Vietnam, Epidemic, Level 4: COVID-19 pandemic – Vietnam [Update 77]
Update 2021-08-09: Air traffic out of areas and into areas where lockdowns are currently in place has been suspended.
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Myanmar, Armed Conflict / War, Level 3: Multiple dead in clashes between security forces and rebels at the borders of Shan and Kayah – Myanmar
2021-08-09: On Sunday morning (08 August, local time), at least ten security personnel were killed when clashes broke out with rebels from the Karenni Army and the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force at the border between the townships of Pekon (Shan State) […]
Afghanistan, Armed Conflict / War, Level 4: Continued heavy fighting between Taliban and security forces in large parts of the country – Afghanistan [Update 62]
Update 2021-08-09 (4): According to reports on Monday (09 August), the Taliban succeeded in taking control of the city of Aybak. This is the sixth provincial capital that the group has been able to capture. At the same time, government troops […]
Pakistan, Epidemic, Level 4: COVID-19 pandemic – Pakistan [Update 108]
Update 2021-08-09 (3): Due to increasing numbers of cases, measures in cities in Punjab are being further tightened. A strict lockdown is to apply. Details are not yet available. Update 2021-08-09 (2): Punjab province extended the lockdown in large parts of the […]
Australia, Epidemic, Level 4: COVID-19 pandemic – Australia [Update 183]
Update 2021-08-09 (3): According to further reports, several more regions and towns in New South Wales have also been ordered into lockdown. Among the affected areas are Guyra, Penrith and Cairns. For details see the links below. Update 2021-08-09 (2): A seven-day […]
Indonesia, Epidemic, Level 5: COVID-19 pandemic – Indonesia [Update 88]
Update 2021-08-09: According to media reports from Monday (09 August), level 4 restrictions in parts of Java and Bali will be extended until at least 16 August. In the rest of the country restrictions will be extended until at least 23 […]
DoubleTree by Hilton to debut in Osaka
A 377-key DoubleTree by Hilton branded property is set to make its debut in Osaka come 2024, under a management agreement between Hilton and Daiwa House Industry Co.. DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle is scheduled to open in the spring of […]
United States, Wildfire, Level 3: Evacuations due to wildfires in California – United States [Update 18]
Update 2021-08-08: According to reports on Sunday (08.08.), several firefighters were injured during the operation against the Dixie Fire. Several people are currently missing. Numerous evacuation orders are in effect in Plumas County.
Greece, Wildfire, Level 4: Warning due to forest fires – Greece [Update 25]
Update 2021-08-08 (3): On Sunday (08 August), 349 people were evacuated from the island of Euboea. Currently there are two fronts of the fire at Galatsona and Gouves. Residents of Gouves, Artemisio, Kastri, Vouliki and Pefki have been asked to leave […]
Vietnam, Epidemic, Level 4: COVID-19 pandemic – Vietnam [Update 76]
Update 2021-08-08: The lockdown in Ho Chi Minh City has been extended until 22 August.