers paving the way for cross-border travel between the two countries. [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/malaysia-singapore-vtl-vaccinated-travel-lane-covid19-2298486 (CNA)] |
**[[Singapore]] and [[Malaysia]] announce that they will establish a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) beginning on 29 November between [[Changi Airport]] and the [[Kuala Lumpur International Airport]] for fully vaccinated international travellers paving the way for cross-border travel between the two countries. [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/malaysia-singapore-vtl-vaccinated-travel-lane-covid19-2298486 (CNA)] |
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'''Climate change''' |
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*The second week of the [[COP26]] summit begins, focusing on the [[Effects of climate change|impact]] of [[climate change]] and [[climate change adaptation|its adaptation]]. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-AQLxvhFcM (Sky News)] |
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Revision as of 12:48, 8 November 2021
Armed conflicts and attacks
- 2021 Democratic Republic of the Congo attacks
- Gunmen in the Democratic Republic of the Congo seize overnight the villages of Tshanzu and Runyoni near the borders with Uganda and Rwanda. (Reuters)
Health and environment
- COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, COVID-19 vaccination in Australia
- Australia begins administering booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for anyone aged above 18 who received their second dose more than six months ago. (ABC News Australia)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Austria
- Austria restricts the access of restaurants, bars, hotels and social and cultural events to those who had been vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 due to rising number of new cases and hospitalizations. (EURACTIV)
- COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic
- The United States reopens its land and air borders for fully vaccinated international travelers for non-essential purposes after a 20-month closure for large parts of the world due to the pandemic. Vaccinated international travelers are advised to present negative COVID-19 test results before travel, and airlines are required to use a contact tracing system. (AFP via France 24)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, COVID-19 vaccination in Australia
International relations
- COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Singapore and Malaysia announce that they will establish a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) beginning on 29 November between Changi Airport and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport for fully vaccinated international travellers paving the way for cross-border travel between the two countries. (CNA)
Climate change
- The second week of the COP26 summit begins, focusing on the impact of climate change and its adaptation. (Sky News)