The Effects of COVID-19 on Hajj 2020
“The pilgrimage that usually attracts some two million people from all the countries every year scaled down to merely thousands of worshippers.”
Browsing: Pandemic
Eschaton – A Virtual Nightclub on Zoom
Originally meant to be an immersive theater experience, Eschaton now works as a virtual nightclub…
Virtual Commencement Ceremony for Class of 2020
Following a viral tweet, the world’s biggest celebrities came forward for the virtual commencement ceremony…
Prague Holds “Farewell Party” for COVID-19 With 2000 Guests
“The “symbolic” farewell party was organized to mark the end of coronavirus crisis in the country.”
UN: Education of 1 Billion Students Affected by COVID-19
The United Nations (UN) has estimated in a policy brief that over one billion students…
Thousands of Women Missing in Peru During Quarantine
“Women’s ministry in Peru has notified that the total reports of missing women and children have risen to 1200.”
Estonia – a Digital Pioneer for the World During COVID-19
“As elite countries like the US and the UK pulverize under the pressure to efficiently run the nation digitally, the situation in Estonia remains unchanged.”
Pride Across the World During a Pandemic
“The festivities of Pride were shifted to digital platforms while only a handful of major cities marched on the streets.”
Yemen Struggles With Civil War and COVID-19
“Yemen is grappling to fight COVID-19 that is sweeping through the country due to the years of ongoing civil war.”
Unrest in Serbia Over Government’s Pandemic Response
Protests have been triggered across the world by citizens witnessing their government’s poor handling of…
11th Ebola Virus Outbreak in Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced the outbreak of a new Ebola Virus…
Protests in Israel Against PM Netanyahu
“The citizens protests against the government’s inept handling of the growing coronavirus epidemic, economic inflation, and surge in employment rates.”